Fri 27 Aug 2010

Tra’Vanes

Posted by GG under Indpendent Label, Quartet Gospel

Tra'VanesRecently, we received a CD by Tra’Vanes titled Greatest Hits. From the bio accompanying the CD, Tra’Vanes is actually Evangelist Tracy Pittman of Tampa, Florida. She was a member of the family group The Harmony Winds Gospel Singers (also known as Tony Pittman and The Harmony Winds). The Harmony Winds are based out of Tampa, Florida. After leaving Harmony Winds, she started the group Evangelist Tracy Pittman and The Voices of Harmony. Now, she is pursuing a solo career.

The Greatest Hits’ CD contains five (5) songs, Words of Encouragement and Confessions. The songs are “Put Your Trust (In Jesus),” “It’s Me,” “Call Jesus,” “It’s Gonna Be Alright,” and “Tribute To Tampa.”

The Greatest Hits’ CD was actually released in 2007. For most gospel music listeners, they probably have not heard the songs on the CD. And, Radio Angels across the country would surely like the songs “Call Jesus” and “Put Your Trust (In Jesus).”

Listen to songs from Tra’Vanes during the Quartet Mix at Gloryland Gospel Quartet Radio broadcast. Tribute To Tampa can also be heard as opening song at Florida Gospel Quartets‘ website.

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Tue 24 Aug 2010

Robert Lee “Sugar” Hightower

Posted by GG under News, Obituaries

Robert Lee "Sugar" Hightower Robert Lee “Sugar” Hightower of Slim and the Supreme Angels a/k/a The Supreme Angels died on Tuesday, August 24, 2010, in Goldsboro, NC.

Many will remember Sugar as the musical genius behind so many of the recordings from The Supreme Angels. And, for the quartet gospel enthusiast, there will also be fond memories of Sugar as a member of The legendary Hightower Brothers.

The gospel music community has lost a giant of the industry. Mr. Hightower possessed extraordinary musical talent. Along with being an exceptional guitarist, he was a songwriter and arranger.

We extend our condolences to the Hightower Family and to the members of The Supreme Angels.

Visit Quartet Central Message Board for updates on funeral arrangements.

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Mon 23 Aug 2010

The Uplifters

Posted by GG under Indpendent Label, New Music

The UpliftersThe Uplifters of of Passaic, New Jersey recently released new CD on the Serenity Grace Records label. The project is titled He’s Coming Back Again.

Some may remember The Uplifters from the CD Weeping. And that CD they had their house wrecking version of “Sit Down Servant.” At that time, they recorded under the name The New Uplifters.

Well, the original members are back with the group and they have reverted to the name The Uplifters. The members are Anthony Fuller, Rev. Leo Williamson, Richard Hollinshed and Jamal Dawson.

There are a few songs on the new CD from the Weeping project; songs like “Depending On You,” “He’s Coming Back Again,” and “Shower Your Blessings.” Thank You will probably be considered the drive song on the new CD. And, there are some great ballads on this CD; such as “Depending On You,” “Stop By Here,” and “Shower Your Blessings.”

The new CD should serve to solidify The Uplifters as one of the groups ready to take gospel quartet music to the next level.

Listen to the entire CD during the Quartet Mix at Gloryland Gospel Quartet Radio broadcast beginning August 24, 2010.

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