In 2003 The Shepherds released the CD Trilogy. In 2007 they released the CD Tribute. Both CDs were on the Amen Record Label and were received well by gospel music fans.

The group’s new CD, titled New Beginnings, is on Strawberry Vinyl Records Label. The title reflects that fact that there are new personnel in the group. Musician Lonnie Clark was formerly with The Flint Cavaliers. And, Dandre Williams is now the percussionist for the group.

There are 14 songs of the new CD. There is the down home ‘let’s go to church’ God Can. Radio Angels should like this particular track. It is sure to have listeners call to say “play that one again.” And, the same can be said about You Can’t Stop Me and Turn It Over.

In addition to the old fashion church songs, there are two bonus Christmas songs on the CD. They are Away In A Manger and Jesus, Wonderful Child.

According to The Shepherds, “We want to present Christ and draw people through his anointing. Our message is music ministry with the word of God blended together to give Him our most excellent praise.”

Well, they have reached their goal with the new release. When you put this CD in your player, get ready for a praise and worship service.

Listen to songs from the CD during Gloryland Gospel Radio’s Quartet Gospel Mix on July 27, 2010.

NO LOC Records is based in Escondido, California. The label is described as “an independent record label specializing in the production of music in the gospel genre.” The label is owned and operated by Bishop John W. Haynes and Jacqueline Haynes. The staff are family members of the owners.

Artists on the label are Minister Fred Collins & The San Diego Gospelaires, Kevin L. Buck and Bishop John W. Haynes and Change. In 2003 NO LOC released Changing Times by Bishop John W. Haynes & Change. Made It Through The Storm by Minister Fred Collins & The San Diego Gospelaires was released in 2005. Kevin L. Buck debut CD, Convicted, was released in 2008.

NO LOC may be a small label, but it produces great gospel music. In addition, the owners are media savvy. So, they know how to promote their artists. Just visit their website and canvas the information about their artists. This is certainly a label to keep in your sights.

By the way – NOLOC is an acronym which stands for New Opportunities through the Love Of Christian music.