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LifeStyles April 23, 2008
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Award-winning groups headline April 26 concert
The Kingsmen, The Greenes featured singers
Legendary gospel quartet The Kingsmen will headline an outdoor gospel concert Saturday, April 26, at Hames Music. Gospel and bluegrass concerts begin at 10 a.m. with the evening concert starting at 7. Appearing along with the Kingsmen will be The Greenes, Life Song and Kingsway.

The Kingsmen
Mark and Gerri Ferguson, hosts of Sunday In the South on WSSL 100, will serve as the masters of ceremonies.

The Dove-award winning Kingsmen Quartet is led by bass singer Ray Reese, baritone Tony Peace, lead Phillip Hugh and tenor Jeremy Peace. The quartet would not be complete without band members Brandon Reese, drummer; Nick Succi, pianist; and Grant Barker, bass.

The group's traditional male quartet style singing and vibrant band make a wonderful combination that has stood the test of time. The group can be seen on national television as they make regular appearances on the Gaither Homecoming Series Video recordings.

Their hits include Apple Tree Song, Wake Up to Sleep No More, I Can't Even Walk, It Made News in Heaven, Just in Time, and I've Got a Reservation.

The Greenes
The Greenes are known for their three-part harmony and chart-topping songs. Group members are Tony and TaRanda Greene, Brad Hudson and John Jeffery.

Their hits include When I Knelt, The The Twinkling of an Eye, Jesus' Rocking Chair, Glorious City of God, Hold On and Living in the Middle of Love.

The Greenes host one of the nation's largest outdoor gospel singings in their hometown of Boone, N.C. The event, held annually the second week in August, brings more than 20,000 people to town to celebrate gospel music.

The Greenes can be seen on national television as they make regular appearances appearances on the Gaither Homecoming series video recordings.

Tickets are $13 and are available at Hames Music (489-1166) and Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce (489-5721) in Gaffney; White Columns Funeral Home (839-1003) and Larry Bright (839-9916 in Blacksburg.

Bring a lawn chair and enjoy the day. The concerts are Upstate Carolina Medical Center and Burns Automotive.
Life Song
Kingsway


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