We returned for our second visit of the year to Kornbread Junction at Tunnel Hill, Illinois. Phillip Morris hosts a weekly Gospel Night on Tuesdays at the Junction, which is part of his Bed & Breakfast operation at Tunnel Hill.
There was a good crowd of people, sitting around tables, enjoying Beans & Cornbread, Chili, Hot Dogs -- good food and fellowship. Attendees came from all around, including Harrisburg, Illinois, Creal Springs, Illinois, and other "parts unknown."
David played a piano special, with Phillip Morris once again slapping out a rhythm on the old upright bass. That made for a good hand-clapping time. Phillip's granddaughter sang a couple of songs, and David accompanied Joe Irwin, from Harrisburg, who also sang a couple of songs.
The shows at Kornbread Junction slow down a little bit in December and January, but there is usually entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights. Of course, the Bed & Breakfast is open year 'round. If you're in the area and would like an interesting place to stay, check out Kornbread Junction at Tunnel Hill.
We're already looking forward to the next batch of Bean Soup and Cornbread -- along with more great Gospel singing.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
Sunday, November 06, 2005
WKGMA 2005 Fall Convention - November 5th
The Echoes had a great time with a bunch of our WKGMA singing buddies (West Kentucky Gospel Music Association) at the Saturday session of the WKGMA Fall Convention, at Trinity Baptist Church, in Paducah, Kentucky. This is the third year for Trinity to host the Convention, and they all do a marvelous job of making everyone feel so welcomed. All in all, about seven groups or soloists sang the Glory down on this Saturday night finale of the 3-day Convention!
The Echoes were chomping at the bit by the time we got up to sing. We started off with the entire New Testament in 3 minutes, 15 seconds, as David likes to say, all told in the up-tempo song, "It's Jesus," which had been requested for the Convention. Then, we slowed it down and featured Twila with a reminder of the power of prayer, as we sang, "You Keep Praying." We ended with a rousing rendition of "Damascus Road," that some in the audience standing and clapping along to this spirited song. We truly are on our Road to Damascus, always waiting for God to reveal His will in our lives. But what a time we can have on the journey!
If you like good Gospel music, southern style, be looking for the Spring Convention of the WKGMA (keep watching the Echoes' schedule).
The Echoes were chomping at the bit by the time we got up to sing. We started off with the entire New Testament in 3 minutes, 15 seconds, as David likes to say, all told in the up-tempo song, "It's Jesus," which had been requested for the Convention. Then, we slowed it down and featured Twila with a reminder of the power of prayer, as we sang, "You Keep Praying." We ended with a rousing rendition of "Damascus Road," that some in the audience standing and clapping along to this spirited song. We truly are on our Road to Damascus, always waiting for God to reveal His will in our lives. But what a time we can have on the journey!
If you like good Gospel music, southern style, be looking for the Spring Convention of the WKGMA (keep watching the Echoes' schedule).
Friday, November 04, 2005
Glory Bound / Weaks Center - November 3rd
We showed up at the Weaks Center in Murray, Kentucky, to participate in a weekly Christian Entertainment event sponsored by Glory Bound Ministries. This was the second appearance at the Glory Bound program; the Echoes also sang on the program in November 2003.
On the program with the Echoes was Divine Appointment, a husband and wife duo who sing original material with a decidedly Country-Christian flavor.
The event is currently held in the Weaks Center, which is the location of the Caldwell County Senior Citizens Center. The audience sat at tables, listening to good Gospel music and partaking of light refreshments -- it could be called "Snack Theater," I suppose.
We'll be looking forward to returning again, and Joe Lawrence, the head of Glory Bound, said it would not be two years before we come back. We'll be ready!
On the program with the Echoes was Divine Appointment, a husband and wife duo who sing original material with a decidedly Country-Christian flavor.
The event is currently held in the Weaks Center, which is the location of the Caldwell County Senior Citizens Center. The audience sat at tables, listening to good Gospel music and partaking of light refreshments -- it could be called "Snack Theater," I suppose.
We'll be looking forward to returning again, and Joe Lawrence, the head of Glory Bound, said it would not be two years before we come back. We'll be ready!
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