Did anyone say it's been hot the last few days? Well, it sure was as the Echoes traveled to Paducah, Kentucky, to participate in the Gospel Singing night at the McCracken County Fair.
Also appearing at the event were the Liberty Boys and For Heaven's Sake. Darvin Stom, President of the West Kentucky Gospel Music Association, served as emcee for the evening.
The Liberty Boys kicked it off with a number of songs that took the audience back to the Southern Gospel Quartet style popular in the 50's. These gentlemen have been singing just about as long as the Echoes -- well over 30 years. And they were "hot" in more ways than one this time around. We always enjoy singing with the Liberty Boys.
The Echoes were next on the program. After taking the stage, we quickly located the best position to take advantage of the fans strategically placed on the stage. David must have been overcome from the heat from the beginning, because he ended up to Sharon's left (which is opposite the way we normally stand). But off we went, with the up-tempo "He Forgot More Than I'll Ever Know" to start it off. We sang a mixture of some of our older songs, along with a couple of newer ones. Actually, with the fans , it was cooler on-stage than in the grandstand, even with the sun on our backs for a good portion of the time.
After ending our set with "I Rest My Case," For Heaven's Sake took the stage to conclude the evening with their brand of contemporary/country gospel. They, too, mixed the new and the old. And we all appreciated them, because Mike Glover of For Heaven's Sake had set up all the sound equipment (and fans) in the hottest part of the afternoon, so all the rest of us had to do was walk on the stage and sing. We really appreciate you, Mike!
At the conclusion of the evening, Darvin announced that there are plans for the Gospel night to be repeated next year at the McCracken County Fair. So, keep an eye out for it next June. And if you go, you might want to bring a fan.
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