Archive » Worcester MA 2009
by Silver Hair Fans » Sun Mar 14, 2010 am31 11:00 am
Thanks for fthe reviews...Sounds like a wonderful concert!! Can't wait for next Saturday in Toledo.....We're ready for a concert!!!
- Silver Hair Fans
by brenda » Sat Mar 13, 2010 pm31 10:12 pm
Great review, Eunice. So glad you enjoyed your time! Like you, I don't know how they perform when they are not feeling well. We certainly do need to add extra prayers during the cold and flu season.
Michael tweeted a little while ago that he had tried to sing, but couldn't. He knew it was too early, but I'm sure he is so anxious to get back to 100%. I hope he knows he is missed, but we are patient enough to let him heal properly! (Don't rush it, Michael!)
Michael tweeted a little while ago that he had tried to sing, but couldn't. He knew it was too early, but I'm sure he is so anxious to get back to 100%. I hope he knows he is missed, but we are patient enough to let him heal properly! (Don't rush it, Michael!)
- brenda
by Love Light Laughter » Sat Mar 13, 2010 pm31 6:16 pm
Eunice--I love the way you write!!!! What a simply great review!! I don't think I've ever read a review by you before and I have to say I was quite impressed--'love your style of writing!! I'll definitely look phorward to more phrom you in the phuture. Great job, my phellow Massachusetts phriend!! 
Love and Light,
Lauri
Love and Light,
Lauri
- Love Light Laughter
by preacherswife » Sat Mar 13, 2010 pm31 4:52 pm
Thank you, Eunice, for the wonderful review! I especially loved it when you described the GVB as "energizer bunnies"! I bet that's one they haven't been called before!!
Hmmm...Sounds like we need to pray David thru this cold. Didn't realize he was struggling with it still.
- preacherswife
by marsha » Sat Mar 13, 2010 am31 10:09 am
Eunice is correct in all that she said. I am the "leader" of the large crowd of 19 who traveled up from the Cape, including some "ladies in their eighties" and some much younger folks. Many of them were familiar with the Gaithers but had never attended a concert like this. Others are long time fans like myself.
The evening was magical for those lucky enough to be there. Buddy Greene on his harmonica in the second half was unforgettable. All of the solo artists showed us their special talents as did the ensembles. Especially loved the Isaacs and enjoyed Karen Peck and New River for my first time in concert. (I hear them on my XM Enlighten radio station all the time).
Although I missed seeing Michael, I was delighted when I found out that Marshall Hall was filling in for him. I told Marsh that after the show when we had pictures taken. Wes was wonderful as always and Mark made me laugh "until it took my breath away". David was pnenomenal inspite of being under the weather. In the second half, he looked like he didn't feel well, but still managed to hit the high notes at the end. Just amazing. Ran down to his table after the show just to see if he was there and knew he was probably already on his way to bed. Sure hope he is feeling better soon, if not already.
It was wonderful to see Eunice again after meeting at David's concert in Connecticut. She now knows some of my friends and the Word is spreading.....isn't it great to be able to do that? How this music, especially David's, has touched me and changed my life. I hope it has done the same to my church friends.
Enjoy the upcoming performances if you are going. It is so worth the driving time, cost and lack of sleep. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Blessings,
Marsha
The evening was magical for those lucky enough to be there. Buddy Greene on his harmonica in the second half was unforgettable. All of the solo artists showed us their special talents as did the ensembles. Especially loved the Isaacs and enjoyed Karen Peck and New River for my first time in concert. (I hear them on my XM Enlighten radio station all the time).
Although I missed seeing Michael, I was delighted when I found out that Marshall Hall was filling in for him. I told Marsh that after the show when we had pictures taken. Wes was wonderful as always and Mark made me laugh "until it took my breath away". David was pnenomenal inspite of being under the weather. In the second half, he looked like he didn't feel well, but still managed to hit the high notes at the end. Just amazing. Ran down to his table after the show just to see if he was there and knew he was probably already on his way to bed. Sure hope he is feeling better soon, if not already.
It was wonderful to see Eunice again after meeting at David's concert in Connecticut. She now knows some of my friends and the Word is spreading.....isn't it great to be able to do that? How this music, especially David's, has touched me and changed my life. I hope it has done the same to my church friends.
Enjoy the upcoming performances if you are going. It is so worth the driving time, cost and lack of sleep. I wouldn't want to be anywhere else.
Blessings,
Marsha
- marsha
by Kristy » Sat Mar 13, 2010 am31 8:25 am
Thank you for posting your review, Eunice! I am so glad you had a wonderful time. I hope David gets to feeling better soon!
- Kristy
by Linda B. » Sat Mar 13, 2010 am31 8:24 am
Thanks for the report, Eunice! I'm glad you had a good time. I go next weekend, and I'm looking forward to it.
I'm glad you had a good time. I go next weekend, and I'm looking forward to it. - Linda B.
by esnay » Sat Mar 13, 2010 am31 7:26 am
The concert on Thursday night was another great evening. We didn't have a full arena but those that were there were great fans and an enthusiastic crown. I think it was because it was a Thursday evening in the winter. We never know if the weather will let us travel to make plans ahead of time. This year the we lucked out and the weather cooperated. In the past I'd see bus loads of groups coming from all over New England this time the busses were missing.
Being that it was a Gaither Homecoming show the artist just kept coming. Many that we all know and treasure that threw in some new materials that showed us how they've grown. Some new face too that the crowd loved seeing. I had some anticipation knowing that Michael English was taking some time off after his surgery - who was going to he replacement? hmmmm. Russ Taft came out similarly dressed as Bill - Green shirt and a vest. Ahh ha it must be Russ - but they already have Mark as the baratone. And the replacement wasn't Russ it was someone different - Marshall Hall. What a great suprise and treat. Waiting for the GVB to come out kept us on pin's and needles. But the wait was well worth it. They began their set with Alpha and Omega - one of my favorites and just kept going, and going and ... they were everready bunnies. Marshall is as good as he's always is. He took the lead on a number of songs that he's know to lead in the past. Mark continues to be the jokester and I think his voice was stronger, must have taken that ritalin because he was in rare form. Bill had a nice tribute to Gloria who wasn't there but was in spirit. Wes and David traded off on the higher notes. Wes leads on some of the selections are giving him an opportunity to round out as a singer. This mix of talent of the GVB just seem to complement each other so well in every way.
But David was the one I was waiting for. I don't know how he does it, he delights me and the crowd every time I see him perform and there's never a disappointment. David seemed to be nursing a cold, but you didn't hear it in the voice. I didn't see any effidence of the cold untill the 2nd half of the show when all the artist sing and back each other up on their music selections. The tell tale sign of a tissue was all that gave gave it away. Again how does he belt out the music, hit those high notes when not feeling the best? He certainly does come to the show ready to please all of us that came to enjoy the music and message.
I met up with another member of the board at intermission, we had traded phone # so she reeled me into her location. She came with a big group from Cape Cod - now that is a fan. This is the 2nd time we've met at a performance. It was just so nice to see her and her friends again. I tried looking up another member from this board, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. Perhaps next time we can make a connection. My attempt to find her did give me some fun asking other audience members so I met some very nice participants.
Bill talked about touring around Worcester, I wonder where they went? Worcester has some nice restaurants or mabe they took in the Art Museum. Worcester is what it is, nothing fancy. But we do have a new arena in town - the Hanover Theatre and the lovely old Mechanic's Hall where David's played before. Maybe they were checking them out. I know Signature Sound is coming in May to Mechanic's hall.
It was a late night and a very early morning on Friday, but I'd do it all again for a chance to see this performance. Thank you David and all the artist for a great night.
Eunice Snay
Being that it was a Gaither Homecoming show the artist just kept coming. Many that we all know and treasure that threw in some new materials that showed us how they've grown. Some new face too that the crowd loved seeing. I had some anticipation knowing that Michael English was taking some time off after his surgery - who was going to he replacement? hmmmm. Russ Taft came out similarly dressed as Bill - Green shirt and a vest. Ahh ha it must be Russ - but they already have Mark as the baratone. And the replacement wasn't Russ it was someone different - Marshall Hall. What a great suprise and treat. Waiting for the GVB to come out kept us on pin's and needles. But the wait was well worth it. They began their set with Alpha and Omega - one of my favorites and just kept going, and going and ... they were everready bunnies. Marshall is as good as he's always is. He took the lead on a number of songs that he's know to lead in the past. Mark continues to be the jokester and I think his voice was stronger, must have taken that ritalin because he was in rare form. Bill had a nice tribute to Gloria who wasn't there but was in spirit. Wes and David traded off on the higher notes. Wes leads on some of the selections are giving him an opportunity to round out as a singer. This mix of talent of the GVB just seem to complement each other so well in every way.
But David was the one I was waiting for. I don't know how he does it, he delights me and the crowd every time I see him perform and there's never a disappointment. David seemed to be nursing a cold, but you didn't hear it in the voice. I didn't see any effidence of the cold untill the 2nd half of the show when all the artist sing and back each other up on their music selections. The tell tale sign of a tissue was all that gave gave it away. Again how does he belt out the music, hit those high notes when not feeling the best? He certainly does come to the show ready to please all of us that came to enjoy the music and message.
I met up with another member of the board at intermission, we had traded phone # so she reeled me into her location. She came with a big group from Cape Cod - now that is a fan. This is the 2nd time we've met at a performance. It was just so nice to see her and her friends again. I tried looking up another member from this board, but I guess it just wasn't meant to be. Perhaps next time we can make a connection. My attempt to find her did give me some fun asking other audience members so I met some very nice participants.
Bill talked about touring around Worcester, I wonder where they went? Worcester has some nice restaurants or mabe they took in the Art Museum. Worcester is what it is, nothing fancy. But we do have a new arena in town - the Hanover Theatre and the lovely old Mechanic's Hall where David's played before. Maybe they were checking them out. I know Signature Sound is coming in May to Mechanic's hall.
It was a late night and a very early morning on Friday, but I'd do it all again for a chance to see this performance. Thank you David and all the artist for a great night.
Eunice Snay
- esnay