Comments on: Goodbye, Andrew Ishee

By: Jonathan White

Jonathan White — Fri, 08 Dec 2006 05:21:19 +0000

I think that it is a sad thing to see Andrew Ishee leaving the PSQ. However, Bringing in Bryan Elliott could be one of the smartest things they could do. He already has been with a group and has some experience. The last time I saw him, he was not trying, but succeeding in getting the crowd on their feet. Can’t wait to see him.

By: Gerry

Gerry — Mon, 04 Dec 2006 02:41:25 +0000

I would love to hear what Mr. KM has to say!

By: anonymous

anonymous — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 19:49:29 +0000

One thing I’ll never understand is the whole “going into convulsions” thing at the piano. I vividly recall a Palmetto “Hide Thou Me” performance at the Grand Ole Gospel Reunion a few years ago where Ishee seriously distracted from John Rulupaugh by doing this. I hope Elliot’s style is a little different.

I also like the stage presence of Roy Webb. He can be funny and goofy when needed, but when the guys are singing a song, he has his total attention on them - smiling and encouraging them. I like that a lot.

By: Mr. KM

Mr. KM — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 18:31:33 +0000

Well, you could go into Ishee’s involvement into the pseudo-retirement of The Kingsmen name, and why he left that group. I’m sure your readers would love to hear that story.

By: RF

RF — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 06:13:21 +0000

ON the subject of Bryan Elliott replacing Ishee and, as you say, he should be “honing (his) craft, playing (his) bit part in the set when it comes, and (bing content) the rest of the time with the understated riches of being the custodian of a tradition of live instrumentation in gospel music that, but for you and your ilk, is fast disappearing.”

Ain’t gonna happen with PSQ. As much as I liked PSQ, they relished in the clown Ishee was. Tony would immediately throw barbs at Andrew and Andrew would respond in kind. When Peace left, they actually put a picture of the group holding Andrew upside down on an album insert. He was part of the show. I expect Bryan to get similar treatment which must be sorely needed. They have lost a bass, a tenor and a baritone over the last four years and now Kerry stands as the only member remaining of what such a short time ago was a group everyone predicted would hit the top. they still may, but it’s going to be tough. I hope they do.