Comments on: Goodbye, Josh Feemster?

By: SouthernGospelBlog.com » AVFL: Josh Feemster to leave Mercy’s Mark

SouthernGospelBlog.com » AVFL: Josh Feemster to leave Mercy’s Mark — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:27:29 +0000

[…] to Averyfineline, Josh Feemster is leaving Mercy’s Mark. This would be a big blow to the group, since he was the singer they relied on […]

By: Russ

Russ — Sun, 30 Dec 2007 15:00:40 +0000

I go to church with Josh and his dad (Don Feemster) passed away 12/28/2007 from a severe stroke. Please keep the family in your prayers.

By: Daniel J. Mount

Daniel J. Mount — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 01:56:16 +0000

Aaron - QN was replying to the previous commenter; probably both know of Tony’s current job.

By: Aaron Swain

Aaron Swain — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 23:19:05 +0000

Actually, Tony Jarman is with Old Time Gospel Hour Quartet.

Aaron Swain

By: c

Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:17:46 +0000

Each time I have heard them Live, I felt they oversold in every situation. Garry is a great talent and I agree he will find a capable replacement.

By: Mark Kinnaird

Mark Kinnaird — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:19:15 +0000

It is a shame to hear this. This group had so much promise when I first heard them. I think unless there is more than 1 addition to the group we may have seen there better sounding days behind them. JMO God bless.

By: Lynn

Lynn — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:13:40 +0000

CH- First of all, what does this have to do with tenors? But since you brought it up, I do the opposite of you when I hear “Something’s Happening”. I turn it up! It’s much more pleasant to my ear than the earlier recordings of MM with the over embellishment of phrases, over-used vibrato and false high tones of their first tenor. That’s just my opinion.

By: burt

burt — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 17:19:52 +0000

I would put money on Shane Dunlap joining the group now.

By: QN

QN — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 13:26:30 +0000

CH- That would be a very good group while they lasted. But, I’m biased to Tony on tenor.
One of the few that I might consider better than him is Anthony Facello. MMQ lost one of the best whne he left.
When I hear “Sonething’s Happening” , I turn down the radio or put a CD in when the tenor’s lead comes on. He is far too shrill, in my opionion.

By: CH

CH — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 05:44:22 +0000

Chris “Go” West is responsible for that nickname he now has. He can’t stay anywhere. Why anyone would ever hire is beyond me. I know. Why not hire him along with David Hill, Joseph Smith, and Tony Jarmin and watch the group instantly fall apart.

By: David Bruce Murray

David Bruce Murray — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:59:35 +0000

Both of Mercy’s Mark’s CDs sound very good to me. I think the group that made the second CD was as good as the group that made the first. Facello is the better tenor, no doubt, but Christian Davis can hold his own compared to Chris West. It’s mainly a matter of personal taste rather than one being obviously better than the other. I prefer Davis’ singing.

Fortunately, in this case, lead singers are the easiest to replace. That’s not meant to diminish Josh Feemster in any way. He is excellent. However, Garry Jones has a knack for putting together winning combinations. I think it’s safe to say Mercy’s Mark will be as good as ever when the new lead singer is chosen.

By: Tony Watson

Tony Watson — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 00:35:45 +0000

I would respectfully disagree with that assessment. I loved the first album but to me the “Something’s Happening” album is a much better album, material-wise, sound-wise, and just taking into consideration the vocal growth of Josh and Garry. I’ve seen them several times with both configuations and I like the most recent lineup best.

Rest assured, Garry Jones will ALWAYS have a great sounding group.

By: RF

RF — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 22:09:01 +0000

I mentioned the difference in sound over on another board and got blasted, but I agree. Losing Facello and West was just too much and their seemingly short schedule of personal appearances was troublesome. I watched them on a webcast from a Florida church recently and was really concerned with their future. I imagine Garry will hire another lead (the Florida Boys’ lead comes to mind immediately) and travel on, but the magic of that first album has not been duplicated.

By: Tony Watson

Tony Watson — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 16:37:35 +0000

Unfortunately, it is true . . . Josh has a business interest that has seen a potentially very significant increase recently and will require him to be at home to take care of.