Comments on: Wednesday round-up http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music and culture Wed, 07 Jan 2009 22:13:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: Frank Lee http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-88132 Frank Lee Thu, 16 Aug 2007 02:13:47 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-88132 Kudos, Amber! You go, girl!! Speak da ta-rooth, Siss-tah!! Amen and Amen!!! Kudos, Amber! You go, girl!! Speak da ta-rooth, Siss-tah!! Amen and Amen!!!

]]> By: Amber http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-87798 Amber Wed, 15 Aug 2007 18:13:06 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-87798 Madison Easter is like one of my brothers. I grew up with him on the "Homecoming Kids" videos. I agree with everything he is saying. He's right, it's not easy just to sit back and watch people talk about your family . And it's not like we look at this website every day and watch for it. People call and send an email telling us to look at it. This is our family's you are talking about and even though we are both only 18 years old remember we've been raised around adults our whole lives and grew up way quicker than alot of other kids did. We aren't stupid!! And from experience from traveling with Charlotte.. she's not a pushover . If indeed Charlotte wanted to do something else, she would . You obviously don't know her. She's a wonderful person with a wonderful heart but she will not be walked all over either. That's what I love about her. I hope you all can maybe just start thinking of stuff before you just say it b/c you never know exactly whose feelings you are dealing with. We're all tied together. That's b/c we're all like family . God Bless Amber Nelon Thompson Madison Easter is like one of my brothers. I grew up with him on the “Homecoming Kids” videos. I agree with everything he is saying. He’s right, it’s not easy just to sit back and watch people talk about your family . And it’s not like we look at this website every day and watch for it. People call and send an email telling us to look at it. This is our family’s you are talking about and even though we are both only 18 years old remember we’ve been raised around adults our whole lives and grew up way quicker than alot of other kids did. We aren’t stupid!! And from experience from traveling with Charlotte.. she’s not a pushover . If indeed Charlotte wanted to do something else, she would . You obviously don’t know her. She’s a wonderful person with a wonderful heart but she will not be walked all over either. That’s what I love about her. I hope you all can maybe just start thinking of stuff before you just say it b/c you never know exactly whose feelings you are dealing with. We’re all tied together. That’s b/c we’re all like family .

God Bless
Amber Nelon Thompson

]]> By: cdguy http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-86594 cdguy Tue, 14 Aug 2007 15:19:20 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-86594 Madison, I talked with your folks this morning, and they were talking about "We Are Family" project coming up this fall, Charlotte's new cd, and the fact that you're helping him restore the old homeplace. Sounds like a lot going on. Sure wish I had enough vacation time to go to the "Family" concerts/tapings at Mayberry days in Mt Airy, next month. Looks like a lot of fun, and a lot of great music. It's bound to be an historic event. Looking forward to hearing that project & seeing the dvd when they come out next year. Be blessed. Madison, I talked with your folks this morning, and they were talking about “We Are Family” project coming up this fall, Charlotte’s new cd, and the fact that you’re helping him restore the old homeplace. Sounds like a lot going on.

Sure wish I had enough vacation time to go to the “Family” concerts/tapings at Mayberry days in Mt Airy, next month. Looks like a lot of fun, and a lot of great music. It’s bound to be an historic event. Looking forward to hearing that project & seeing the dvd when they come out next year.

Be blessed.

]]> By: Madison http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-85868 Madison Mon, 13 Aug 2007 22:12:08 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-85868 Alan, Thanks man...I really appreciate it. God Bless -ME Alan,

Thanks man…I really appreciate it.

God Bless
-ME

]]> By: Madison http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-85743 Madison Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:28:32 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-85743 Not correcting or anything, just adding to the fact, she has 3 solo cd's out and a new one in the works. I love Char's vocals and cdguy has hit the nail on the head. I've known Char and Greg almost all my life and I know they wouldn't be here if they weren't happy...Especially for as long as they've been here....13/14 years is a long time to be with a group in SG to not be blood relatives. Michael, I 100% agree that Char has a tone about her that just completes (if you will) the J&S sound. As Doug mentioned in a different post, the word "victory" on Over and Over is a perfect example of what I'm referring to. As for her solo songs during our sets, she has to fit the taste to the majority of the crowd (elderly ladies and gentlemen). So she doesn't do a "gut busting" vocal performance because I've seen what happens when she does...they get scared of the building music then it's... *golf clap*. They give her a more powerful applause for her softer songs like Go Rest High or Draw Me Closer...Why? No clue...but I've seen it happen enough times to know that it's true. Keep posting, God Bless -ME Not correcting or anything, just adding to the fact, she has 3 solo cd’s out and a new one in the works. I love Char’s vocals and cdguy has hit the nail on the head. I’ve known Char and Greg almost all my life and I know they wouldn’t be here if they weren’t happy…Especially for as long as they’ve been here….13/14 years is a long time to be with a group in SG to not be blood relatives.

Michael, I 100% agree that Char has a tone about her that just completes (if you will) the J&S sound. As Doug mentioned in a different post, the word “victory” on Over and Over is a perfect example of what I’m referring to. As for her solo songs during our sets, she has to fit the taste to the majority of the crowd (elderly ladies and gentlemen). So she doesn’t do a “gut busting” vocal performance because I’ve seen what happens when she does…they get scared of the building music then it’s… *golf clap*. They give her a more powerful applause for her softer songs like Go Rest High or Draw Me Closer…Why? No clue…but I’ve seen it happen enough times to know that it’s true.

Keep posting,

God Bless
-ME

]]> By: Alan http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-85698 Alan Mon, 13 Aug 2007 17:24:55 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-85698 It's time to join this little party. Madison, I commend you for writing. A lot, in fact. And I'm proud of you for jumping in when you felt like you needed to defend your family. This kind of a forum can get pretty rough at times, and a lot of the comments are written by hopefully well-meaning folks who don't have a clue of what it's like to sing and travel all the time. The honest truth is, I think everyone would love it if some of the people who get negative publicity here (or elsewhere) would respond more. See what happened when you showed up?! The whole thread turned a lot more positive. So keep it up, and maybe you'll be the start of something positive. As for your guitar work, watching and listening to you now, either at live events or the DVD's of live events, you've come a long way to mastering your craft. Mr. Bill can hire most anyone he wants to, and so to be playing as you are, you've earned your chops. Keep at it, friend, and God bless. Finally, I guess I have to say that yeah, I'm one more guy who would love to hear Charlotte more. Her voice is like a ringing bell, pure and with perfect pitch. But hey - she's obviously happy with where she is! All the best... It’s time to join this little party. Madison, I commend you for writing. A lot, in fact. And I’m proud of you for jumping in when you felt like you needed to defend your family. This kind of a forum can get pretty rough at times, and a lot of the comments are written by hopefully well-meaning folks who don’t have a clue of what it’s like to sing and travel all the time. The honest truth is, I think everyone would love it if some of the people who get negative publicity here (or elsewhere) would respond more. See what happened when you showed up?! The whole thread turned a lot more positive. So keep it up, and maybe you’ll be the start of something positive. As for your guitar work, watching and listening to you now, either at live events or the DVD’s of live events, you’ve come a long way to mastering your craft. Mr. Bill can hire most anyone he wants to, and so to be playing as you are, you’ve earned your chops. Keep at it, friend, and God bless. Finally, I guess I have to say that yeah, I’m one more guy who would love to hear Charlotte more. Her voice is like a ringing bell, pure and with perfect pitch. But hey - she’s obviously happy with where she is! All the best…

]]> By: cdguy http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-85579 cdguy Mon, 13 Aug 2007 15:05:52 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-85579 Has anyone thought that perhaps Charlotte is happy at what she's doing? Maybe she doesn't feel comfortable being the lead vocalist for a large portion of the concert. Some folks, even some who are greatly talented, don't feel "called" to be "out front". Every statement that's been made about her great voice are correct, in my book. So, I'll bet if she really wanted to take more of a lead role, either Jeff & Sheri would give her more solos, or she'd be off somewhere else. She does have a solo cd, you know. Great stuff. If you haven't already bought it, you should take a listen. I give it 2 thumbs up. Has anyone thought that perhaps Charlotte is happy at what she’s doing? Maybe she doesn’t feel comfortable being the lead vocalist for a large portion of the concert. Some folks, even some who are greatly talented, don’t feel “called” to be “out front”. Every statement that’s been made about her great voice are correct, in my book. So, I’ll bet if she really wanted to take more of a lead role, either Jeff & Sheri would give her more solos, or she’d be off somewhere else.

She does have a solo cd, you know. Great stuff. If you haven’t already bought it, you should take a listen. I give it 2 thumbs up.

]]> By: Michael http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-85126 Michael Mon, 13 Aug 2007 06:51:55 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-85126 Charlotte's a phenomenal vocalist. That's primarily what I wanted to convey. And I would like to hear more of her, possibly singing some challenging leads. I may have said - and probably did say - too much just to say that. I really enjoy seeing the group perform. I believe that a lot of the material is quality. A lot of the harmonies are structured - especially in some of the songs with a prominent hook (Goin Away Party, Over and Over Again, etc.) - so that Charlotte's high harmony part gives the song a ring (one that at times brings a tear to my eye, one that at times makes me smile, one that at times gives me chills and one that at times makes my jaw drop). That may sound way overblown, but it's true. There are a ton of talented artists spreading the gospel via Southern Gospel music. There may not be double-digit individuals out there with the ear and vocal ability of a Charlotte Richie. She sings the harmony almost flawlessly (or as flawlessly as one possibly could) at times. And I've never heard much of it, but I understand that she can come down and sing a great alto part as well. I've heard other artists talking about how ridiculously talented she is. I usually only get glimpses of it during the Easters' four or five-song set at whatever multi-group venue I happen to drop in at. Read that post to Charlotte. She may not care to hear it, but she should. Her talent is appreciated, by many more fans/followers than just myself. Keep conveying the truth Madison, and my prayer is that God will continue to bless your group. Best wishes Charlotte’s a phenomenal vocalist. That’s primarily what I wanted to convey. And I would like to hear more of her, possibly singing some challenging leads. I may have said - and probably did say - too much just to say that. I really enjoy seeing the group perform. I believe that a lot of the material is quality. A lot of the harmonies are structured - especially in some of the songs with a prominent hook (Goin Away Party, Over and Over Again, etc.) - so that Charlotte’s high harmony part gives the song a ring (one that at times brings a tear to my eye, one that at times makes me smile, one that at times gives me chills and one that at times makes my jaw drop). That may sound way overblown, but it’s true. There are a ton of talented artists spreading the gospel via Southern Gospel music. There may not be double-digit individuals out there with the ear and vocal ability of a Charlotte Richie. She sings the harmony almost flawlessly (or as flawlessly as one possibly could) at times. And I’ve never heard much of it, but I understand that she can come down and sing a great alto part as well. I’ve heard other artists talking about how ridiculously talented she is. I usually only get glimpses of it during the Easters’ four or five-song set at whatever multi-group venue I happen to drop in at.

Read that post to Charlotte. She may not care to hear it, but she should. Her talent is appreciated, by many more fans/followers than just myself.

Keep conveying the truth Madison, and my prayer is that God will continue to bless your group.

Best wishes

]]> By: SgDoc http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-84356 SgDoc Sun, 12 Aug 2007 11:04:17 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-84356 And ok "Fellow" You don't need to be a senior to dress respectfully. "Class attracts money" and it seems to me, according to many in SG, we are financially on a downward spiral. Lower crowds, fewer ticket sales, something is not working. Class and respect is currently being sneered at by these new and "on the cutting edge" artists. So please, tell me what do these sg fans really desire? What do you feel they want? And ok “Fellow”

You don’t need to be a senior to dress respectfully. “Class attracts money” and it seems to me, according to many in SG, we are financially on a downward spiral.

Lower crowds, fewer ticket sales, something is not working. Class and respect is currently being sneered at by these new and “on the cutting edge” artists. So please, tell me what do these sg fans really desire? What do you feel they want?

]]> By: SgDoc http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-84352 SgDoc Sun, 12 Aug 2007 10:49:51 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-84352 You know Madison, After reading my post and giving it some thought, I can honestly tell you that was uncalled for and I am sorry. And I ask you sincerly to forgive my unthoughtful reply. Let me try this one more time. It all came across to me as a little arrogant. However, seeing as you've not had a lot of experience with us "know it all" types, it is just better to let people say what they will and go on. You, my friend have a lot better things to do than to be on here fueling the fire. You are a very talented young person and I wish you all the success you can muster And no I am not 62. SgDoc You know Madison, After reading my post and giving it some thought, I can honestly tell you that was uncalled for and I am sorry. And I ask you sincerly to forgive my unthoughtful reply.

Let me try this one more time. It all came across to me as a little arrogant. However, seeing as you’ve not had a lot of experience with us “know it all” types, it is just better to let people say what they will and go on. You, my friend have a lot better things to do than to be on here fueling the fire.

You are a very talented young person and I wish you all the success you can muster

And no I am not 62.

SgDoc

]]> By: Madison http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-84096 Madison Sun, 12 Aug 2007 05:44:19 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-84096 All I can say about the title of the group is that they were established as Jeff and Sheri Easter...When they started Charlotte was still in grade school...Even when they started My uncle Rabbit (Steve) was the third part....group was still Jeff and Sheri Easter...nothing against anyone else...just how it was started and after 23 years (11 of them with Char) what would honestly be the benefeit of changing it? lol But yeah I'll be 19 in Nov. and I just graduated back in May. Greg tells me I make him feel old all the time...he's been with us for 13 years! I love posting on the site...as long as it doesn't always lead to arguments...don't get me wrong, I love to have the occasional debate but when it comes to family its not all that fun lol But the "Charlotte not being used more" has actually become a joke on stage now...I love to hear Char sing but I love making her laugh during her songs more so right before she starts every night I whisper to her..."Make it good...som AVFL readers may be in the house tonight" lol Love talkin to you guys... Keep posting, God Bless ME All I can say about the title of the group is that they were established as Jeff and Sheri Easter…When they started Charlotte was still in grade school…Even when they started My uncle Rabbit (Steve) was the third part….group was still Jeff and Sheri Easter…nothing against anyone else…just how it was started and after 23 years (11 of them with Char) what would honestly be the benefeit of changing it? lol

But yeah I’ll be 19 in Nov. and I just graduated back in May. Greg tells me I make him feel old all the time…he’s been with us for 13 years!

I love posting on the site…as long as it doesn’t always lead to arguments…don’t get me wrong, I love to have the occasional debate but when it comes to family its not all that fun lol

But the “Charlotte not being used more” has actually become a joke on stage now…I love to hear Char sing but I love making her laugh during her songs more so right before she starts every night I whisper to her…”Make it good…som AVFL readers may be in the house tonight” lol

Love talkin to you guys…

Keep posting,

God Bless
ME

]]> By: quartet-man http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-83830 quartet-man Sat, 11 Aug 2007 22:31:24 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-83830 I have said before that I hate to see Charlotte not being used more. I also think calling the group Jeff and Sheri Easter would almost be like Gaither calling the Gaither and Homecoming Friends as Bill and Gloria Gaither or Ernie Haase and Signature Sound as Ernie Haase. :) It sounds like a duet instead of trio. ME, I have never really followed the Easters much. I did like Been There Done That and when they did Thank You Lord, For Your Blessings On Me on one of the Gaither videos. With that being said, I am shocked you are 18. Wow, people grow up fast. I never knew you played in their band either. Man, I feel old and I haven't even reached 40 yet. :) I have said before that I hate to see Charlotte not being used more. I also think calling the group Jeff and Sheri Easter would almost be like Gaither calling the Gaither and Homecoming Friends as Bill and Gloria Gaither or Ernie Haase and Signature Sound as Ernie Haase. :) It sounds like a duet instead of trio.

ME, I have never really followed the Easters much. I did like Been There Done That and when they did Thank You Lord, For Your Blessings On Me on one of the Gaither videos. With that being said, I am shocked you are 18. Wow, people grow up fast. I never knew you played in their band either. Man, I feel old and I haven’t even reached 40 yet. :)

]]> By: Practical Fellow http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-83448 Practical Fellow Sat, 11 Aug 2007 13:31:02 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-83448 Madison, You're doing fine. You're not coming off like Paris Hilton; SgDoc was swinging below the belt (Give him a break SgDoc - he's 18 and your what? 62?). ME, Don't feel you've got to defend yourself on this chat board. It gets snarky and when someone identifies himself/herself from the actual SG industry, I think some people smell blood in the water and like to perpetuate controversy. And back to the original topic: I think performing in suits is for my granddad's generation. I'm not 62 and I don't want to go to a concert that expects teenagers to conform to senior citizen standards of dress. PF Madison,

You’re doing fine. You’re not coming off like Paris Hilton; SgDoc was swinging below the belt (Give him a break SgDoc - he’s 18 and your what? 62?). ME, Don’t feel you’ve got to defend yourself on this chat board. It gets snarky and when someone identifies himself/herself from the actual SG industry, I think some people smell blood in the water and like to perpetuate controversy.

And back to the original topic: I think performing in suits is for my granddad’s generation. I’m not 62 and I don’t want to go to a concert that expects teenagers to conform to senior citizen standards of dress.

PF

]]> By: Madison http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-82576 Madison Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:34:24 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-82576 You know, after reading my comments over and over a few times I realized how arrogant I came off. I don't expect everyone to suddenly believe that I am not some pompous jerk, but I do present a topic for disucssion: If we discussed YOUR (no one specifically...just anyone that reads this) family in generally negatvie ways...How would you respond? Ignore it? I will be happy to continue an intelligent discussion with other intelligent people but as far as referring to me, someone who has worked very hard at having a professional career in music by devoting countless hours to teaching myself how to play and read music for different instruments, as an heiress who's most accomplished piece of work was pornography.....well if my connection to her is at all true (which it is not), I may as well give up music and join my fellow peers in dropping out of school and not working at all...just collecting government checks for a "disability"... Keep the posts going -ME You know, after reading my comments over and over a few times I realized
how arrogant I came off.
I don’t expect everyone to suddenly believe that I am not some pompous
jerk, but I do present a topic for disucssion:

If we discussed YOUR (no one specifically…just anyone that reads this)
family in generally negatvie ways…How would you respond?

Ignore it?

I will be happy to continue an intelligent discussion with other
intelligent people but as far as referring to me, someone who has worked
very hard at having a professional career in music by devoting countless
hours to teaching myself how to play and read music for different
instruments, as an heiress who’s most accomplished piece of work was
pornography…..well if my connection to her is at all true (which it is not), I may as well
give up music and join my fellow peers in dropping out of school and not
working at all…just collecting government checks for a “disability”…

Keep the posts going

-ME

]]> By: Madison http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-82421 Madison Fri, 10 Aug 2007 13:39:40 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-82421 lol ...k? -ME lol …k?

-ME

]]> By: SgDoc http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-82351 SgDoc Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:35:36 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-82351 Wow, Can anyone say, Paris Hilton? Wow, Can anyone say, Paris Hilton?

]]> By: Madison http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-81599 Madison Thu, 09 Aug 2007 18:50:07 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-81599 Chuck- Man that was a fun show. I remember wanting to stay a little longer to jam with the guys from the church's band, but we had to get home.... -ME Chuck-

Man that was a fun show. I remember wanting to stay a little longer to jam with the guys from the church’s band, but we had to get home….

-ME

]]> By: chuck stevens http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-81552 chuck stevens Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:37:40 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-81552 On a side note. I saw Masidon and the rest of the Easter's in Broken Arrow on July 22nd. The church was like a Branson Theater. Great show. I have a honky tonk band here in Tulsa called Merle Jam, but Southern Gospel has always been a favorite, Enjoyed the Lighthouse, I am a Hinson fan from way back. Hope they have you back there again soon. On a side note. I saw Masidon and the rest of the Easter’s in Broken Arrow on July 22nd. The church was like a Branson Theater. Great show. I have a honky tonk band here in Tulsa called Merle Jam, but Southern Gospel has always been a favorite, Enjoyed the Lighthouse, I am a Hinson fan from way back. Hope they have you back there again soon.

]]> By: Grigs http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-81117 Grigs Thu, 09 Aug 2007 07:11:04 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-81117 I disagree about playing guitar in a suit. I play just as poorly in a suit as I do in casual clothes..... I disagree about playing guitar in a suit. I play just as poorly in a suit as I do in casual clothes…..

]]> By: Madison http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-80955 Madison Thu, 09 Aug 2007 02:45:51 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/08/09/wednesday-round-up-3/#comment-80955 (seriously..no sarcasm there I actually do enjoy reading your page...you have a talent my friend) -ME (seriously..no sarcasm there I actually do enjoy reading your page…you have a talent my friend)

-ME

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