Comments on: Why live musicians matter

By: thom

thom — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 16:27:00 +0000

I was the promoter and emcee for the Perry’s concert you guys are discussing. It was a fabulous night! We had a full house and The Perrys have never sounded better.
The evening was opened by a -great- trio from Murfressboro TN called “Encounter.” Let me tell you something; we “had church” and the Holy Spirit ministered to people in a big way. What an anointed night.

Troy Peach is an integral part of The Perrys now and from my vantage point he is one versatile young man. He is able to jump in anywhere they need him, as some eluded to earlier. Whether driving the bus, running the multi-media presentation, (I think he actually put it together - and it’s a great compliment to their staging), running sound, playing piano, or singing if they need him to, he seems like a valuable part of their team.

Tracy Stuffle is a tremendous emcee for the group and I agree what someone else said about him being one of the most under rated bass singers. That man can bring it!
What I admire most is how he calls out the songs based on how the Spirit leads him. Very few groups do that anymore with the flexibility and freedom that The Perrys do.

It’s no secret to those of you who have read my comments before that I am a big Perrys fan. They are the real deal. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I am looking forward to meeting the new piano player and seeing him in action.

By: afan

afan — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 19:41:56 +0000

If that is the case (that Troy turned the position down), could that mean that Troy may not be with the group in any capacity much longer? He seems like a man of quality character. The top-tier groups understand one key thing, that in order to be successful you have to surround yourself with quality individuals. The Perrys have lots of connections and are well respected in the industry. So, if Troy were to leave, they’ll undoubtedly replace him with another quality guy. However, Troy could fill in and sing one night if they were in a pinch. He could play if they were in a pinch. He can run sound. He can drive the bus. He may not be the best in any of those capacities, but he can perform adequately if not better in all of them. Therefore, losing him would certainly be a loss for the group. After saying all of that, for the Perrys’ sake, I hope he’s sticking around for a while. Of course, if Troy did turn down the gig, maybe it was because he didn’t feel like he could drive and play too. Maybe it would just be too demanding. Who knows. Why can’t we just be in Troy’s head to find out the answer to the question? Of course, why do we care that much? Why are we so curious (aka nosy)? Could it be because we care? There’s a lot of whys thrown out there. Oh well, on to the next three-minute pondering session. Regardless, may God continue to bless the ministry of the Perrys.

By: bethanee

bethanee — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 17:19:25 +0000

my insider info says Tracy offered the position to Troy and he declined it.

By: scope

scope — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:27:31 +0000

I’ve long been a fan of Troy Peach. I wish I could have heard him play. And I love Katy’s singing. I wish the Perrys well with Bryan, but I don’t get why they just didn’t use Troy on piano.

By: woodypatrick

woodypatrick — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:06:38 +0000

#1 you are correct…my insider info says the perrys have a photo shoot coming up with brian elliot as their new pianist

By: Alan

Alan — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:03:51 +0000

I know the Perrys some; have worked with them in Canada. Even years ago, they were something special, and I’ve been really proud of them. No matter who was singing or playing, they fielded a great group of folks. It’s still true. I also respect that they’re the real deal, on and off stage. Tracy might be the most underrated bass singing today. They’re total pros, and that wonderful concert review highlights one of those moments that happen all too infrequently. I wish I’d been there! As for my vote, they really don’t need to go very far to find one great keyboard man…Troy Peach has the chops, and he plays some wonderful and tasty piano. If they get Katy with the deal, sheesh - they’ll be untouchable. Maybe Troy’s a great coach driver, but those hands need to be on a keyboard rather than wrapped around a big steering wheel.

By: justa noutsider

justa noutsider — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:41:16 +0000

Word on the street is that Brian Elliott is leaving the Anchormen and has been tapped as the new pianist for The Perrys.

If this is indeed true, a press release should be forthcoming soon.