Comments on: Great Jehosophat! http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Wed, 23 May 2012 18:59:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: jbb http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-912303 jbb Mon, 08 Jun 2009 20:28:27 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-912303 #43...That is too funny!! Set another place at the table. #43…That is too funny!!
Set another place at the table.

]]> By: gina http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-912240 gina Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:37:10 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-912240 Re: #41 - Well, there ya go! Yet another reason for Roger to smile. Since he married Connie, he now gets to eat at the family table! Re: #41 - Well, there ya go! Yet another reason for Roger to smile. Since he married Connie, he now gets to eat at the family table!

]]> By: Oldtimer http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-912232 Oldtimer Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:21:53 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-912232 Anyone who has sung any length of time with any group on any level has had these nights. The group that I traveled with ( though we were full time you probably never heard of us) did a New Year's eve singing at Memorial Auditorium in Louisville, KY. In an auditorium that would seat a couple of thousand there were 100 or so there - looked like 3 in that big place. Of course our group did not know any better - we sang the best we could. JD and his bunch floored me -they did two sets and sang like the place was full. JD even sat in the wings and watched out set ( except for when he went out for - his words - a smoke break.) This was the first of MANY concerts we did over the years with the Stamps. We had a few more duds like this and many great crowds. They always did a great job and were always eager to help us do the best we could. Anyone who has sung any length of time with any group on any level has had these nights. The group that I traveled with ( though we were full time you probably never heard of us) did a New Year’s eve singing at Memorial Auditorium in Louisville, KY. In an auditorium that would seat a couple of thousand there were 100 or so there - looked like 3 in that big place. Of course our group did not know any better - we sang the best we could. JD and his bunch floored me -they did two sets and sang like the place was full. JD even sat in the wings and watched out set ( except for when he went out for - his words - a smoke break.) This was the first of MANY concerts we did over the years with the Stamps. We had a few more duds like this and many great crowds. They always did a great job and were always eager to help us do the best we could.

]]> By: chuck stevens http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-912211 chuck stevens Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:57:32 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-912211 I too knew someone who used to ride their bus, in fact he drove it, and said the hired help did not eat at the same table as the family. They used to have some band members back in the day. I don't know why he would make that up. I too knew someone who used to ride their bus, in fact he drove it, and said the hired help did not eat at the same table as the family. They used to have some band members back in the day. I don’t know why he would make that up.

]]> By: Amanda http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-911313 Amanda Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:52:00 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-911313 Leslie, I'm not sure what your beef is with TN, but I live in TN and have been to many concerts and singings here. I have never been to a concert or singing like the one Doug described here. Leslie, I’m not sure what your beef is with TN, but I live in TN and have been to many concerts and singings here. I have never been to a concert or singing like the one Doug described here.

]]> By: Jim Gerdes http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-910826 Jim Gerdes Sun, 07 Jun 2009 02:13:07 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-910826 We first saw the McKameys at the NQC in 88 when "God on the Mountain" was rising. I thought Peg was "over the top" with her kicking shoes, hankies, screaming. In fact for the next couple of years we would go get carmel corn when their set came on. Now, I have come to admire their "basic goodness" and no airs approach. In fact, if I ever really needed a prayer warrior to pray with me, I think Peg would be one of the first I'd call. We first saw the McKameys at the NQC in 88 when “God on the Mountain” was rising. I thought Peg was “over the top” with her kicking shoes, hankies, screaming. In fact for the next couple of years we would go get carmel corn when their set came on. Now, I have come to admire their “basic goodness” and no airs approach. In fact, if I ever really needed a prayer warrior to pray with me, I think Peg would be one of the first I’d call.

]]> By: jbb http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-909618 jbb Fri, 05 Jun 2009 18:51:43 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-909618 Saw the McKameys last night on Brian Free's t.v. show. Didn't know that Roger sang. At least that's who I think it was. The grandson, the mother and dad. Peg just screamed and waved her hanky. Saw the McKameys last night on Brian Free’s t.v. show. Didn’t know that Roger sang. At least that’s who I think it was. The grandson, the mother and dad. Peg just screamed and waved her hanky.

]]> By: Wade http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-909515 Wade Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:01:28 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-909515 Hey Leslie... You should be @ the 1st Baptist I play at...it is not in TN, but real close. We played, HOW GREAT THOU ART last Sunday and a guy raised both hands in the air and shouted a little and by the looks on some of their faces I thought they were going to have to pass out new DEPENDS!!! When they are ask to come down for an alter prayer you would think some1 was trying to get them to a haunted house!! lol TGIF Hey Leslie…

You should be @ the 1st Baptist I play at…it is not in TN, but real close.

We played, HOW GREAT THOU ART last Sunday and a guy raised both hands in the air and shouted a little and by the looks on some of their faces I thought they were going to have to pass out new DEPENDS!!!

When they are ask to come down for an alter prayer you would think some1 was trying to get them to a haunted house!! lol

TGIF

]]> By: Leslie http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-908640 Leslie Thu, 04 Jun 2009 20:22:20 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-908640 You haven't been to many concerts, singings, or churches in TN. They all sit on their hands and have blank stares. Maybe Roger was just mirroring the crowd. HA HA! You haven’t been to many concerts, singings, or churches in TN. They all sit on their hands and have blank stares. Maybe Roger was just mirroring the crowd. HA HA!

]]> By: JW http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-908433 JW Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:33:02 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-908433 #34, "Yeah...", I wish you could mention the group mentioned. I'd drive many miles just to see them based on your 2 stories about them. God bless you very much for sharing that. #34, “Yeah…”,

I wish you could mention the group mentioned. I’d drive many miles just to see them based on your 2 stories about them.

God bless you very much for sharing that.

]]> By: Yeah... http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-907940 Yeah... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 01:17:11 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-907940 Buick - #31: I forgot, and should add - That snowy night, with such a small crowd in such a cavernous auditorium, all three of the headliner groups went to the promoter and asked him if he'd lost his shirt due to the blizzard. He was devastated. The group I was with - and I believe I'm right in saying - the other two major groups, all accepted diesel fuel money for the trip, but released him from their flats. These things happened a fair bit through the years. I believe it still does today some. And maybe that needs to be told, given all of the negative stuff on here about groups. And Buick, you are so correct; the folks who braved a lousy storm got exactly what they deserved to get; as great of a concert as they could have gotten, and unprecedented time to talk with the folks before and after the concert, also at intermission. The "feel" was that we were all in it together, and best of all, the promoter was included in that too. No - best of all, actually, was that the Lord was really honored in it all. Buick - #31: I forgot, and should add - That snowy night, with such a small crowd in such a cavernous auditorium, all three of the headliner groups went to the promoter and asked him if he’d lost his shirt due to the blizzard. He was devastated. The group I was with - and I believe I’m right in saying - the other two major groups, all accepted diesel fuel money for the trip, but released him from their flats. These things happened a fair bit through the years. I believe it still does today some. And maybe that needs to be told, given all of the negative stuff on here about groups.

And Buick, you are so correct; the folks who braved a lousy storm got exactly what they deserved to get; as great of a concert as they could have gotten, and unprecedented time to talk with the folks before and after the concert, also at intermission. The “feel” was that we were all in it together, and best of all, the promoter was included in that too. No - best of all, actually, was that the Lord was really honored in it all.

]]> By: cdguy http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-907535 cdguy Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:16:33 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-907535 Regardint Chet Atkins, during a performace wasn't the only time he appears unfriendly. My wife tells of the day he walked into their office on Music Row. He was lost, and couldn't find the building he was looking for, so he stopped for directions. Not only was he unfriendly, he was quite surly. As if it were this office's fault he was lost. Regardint Chet Atkins, during a performace wasn’t the only time he appears unfriendly. My wife tells of the day he walked into their office on Music Row. He was lost, and couldn’t find the building he was looking for, so he stopped for directions. Not only was he unfriendly, he was quite surly. As if it were this office’s fault he was lost.

]]> By: wackythinker http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-907531 wackythinker Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:04:55 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-907531 I heard indirectly from someone who traveled with the McKamey's that they never allowed any joking, laughing, or cutting up on their bus. The story may not be true, but that's what I was told. Maybe that's just Roger? I heard indirectly from someone who traveled with the McKamey’s that they never allowed any joking, laughing, or cutting up on their bus.

The story may not be true, but that’s what I was told. Maybe that’s just Roger?

]]> By: BUICK http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-907032 BUICK Wed, 03 Jun 2009 02:54:31 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-907032 RE: #30. Thanks for that story. Good insights Another perspective - just think about that 200 - 300 people who, themselves, also fought the blizzard to be there. And not only were they not going to be paid to attend, they were going to fork-over some of their hard-earned cash for the privilege of hearing the concert. I'm sure your lead singer figured their effort was worth his. RE: #30.
Thanks for that story. Good insights

Another perspective - just think about that 200 - 300 people who, themselves, also fought the blizzard to be there. And not only were they not going to be paid to attend, they were going to fork-over some of their hard-earned cash for the privilege of hearing the concert. I’m sure your lead singer figured their effort was worth his.

]]> By: Yeah... http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-906697 Yeah... Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:49:07 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2009/05/30/great-jehosophat/#comment-906697 I was with a group that you'd all recognize many years ago, on the way to a concert in the midwest, an auditorium that would seat several thousand. We hit a wicked snow storm, and the last few hundred miles were very slow going. By the time we arrived and did the load-in, it was a blizzard. I'd say the crowd that night was between 200-300 people, and they looked lost in that cavernous hall. After we left, I was talking with the lead singer as we rode in the bus, and I asked him if that small crowd had been hard to sing for. His answer reveals why there are some of the stories we've read above. He said "The biggest lesson any singer needs to learn is to never worry about who's not there, but to try and be a blessing to everyone who is". I never forgot it. And, it separates out the true pros. I was with a group that you’d all recognize many years ago, on the way to a concert in the midwest, an auditorium that would seat several thousand. We hit a wicked snow storm, and the last few hundred miles were very slow going. By the time we arrived and did the load-in, it was a blizzard. I’d say the crowd that night was between 200-300 people, and they looked lost in that cavernous hall. After we left, I was talking with the lead singer as we rode in the bus, and I asked him if that small crowd had been hard to sing for. His answer reveals why there are some of the stories we’ve read above. He said “The biggest lesson any singer needs to learn is to never worry about who’s not there, but to try and be a blessing to everyone who is”. I never forgot it. And, it separates out the true pros.

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