Highlights From NQC 2013: Day 1
Today began this year’s National Quartet Convention, the last year the event will be held in Louisville, KY (at least for the time being). I am not at the convention but was able to watch much of it online. Unfortunately, the reception came and went all evening but it was getting better as the evening progressed. Instead of mentioning everything that happens this year, I thought I would share what I consider some of the highlights or better sets from what I see this year.
I really enjoyed watching The Browns this evening. My favorites they sang were “Be Thou My Vision,” “He’s My Everything” (I think that’s the title), and “A Place in the Choir.” The thing I liked about this latter song was the trio of fiddles they would do in between verses.
Tonight was the first I ever heard The Sneed Family but they are worth mentioning. They sang, “I’ve Got More to Go to Heaven For,” “Hallelujah Square,” and “He’s Leading the Way.”
The Primitive Quartet didn’t do any of my favorite songs tonight but they did sing a song I’d not heard before titled “Empty Me, Lord.” One of the best songs I heard tonight. They followed that with “He Included Me” which features Randy. I never tire of watching the joy in his countenance as he sings.
Triumphant Quartet was their typical entertaining, professional selves. The highlight was Jeff Stice’s piano solo which he started the set with. They also sang, “Don’t Let the Sandals Fool Ya,” “He Is,” “When the Trumpet Sounds,” and “We’re Almost Home” (another new song for me).
I was glad to see some old videos of the Speer Family. One was with Dad and Mom, Brock and Ben Speer. Then they played a clip of Ben with Brock, Faye, Mary Tom, and Rosa Nell, as Ben explained that they were going off the road. They then played a clip of “While Ages Roll.” A very neat moment.
I always enjoy Squire Parsons. He is now singing with his son Sam, and Sam’s wife Leah. Among other songs, he sang his most popular “Beulah Land.” Sam sang the second verse.
Another highlight was Phil Collingsworth playing trumpet and his wife Kim playing piano on “O Magnify the Lord With Me.” Very powerful.
Ivan Parker sang the old Imperials’ song, “Sail On” and his former number one song, “Midnight Cry.”
Other performers included: The Providence Quartet, The Lesters, The Collingsworth Family, The Hoppers, and Greater Vision.
Glad you are getting to watch it online! I know how much you love it! 🙂
What channel or how did you watch The Brown’s and others on Tv.
Thanks
You may pay to watch it live at http://www.natqc.com. They also let you watch archives for up to a month afterward.