I can’t wait! (Concert #651) Athens, GA The Classic Center Yes my multi-genre musical journey continues with upcoming May shows of Confederate Railroad, Kenny G, Chubby Checker, and Amy Grant.
I capitalized on the photo op quickly handing over my camera to a nearby stranger. My personal highlight was bumping into Adam Crabb, an outstanding singer and solo artist in his own right. As somewhat of a consolation all attendees received a mini-flashlight so when Bill would, say ‘I wanna see your lights’, those without cell phones were happy to jump in and participate. I did feel for the older audience having to go through the medal detectors, digital ticketing, and multiple sets of stairs but the venue was friendly and helpful enough. There were special guests on stage making the feel like that of an old time variety show, think ‘Hee Haw’, or maybe a clean version of some late night television.
Don’t get me wrong I was proud to be merely feet away from the 86 year old legend, and the band’s harmonies were just as amazing as expected! The interaction however was hysterical between bandleader Kevin and Bill throughout the evening, it was literally a full on Bill roast, mostly about his age, and Bill went right back at him. There was not nearly enough of that for me, much of the show revolved around Bill Gaither, his stories and reminiscing of carrier highlights. I knew there would be a full band of talented musicians so I was ready to clap my hands, stomp my feet, and sing along all evening, especially considering GVB represents the praise side of the Gaither Legacy spectrum. I consider myself a newbie to Southern Gospel due to my Northern roots (although I have seen a good dozen gospel bands LIVE since Iiving here), so it’s a bit difficult knowing what to expect. I can roll with it considering that’s literally how things can happen to a person in real life. In less than 24 hours I had gone from hearing Shinedown’s opener The Pretty Reckless sing ‘I’m Going To Hell’ to GVB’s ‘I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen’. “It wasn’t the ‘Mississippi Squirrel Revival’ however a chipmunk somehow got loose in the orchestra section during Saturday’s concert running up and down the isles at The Classic Center, Athens GA! The show went on until band leader Kevin Williams caught wind and called revival, ‘Four people just got saved, and one of them was a Deacon’, he declared bringing out a hearty round of laughter from the audience.
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