Thank you for voting the Singing Echoes
The Favorite Band of 2009!
The Epperson family, originated in 1969 with Max
and Lela (Mom and Dad), their two sons Lynn and Gary,
and Debbie, Gary’s wife. Through the many years of
being in gospel music, they have become a well-known
name in the gospel music industry. Their zeal to lift
the Savior up in song has never diminished, and is
displayed openly in each and every concert. In 1973,
The Singing Echoes received a Grammy nomination for
their arrangement and performance of the song “When
I Wake Up To Sleep No More.” Their style of “old-fashioned
down home singing” led many nationally known groups
to record this song. Therefore, the song became known
by every gospel music lover in the country. With all
eyes open and ears listening in the gospel music industry,
The Singing Echoes next introduced, “Look For Me At
Jesus’ Feet,” bringing out a prominent song writer,
Squire Parsons, to gospel music. This created a domino
effect of hits for The Singing Echoes including “Shouting
Happy,” which was later recorded by The Kingsmen,
“I Made A Covenant With My Lord” also recorded later
by The Kingsmen, “His Tomb Is Empty Now” written by
Lela Epperson and recorded by many gospel groups even
today. “Two Coats” which was later recorded and performed
in the movie “The Apostle,” “On The Other Side Of
Jordan” later recorded by The Cooke’s, “I’ll Wear
A White Robe,” “On Heaven’s Bright Shore,” “Thank
You Lord,” “Enter In,” “Look For Me,” which introduced
another well-known writer, Gerald Sweatman, to gospel
music. “When I Go Strolling” written by Gary Epperson,
the ever popular “It’s Enough” written by Gary Epperson
and recorded in 1985 which climbed to #2 in the nation
on the Singing News Chart. “Beautiful Heaven,” and
“On Holy Ground” written by Gary Epperson remained
in the top 20 of the Singing News Chart for months.
“Keep Your Eyes On Him,” “I’m Depending On Jesus,”
and “The Next Glory Flight” were all top 40 songs
also written by Gary Epperson. The group’s work was
recognized by the state of Tennessee, and Governor
Lamar Alexander appointed them as “Ambassadors of
good will” for the state of Tennessee. In 1989, Gary
and Debbie’s son Joshua who had traveled with the
group since he was 2 weeks old, joined the family
on stage to sing the tenor part at the age of eight.
1990 brought Lynn’s oldest son, Jeremy to the group
full time to play drums at the age of 14. Both Jeremy
and Joshua had enjoyed singing on stage with the family
even before they started school. Due to health problems,
Max and Lela left the road and retired in 1995. Shortly
after their retirement, Lynn’s other two sons, Adam
and Matt, joined the group full time. Even though
Lela’s heart was broken because she was no longer
physically able to travel and sing, her heart was
filled with joy to see her four grandchildren step
in to take the place of her and Max. The Singing News
Magazine informed the gospel music Industry in1997
of the third generation now performing on stage and
the “Gospel Voice” has recognized The Singing Echoes
in their April 2001 issue. In September 1999, Lela
crossed to the far side banks of Jordan and Max in
July 2004, leaving behind a legacy in gospel music.
The Singing Echoes celebrate 36 years in Gospel Music,
with some of their latest releases, “Think I’m Excited,”
“In The Shadow Of God’s Wings,” “My God’s Alive,”
“Time After Time,” “Inside Of Me,” “Looking Forward
To Where I’ve Never Been!” Their powerful song “Empty
Hands” and their big hit “Somebody’s Here” climbed
to the top of the charts. The latest video released
is “Live In Anderson, SC,” featuring “That’s How Much
I Love You” is being enjoyed by thousands. Their latest
CD titled “Then & Now” features a number of great
songs, like “Jesus Is Coming,” “He Still Moves The
Stones,” “I Can't Begin To Tell,” “Miracles,” “Between
The Cradle And The Grave,” “When A Meeting Is Going
To Break Out,” “The Great Falling Away,” “The Spirit
Calling Me,” “Lord Have Mercy On Me,” “Someday,” Call
your local radio station and request it. The Singing
Echoes are a visible example of the results of generations
influenced by prayer, hard work, dedication, family,
love, and a zeal to serve God.
Touch of Grace
has reschedule & will be opening up for the Singing
Echoes
September
18th, 2010
The Little Roy
&
Lizzy Long Show
Tickets
only $18 & $20
If
you purchase 10 or more get $1 off * 20 or more
$2 off
Lizzy Long - Fiddle,
Banjo, Guitar, resonator banjo, vocals
Having roots in
the heart of the south, Elizabeth Long, or Lizzy
as her friends and fans know her was born on a
farm in Lincolnton, Georgia. She began her music
accomplishment at an early age and her interests
are very eclectic ranging from Dolly Parton, Loretta
Lynn to the Earl Scruggs Revue to Fleetwood Mac.
While starting out on the piano, Lizzy soon took
up the fiddle, guitar, autoharp, bass, banjo,
and mandolin, and has become an accomplished musician,
alternating between these instruments as part
of her entertainment repertoire. Continuing her
quest for success, Lizzy has paired up with Little
Roy Lewis from the legendary Lewis Family. Lizzy
finds that singing helps to express her thoughts
and emotions—whether happy, sad, disappointed
or angry—and, in her own words, “I don’t have
to answer why, why not or even when….I can let
it just flow”, and her extraordinary voice shimmers
with strains of America’s musical roots. Lizzy
has been nominated for three Dove Awards and has
won several fiddle and talent contests. Little
Roy summed it up the best, "pull a plank
off the wall and she'll play it!"
Little Roy - Banjo, Guitar, Crazy, etc...
Little Roy is awfully
hard to overlook. He makes sure that no one in
the audience gets bored at any time. Little Roy
has won awards as Entertainer as well as for his
banjo playing. Little Roy learned to play banjo
when he was only six years old, and won a local
talent contest for his playing when he was eight.
Little Roy's favorite banjo players are Don Reno
and Earl Scruggs. USA Today called Little Roy
'a banjo master, truly a picker's picker'. Little
Roy can also be found playing the guitar and autoharp.
In fact, the song 'Good Time Get-Together' was
written to highlight his instrumental skills.
Little Roy is multi-talented - he sings, plays
many instruments, tells stories, and acts. When
you see this Duo, you are sure to notice Little
Roy, and he'll make you smile.
Off the heels of
their multi-DOVE nominated recording, Breaking
Like Dawn, this formidable duo releases an ancillary
project for growing fans. “Breaking Like Dawn
is certainly doing well for us. But as performance
dates are increasing, people are asking for more
music. Since we are a relatively new group, the
record company thought it best to release a CD
of fan requests before recording all new material,
“states Lizzy Long. “Fans are still asking me
for popular Lewis Family songs. We wanted to honor
their requests, but we had to come up with some
new arrangements. Recordings like this give us
that kind of platform,” states Little Roy Lewis.
Containing both instrumental and vocal performances,
Straight From The Heart Of Dixie will be a recording
that “true blue” Traditional Bluegrass fans will
be happy to add to their collection.
Please Welcome Roy & Lizzy's new Guitar Player,
Al Hoyle
