Comments on: Hello, Jacob Kitson http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Sat, 11 Feb 2012 06:32:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: William http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-1448917 William Sat, 14 May 2011 02:26:09 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-1448917 So, where is Jacob now? So, where is Jacob now?

]]> By: Pastor Greg Locke http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-650769 Pastor Greg Locke Sun, 12 Oct 2008 03:42:33 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-650769 I have the wonderful honor of being Jacob's Pastor. He is one of the finest Christian men that I know. His passion for Christ is outstanding and there is no doubt that God has greatly gifted him to sing. Go get 'em "Jake." The entire Global Vision Baptist family is behind you. I have the wonderful honor of being Jacob’s Pastor. He is one of the finest Christian men that I know. His passion for Christ is outstanding and there is no doubt that God has greatly gifted him to sing. Go get ‘em “Jake.” The entire Global Vision Baptist family is behind you.

]]> By: SouthernGospelBlog.com » Brian Alvey joins Tribute Quartet http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-478990 SouthernGospelBlog.com » Brian Alvey joins Tribute Quartet Tue, 03 Jun 2008 10:07:25 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-478990 [...] am optimistic that this will work out well for the group, since anyone who can get this kind of recommendation from their former boss must be pretty good: I was in hopes GV would hire Brian Alvey from Indiana. [...] […] am optimistic that this will work out well for the group, since anyone who can get this kind of recommendation from their former boss must be pretty good: I was in hopes GV would hire Brian Alvey from Indiana. […]

]]> By: Haley http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-442688 Haley Sat, 17 May 2008 06:48:20 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-442688 Tribute will go on &&& do great but this is a loss to them but everything will be ok. Gary will find someone as he did when he found jacob and goodluck to geater vision also thy have a sweet awesome tenor singer.i will miss seeing and spending time with jacob and i am sure tribute will to but goodluck to both groups and jacob.! Tribute will go on &&& do great but this is a loss to them but everything will be ok.
Gary will find someone as he did when he found jacob and goodluck to geater vision also thy have a sweet awesome tenor singer.i will miss seeing and spending time with jacob and i am sure tribute will to but goodluck to both groups and jacob.!

]]> By: Jim E. Davis http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-440702 Jim E. Davis Fri, 16 May 2008 06:53:02 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-440702 Congrats to Jacob! We enjoyed a great concert in January here on the west coast with Tribute and I thought Jacob was an exceptional tenor. He's also very personable which is a key ingredient for his new position. I'll be anxious to hear GV's new sound. Tribute will be fine because it has solid leadership. Congrats to Jacob! We enjoyed a great concert in January here on the west coast with Tribute and I thought Jacob was an exceptional tenor. He’s also very personable which is a key ingredient for his new position. I’ll be anxious to hear GV’s new sound.

Tribute will be fine because it has solid leadership.

]]> By: thom http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-440663 thom Thu, 15 May 2008 17:08:28 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-440663 to "molly" - you don't understand what I was saying - anytime a group loses one of it's key members it is a "loss." TO say that it's not a loss is to say "they didn't need him anyway." Sure, it's a loss - they will go on and be fine, but it's still a loss to them until they find someone else to fill that part. I;m sure Gary will hire someone great and carry on with the success they are having. Gary has a great ear and will discover another great talent, just like he found Jacob. to “molly” - you don’t understand what I was saying - anytime a group loses one of it’s key members it is a “loss.” TO say that it’s not a loss is to say “they didn’t need him anyway.” Sure, it’s a loss - they will go on and be fine, but it’s still a loss to them until they find someone else to fill that part. I;m sure Gary will hire someone great and carry on with the success they are having. Gary has a great ear and will discover another great talent, just like he found Jacob.

]]> By: Molly http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-440656 Molly Thu, 15 May 2008 15:37:10 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-440656 #4 I honnostly think that Tribute is blessed either way, they have a GREAT music and I personally think Gary Casto, Josh Singletary & Dennis Dugger will go on to be a very noticed and well known group to southern gospel music. #9 I dont see where it's tributes loss this happens quite often in southern gospel music to my understanding and groups just pick up where they left off.... I mean Jacob has a wonderful voice but the group was never just good because of Jacob GOD blessed all four of them with wonderful voices and I know the LORD will continue to bless them, and in GOD's time another tenor will be found thats all there is to it. I personally think the three of them alone are wonderful. So no I do not think its Tributes loss, but there gain in the future to come. & I also know the LORD has big things in store for Jacob with his new group Greater Vision.... My congrats to both groups. #4 I honnostly think that Tribute is blessed either way, they have a GREAT music and I personally think Gary Casto, Josh Singletary & Dennis Dugger will go on to be a very noticed and well known group to southern gospel music. #9 I dont see where it’s tributes loss this happens quite often in southern gospel music to my understanding and groups just pick up where they left off…. I mean Jacob has a wonderful voice but the group was never just good because of Jacob GOD blessed all four of them with wonderful voices and I know the LORD will continue to bless them, and in GOD’s time another tenor will be found thats all there is to it. I personally think the three of them alone are wonderful. So no I do not think its Tributes loss, but there gain in the future to come. & I also know the LORD has big things in store for Jacob with his new group Greater Vision…. My congrats to both groups.

]]> By: Grigs http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-439524 Grigs Thu, 15 May 2008 00:05:36 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-439524 Last I heard Chris Allman was pastoring, songwriting, doing BGVs in the studio and had zero interest in hitting the road again. It would have been cool to hear him with Greater Vision again or anybody else for that matter. Last I heard Chris Allman was pastoring, songwriting, doing BGVs in the studio and had zero interest in hitting the road again.

It would have been cool to hear him with Greater Vision again or anybody else for that matter.

]]> By: Aaron Swain http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-439086 Aaron Swain Wed, 14 May 2008 20:10:36 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-439086 #9: Dusty is already with Soul'd Out Quartet. #9: Dusty is already with Soul’d Out Quartet.

]]> By: Oldtimer http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438920 Oldtimer Wed, 14 May 2008 17:27:38 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438920 Kitson is just exactly what GV needed. Waldroup was a great guy and an adequate singer, but as Gerald and Rodney begin to get some years behid them, they will need more than adequate on the tenor side to carry the load. Waldroup did his job well - but the job description has changed. Waldroup's retirement provided GV the chance to bring on a guy whose vocals and excitability can take some of the pressure off Gerald and allow him to slide into the role of beloved veteran ( see George and Glen with the hiring of Danny Funderburke as an example of what I mean.) Best of luck in your pursuits, Jason. Welcome to the big league Jacob. And Congratulations on hitting a home run with this one GV!! Kitson is just exactly what GV needed. Waldroup was a great guy and an adequate singer, but as Gerald and Rodney begin to get some years behid them, they will need more than adequate on the tenor side to carry the load. Waldroup did his job well - but the job description has changed. Waldroup’s retirement provided GV the chance to bring on a guy whose vocals and excitability can take some of the pressure off Gerald and allow him to slide into the role of beloved veteran ( see George and Glen with the hiring of Danny Funderburke as an example of what I mean.) Best of luck in your pursuits, Jason. Welcome to the big league Jacob. And Congratulations on hitting a home run with this one GV!!

]]> By: Aaron Swain http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438667 Aaron Swain Wed, 14 May 2008 14:13:24 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438667 #1: Don't you mean Seamans, as in Frank Seamans? And for all of those wondering what Jacob sounds like, head over to www.tributequartet.com Their latest single, which feature Jacob on the verses, plays on the main page. #1: Don’t you mean Seamans, as in Frank Seamans?

And for all of those wondering what Jacob sounds like, head over to www.tributequartet.com
Their latest single, which feature Jacob on the verses, plays on the main page.

]]> By: thom http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438654 thom Wed, 14 May 2008 14:06:32 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438654 well, congratulations to Gerald and Rodney, and condolences to Gary and Josh. Tribute's loss is Greater Vision's gain. Jacob is a great vocalist and should make a nice addition to GV. As others have alluded to, I'm sure Gerald will coach him in the stage presence he expects. But, I don't think that kid can keep all that enthusiasm bottled up for very long without popping a cork! He's very energetic and expressive and I bet Gerald will capitalize on that to bring some new life to GV's rigid formal look. Can't wait to see them again with Jacob on board. Wonder who Tribute will get to replace him? Dusty, who was with Crystal River, would be great. well, congratulations to Gerald and Rodney, and condolences to Gary and Josh. Tribute’s loss is Greater Vision’s gain.

Jacob is a great vocalist and should make a nice addition to GV. As others have alluded to, I’m sure Gerald will coach him in the stage presence he expects. But, I don’t think that kid can keep all that enthusiasm bottled up for very long without popping a cork! He’s very energetic and expressive and I bet Gerald will capitalize on that to bring some new life to GV’s rigid formal look.

Can’t wait to see them again with Jacob on board.

Wonder who Tribute will get to replace him? Dusty, who was with Crystal River, would be great.

]]> By: Ben Harris http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438643 Ben Harris Wed, 14 May 2008 13:39:46 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438643 I was in hopes GV would hire Brian Alvey from Indiana. He would have been a great fit, plus he plays piano, guitar, steel, bass and drums in studio quality. He would have been a great addition to GV. I was in hopes GV would hire Brian Alvey from Indiana. He would have been a great fit, plus he plays piano, guitar, steel, bass and drums in studio quality. He would have been a great addition to GV.

]]> By: Eric Melton http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438595 Eric Melton Wed, 14 May 2008 12:54:32 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438595 Richamania wrote: However, so were the Singing Americans when Danny Funderburk left to join the Cathedrals. Rich I totally agree with you. It was a loss to the Singing Americans but keep in mind that after hiring Rick Strickland and then rehiring Mike English with his second go around with the Americans they saw the biggest years they had in 1984 and 1985 with the albums "Live And Alive" and "Black and White". For the next several years even through many personel changes the Singing Americans seemed to stay constant with a solid quartet sound. From the quartet to the band it is amazing also at the strong talent that once came through that group. No doubt that it is a loss to Gary, however he is a good friend and a I feel confident that he will be in much prayer about the decision on who to hire for their next tenor. At present I personally think Tribute is one of the best quartets in Gospel Music and it is not just because Bass Singer Dennis Dugger is from my hometown. Richamania wrote:

However, so were the Singing Americans when Danny Funderburk left to join the Cathedrals.

Rich I totally agree with you. It was a loss to the Singing Americans but keep in mind that after hiring Rick Strickland and then rehiring Mike English with his second go around with the Americans they saw the biggest years they had in 1984 and 1985 with the albums “Live And Alive” and “Black and White”. For the next several years even through many personel changes the Singing Americans seemed to stay constant with a solid quartet sound. From the quartet to the band it is amazing also at the strong talent that once came through that group.

No doubt that it is a loss to Gary, however he is a good friend and a I feel confident that he will be in much prayer about the decision on who to hire for their next tenor. At present I personally think Tribute is one of the best quartets in Gospel Music and it is not just because Bass Singer Dennis Dugger is from my hometown.

]]> By: Richamania http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438062 Richamania Wed, 14 May 2008 03:32:35 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2008/05/13/hello-jacob-kitson/#comment-438062 Change is one of the only constants in life. As for change in Southern Gospel Music, there are often vacancies created in the process of filling others. I do, also, share the disappointment for Tribute. No doubt this young group was becoming a force to be reckoned with. However, so were the Singing Americans when Danny Funderburk left to join the Cathedrals. I hoave know doubt that Gary Casto, and Tribute will once again stage a great group. As for Greater Vision, there are great things on the horizon. Jacob is one of the best, if not the best, young tenors to come along in awhile. I am anxious to see what heights he will soar to with GV. No doubt in my mind, at least, Jacob has big shoes to fill. Though many may criticize Jason, some relentlessly, I dare say there has NEVER been a more loved tenor in Southern Gospel Music. My prayer is that both groups will go on, both stronger than ever. #3 I thought that would have been very cool, as well. But, it was not meant to be. Change is one of the only constants in life. As for change in Southern Gospel Music, there are often vacancies created in the process of filling others. I do, also, share the disappointment for Tribute. No doubt this young group was becoming a force to be reckoned with. However, so were the Singing Americans when Danny Funderburk left to join the Cathedrals. I hoave know doubt that Gary Casto, and Tribute will once again stage a great group.
As for Greater Vision, there are great things on the horizon. Jacob is one of the best, if not the best, young tenors to come along in awhile. I am anxious to see what heights he will soar to with GV. No doubt in my mind, at least, Jacob has big shoes to fill. Though many may criticize Jason, some relentlessly, I dare say there has NEVER been a more loved tenor in Southern Gospel Music. My prayer is that both groups will go on, both stronger than ever.
#3 I thought that would have been very cool, as well. But, it was not meant to be.

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