Strings of Victory
Gospel Music Group in China Grove, NC
Why hire Strings of Victory?
We travel and sing as an all male vocal quartet and play traditional gospel music in a bluegrass style.
Performing all live music, we accompany ourselves with authentic acoustic instruments. A rhythm guitar, 5 string banjo, mandolin and upright bass provide a rounded instrumental ensemble to back up to the vocals. We perform old standards as well as our own original songs. We can also perform most of the regular bluegrass standards as instrumentals where the venue calls for it.
We can also provide solo instrumental and duet instrumental or acoustic music for weddings and other types of functions as well as public speaker for christian services and events.
We treat our music as a ministry and our business dealings with professionalism. We can assist you with promotion of your event through our website and 5 associated websites. We also provide concert posters as needed.
We are proud members of The Southern Gospel Music Association and International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA).
Strings of Victory at OIAM Day 2013 - Kannapolis NC
We (First Baptist Church of Kannapolis) had "the Strings" participate in our annual OIAM (operation in as much) Day in May. The guys were fantastic, playing and singing lots of their own material. We had many positive comments made by those attending the Song Service that day. Everyone is really looking forward to having the Strings of Victory perform for us again soon!
Hired by: Allen M.
- Expertise
- Communication
- Professionalism
- Priced Fairly
- Adaptability
Organization: First Baptist Church of Kannapolis NC
Event Date: May 4th, 2013
Event: Other in Kannapolis, North Carolina
Services provided: Gospel Music Group
Great group!
This band came to my church a while back and when they were done all I wanted to do is to go see them again!!!! the songs are different but great!!! all the guys are very nice!! the young man Aaron sings some great tenor and won me and my husband over with "steal away and pray". Bless all these guys! and go see them when they come to your town!!!!
Review by: Sharon L.
Event Date: November 4th, 2012
Event: Church Service in Collinsville, Virginia
About
Traditional Gospel Music
Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel
Southern Gospel Music
Acoustic solo instrumentalist, banjo, guitar
Christian public speaker with career law enforcement background. A nice incorporation of a banjo solo into a speaking program makes for an interesting program for all types of events.
Our Past...
The Strings of Victory group started as a musical outreach
ministry. The group started in 2004 performing as the
Singing Deacons when a small group of Deacons gathered
for singing and fellowship. From that simple beginning, God
blessed the men with a calling to a ministry
through the music they loved so dearly.
...Present
After seven years touring the North Carolina Piedmont, the
decision was made to make some changes in the ministry to
enhance the product and increase the effectiveness. A name
change to the Strings of Victory was part of the changes. We
continue to travel and sing as an all male vocal trio and play
traditional gospel music in a bluegrass style. Performing all
live music, we accompany ourselves with authentic acoustic
instruments. A rhythm guitar, 5 string banjo, mandolin and
upright bass provide a rounded instrumental ensemble to back
up to the vocals. We perform old standards as well as our own
original songs.
...and future
As one of our songs mentions, "this world is not my home, I'm
just a passin through" we look forward to eternity in the
presence of our Savior. "What a Day That Will Be!" Until that
day our plans are to be good stewards of the talents God has
given us. We feel the best way to do that is to provide
Christian entertainment, praise, worship, testimony and the
Good News through music.
Personnel
Jeff McCorkle: Banjo, Guitar, lead and harmony vocals
Donnie Miller: Upright Bass, Guitar, lead and harmony vocals
Hubert Furr: Guitar, lead and harmony vocals
Aaron Efird: Mandolin, harmony vocals
Gary Kluttz: Washtub Bass, Guitar
Influences
The Primitive Quartet
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
The Inspirations
Paul Williams and the Victory Trio
Jim Mills
Flatt and Scruggs
What to Expect
Typical Gig Duration: 15 - 120 minutes
The Strings of Victory performs traditional gospel music, hymns, Southern Gospel and original gospel songs in a traditional style. Some songs have more of a blugrass sound while others sound more like vintage southern gospel music. We also perform some secular bluegrass instrumentals where the venue allows.
The group performs at a veriety of events:
Worship Services
Revivals
Camp Meetings
Seniors Meetings
Corporate Events
Fund Raisers
Church Events
Concerts
Community Events
Christmas Parties
Weddings
Funerals
Birthday Parties
Baptisms
Nursing Homes
Retirement Centers
Campgrounds
Many, Many more....we've done them all and enjoyed each one
In worship services where it is appropriate, a word of testimony or even a brief message can be provided.
In less formal settings such as picnics, outdoor fund raisers etc. some traditional bluegrass songs which are not gospel numbers can be performed as instrumentals.
We have found that in some situations such as family reunions, it is best to provide background music instead of trying to command people's attention while they are preoccupied with fellowshipping with others. In these cases we simply play instrumentals and take requests.
In addition, we can provide solo instrumentalists for banjo and guitar for weddings and other events.
Stage/Setup Requirements:
110v ac power source.
shelter
Additional Notes:
Portable sound system
Stage lighting where needed.
Concert Posters provided
Contract, invoice, reciept provided as needed
Set/Song/Sequence List:
Strings of Victory Originals:
On Your Darkest Day
Emmaus Rd.
There is a Land
My God is For Me
You Take Me Higher
We Say Merry Christmas
Performance Schedule
09-29-2013 — New Bethel Baptist Church, Tobaccoville, NC
09-14-2013 — Bush Hill Festival, Archdale, NC
09-08-2013 — Cabarrus County Fair, Concord, NC
09-07-2013 — City of Hope Worship, Columbia SC
07-21-2013 — Deep River Friends Meeting House
07-21-2013 — Union Chapel Mehtodist Church, Mocksville, NC
07-13-2013 — Private Party, Norwood, NC
06-30-2013 — West A Tabernacle Baptist, Kannapolis, NC
06-01-2013 — Central Baptist Church, Kannapolis NC
Past Booked Dates:
05-19-2013 — Potter's Clay Baptist Church, Thomasville, NC
05-18-2013 — Rowan County Fairgrounds, Salisbury NC
05-04-2013 — First Baptist Church, Kannapolis, NC
04-13-2013 — Car Show Fundraiser, Aberdeen, NC
04-10-2013 — Carmel Baptist Church, Salisbury, NC
04-09-2013 — First Baptist Rockwell
04-07-2013 — Eastside Baptist Church, Sumter, SC
03-12-2013 — First Baptist Church, Rockwell, NC
03-10-2013 — Friendship Baptist Church, Kannapolis, NC
03-02-2013 — Patterson Grange
02-03-2013 — Gordon Heights Baptist, Concord, NC
01-20-2013 — Shadybrook Baptist Church, Kannapolis, NC
Experience
2007: 21 gigs
2008: 19 gigs
2009: 20 gigs
2010: 22 gigs
2011: 25 gigs
2012: 30 gigs
2013: 10 gigs (so far)
View Complete Calendar
http://www.stringsofvictory.com/schedule.html
Available for Your
Anniversary Party, Birthday Party, Christmas Party, Church Service, Concert Venue, Convention, Convocation, Corporate Event, Cruise, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Funeral Service, Religious Celebration, Restaurant, Retreat, Reunion, Wedding Ceremony, Wedding Reception
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