The Collisons

About

The Collison family consists of Andy(Dad), Kelly(Mom), Buddy, Anthony, Andrea and Melissa. Andy met Kelly while serving in the United States Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune, NC. God began to reach Andy and Kelly in 2001 just after his honorable discharge from the USMC. Kelly and Andy both received Jesus Christ the summer of 2001. Soon after, Buddy, their oldest accepted Jesus and not long after began to sense a call to ministry. Anthony began to have an interest in music and is now an accomplished musician and proficient in guitar, bass, trumpet, euphonium, and percussion. Buddy and Anthony followed their father's footsteps and began a life in the Marine Corps. Anthony will enter the Marine Corps band in Quantico VA in the spring of 2011.

Tragically, in June of 2009, Buddy, who had been married just three weeks, while on his way to the Collison home for dinner, was in an accident which claimed his earthly life. The Collisons had been singing as a trio prior to this accident but the tragedy rocked the family to the core and is still experiencing an ongoing struggle. God has been with the family and helped them through the darkest year of their lives, but there was a struggle as to whether or not the group would continue.

During this time, God also showed them through a passage that their mission is to continue carrying on and spread the gospel. The passage in 2nd Timothy 4:2-5 jumped out at them as a charge from God, and also from their son. Preach the word, do the work of an evangelist, discharge the duties of your ministry. Since then, the family has devoted themselves to this ministry.

Only one thing can fix a tragedy such as this, and that is the return of Jesus. The Collisons long for his return, but realize that we, like all Christians, they have a job to do. Their first CD project, "Even So, Come" and the title song "Preach" is a testimony to their mission, "Even so come, but until he returns, Preach"

Personnel

Andy Collison: Vocals
Andrea Collison: Vocals
Melissa (Emmi) Collison: Vocals
Ginny Boeshore: Manager

Influences

Talley Trio, Karen Peck and New River, The Crist Family, Brian Free and Assurance Quartet

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 30 - 90 minutes

No two concerts are the same. We typically try to put together a concert of songs best suited for the congregation for which we sing. We select from a growing pool of songs to specifically connect to an audience. Whether southern gospel, gospel, contemporary, or bluegrass, our message is about the healing power of Jesus and his transforming power in the life of the believer. In this our goal is the same for every venue, to reach the lost, and encourage believers through the ministry of music. A cross section of the type of songs we sing are represented in our project and in the songs posted here on gigsalad.

Stage/Setup Requirements:
Exclusive access to the performance area 2.5 hours before performance.

Additional Notes:
We provide our own proffessional sound equipment. We also have tents for outdoor events.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
He's So Good To Me
Lord of the Dance
Living With The Light On
More
Applause
1 2 3
Simply Unexplainable
Mountain Mover
God Lives There
It Is Well
He's A Personal Savior
He's in Control
The Healer
Love Like You Love
It's Gonna Be Alright

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

07-31-2011 — Concert - Belhaven Missionary Baptist Church
07-30-2011 — Concert - Riverside Gospel Sing
06-26-2011 — Concert - First Advent Church - Four Oaks NC
06-05-2011 — Concert - Springfield PFWB Church
05-29-2011 — Concert - Friendship Baptist Church
05-21-2011 — Kellum Baptist Church
05-14-2011 — Concert - Chapel by the Bay
03-06-2011 — Concert - Swansboro First Baptist 6:30PM
02-27-2011 — Concert - Porter Swamp Baptist
02-13-2011 — Concert - Carebridge Assisted Living
12-11-2010 — Christmas Concert - Taste of Heaven Campground
11-14-2010 — Fayetteville Community Church
10-30-2010 — Collison Family Reunion
10-10-2010 — Concert - Swansboro First Baptist
10-02-2010 — Concert - Beaufort Seafood Festival 4:00pm
09-25-2010 — Songfest 2010 - Brookwood Baptist
08-29-2010 — Concert - Advance NC
08-14-2010 — CF Telethon Channel 12 New Bern
08-07-2010 — Riverside Gospel Sing, Belhaven NC
07-31-2010 — Trent River Oak Grove Youth Conference
07-24-2010 — New River Baptist Association - Concert
07-23-2010 — Chapel By the Bay - VBS
07-09-2010 — Family Ministry Conference
06-25-2010 — Benson Gospel Sing
06-16-2010 — Pigeon Forge Music City Gospel Convention
05-24-2010 — Even So...Come (Our first CD) is shipped out to pre-orders. Get yours at www.collisontrio.com

Experience

2008: 8 gigs
2009: 10 gigs
2010: 18 gigs
2011: 30 gigs
2012: 61 gigs
2013: 10 gigs (so far)

View Complete Calendar

http://threecollisons.com/schedule.cfm

Available for Your

Awards Night, Church Service, Fair, Festival, Fundraiser, Religious Celebration, Retreat