The Coachmen - Live in Concert

COACHMEN NEWSLETTER - March 2008
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IN THIS ISSUE
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3 Annual “Cruising with the Coachmen” Scheduled
Planned Coachmen Concert DVD Release
Old Hymns Recording Planned
Bob Campbell Running for Council
Staunton’s Praise in the Park
Coachmen CD’s For Sale
Remaining 2008 Concert Schedule
Amazingly, it has been nearly 5 months since our last update.
Since that newsletter, we have recorded our first live concert
video which will be released in the spring, successfully pulledoff the “Christmas with the Coachmen” 2007 tour, and hosted
our second annual “Cruising with the Coachmen” trip
throughout the Western Caribbean. We have simply been
busy and a demanding 2008 is developing quickly. We’ll be
speaking more in this newsletter about our recent activities
and upcoming plans. We hope that 2008 has been good to
you we hope to see you during our travels this year.
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3 Annual Cruising with the Coachmen Scheduled
The Coachmen
performing live
aboard the Norwegian
Majesty as part of
Select Tours’ 2nd
Annual “Cruising with
the Coachmen”.
In February, we joined Select Tours and Norwegian Cruise
Lines aboard the Norwegian Majesty for a 7-day cruise
throughout the Western Caribbean, our second annual. We
performed 4 shows during trip, each to a filled audience in our
quaint 300-seat theater. This year, the schedule included a
rather impromptu performance on a day that the ship was
unable to dock due to extremely bad weather. What a
“rocking” show that was, literally! We have come to find that
these cruises are often loaded with fans of Southern and
Americana gospel music and entertainment.
It is an
awesome way to entertain for a secular audience and still
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bring forth the message of our song. The 3 annual “Cruising
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with the Coachmen” is scheduled for May 31 – June 6 , 2009.
It will depart from Norfolk, VA and embark aboard the
Carnival Triumph for a 6-day Bahamas cruise. Cabin prices
for 2 people range from $1,720 - $2,320 depending on the
type of cabin booked (e.g., inside, ocean view, or balcony).
The price includes your cruise, port charges, government
taxes and round trip motor coach between Staunton and
Norfolk. If interested, please contact:
Select Tours c/o Fay Davis:
PO Box 734, Churchville, VA 24421
540.337.7240, fdselectours@aol.com
Planned Coachmen Concert DVD Release
“The Coachmen - Live
in Concert” DVD will
be released in the
spring. The concert
was recorded at
Clifford Baptist in
Amherst, VA in 2007.
Last November, Anderson Productions and Atomic Sound
and Media from Virginia Beach joined us for a special
Coachmen concert at Clifford Baptist Church in Amherst, VA.
This church is one of our favorites and provided the perfect
set for a concert video. The recorded show provided the
footage for our new promotional video and concert DVD.
The promotional video provides a brief overview of who we
are, where we’ve been, and where we are heading. It is
narrated by Chris and includes many unique images of the
Coachmen throughout its history, in additional to segments
from the live concert. The full concert DVD predominantly
includes our original material, following our Americana gospel
format along with a brief Christmas segment. The videos
look great and we are so excited about their release in the
spring of 2008. They will be available for sale through our
website, at our live shows, and at select retail outlets. Thanks
to Mike Fitzgerald and his staff and congregation at Clifford
Baptist for arranging for us to shoot the video there.
Old Hymns Recording Planned
For several years now, we have considered producing a
collection of the old hymns we grew up singing as children.
On our recent Caribbean cruise, we opened up our concerts
to audience requests and amazingly, most of the requests
were to sing the old hymns (i.e., Amazing Grace, Old Rugged
Cross, Just a Closer Walk, Have a Little Talk with Jesus,
etc.). This really brought to light for us the interest in the old
songs. Accordingly, we are planning to make this our next
CD and will likely go to work on this project in late summer, so
stayed tuned for further updates on the Old Hymns Project.
Bob Campbell Running for Council
This is a section solely intended for our hometown followers.
As many of you may know, our bass singer Bob Campbell is
running for Staunton City Council; elections will be held in
May. It is funny, last year Bob was running from the Council,
now he’s running for it! It just doesn’t make sense! In all
seriousness, if you wish to see critical change take place in
the City of Staunton and are at all concerned about local
taxes, we highly suggest that you visit the polls in May and
cast your vote for Bob. This is a role that he has considered
for quite some time and carries a high degree of passion for.
Bob and The Coachmen would appreciate your support!
Staunton’s Praise in the Park
Staunton’s 2008
“Praise in the Park”
kickoff will feature
The Coachmen,
Echoing Angels,
Nothing Fancy, and
many other acts.
For five years now, we have participated in a summer concert
series in our hometown billed as “Praise in the Park”. This
weekly concert is held at our local municipal park and we are
always one of the acts scheduled for the kick-off of the event.
In past years, we have had the opportunity to share the stage
with such groups as The Isaacs, The Crabb Family, and the
Mike Bowling Group, all highly acclaimed artists in the gospel
music industry. This year we will be opening for INO Records
artists “Echoing Angels”. The young group is one of the hot
acts in Christian music and is most known for their 2007 hit
“You Alone”. Nothing Fancy, a great VA bluegrass act will
also be performing along with many other groups that day.
The Praise in the Park kick-off will be held on Sunday June
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series throughout the summer. This event is ever growing;
the 2007 kick-off brought out well over 2,000 people and the
2008 kick-off is expect to be even larger. Accordingly, if you
are looking for a great day of music and entertainment, come
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join us on June 29 at Gypsy Hill Park in Staunton, VA. We’d
like to send our appreciation to Linden Heights Baptist Church
for sponsoring this concert series.
Coachmen CD’s For Sale
Arise (2007) – The Coachmen’s third compilation, considered
by many critics their most original and diverse to-date.
Popular original songs include Chris Campbell’s ‘Arise’ and
Bob Campbell’s ‘Sandlot Hero’, in addition to covers of ‘He
Walked on Water’,
‘Wonderful Time Up There’, ‘Oh
Shenandoah’, and ‘Everyday Will Be Sunday’.
Going Home (2005) – The Coachmen’s sophomore
recording effort, which shows a more advanced Coachmen in
terms of their vocal, musical, and songwriting style. Popular
original songs include Bob Campbell’s ‘Three Roses’ and
Chris Campbell’s ‘When the Eagle Flies’, in addition to covers
of ‘Long Black Train’, ‘Love Can Build a Bridge’, ‘Back Home
Again’, ‘Thanks to Calvary’, and ‘God on the Mountain.’
This Old House (2004) – The Coachmen’s first CD as an
Americana Gospel group.
Popular original songs include
Chris Campbell’s ‘I Pledge My Allegiance to the Cross’ and
Bob Campbell’s ‘Home Sweet Home Virginia’, in addition to
covers of ‘This Old House’, ‘The Baptism of Jesse Taylor’,
‘The Fourth Man’, and ‘Sweet Beulah Land.’
Christmas with the Coachmen (2007) – After years of
requests, the Coachmen released a Christmas project in 2007
comprised of many of their sacred and secular holiday
favorites. This CD is reminiscent of their live Christmas
shows and was recorded as a live set. From “Let It Snow” to
“Do You Hear What I Hear” to “Til’ the Season Comes ‘Round
Again”, the collection includes something for everyone.
To order, visit the Coachmen website or contact the
Coachmen directly.
Remaining 2008 Concert Schedule
During 2008, we will be expanding our travels to several new
areas and visiting many new outdoor festivals. As always,
our concerts will follow our typical Americana gospel format;
however we will likely be presenting more of our original
material this year along with new selections from the future
Old Hymns recording. There are many 2008 bookings that
are in process and not yet fully confirmed. Accordingly,
please visit our website for our most current schedule.
Please visit website
for most current
schedule. Make
plans to see the
Coachmen in 2008!
13 Mar: 7PM at 20/20 Vision Ministries, Charlottesville, VA.
2o Mar: 6:30PM at New Covenant Baptist, Richmond, VA.
21 Mar: 7PM at Winns Baptist, Glen Allen, VA.
20 Apr: 11AM at Rochelle Christian, Rochelle, VA.
20 Apr: TBD at Crooked Run Baptist, Culpepper, VA.
27 Apr: 11AM at Dundas Baptist, Dundas, VA.
4 May: 6PM at Annex United Methodist, Staunton, VA.
30 May: 6PM at Shen-Valley Sing. Conv., Front Royal, VA.
31 May: TBD at St. Michaels Episcopal, Richmond, VA.
7 Jun: 6PM at The Gospel Chicken House, Montpelier, VA.
15 Jun: 10AM at Lebanon Brethren, Fort Defiance, VA.
15 Jun: 6:30 PM at Fishersville Baptist, Fishersville, VA.
29 Jun: TBD at Praise in the Park (Gypsy Hill), Staunton, VA.
27 Sept: 11AM at Grottoes United Methodist, Grottoes, VA.
27 Sept: TBD at Mount Paran Baptist, Montebello, VA.
13 Dec: 5:30 & 7:30 PM, Dixie Theater, Staunton, VA.
All December shows are “Christmas with the Coachmen”.
PLEASE VISIT WEBSITE FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES
The Coachmen are:
Bob Campbell – Bass Vocals
Pete Campbell – Lead Vocals
Chris Campbell – Baritone Vocals, Piano, Acoustic Guitar
John Lane – Tenor Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Musical Entertainment with a Message to the Heart
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