Why Hello 2013 ~ Nice to Meet You!

Another year has come and gone. The quartet is taking some time off to spend with family before starting a crazy hectic schedule in January, February, and March. I can't go into much detail right now ~ just because it's a bit too early ~ but I will encourage you to hang on tight and stay closely in touch with what's going on with Trust Quartet in 2013!

As I mentioned, we have concerts booked pretty solidly through the first quarter. There are quite a few POPCORN concerts around, too. Find out where they are and circle those dates and places on your calendar and come see us. You won't regret that trip! Several are already on the schedule and more are in the works and just haven't been confirmed yet.

We are planning a trip back to the studio. While it's far too early to even project a release date, look for a new recording to be available during the late summer months or early fall.

And finally, get set for 2013 to be closed out like never before! There are still some details to finish before we can formally release an announcement, but trust me when I tell you that if things follow through with the plans that are on the table right now . . . WELL GLORY!!!

Wanna Help? Here's How!

I was just looking over some of the statistics for this blog. I consider it still in its infancy, and I look forward to it growing as more people become aware of it. Thank you for reading whenever something is posted.

There are two things I'd love for you to do.

One, subscribe to the blog. This way, whenever something new is posted, it sends you an e-mail to let you know. You'd never miss a beat! (Oh, did you catch that music-related terminology there???)

Two, feel free to comment. There has yet to be anyone to comment on what they're reading. It doesn't have to be lengthy or even profound. It would be fun to have some banter back and forth on here.

OK, I'll add a third. This is a bonus, a freebie, even! Please tell a friend about the blog. Go ahead, you can do that. We don't mind a bit! In fact, that'd just tickle our funny bone to the core!

Thanks for being friends of Trust Quartet. We value each of you like you wouldn't believe!

And another freebie . . . be watching for a special Year-End message from me in a couple of days.

Popcorn Concerts Are Coming Quickly!!

Not long ago, I posted a blog about what singers do during our time off. That particular night, I was attending another concert in our town and learning from others how to make our own group better.  If you've been to a Trust concert before, you have probably noticed a video camera in the back by the sound system. While we use those videos to put on our website and YouTube, we also watch them to learn from our strengths and weaknesses.

I've been able to take a couple of days off from my job around Christmas, so what do I do? I watch a concert video from a while back to learn how I might can get better at what I do. Tonight, I decided to watch a Popcorn concert. In fact, it was the Inaugural Popcorn Concert from almost a year ago. I sat and watched the entire concert, from start to finish. As the video was drawing to a close, I pulled out my phone that is smarter than I, and began to make some notes. I saw things that I need to do in order to perform my tasks better. I saw some things that I'll suggest to the others in the group that could make it better. Oh, and I laughed. I worshipped. I enjoyed reminiscing the great time we had that January night in Indiantown.

Having said that, I want to encourage you to check out our schedule at our website. If we are going to be in your area, please make plans to be there. We do work hard to make the concerts worth your while. Yes, we want to do well musically, but before we ever sing a concert, please know that it is bathed in prayer and asking that God speak to the lives of people who gather to hear it.

There are several Popcorn Concerts coming up in the next couple of months. You really do want to find one close by and circle that date on your calendar . . . then attend! We'll look forward to seeing you!

Our Visit with Laura at The Clock

Buzz, Beverly, and Laura

One of the enjoyable things about being with Trust Quartet involves food! If you know me, stop laughing ~ NOW! Seriously, the fellowship on the bus is great, and the concerts are obviously what we get serious about. But when we're in a restaurant enjoying the fellowship around the table, we have a blast!

It's especially great when we have those servers that go above and beyond their call of duty. Such was the case this past weekend when we stopped by The Clock restaurant in Arcadia. On Sunday, we were fortunate to have Laura as our server. She's pictured here with Buzz and Beverly as we were getting ready to get back on the bus. (Hence the messy table!)

I'm not sure if I made her nervous or not when I asked to speak to her manager. Shortly after I mentioned that to her, the manager came out and he asked if everything was alright. I told him these folks (pointing to the quartet family around the table) know I generally don't complain, but I had a complaint that I needed to tell him. In fact, at this point, I think some of the Trust family was getting worried! I just told him that Laura didn't make enough money! Servers at restaurants don't make much money from the place of business. They rely on our tips to make any kind of decent living wage. While we certainly try to leave generous tips, this was one occasion that I don't know that anyone could have left an adequate tip! Laura was just that good!

So, if you're in the Arcadia area, visit The Clock restaurant and ask that Laura be your server! You won't regret that decision. Oh, and when you're there, the shrimp basket with a side of fries is good! 

Trust Quartet Celebrates Christmas

We are on the bus on Saturday night after set up, sound check, and rehearsal for our concert in the morning in Arcadia. Friends, we genuinely love one another and look for every opportunity to share with one another.

Tonight we are together for the last time before Christmas, so we took the time to share Christmas gifts. It was really a special time as we gave of ourselves to each other.

From our Trust Family to all our friends, we wish God's most special blessings on you this Christmas season. May you experience the joy of knowing the Person of Christmas this year!

Trust's New Look

"Lightning"

This past summer, while Trust Quartet was rehearsing and not "concerting", some very important work was being done. Over the years, Trust has been fortunate to travel to concert venues in a bus equipped with nine beds, a living room, a kitchen, a dressing room, restroom, and of course a driver's seat.

Thanks to God's goodness in using you, our faithful supporters, we were able to get a much needed paint job for the bus. Spence likes to tell folks the bus got saved ~~ now white as snow with the blood of Jesus streaming down the side!

We are so very grateful for our friends who helped provide the means to acquire this new 'addition' to our Trust Family.

Trust Quartet at Point of Life Fellowship in Lakeport, FL

Trust Quartet got back together this weekend after a week off. It sure was good to see everybody again. Our concert Sunday morning was just down the road in Lakeport ~~ and wow, what a time! I've just been watching some video of the concert, and I may post a couple of videos from this one. Not necessarily because of the music quality, but the energy in the place was electric! Point of Life Fellowship and their pastor Eddie Woodham welcomed us with open arms and we were able to just relax and enjoy the presence of the Lord together.

Spence was recovering from a pretty nasty cold and we were a bit apprehensive as to how things would go, musically. But as the concert went on, his voice got stronger. We were so thankful that God gave him the strength to get through this one. Now our prayer is that he didn't give it to any of the rest of us!!

After the concert, several of the church folks took us to a restaurant and treated us to a buffet lunch. That was just another highlight of the day. It doesn't take much to figure out that a buffet meal will put a smile on the faces of Trust Quartet!

To all the folks at Point of Life Fellowship in Lakeport ~ thank you so much for an incredible day!