Reviewed by Tim Holden Let There Be Light is the second Christmas album from the Atlanta megachurch, North Point. Like their first outing, there is a mixture of traditional Christmas songs and ones penned by church musicians though this time there are more traditional songs with the aim of making the material more approachable for the un-churched. All the songs have a contemporary feel to them, the first half being up tempo with a driving rock feel, quite reminiscent of Matt Redman or Laura Story - not surprising as the album s producer Nathan Nockels has also produced Matt and Laura. From the Eddie Kirkland penned and performed opener Hallelujah through to the stripped down working by Seth Condrey of O Holy Night it is clear that worship is at the centre of all these songs and their performances. The latter half of the album has a more laid back, ballad feel with some wonderful performances, particularly Chinia Hawk rendition of Michael W Smith s All Is Well and Amber Humpr
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A power packed father-son duo from Florida have become the new face of Blues and High Energy Americana with their explosive stage shows and soulful, moving musical prowess
Memphis Lightning is approaching 11 years of being a high-energy, blazing Americana, Blues, Roots and Rock n Roll force. A phenomenal and talented National Touring Act and recording artist of the acclaimed SweetTone studio, the band is a force that has sent waves down the Blues Music industry. A Rock n Roll powerhouse, Memphis Lighting consists of the talented father son duo, Lightning and Big Red. Lightning is 23 years old, and a cancer survivor who will be celebrating 4 years cancer free this month, he represents the young buzzing face of the band. Lightning has played with widely acclaimed powerhouses such as Buddy Guy, Eddie Kirkland, Paul Nelson, Brent Mason, Marty Sammon, Sean Chambers, Tab Benoit and many other legendary faces of Rock n Roll and Blues.
Memphis Lightning: The High-Energy Rock N Roll Road Warriors Ready To Take On The World
A power packed father-son duo from Florida have become the new face of Blues and High Energy Americana with their explosive stage shows and soulful, moving musical prowess
Memphis Lightning is approaching 11 years of being a high-energy, blazing Americana, Blues, Roots and Rock n Roll force. A phenomenal and talented National Touring Act and recording artist of the acclaimed SweetTone studio, the band is a force that has sent waves down the Blues Music industry. A Rock n Roll powerhouse, Memphis Lighting consists of the talented father son duo, Lightning and Big Red. Lightning is 23 years old, and a cancer survivor who will be celebrating 4 years cancer free this month, he represents the young buzzing face of the band. Lightning has played with widely acclaimed powerhouses such as Buddy Guy, Eddie Kirkland, Paul Nelson, Brent Mason, Marty Sammon, Sean Chambers, Tab Benoit and many other legendar