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GAITHER HOMECOMING CONCERT

The Gaither Homecoming
The concert was ticketed as the Gaither Homecoming, which included numerous soloists and
groups. They include but are not limited to the following: The Gaithers, The Happy
Goodmans, The Hoppers, The Talleys, Janet Pascal, Jesse Dixon, Candy Christmas, Anthony
Berger, and Squire Parsons. 
The gospel music concert was held at the Bi-Lo center in Greenville South Carolina on
Saturday April 15, 2000 at 6pm. Our seats were in suite 103B, which is located in an
enclosed box on the mid-level, which had monitors provided. Looking down from above
provided and excellent view of the performers and allowed us to view the stage setup
which was one that allowed the performers to access all directions. It is the typical
setup that Bill Gaither uses in that it is in the shape of a large plus sign with
sublevels for the musicians and awaiting performers. As well as the above-mentioned
arrangement, they had large television monitors above the stage that could be viewed from
every direction.
Numerous traditional gospel songs as well as new ones were performed during the concert.
They included Shouting time in Heaven, Forever Settled, I wouldn't take nothing for my
journey now, The Body and the Blood.
The concert as a whole was wonderful as always. Bill Gaither always has a vast number of
groups and singers accompanying him. His sound system was set at a reasonable and
enjoyable level so that the music could be understood as well as enjoyed by all that
attended. I personally would recommend anyone who hasn't had the opportunity to hear his
music to attend one of his concerts when he returns. I thoroughly enjoyed the concert and
would attend another if given the opportunity.