Consonance: News

My goodness, my goodness! Another stellar performance was offered by the gifted group Consonance. Today at the Hayward Russell City Blues Festival, they opened the day with a rousing performance. Patrons were in awe of their smooth style and great muscisianship.

They opened the set with "Come On In This House". This fast and tight gospel will be on their upcoming cd and it features Bros. Mack Williams and Paul Foster, Jr. sharing the lead. Their counterbalance is great and each sings their part with lots of energy.

For a gosple group, the group certainly is not traditional. They move in and out songs with ease and they are master showmen. Paul Foster, Jr. did the popular "God Came In My Life" from the See The Light cd, and was mingling with the crowd singing how his life was changed. Lloyd Gregory's solo on the lead guitar was very impressive as was his guitar work the entire set. This group really knows how to work an audience with either musical solos or vocal skill.

So, if you have not seen them on stage, you need to do yourself a favor and catch them at the next performance. You will not regret it.

by Jackie Taylor

If you missed you, you need to slap yourself. Consonance was off the chain today at the 25th Annual Fillmore Jazz Festival. They perform a one and a half hour set of great song, dynamite solos and had the crowd standing at the end.

They also did their "Good News Blues #2" which was a blues inspired gospel written by Brother Mack Williams and sung by Bobby Reed. Bobby use to be the lead singer for the blues band, The Right Kind, and he was the lead singer on their smash hit, "Why Do You Have To Lie". Well Bobby isn't singing secular music anymore, but he sure can sing gospel.

Also, their redition of "A Change Is Gonna Come" was excellent with tight harmony and a great arrangement. But they saved the best for last when they ended with "When I Get In Glory" with Mack Williams on the lead. Mack walked the ailse and had the crowd dancing and clapping at the end.

What a show! You need to catch them next week at the Hayward Russell City Blues Festival on Sunday at 11 am. If you don't you will miss a treat.

by Jackie Taylor

Monday, April 27, 2009 - Richmond California.

On Saturday, April 25, 2009, CONSONANCE was a featured guest group at the appreciation program from musical director Ms. Phaye Magee-White. Phaye has been a musician for over 40 years playing for numerous choirs and groups. She loves CONSONANCE and invited them share their ministry to the appreciative audience.

The program was held at the Veterans Hall in Richmond, CA. About three hundred people were in attendance. The group performed two songs for the appreciative crowd and as usual gave a stimulating performance.

What is so amazing about this group is their ability to excite the audience and to get them to join in the celebration of their music. At the end of their set, the entire crowd was its feet clapping and exhorting the group. They are amazing.

By Jackie Taylor

Oakland, CA: By Jackie Taylor

Today, March 29, 2009, CONSONANCE received the award for the "Best Gospel Group of 2009". All the members of the group accepted the award and thank their loyal supporters for "staying in their corner" over the years. The group accepted the award in front of a capacity crowd at the Oakland Hilton Hotel.

The group also were asked to perform and they did just that. They did a rousing rendition of "Resting Easy", and traditional gospel song that had the crowd dancing in the aisles.

If you get a chance, be sure to see CONSONANCE when they are in your area. And you can get their CD by going to www.cdbaby.com/cd/consonance.

CONSONANCE was in rare form this evening. They were the featured guests at the Living Word Ministry Annual Gospel Show. They did four songs starting with "Come On Into This House", which is going to be on their upcoming CD. This song is a catchy, uplifting plea to come into the Lord's for whatever you need. Mack Williams and Paul Foster, Jr. share the lead vocals on it. They also did "Thank You" from their current CD which features each member of the group doing a lead part. It really showcases their versatility. They made a smooth transition to Sam Cooke's "Change Gonna Come" with Paul Foster, Jr. on lead and ended with "Resting Easy" with Paul on the lead. Throughout the program the audience was in rapt attention and ended with a standing ovation.

Give yourself and a treat and be sure to see CONSONANCE whenever they are performing in your area. Or purchase their latest cd from www.cdbaby.com/cd/consonance
By Jackie Taylor

On Sunday, March 8th, CONSONANCE performed at True Vine Church in Oakland, CA. They were the guest singing group for the second year in a row. The set they provided was typically awesome.The set started with "Come On Into This House" a song that will be on their upcoming cd. Mack Williams and Paul Foster, Jr. share the lead part in a way that reminds you of the Soul Stirrers back in the day.

The group then sang "Thank You" which is an audience favorite. They followed with "God Came In My Life" that has that infectious refrain, "just in the nick of time". The set ended with Mack Williams walking the ailes with "When I Get In Glory" an upbeat, toe-tapping number with tons of energy.

The group is truly at its best in a church setting where people can let their hair down and go along for the spiritual ride. Be sure to see them when they perform in your area.

By Jackie Taylor