Beginning its 2014 concert series, Emmanuel Reformed Church, 202 E. Morris Street, Morrison, IL, is thrilled to welcome back Southern Gospel music’s favorite siblings, “The Ball Brothers,” in a concert for all generations on Saturday, February 15, 2014. The concert begins at 7:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of the church; doors will open at 6:00 p.m.
No tickets are needed; a free-will love offering will be received.
The Ball Brothers are two brothers, Andrew and Daniel Ball along with Andy Tharp and Chad McCloskey. The group travels world-wide, singing their distinctive brand of Christian music to over 150 venues each year. When it comes to the Ball Brothers, forget what you know about other “gospel quartets.” This unique group stands in stark contrast to many preconceived notions regarding traditional quartet music. The Ball Brothers have found life “outside of the box.”
Tenor vocalist Andrew states, “We’re a younger group, and we’re a different kind of group. At first, it was a struggle trying to imitate other groups and fit into the proverbial ‘Southern gospel mold’. We finally stopped apologizing for what we weren’t and have embraced the uniqueness of our God-given voices and harmonies. Since then, our musical horizons have expanded, and our ministry has really taken off.”
Since their formation in 2006, the Ball Brothers have rapidly made their mark in Christian music by finding a musical balance between the old and the new.
“We’ve never been to a place where every person in the audience was the same age. On the contrary, most places we go have a mixture of young, middle-aged, and older people. So, our music style and song selection are based around that blend. It’s great to see a grandmother and granddaughter worshiping together and enjoying the same music. We get to see that on a regular basis,” says lead vocalist Daniel.
What can someone expect when they hear the Ball Brothers? A mix of musical styles, melded together by tight, four-part harmony. Each song is hand-picked to be message-driven, and theologically sound. Their goal is to spread the message of the Gospel and encourage believers.
Baritone vocalist Andy states, “We want to be real on and off the stage. We love to have fun, and that shows through our stories and comedy, but at the same time, we refuse to waste the opportunities God has opened for ministry.”
The guys have a popular YouTube series called Rollin’ with the Ball Brothers that offers an inside look into their ministry and lives on the road. “Rollin’ with the Ball Brothers is our way of tearing down the divide that sometimes separates us from our audience. We’re not interested in promoting ourselves as ‘rock stars.’ We’re interested in showing everyone how God can use ‘normal’ people for His honor and glory,” says Daniel.
From Gaither videos, to National television appearances; from Youth Conferences to Senior Retreats; from Sunday morning worship service, to Saturday afternoon at the State fair, the Ball Brothers thrive in a balanced ministry, carving out a sound and approach that is uniquely their own. Regardless of your age or musical preference, the Ball Brothers invite you to see and hear the difference.
All are welcome to attend this concert of inspirational music and stirring testimony. Invite your friends and neighbors. For more information, please check out the Emmanuel website at www.emmanuelreformedchurch.org and click on the “Concert Series” button.