Everything is bigger in Texas.. especially the local music scene! Here are a few TMG artists local to Texas that will be performing this month:
FEDUP, Arlington, TX
Genre: Pop/Hip Hop/R&B
View their music/bio here!
Visit FEDUP’s Store Page
Events:
January 8, 2011
America’s Best Coffee - 6:30 p.m.
3751 Matlock Rd., Arlington, TX 76015
January 21, 2011
Mochalux Coffee & Tea Co. - 5:30 p.m.
1101 E. Bardin Rd, Ste 101 Arlington, TX 76018
Tune In Tomorrow, Denton, TX
Genre: Rock/Pop
View their music/bio here!
Visit Tune In Tomorrow’s Store Page
Events:
January 15, 2011
The Prophet Bar - TBA
2513 Main St Dallas, TX 75226
January 15, 2011
Hastings - 6-8 p.m.
2114 TEXOMA PARKWAY SHERMAN, TX 75090
January 22, 2011
Hastings - 6-8 p.m.
2311 COLORADO BLVD. DENTON, TX 76205
Michelle Buzz, The Woodlands, TX
Genre: Alt Rock/Contemporary Christian
View her music/bio here!
Visit Michelle’s Store Page
Events:
January 18, 2011
Lone Star College, 11:30AM - 12:30 PM
3200 College Park Dr., Conroe, TX 77384
No Sugar Added, Borger, TX
Genre: Christian Hard Rock/Screamo
View their music/bio here!
Visit No Sugar Added’s Store Page
Events:
January 8, 2011
Calvary Baptist @ 7:30-10:30 pm
900 E. 23rd Ave. Pampa, TX 79065
January 22, 2011
Hastings - 4-6 p.m.
1329 WILSON STREET BORGER, TX 79007
January 22, 2011
The Refuge @ 7-10 pm
822 Weatherly St. Borger, TX 79007
January 29, 2011
Hastings - 4-6 p.m.
1205 N. HOBART PAMPA, TX 79065
Connection!, Houston, TX
Genre: Gospel
View their music/bio here!
Visit Connection!’s Store Page
Events:
January 22, 2011
God’s Property Community Church @ 6:00 pm
1731 E. Houston St. San Antonio, TX
DeMarcus Jones & Next Dimension, DeSoto, TX
Genre: Gospel/Contemporary Urban
View their music/bio here!
Visit DeMarcus Jones’ Store Page
Events:
January 15, 2011
Hastings - TBA
2311 Colorado Blvd. Denton, TX 76205
January 21, 2011
Cedar Valley College Performance Auditorium @ 6 pm
3030 N. Dallas Ave. Lancaster, T
If you are in Michigan, you are in luck! TMG has several local/regional artists performing in your area this month. Be sure to check these guys out!
Nick Beaudrie, Trenton, MI
Genre:Alt Rock/Pop/Worhip
View his music/bio here!
Visit Nick’s Store Page
Events:
January 8, 2011
Caribou Coffee 5-7 p.m.
401 South Main Royal Oak, MI 48067
January 25, 2011
AJ’s Music Cafe @ 6 pm
240 W. Nine Mile Rd. Ferndale, MI 48220
January 29, 2011
The District Cafe @ 6 pm.
4005 South Baldwin Road Orion, MI 48359
Medisin Wheel, Westland, MI
Genre: Christian Hard Rock
View their music/bio here!
Visit Medisin Wheel’s Store Page
Events:
January 7, 2011
New York New York
33151 23 Mile Rd., Chesterfield, MI 48047
January 22, 2011
Rock of Ages
31015 Ford Road, Garden City MI
Restoration, Muskegon, MI
Genre: Contemporary Christian/Worship
View their music/bio here!
Visit Restoration’s Store Page
Events:
January 22, 2011
Hage’s Christian Book Store, 3 pm concert
4949 Harvey St, Muskegon MI 49444
January 28, 2011
Biggby Coffee, 7p.m.
3295 Henry St., Muskegon, MI 49441
Sweet Crystal, Canton, MI
Rock/Progressive Rock
View their music/bio here!
Visit Sweet Crystal’s Store Page
Events:
January 22, 2011
The Ritz @ 9:00 pm.
24300 Hoover Rd. Warren MI 48188
courtesy of Tate Music Group
Never underestimate the power of music … Michael and Felicia Cole can truly attest to the power of a glorious melody to inspire and bring hope. Their children, Michael II, 18, Avery, 14, and Nadia, 11, unknowingly launched their vocal careers nearly four years ago when they sang to their mother, who was in a coma as a result of an automobile accident. While Avery and Nadia were too young to understand the extent of their mother’s injuries, they were aware of how sad their older brother was, and Michael remembers vividly how he felt when his mother responded: “it was absolutely amazing. I had a real feeling of assurance, of her progress. I would describe it as true happiness.”
Before Felicia’s accident, the three sang in church individually. Avery said it was pretty amazing how well their voices blended.
Realizing their gift, father Michael encouraged the children to sing to other patients, soon they began to sing in other venues and auditioned for the famed “Showtime at the Apollo”; and later for the hit TV show “America’s Got Talent.” The trio lit up the stage.
“I never thought we’d be on national television. Everyone liked us. Sharon cried when we sang,” Nadia said, referring to Sharon Osbourne, who serves as a judge on “America’s Got Talent.” She was moved to tears — and the crowd to their feet — by their performance.
“There are no limits to what God can do. We’ve been given so many great opportunities, and He’s opened so many doors,” Avery said.
Their appearance on “America’s Got Talent” was just the beginning. Since the Voices gained national attention, they’ve performed before audiences at Madison Square Garden and at the 41st Annual GMA (Gospel Music Association) Dove Awards; on “The Jim Bakker Show”; and on “Bobby Jones Gospel” on BET (Black Entertainment Television).
The Cole family is, as one would imagine, proud of the success the siblings have had. “Our dad always encourages us. He tells us to keep dreaming and shoot for the stars,” Avery said. “Yes, he said from the beginning, ‘You can make it all the way,” Nadia said, agreeing.
Their uncle Gerard Cole serves as their manager. “The Voices of Glory’s success has been incredible. They often receive standing ovations, and audiences compare their sound to internationally-known artists … Nadia’s been compared to Whitney Houston; Avery to a young Michael Jackson; and Michael to Barry White … we’re so pleased with how well everything has come together.”
Each of the members is studying instruments and hope to one day be skilled enough to play during performances. They’ve been influenced musically by singers/musicians. “ I love a wide variety of artists … I like music with a message,” Michael said.
This month, the Voices of Glory bring their own message of encouragement, hope and love with their self-titled, debut CD, set to release Jan. 7. The CD has 13 cuts including a remake of Whitney Houston’s megahit “The Greatest Love of All,” in which Nadia displays her powerhouse talent, and her favorite cut “You Untie My Wings” — “I like this song because it encourages you to overcome adversity,” — Avery’s favorite “Believe” and Michael’s favorite “Lord I Want to Thank You.” Cole feels “Father Who Cares,” which is the first single with their label Tate Music Group, will be a big hit. “The message in this song is for everyone: you may not have a physical father, but you do have a Father, a heavenly Father, who cares,” he said.
In March 2010, the family moved from Highland, NY to Branson, Mo., and performs before awe-inspired audiences who, as Osbourne was, are often moved to tears. If you’d like to experience the Voices of Glory live, attend their CD release party at 8 p.m., Jan. 7 at the Icon Theatre, 3307 W. 76 Country Blvd., in Branson.
So, who would the Voices of Glory most love to perform with? What songs inspire them? Their answers may surprise you.
Nadia: “Musically I look up to CeCe Winans, Mary Mary, Kirk Franklin and Carrie Underwood. I love gospel music.”
Avery: “I love the song ‘I Hope You Dance.’ It’s so inspirational.”
Michael: “I listen to Anthony Hamilton, The Black Eyed Peas, Kirk Franklin … I’d love to perform with Stevie Wonder. Not only does he create great music, he’s had such longevity. I also look up to Andre 3000 [of the group Outkast]. He plays like 13 instruments. I ‘d like to talk to him … ‘to pick his brain.’”
For more information about the Voices of Glory, future performances and/or to purchase their CD “Voices of Glory,” visit their website voicesofglory2020.com or e-mail Gerard Cole at globalgospelmanagement@gmail.com.
This article appeared in AY magazine Jan 2011
