May 6, 2010
Hoppers bring first class Southern Gospel music to Boone County this Saturday night
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Madison, WV (HNN) -- The musical event of the spring season is almost here. The legendary Hoppers are steering their tour bus toward Madison, in Boone County. One of Southern Gospel Music’s most celebrated and award-winning family singing groups will be offering a special musical experience to the people of Southern West Virginia.
The Hoppers will perform on Saturday, May 8th, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Madison Civic Center.
The Hoppers have been longtime anchors on the Bill Gaither Homecoming videos and television programs. In conjunction with the Homecoming Friends, they have literally toured and sung around the world, performing before more than 900,000 people per year in major sports arenas and at venues in foreign countries.
As for the upcoming event, the Hoppers have something unique in mind: the Still Shoutin’ Tour, a grand concert series that is presented only at select locations. It’s being described as a full audio/visual program where the Hoppers — Claude, Connie, Mike, Dean and Kim — perform many of the sacred songs from their ministry beginnings, as well as their biggest hits.
Some fan favorites and chart-topping hits include such classics as: Jerusalem, Here I Am, Anchor To the Power of the Cross, Yes I Am, That’s Him, and their signature song, Shoutin’ Time—and even more.
“We’re pulling out all the stops for this event,” said Claude Hopper, founder and manager of the group. “It is always a great honor for our family to sing before friends in the Mountain State. We hope everyone will be encouraged and touched by the powerful gospel message in song.”
Concert planners say seeing the Hoppers live in concert will certainly remind listeners just how encouraging and comforting it is to hear unadulterated Southern Gospel music at its very best. The night will be rousing and entertaining for all age groups.
“After the concert, my family and I look forward to meeting and greeting friends who join us for the evening,” Dean Hopper, group member, added. “We’ll be autographing special copies of CDs, and of our hardback book, After All These Years: The Authorized Biography of the Hoppers (penned by Chapmanville author Keith Davis). We look at this concert as a great opportunity to greet old acquaintances and make new friends, too!”
For additional information on the Madison Civic Center Hoppers concert, call (304) 369-0819. The event is a scholarship fundraiser.
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Hoppers bring first class Southern Gospel music to Boone County this Saturday night
Special to Huntingtonnews.net
Madison, WV (HNN) -- The musical event of the spring season is almost here. The legendary Hoppers are steering their tour bus toward Madison, in Boone County. One of Southern Gospel Music’s most celebrated and award-winning family singing groups will be offering a special musical experience to the people of Southern West Virginia.
The Hoppers will perform on Saturday, May 8th, beginning at 7:00 p.m., at Madison Civic Center.
The Hoppers have been longtime anchors on the Bill Gaither Homecoming videos and television programs. In conjunction with the Homecoming Friends, they have literally toured and sung around the world, performing before more than 900,000 people per year in major sports arenas and at venues in foreign countries.
As for the upcoming event, the Hoppers have something unique in mind: the Still Shoutin’ Tour, a grand concert series that is presented only at select locations. It’s being described as a full audio/visual program where the Hoppers — Claude, Connie, Mike, Dean and Kim — perform many of the sacred songs from their ministry beginnings, as well as their biggest hits.
Some fan favorites and chart-topping hits include such classics as: Jerusalem, Here I Am, Anchor To the Power of the Cross, Yes I Am, That’s Him, and their signature song, Shoutin’ Time—and even more.
“We’re pulling out all the stops for this event,” said Claude Hopper, founder and manager of the group. “It is always a great honor for our family to sing before friends in the Mountain State. We hope everyone will be encouraged and touched by the powerful gospel message in song.”
Concert planners say seeing the Hoppers live in concert will certainly remind listeners just how encouraging and comforting it is to hear unadulterated Southern Gospel music at its very best. The night will be rousing and entertaining for all age groups.
“After the concert, my family and I look forward to meeting and greeting friends who join us for the evening,” Dean Hopper, group member, added. “We’ll be autographing special copies of CDs, and of our hardback book, After All These Years: The Authorized Biography of the Hoppers (penned by Chapmanville author Keith Davis). We look at this concert as a great opportunity to greet old acquaintances and make new friends, too!”
For additional information on the Madison Civic Center Hoppers concert, call (304) 369-0819. The event is a scholarship fundraiser.
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