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How long have the Evangelmen been singing???
Who were the founding members??? Who has been a member of the Evangelmen the longest??? What is the denominational background of the group??? What song has the group sung the most??? What is the song most requested by the fans??? Where has the group sung the most??? What is the highest number of times in one year the Evangelmen have sung??? What is the largest crowd the Emen have sung for??? What is the smallest crowd the Emen have sung for??? Which of the "National" groups have the Evangelmen sung with??? Which of the "Regional" groups have the Evangelmen sung with??? What about a new CD??? I've followed the Emen for years. How do I get replacements on the old cassettes from the early years??? |
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How long have the Evangelmen been singing???
A total time period of 26 years!
However, there have been two "gaps in time" when the group came "off the road". The Emen were active 1980-1988 and 1991 to 1999. We sang as "The Branson Family" thru April of 2001, then re-grouped in March of 2004, singing thru July of 2006. Back to Top
Founded in 1980 by Lyndell Branson (Baritone), original members of the Emen were James Lewis (Bass); Eddie Araujo (2nd Tenor); Terry Short (Tenor); Donald Dodge (Pianist); Steve Salazar (Drums); Ace Work (Rhythm Guitar); Tom Work (Bass Guitar); Edgar Farnsworth (Lead Guitar); LeRoy Salazar (Sound Tech).
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Here is a LIST as best as can be remembered:
Randy Branson = 25 years@ Lyndell Branson = 13 years John "Jay" Hendrix = 9 years@ Floyd Ogle II = 9 years Bob Noble = 8 years Steve Salazar = 8 years LeRoy Salazar = 8 years Ace Work = 8 years Tom Work = 8 years Robii Branson = 7 years @ Terry Short = 7 years Eddie Araujo = 7 years James Lewis = 6 years Tim Fillpot = 5 years Beckie Branson = 5 years@ Arnie Schweer = 3 years John Stidham = 3 years Steve Martinez = 3 years Chris Lewis = 3 years Chrysta Branson-Beene = 3 years @ Bryan Hansen = 3 years Rusty Auten = 2 years Landon Beene = 2 years Edgar Farnsworth = 2 years Jeremy Henson = 2 years Stacy Riley = 1 year Donald Dodge = 9 months @ = includes time spent with The Branson Family Back to Top
The original Quartet was started among the members of one church: Evangel Tabernacle Assembly of God in Fresno, California. Over all the years all but one Evangelman (Landon Beene) has been an "attending member" of Evangel (hence the name).
Although the members of the Evangelmen are "Pentecostal", we are NOT of the belief that an individual MUST Speak in Tongues to "be saved"!!! We teach and believe that it is the BLOOD of Jesus that cleanses the Soul, and that "By Grace are ye saved thru Faith; not of works lest any man should boast"!!! Furthermore, we believe that EVERY Christian is "Filled with the Spirit" at the moment of their Salvation . . . and the BAPTISM of the Holy Ghost (with the evidence of Speaking in Tongues) is an experience subsequent to salvation. Such an experience is attainable by all who desire this "extra gift" . . . but not required for Salvation. Back to Top
HANDS DOWN that would be "The Glory Road"
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Again HANDS DOWN . . . "I Bowed On My Knees And Cried Holy"
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In California of course!!! LOL
The Evangelmen have also sung in the States of Tennessee / Oklahoma / Missouri. Back to Top
In 1998 we sang a total of 212 times!!!
(Do ya suppose that's why we disbanded in 1999?) hahaha Back to Top
Many times over the years we have sung to 1,000+ . . . but the single largest crowd was most likely the first year we sang at the Great Western Quartet Convention. The crowd that night was reported to be over 5,000!!!
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One night several years ago (I won't say where) we sang for FOURTEEN folks!
Let me add: WE HAD CHURCH that night!!! Early in 2004 we had a concert for TWELVE folks . . . but again we had a GREAT time!!! Back to Top
WOW !
This is a FUN question to answer!!! Next to the name of the group is the total number of times we have shared the stage! Daryl Williams Trio (14) New Creations (13) Beene Family (9) Kingsmen (6) Weatherfords (6) Larry Hinson (6) Sisneys (5) Freemans (4) Medlocks (4) John Lanier (4) Ivan Parker (3) McKeithens (3) Nelons (3) Solid Gospel (3) Kevin Spencer (3) Sharpes (3) Randy Miller (3) Hoppers (2) Dixie Melody Boys (2) Down East Boys (2) Lisa Daggs (2) Impacts (2) Boundless Joy (2) Tracy Dartt Family (2) JD Sumner and the Stamps Florida Boys Palmetto State Qt Phil Cross and Poet Voices Inspirations Greater Vision McGruders Jimmy Blackwood Teddy Huffum Stanley Jones Singers Vern Jackson Billy Blackwood Jenkins Sisters and Company Sweet Presence Back to Top
Having been members for multiple years in both the WSGMA (Western States Gospel Music Association) and the CCSGMA (Central CA Southern GMA), we have "shared the stage" with MOST of the "Weekend Warriors" of the West Coast.
Following is a partial list: Herb Henry Family (17) Martin Family (11) Songfellows (9) Lighthouse Boys (9) California Melody Boys (9) Cullen and Company (8) Cross Road Qt (8) Bravos (6) Harrisons (6) Chosen Vision (5) Crimson River Qt (5) Riverboys (5) Revised Standard Version (5) Crandall Brothers (5) Golden State Qt (5) Tradesmen (4) Paid In Full (3) 4 His Love (3) Mercy River Band (3) Regents of Southern CA (3) Jim Davis Family (3) Martinez Family (3) Sons of the Shepherd (2) Crossroads New Revival (2) Circuit Riders Qt (2) Johnson Family Singers (2) Rodriguez Family (2) NC4 (2) Ray Cooper Trio (2) Grace Unlimited Gospelaires Sevilles Rescue Gospel Trio Family Tradition Knox Brothers Johnson Family Quartet Sanctuary Quartet Psalm 100 Southern Journeymen NOTE: For a period of almost 3 years we co - hosted a Monthly Sing here in Fresno with The Chordsmen and the SONrise Quartet, thus we have sung with these fine groups A BUNCH!!! Back to Top
After the bottom dropped out of my world following the Sudden Death of My Father on June 18th 2005 (the morning we were to leave on a Multi - State TOUR) we have not been able to go forward with another CD.
The financial "loss" from missing the tour put a BIG DENT in our recording plans, then my health these first months of 2006 has not helped, so we are just now (Spring) beginning to make plans for another CD, with a possible release of Early Fall!!! Back to Top
We are currently working on this!
With the marvel of modern technology the old cassettes can be "cleaned up" and reproduced onto CD's! We plan to produce "Saints Shall Rise" and "LIVE and Alive" onto CD very soon!!! AND NOT JUST CD's!!! The Emen recently purchased a DVD Burner, so "look" for the release of many of our "older" VHS releases from concerts and services!!! Back to Top |
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