Category Archives: Rainbow

June 12, 2011

ERICK & HIS MANIPLUATOR BEVERLY MASSEGEE

Pastor Pickin’ (Rainbow R-2313-LPS) 1978? Another in-concert custom album, recorded live before 5,000 people. Pastor Pickin’ is dedicated to the pastors and churches who participated in one of the Massegee crusades in Lincolnton County, North Carolina, so I imagine that’s … Continue reading →

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March 31, 2010

EMMAUS ROAD (CA)

Through Every Storm (Rainbow RR0158) 1978 On the same label as Heirship’s Roadway To The Son, the four-guys-and-a-girl California outfit Emmaus Road provides some satisfying examples of soothing melodic electric folkrock. The opening track ‘It’s Love’ in particular sports a … Continue reading →

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February 28, 2008

LOREN & BETH

There’s A Sweet Spirit (Rainbow RR0157) 1978 Peaceful reflective folk custom from husband/wife duo Loren & Beth Sandford. Both of them have rich dynamic voices (especially Beth’s soprano), but thankfully they keep things toned done for this gentle acoustic setting. … Continue reading →

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