The Mid America Gospel Music Association is coming to Granite City, IL on Saturday evening, July 28. Crimson River of Hampton, IL is partnering with Tri City Assembly of God to bring an evening of Southern Gospel Music to the Metro East.   

Tri City Assembly of God is located at 3400 Maryville Rd. in Granite City. The concert will be at 6:00 p.m.  There will be no admission charge for the concert but a freewill offering will be taken.  Featured artists for the evening will be our host, Crimson River along with fellow MAGMA performing artists, Keystone Voices of St. Louis, Gateway Sound Quartet of Eureka, MO and The Wanda Mountain Boys of Herculaneum, MO.   

Mark your calendars for Saturday night, July 28, 2018 and make plans for an exciting evening of Gospel Music presented by the artists of the Mid America Gospel Music Association.

It is with great sadness that we announce the departure of Ron Mitchell from the Wanda Mountain Boys.  Those of you that  have followed the group through the years have come to love Ron and have accepted  him into our Wanda Mountain Boy family.  The past year has been a difficult battle for Ron as he has had several health issues to deal with. 

It has become increasingly difficult for him to travel as his leg injury has been slow in healing after he took a fall back  in March, injuring the Femur nerve. Recent tests show that there may be more damage than they initially thought and his recovery prognosis has been extended out to 8 more months to a year. 

Ron and the group feel that it is best for him to take the time to heal and recover.  The added strain of keeping a heavy road schedule has made it difficult to keep up the rehabilitation schedule necessary. 

As we always say, once a Wanda Mountain Boy always a Wanda Mountain Boy.  We look forward to ministering with Ron when  possible and ask that you keep him in your prayers.  Ron is by no way finished with his musical ministry and is looking ahead to future opportunities.

Ron will be replaced in the group by former WMB baritone, Claude Johnson who is coming out of retirement.  He will begin filling dates with us immediately.  We look forward to what God  has in store for WMB.  

The Wanda Mountain Boys are pleased to announce the addition of David Jenkins, singing bass. Dave has been away from the Gospel Music scene for a few years but many will remember him from his days with Golden Street Quartet and Higher Power Qt. 

“This has been a three year journey to get us to this point.” stated group manager and lead singer, Gary O’Neal. “Dave approached us almost three years ago about singing with us and at the time, we were going through a major transition in the group.” “The timing just wasn’t right for us, as we found ourselves looking for a replacement for Claude Johnson, who retired from the group.” 

“Over the past 3 years, we have re-establlished ourselves both vocally and financially and it has allowed us the opportunity to take on another member.” O’Neal stated. “ Adding a bass singer is like adding icing to a cake.” “ We first had to bake the cake” he joked. 

David and his wife Terri are a welcome addition to the Wanda Mountain Boys family and he is already receiving glowing reviews from followers of the group. 

“We asked Dave to come to a concert and listen to see if he was still interested” “We had him do a couple of songs with us and the response was immediate.” said O’Neal. “ I gave him 3 CDs and told him to listen and we would get back together in a couple of weeks and see how it was going.” “He showed up and did the entire concert with us, having learned the entire new recording” 

The Wanda Mountain Boys have returned to their roots as a quartet. They are currently picking songs for a new CD project which will showcase the new sound of the group. 

The group is currently taking bookings for 2018 as they finish up a busy 2017. Make sure to come and join the Wanda Mountain Boys in a concert near you.

Pastor Glen Gobel and the New Hope Southern Baptist Church are excited to announce plans for their upcoming Homecoming Picnic.  The event will take place at the Waverly Town Square in Waverly, IL on Sunday afternoon, September 17 at  12:00 p.m.  Food will be available at the concession stands and the concert will begin at 12:30.

Featured artists at the event will be the Wanda Mountain Boys, Fred Church and the Spirituals and a reunion of some of the former Wanda Mountain Boys (Classic Wanda Mountain Boys), Claude Johnson, Glen Gobel and Gary O'Neal.

This will be an exciting afternoon of Gospel Music.  Bring a lawn chair and enjoy a nice fall afternoon of Gospel Music in Waverly, IL.

The Wanda Mountain Boys are joining with The Gospel Messengers and the Redemptions to bring the Mid America Gospel Music Association to Marion, Illinois.  This will be a fun evening of Gospel Music.  Tickets are on sale now.  It's gonna be fun.  It's a Gospel Thing!!!!!

The Wanda Mountain Boys have just released their latest CD project, "Christ Is the One".  This new recording is the first to feature the group's newest addition, baritone singer, Ron Mitchell.  The project contains 10 new songs from the St. Louis area based trio. 

Each of the group's members contributed songs to the project.  Ron is featured on his song, "What A Day of Glory".  Rick and Gary co wrote the song "Strike Up the Band" and Gary is featured on the lead.  "You Don't Need the Troubled Waters Anymore" features and was written by Rick Brown. 

You will be blessed by the songs on this project.  Bill Schell has written a powerful song, performed by WMB, "I'll Pray for You".  The Daryl Williams and Jerry Salley song,  "Empty Benches", will take you back to days gone by, especially if you grew up in a rural church.   

Visit the Wanda Mountain Boys website at www.wandamountainboys.com to order your copy today.  

The Wanda Mountain Boys are pleased to announce a joint promotion with our good friends, The Redemptions and the Gospel Messengers.  The three Mid America Gospel Music Association performing artists have joined together to bring MAGMA to Marion, IL.  Friday night, Oct. 6, 2017 will mark the associations inaugural event in Southern Illinois.

The Mid America Gospel Music Association represents over 30 of the Midwest's favorite Southern, Bluegrass and Country Gospel artists and host an annual 3 night convention in Farmington, MO on the first Thurs- Sat of November.

Details concerning ticket prices are to follow.  Tickets will be available at the Marion Civic Center Box office at 1-618-997-4030.  The Marion Cultural and Civic Center is a state of the art performing arts center that  hosts many concerts both Christian and Secular throughout the year. The three groups are excited to represent the MAGMA brand for the first time in the Marion area.
 

The Wanda Mountain Boys are excited to announce the addition of Ron Mitchell to their vocal lineup.  Ron will join the group, singing baritone.