Crossroads (quartet)
| Crossroads | |
|---|---|
| Website | Official site |
| Members |
Fred Farrell – tenor Mike Slamka – lead Brandon Guyton – baritone Jim Henry – bass |
Crossroads is the barbershop quartet that won the International Quartet Championship for 2009 at the Barbershop Harmony Society's annual international convention, in Anaheim, California.[1] Bass singer Jim Henry also directed the Ambassadors of Harmony chorus to their international championship at the same event with the highest chorus score ever obtained.
All four members had previously won the gold in other quartets. Henry had his first win with the 1993 champion Gas House Gang,[2] while baritone Brandon Guyton previously sang in the 2002 champion quartet Four Voices.[3] The lead part is sung by Mike Slamka, formerly of 2003 champion Power Play[4] while tenor Fred Farrell won previously singing with 1989 champion Second Edition.[5]
This quartet should not be confused with the unrelated gospel quartet of the same name, founded in 1960 in Russell Springs, Kentucky, which includes Vernie McGaha, a Republican member of the Kentucky State Senate, as its lead singer and pianist.[6]
Discography
- Crossroads (CD; 2009)
- That Lucky Old Sun (CD; 2011)
References
- ↑ "Crossroads Wins International Barbershop Quartet Contest". barbershop.org (Press release). Barbershop Harmony Society. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- ↑ "1993 Champions". aicgold.com. Association of International Champions. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ↑ "2002 Champions". aicgold.com. Association of International Champions. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ↑ "2003 Champions". aicgold.com. Association of International Champions. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ↑ "1989 Champions". aicgold.com. Association of International Champions. Retrieved 2009-08-20.
- ↑ Wright, Hillary C. (December 13, 2008). "McGaha leaves impression on Campbellsville University, finds success in public office as state senator". russellcounty.net. Russell County News. Retrieved 2009-07-28.
- David Harrington a cappella arrangements www.studiodh.com David sang lead with Fred Farrell in Second Edition (quartet) Quartet 1989 BHS International Quartet Champions
- Doug Harrington www.dougharrington.com sang baritone with Fred Farrell in Second Edition (quartet) Quartet 1989 BHS International Quartet Champions
External links
| Preceded by OC Times |
SPEBSQSA International Quartet Champions 2009 |
Succeeded by Storm Front |