Keith Lancaster » Capetown South Africa

Green (and orange) Motorcycle and Second Breakfasts

Keith — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:35:57 +0000

With computers and precious data, always remember to “back up.” I thought I had lost some photos of an enormous cathedral in Barcelona, as well as some pics I took while at the Praise & Harmony workshop in Rogers, Arkansas. Lo and behold, the photos have been recoverd! Here is a shot (while in Rogers) of me enjoying the all electric motorcycle, owned by Randy Lamp.

Changing subjects – Remember the “second breakfast” mentioned in Lord of the Rings? With our jetlag, I wake up extremely early and am immediately ready for breakfast. Later in the morning, I enjoy my “second breakfast.” It’s the second lunches and dinners that really start to add up.

We are in West Virginia this weekend. While at breakfast, we opened the Charleston paper to see the advertisement on the front inside cover for the Praise & Harmony workshop. How encouraging! One of our sponsors works for the Governor, so I wouldn’t be surprised if we get to meet him.

The response to the Capetown Acappella Classic Video (posted here on the blog, bottom right column) is very heart warming. If you like the video, pass it along to friends. I’ll post some more videos later on. Have a great weekend.

Capetown street musician singing his heart out

Keith — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:19:48 +0000

While visiting the Waterfront in Capetown, we came across this street musician singing his heart out to all who woud listen.

With All-Vocal music, you are set to Sing anywhere

Keith — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:34:52 +0000

Here’s a photo I snapped of an all-vocal group singing at the Water Front in Capetown, South Africa. I’ve often told people that a bonus of a cappella groups is that we don’t have to set up drums, instruments and complex stage set-ups; rather we can simply strike up a song on any street-corner, public or private place.

The various and opposite sides of Capetown, South Africa

Keith — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:28:15 +0000

Capetown is populated with numerous shanty-towns, where the government provides electricity and limited resources to the burgeoning population. People move here from all over Africa in search of a better life and the housing construction simply cannot keep pace; thus the pitiful housing situation.

On the other side of town, beautiful homes dot the coast and affluent neighborhoods of the middle class to the super wealthy. This shot was taken close to the airport.

Importance of the sound engineer

Keith — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:09:04 +0000

Here’s a photo of the sound check for the Capetown concert. Tim Corder of Detroit, Michigan is doing an outstanding job with the sound engineering and road managing duties. For those of you who have toured with singing groups before, you already know the importance of a good sound check and quality sound equipment. Tim has meticulously adjusted the mix to achieve excellence. It’s also amazing to hear how a group of guys start to really gel after singing together for just a few days. This combination has never sung together before, but the blend has been fabulous.

My internet connections have been spotty, so you may hear from me in spurts. Just know that God’s hand has been upon this trip and many people have been blessed by the music ministry of this group, and through the Praise & Harmony workshops. Thank you for your prayers!

Praise & Harmony in South Africa is well received

Keith — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:08:33 +0000

We are continuing to receive encouraging feedback from our Praise & Harmony workshop at Weltevreden Park church of Christ in Johannesburg. I can’t wait to hear of the progress that churches will be making in improving their singing and worship offerings. We are preparing for a Praise & Harmony area-wide workshop in Capetown this weekend. Please pray for fruitful success to bless these precious congregations.

Grocery shopping in Capetown

Keith — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:06:26 +0000

Yami, our South African promoter did an outstanding job of coordinating this trip, including this service project. Here’s a photo of the guys at a new grocery store, collecting items requested by a Capetown retirement home. The administrator was very pleased to receive this gift that was presented in love. As a minister, I have been blessed to serve churches who have a reputation for helping those in need. How important do you believe that it is for the local church to be involved in these types of ministries?

Acappella CLASSIC slated to appear in South Africa

admin — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:09:59 +0000

Photo by Kim Lancaster Brantley

Former full-time Acappella vocalists are coming together again to present two concerts in South Africa as “Acappella Classic.” I’ll be singing with George Pendergrass, Gary Moyers, Steve Maxwell, Kevin Schaffer and Rodney Britt in Johannesburg and Capetown. The scheduled concerts are set for October 31st in Johannesburg at 7 PM (Info at www.computicket.com;) November 7th in Capetown at 7 PM (Info at www.computicket.com)

Acappella Classic rehearsed and sang for a private gathering in July, only to discover that the vocal magic had not faded with time. One unique medley that resulted from this session was “Teaching the Truth in Love” flowing directly into “For the Lost.” Steve Maxwell’s stellar performance on “Victory In Jesus” was captured from that live performance and is now included as exclusive content on Acappella’s new on-line radio at www.Acappella.org.

If you’d like to attend a rare appearance of Acappella Classic, make plans to be in Nashville, Tennessee for ACAFEST / Summer Celebration on Lipscomb’s campus for a mission fund-raising concert on July 2nd.