The Blackwood Brothers Quartet was the first music group of any genre to travel by tour bus. Shown here is a replica of their 1939 cross city bus they upgraded and took on tour in the 1950’s. It was air conditioned and had bunk beds and recliners. J.D. Sumner is given credit for first promoting travel by tour bus. Before that groups traveled in cars, with musicians inside and trunks full of instruments and equipment.
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Elisha is the Old Testament figure that asked to be granted a “double portion” of the spirit that Elijah had. The Double Portion pictured here is a Southern Gospel group from Canada of all places. They record in Nashville, frequent the National Quartet Convention, and tour in the United States on a regular basis. We got to see them last night for the first time since 2003. They do a whole family act (with a total of 8 kids). The kids range in age from 20 to infant, and the entire family is blessed musically. I recommend seeing them if you get the chance. They sing, preach, and live the gospel message.
The Master's Table 