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Photo Credit: Grant Westhoff Over the years, Mother Church Pew has had the privilege of getting to know Los Angeles-based collective The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers - we even did a live session with them in our favorite tattoo shop in Nashville. Now, the band is back with new tunes - their latest, "Muddy Water,"... Continue Reading →
“Things have been pretty tough over the last few years, and this song was written at a time when I was wanting certain things to happen,” says Kim Garcia, co-vocalist for the amazing Eagle Rock Gospel Singers of the band’s new single, “Momma Told Me.” “Wanting too much, I felt unhappy, sad, depressed. Very low. My mother... Continue Reading →
The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers, one of our favorite groups from the outstanding SoCal Americana scene, has been diligently working on their forthcoming record, No Glory. Today, we present to you the album's lead single, "Lay Down Low." "'Lay Down Low' has been a staple of our live set for a year or so but it... Continue Reading →
Many sites have crafted all manner of "Best Of 2016" lists, reviews, and other musical offerings--we decided not to partake this year, because honestly, we go to great lengths to feature only the best music all year long--and what a year it's been! In 2016, Mother Church Pew reviewed over 40 stellar releases from amazing... Continue Reading →
Mother Church Pew had so much fun with The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers last week! Not only did we have the honor of presenting their show in Nashville, the band sang a new and unreleased song just for us the next day at The Quill in East Nashville. Written by drummer and co-founder Will Wadsworth,... Continue Reading →
You might not be familiar with The Staples Singers, but you're bound to be familiar with their music--the Grammy award winning gospel R&B family band featured patriarch Pops Staples and his children, Cleotha, Pervis, and Mavis (their sister, Yvonne, joined the ensemble when their brother, Pervis, was drafted into the U.S. Army). They are best... Continue Reading →
“We’re a party band. We’re there to get wild and dance and stir things up. We don’t sing a bunch of ballads. The goal is to crank things up and make people have a good time,” says Will Wadsworth, singing drummer and founder of Los Angeles-based roots collective The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers, who are... Continue Reading →
The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers will bring their wild, soulful energy to Nashville on Tuesday, June 21st, and Mother Church Pew is proud to present the festivities! The collective was formed in 2010 by roommates Will Wadsworth and Jeremy Horton, who decided to host jam sessions and gospel sing-alongs in their home--a popular monthly occurrence which... Continue Reading →
The Eagle Rock Gospel Singers are excited to kick off summer by sharing a brand new music video for their fantastic tune, “Heavenly Fire,” and have announced a string of tour dates across the U.S. and Canada! “Heavenly Fire” is the title track off the band’s critically-acclaimed debut album, released last year on Ba Da Bing... Continue Reading →