Ball Brothers to appear in El Dorado
The Boomtown Opry presents The Ball Brothers on Sept. 21 at 7 p.m. at the El Dorado Municipal Auditorium.
The Ball Brothers are two brothers, Andrew and Daniel Ball, along with brother-in-law Chad McCloskey and newcomer Rhett Roberts. The group travels world-wide, singing their distinctive brand of Christian music.
Since their formation in 2006, the Ball Brothers have rapidly made their mark in Christian music by finding a musical balance between the old and the new.
“We’ve never been to a place where every person in the audience was the same age," Daniel Ball said. "On the contrary, most places we go have a mixture of young, middle-aged, and older people.
"So, our music style and song selection is based around that blend. It’s great to see a grandmother and granddaughter worshiping together and enjoying the same music. We get to see that on a regular basis."
What can someone expect when they hear the Ball Brothers? A mix of musical styles, melted together by tight, four-part harmony. Each song is hand-picked to be message-driven, and theologically sound. Their goal is to spread the message of the Gospel and encourage believers.
One won’t have to look very far on the internet to find out what the Ball Brothers are like “behind the scenes.” The guys have a popular Facebook series called “Rollin’ with the Ball Brothers” that offers an inside look into their ministry and lives on the road.
“Rollin’ with the Ball Brothers” is our way of tearing down the divide that sometimes separates us from our audience,"
Daniel said. "We’re not interested in promoting ourselves as “rock stars.” We’re interested in showing everyone how God can use “normal” people for His honor and glory."
From over 100 million online video views, to Gaither videos, to national television appearances; from Youth Conferences to Senior Retreats; from Sunday morning worship service, to Saturday afternoon at the state fair; the Ball Brothers thrive in a balanced ministry, carving out a sound and approach that is uniquely their own. Regardless of your age or musical preference, the Ball Brothers invite you to see and hear the difference.
Opening for the Ball Brothers is Southern Revelation from north Louisiana. Southern Revelation originated in 2011 as a gospel trio using soundtracks.
Over the past two or three years the group has
diversified to the use of a four to five-piece band to accompany traditional southern gospel harmonies as well as modernization of classic hymns.
The group includes Mark Goodman, tenor vocalist, Richard Kelly on piano and vocals, Tommy Nelson on acoustic guitar and vocals, Tim Free, electric guitarist, harmonica player, and vocalist and 13-year-old Camden Shivers on the drums. The group’s mission is to reach lost souls, advance the cause of Christ and encourage God’s people through the gospel message in song.
Tickets are available at itickets.com at $20 for Artist Circle and $15 for General Admission.
Tickets are also available locally at Martha’s on the Square, 3in1 Designs Christian Bookstore and Blackmon’s Furniture in El Dorado – Warnock’s Furniture and Magnolia Blossom Florist in Magnolia and Blackmon’s Furniture in Camden.
There are discounts available for seniors and for large church groups.