Jonathan DuBose Jr. to release
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
on HMG Recordings/JoBo Records
Jonathan DuBose Jr. [The Prophesying Guitarist] is set to release his long awaited recording on HMG Recordings/JoBo records. Expect The Unexpected is a conceptual and spiritual journey that is sure to bless generations with its powerful combination of traditional and contemporary expressions, mixing vocals, jazz inflections, rhythm and blues with poetry and scriptures. Expect the Unexpected has a street date of April 20, 2004.Jonathan DuBose Jr. is known as “The Jimi Hendrix of Gospel Music”. He is one of the most sought after guitarists in the Gospel world. ”My purpose is to stir up the gift that is within each individual and encourage them to be the best that they can be. Why be born an original and die a duplicate?" (Isaiah 41:21) “Produce your cause sayeth the Lord, and bring forth your strong reason.”
The album features the legendary Edwin and Walter Hawkins, and Lynette Hawkins Stephens on "Going Through"; a great production by Alex Asaph Ward on "Headed For A Breakdown”; the awesome songwriting of Percy Bady on, "Don't Stop Loving Me”; the orchestration of Steven Ford on the prelude of "To Lose Is To Gain” which showcases the power and range of the late Robin Rowe Steward. Special guests include the explosive drumming of Jeff-Lo-Davis on "Rock Me Gently", the super-creative bass work of Joel Smith on "Spanky Song", and the authentic keyboard sound of Kevin Bond on "Count Your Blessings.”
Jonathan is renowned for playing with artists such as Harry Connick Jr., the late Phyllis Hyman, Jennifer Holiday, the Stylistics, the Hawkins family, Tramaine Hawkins, Richard Smallwood, Bishop T.D. Jakes and many more. His anointed and expressive style of guitar playing captivates audiences all over the world. Jonathan also appeared in the recent gospel movie sensation, Fighting Temptations, starring Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyonce Knowles.Jonathan brings an uninhibited and electrifying blend of praise and prophetic word through song. With his own mélange of rhythm and styles, he ushers in a new musical category, CAUS (Classified as Universal Sounds). Music that delivers people from their various dilemmas.
Prepare for the excitement of Expect the Unexpected on HMG Recordings/JoBo Records distributed by Select-O-Hits, a new CAUS for a new millennium.
Management & Bookings: Wilson Management LLC, 60 Perry Lane,
Stratford CT. 06614 E-Mail: Wilsonmgmt@aol.com
Web-site: www.JDuBose.com
The Sensational Starlights
By Anne DuBois
39 Carroll Court * Bridgeport, Connecticut 06607The Sensational Starlights of Bridgeport, Connecticut started in the early 50's and have been singing and spreading the good news through quartet music for over 52 years. Two original leaders are William Moffet and Robert Black. As time progressed, Jonathan DuBose Sr, Leroy Dorsey, Benny Graham and Joe Reed joined the group. Olin (Dee) Dorsey joined as one of the youngest singers in the group in the mid to late sixties. Also an instrumentalist and guitar player named Buck Colbert joined the group and still faithfully remains to be the music behind the misson.
This legendary group were not just performers. They became great promoters as well, bringing some of the greatest quartet singing sensations to the City of Bridgeport. Such groups include The Mighty Clouds of Joy.....The Canton Spirituals, and the list just continues. The list just goes on and on. They traveled and performed up and down the East Coast sharing the experiences of life through song.
In 1997-98, The Starlights recorded a song entitled "Jesus Lifted Me" on the legendary guitarist Jonathan DuBose, Jr.'s CD recording entitled "EXPECT THE EXPECTED". Jonathan Jr. started playing guitar with The Starlights at the age of 8. DuBose Jr. has become one of the most sought after recording artist of all times.He can be heard on Harry Connick, Jr.'s newest CD releases as well as his own CDs entitled "Healing of the Hymns" and "Quiet Times" (Harborwood Records). You can learn more about Jonathan Jr. on his website www.JDuBose.com.
The Sensational Starlights are still performing with a powerful and highly inspirational force. The Starlights are broadcasted by Sound View Community Media, Inc. (Channel 71) on local television throughout the Fairfield County in Connecticut at least twice a month on Monday afternoons at 2:00 pm with Rev. Kenneth K. DuBose, Sr., a popular preacher and performer who also began performing at the early age of 8 like his brother Jonathan. Both Jonathan and Kenneth are the sons of the leader of the group Jonathan Sr. Kenneth came in to fill the spot as a vocalist, organist, and exciting performer after Jonathan began touring. Kenneth performances as a child drew audiences from the entire Connecticut region. Kenneth talent has reached the halls of the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and his performances still to this day will leave audiences spellbound. Kenneth's early entrance in the performance industry, brought him great notory because of his youthful persona and charisma. This young man is presently a pastor and civic servant who has become an effective and strong voice against the hurts and harms of humanity.
Lastly, we like to think of The Starlights through the following quote. "They are liken unto a bottle of fine wine; the older they become, the greater their value".
AEO Consortium, Anne DuBois
203-400-2991 Public Relations Office