Topic: CHICAGO MUSICIANS HOLLA!! (Read 13005 times)

chitownorgan · « **on:** January 11, 2005, 02:43:43 AM »

Im in Chicago and i've heard the best from Eron Williams(ST.JAMES) to MR. HAMMOND B3 Richard Gibbs..I wanna play just as well as these guys...So if u are out there and u can help me by working out with me and showing me different things, I will greatly appriciate it...GOD BLESS! And if u are outta town I will be open to your advice also

drummerboyy01 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 11, 2005, 07:43:14 AM »

Hey man I know Eron Williams of St. James and he is pretty good, BUT have you ever heard of Mike Thirston(I think thats how you spell it). This man is absolutley crazy on the organ. He has been our State organist for ever...until this past year when he began working closer to his Pastoring Ministry. He's not our State organist anymore(Steve Goldsmith is the State MOM now) as a matter of fact sometimes Eron steps in every now and then...... but you better believe that when Mike comes in he is WELL respected.
LET ME TELL U A STORY ABOUT THIS GUY!
This man is so anointed on that organ, they just let him just play in some parts of the service. It's like when he plays the spirit of the Lord just enters the room. Honestly I can say so much about him but that's to much to write, I can tell you this he is a very good inspiration to any organist in Gospel music.

drummerboyy01 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 11, 2005, 07:48:40 AM »

Sorry it's either Mike Thirston or Mike Thurston

bustas_rhyme · « **Reply #3 on:** January 11, 2005, 09:48:16 AM »

Yeah Erron and Mike Thurston are incredible. You may want to check out Eric Thomas as well at Greater Harvest. Plenty of musicians in Chicago. Jeral Grey, Phillip Feaster, Donald "Buster" Woods, Montage Pheloan, etc. too many cats to name. I'm always willing to help if needed. Be blessed.

chitownorgan · « **Reply #4 on:** January 11, 2005, 02:23:03 PM »

yeah steve is sick on the keyboards ..I dont know if he still plays with Eron at St. James..And is Mike Thurston Gina Thurstons husband? If so yes is is crazy on the organ...I know there are alot of bad musicians in Chicago..but they are always are busy...I just need someone to take me under there wing..But i just dont wanna play well i wanna be anoited while doin so....GOD BLESS U

ManyRcalledbutfewRChosen · « **Reply #5 on:** January 11, 2005, 09:59:50 PM »

I know Richard Gibbs and he is sick on the organ. There is also this cat named shawn jones out in waukegan and I think he is up there with Melvin Crispell. I used to go Jesus Name Apostolic in waukegan. Both of them have been a blessing to me. But now Im out here in Fl and I havent talked to either one in years but Im sure they could have only gotten better. God bless

drummerboyy01 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 12, 2005, 07:45:58 AM »

I'm not sure if he's Gina Thurstons husband or not, but I know he used to play at St. Luke under Pastor and now Bishop Austin's church.

bustas_rhyme · « **Reply #7 on:** January 12, 2005, 11:14:58 AM »

Mike is Gina's husband. Awesome ministry.

drummerboyy01 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 12, 2005, 12:13:00 PM »

I know Mike Pastors, but what is the name of his chruch? Where is it in Chicago?

chitownorgan · « **Reply #9 on:** January 12, 2005, 01:10:16 PM »

I DONT KNOW THE NAME OF THERE CHURCH> BUT THEY BOTH (MIKE AND GINA) ARE AT ST.JAMES (ELDER WILLIE JAMES CAMPBELL) FOR BROADCAST SERVICE EVERY SUNDAY NIGHT

robtwin21 · « **Reply #10 on:** January 12, 2005, 01:57:01 PM »

they are all great musicans but the coldest organist in the chi is Leonerd Maddux!! he plays for Fellwoship!!! have ya'll heard of him. you can't leave him out of any convo about organists.

drummerboyy01 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 13, 2005, 08:39:20 AM »

Well that's weird chitown because I go to St. James for the 8:00 Sunday night broadcast quit often and I never see him. It could be because I sit closer to the back. I'll be looking for him next Sunday.

chi_townz_bmg · « **Reply #12 on:** January 13, 2005, 11:35:41 AM »

Yea.. Dude over at Fellowship is cold. The other guy Fellowship use to have when Piere Walker wasn't bad either. He'd have the church rocking.

chitownorgan · « **Reply #13 on:** January 13, 2005, 03:49:56 PM »

MIKE & GINA THURSTON IS USUALLY SITTIN NEXT TO JESSIE CAMPBELL(RAW ON THE VOCALS) IN THE FRONT LEFT HAND SIDE;THE SECOND ROW.......GOD BLESS

drummerboyy01 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 14, 2005, 12:31:31 PM »

Be there next Sunday fo sho!

JesusSavesPNW · « **Reply #15 on:** January 15, 2005, 01:50:58 PM »

Rockfords representing. I've seen Aaron Williams and Stevie Goldsmiths name on the list of best organist. Both from Rockford. When you visit Rockford here are a few Brothers to hear that will blow you away. Cheeseburger, John Cockrell, Carl Cole, Ray Bucannan, Tim Davis who just moved to Chicago look for him to make a name for hiself soon. To me the best is John Cockrell.

Churchboy123 · « **Reply #16 on:** January 20, 2005, 07:54:51 AM »

I have seen some of the organ players but I have 2 say Donald "Buster" woods is the best because that was my music teacher for a while!!!!!!!!!!

chitownorgan · « **Reply #17 on:** January 20, 2005, 08:04:11 AM »

im looking for a cat that i can hng with and catch a hold to his mantle...So i can get better,,,,,so do u know how i can get in touch with him and where is he located

bustas_rhyme · « **Reply #18 on:** January 20, 2005, 09:07:18 AM »

Yeah Donald is tight. He used to play at Progressive with Apostle Alford. He's now with DeAndre Patterson at his new church and is the MD for Smokie Norful. I'll try to find the number to the school he teaches at. Yo chitown we need to hook up so we can trade chords. Get in contact with me @ bustas_rhyme@yahoo.com. Later.

waydrummer · « **Reply #19 on:** January 20, 2005, 04:28:50 PM »

I know I aint from the Chi, I'm from Wisconsin and I really like Adrian B King and jason Tyson

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