July 14th, 2008 Webmaster
Comments, cheers and love for the Malpass Brothers was shown Saturday night when the boys put on a “show to remember,” for their very own local crowd in Goldsboro, NC. The auditorium at Wayne Community College was filled to capacity - and maybe then some - as the boys’ charisma and stage presence kept the crowd entertained for over two hours.
Chris performed a mix of hits from days past and performed some of his original work he’d written himself as well, while Taylor got a huge roar from the audience when he crooned his way through a set of solo tunes that included “Hello Walls.” Of course, the brothers also performed several duets as well.
The boys were backed by their father Chris on the bass fiddle, Clyde Mattocks on steel guitar and electric guitar and Dennis Daniels on the snare drum. After closing out the performance, the boys were drawn back to the stage for an encore set of another four, or five tunes, leaving the crowd feeling like they’d certainly gotten their money’s worth, but also leaving them wanting more.
The show producer, Brent Hood, opened the night for the boys with his niece Caitlin Hood of Cape Carteret, who played the trumpet as Mr. Hood sung the Johnny Cash hit “Ring of Fire” and played guitar. Hood dedicated the show in memory of his family’s long-time friend, Phil Weaver of Mount Olive, who had passed away just one week before the show. Mr. Weaver’s wife Ann, son Gary and daughter-in-law Ann Davis were in attendance. Christopher also dedicated a song in memory of Mr. Weaver.
The locals have sure been vocal about how much they enjoyed the show. Many comments were made following the Saturday night event, and several have made a point to contact the boys and Mr. Hood to express their positive feedback.
Thanks Goldsboro for giving us two sold out shows in one year in our home town. We’ve played all over the country, but there’s nothing like coming home to play for the folks that have been with us all along.
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May 5th, 2008 Webmaster
The boys performed at the Ice House in Selma Friday night and the crowd went wild over the show. The boys and dad were backed by Bryant Aycock on the steel guitar and Dennis Daniels with a snare and hi-hat. Christopher said he was mighty pleased with how the sound came off, and that it was the first time the Malpass Brothers had ever been backed with drums. He said he was thinking of using them boys again some time.
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May 5th, 2008 Webmaster
The Malpass Brothers opened for Ray Price at Isothermal Community College in Spindale, NC this past week. The boys got to spend some time with Mr. Price before the show. Taylor made mention that Mr. Price didn’t move around much, but he still was able to work the audience and he still has that great voice. Christopher said Mr. Price asked about Don Helms, wanting to know if Christopher knew how he was doing. Here’s some photos from the show.
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April 7th, 2008 Webmaster
Taylor gives an acceptance speech after receiving the Virginia “Ginny” Wicker award that was given to the Malpass Brothers for their continued support of traditional country music. Sonny Rains, Miss Ginny’s grandson (right) presented the award. Taylor stated,”Me and Chris didn’t think there was anybody who liked traditional country music more than us, until we met Miss Ginny back stage during one of our shows here at the JCC.”
Here’s the press release info:
Christopher and Taylor Malpass received the first annual Ginny Wicker Music Award Friday, April 4, 2008 at Johnston Community College’s Country Music Showcase in Smithfield, NC.
Wicker was one of the first folks sitting at the table that developed the idea of the Country Music Showcase at Johnston Community College.
Born in Kenly, NC in 1922, she was a local talent who managed to bring her love of country and gospel music to the people of Johnston County. She even hosted her own radio and television show entitled “The Ginny Wicker Home Folks Show.”
Wicker became a regular cast member of the Country Music Showcase and a beloved entertainer to many. Audience members will forever remember her by her original and often quirky songs such as “Sleeping Double on a Water Bed,” “Honky Tonk Joe and Flo,” “Christmas in Heaven,” and “Keep On Keeping On.”
The award was presented by Wicker’s grandson, Sonny Rains. Rains stated “his grandmother recognized the same intense and burning desire to play, sing, and preserve traditional country music in Christopher and Taylor that she possessed.” Rains added, “The country music family of Johnston County has been truly blessed to witness the development of the tremendous talent of the recipients of this award. We eagerly anticipate each success and milestone in their careers. The vision and dedication of these young men and their family serves as an inspiration that goes far beyond the performance stage. There could be no more fitting recipients of the first Ginny Wicker Music Award than Chris and Taylor Malpass.”
The Malpass bothers received a beautiful crystal obelisk award and a check in the amount of $500.00.
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April 7th, 2008 Webmaster
Taylor received great response from the audience during all three shows this past weekend at the Johnston Community College Country Music Showcase. His renditions of “Together Again” and “Old What’s Her Name” took the crowd back to a time when cars had thick chrome and fellows had to change the oil in their hair more often than in their cars.
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