The Lighthouse Boys will make an appearance on KGET 17 news at Sunrise.  The guys will be doing a live interview Monday, November 25, 2002 within the 6:00am hour.

The Lighthouse Boys are promoting their many years representing Bakersfield in the world of Southern Gospel Music.

KGET 17 covers Kern County and it is the local NBC affiliate.  You can check out the KGET website at www.kget.com

The Lighthouse Boys performed at Bright Morning Star Ministries, held at the Red Lion Hotel, in Bakersfield, CA.  The event was a celebration for the opening of the new Church, they will hold services there until they find a permanent Church building.

Aside from Technical problems with the group’s sound system, the Lord still worked and people enjoyed the performances.

The Lighthouse Boys are taking the rest of the month off due to some health issues with Bill.  Bill was seen performing using a chair to lean on at times. 

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As the evening closed the people enjoyed The Lighthouse Boys performing The Dark Haired Man complete with a drum solo by new drummer Russ Higgins.

Set List (not in order)

I’m Gonna Walk Them Golden Stairs
Hold Back The Sea
When I Wake Up (to sleep no more)
In The Garden

Old Campmeeting Style
Just Call on Jesus
After I Get to Heaven
When They Ring Those Golden Bells
I’m Gonna Dance
That I Could Still Go Free
In Jesus Name
I’ll never be the same anymore
The Lighthouse
Three Days Later
The Dark Haired Man

Bill Underwood returned home Thursday, the 2nd of August after having another operation on his ankle.  The surgery went well and is the third surgery within two years on the same ankle.  Bill broke his foot in December of 2000 and suffered a heart attack and bypass surgery quickly after.  Bill is still in a little pain and will be off his foot for a little while. 

Rev. Billy Brisendine (Regents of Southern California) and his wife stayed at the hospital through Bills surgery.  They also came to visit through-out the week.  “They’re very kind people” said Sharon Underwood (Bill Underwood’s wife).  She added “They have been good friends to us.”

The Lighthouse Boys will be off in August.  The Lighthouse Boys have been keeping a very slow schedule this year do to Bills health. Keep checking thelighthouseboys.com for the latest news and updates about The Lighthouse Boys.

(Exeter, CA) The Lighthouse Boys were on their way to sing at Abundant Life Pentecostal Church of God.  Just as the group was approaching Tulare the Bus had a tire blow out.  No one was hurt; Bill Underwood was able to drive the bus to the nearest off-ramp.

The Pastor of Abundant Life drove down to help the guys.  During that time it came to their attention that all the product (CD’s, Cassettes – etc) had been left back at Home.  After making plans for someone to bring up the product and after getting the bus back on the road, everyone made it there a little after 6:00pm.  The service started late, however the guys went on to sing and the Lord moved.

“Life happens” said someone in the congregation.  One thing is for sure, there are plenty enough “Bus stories” in southern gospel music.

(Stockton, CA) The Herb Henry Family, The Lighthouse Boys and The Young Family all gathered for a benefit concert tonight for Jame Young who suffered a stroke a couple of months ago.

The Lighthouse Boys brought their new live band with them. James Young was there and performed with his sisters as the Young Family.  “The Lighthouse Boys and the Young Family have become close friends over the years,” said Stephen Underwood.

The Lighthouse Boys and The Herb Henry Family performed two sets.  The guys being back as a live band was openly welcomed despite some technical problems.

Set One

I Feel Good
I’m Gonna Walk Them Golden Stairs When I Die
Old Campmeeting Style
Midnight Cry
Jesus Loves Me This I Know (performed with James Young)

Set Two

When I Wake Up (To Sleep No More)
When They Ring Those Golden Bells
The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power
Oh How I Love Jesus (Because He First Loved Me)

The Lighthouse Boys performed at the International Pentecostal Holiness District Camp Meeting for Bakersfield, CA this evening.  The camp meeting was held at His House of Refuge on Wilson Rd, that sits right behind Fat Tracks Recording Studios at the Buck Owens Building on North Chester Ave.

The Lighthouse Boys was asked by Trinity Life Chapel to sing for their part of the service that night.  The group performed “Old Campmeeting Style” and received an overwhelming reception from Church members all over the city.

This was the first time the guys have played and event with a full band since 2000.

The WSGMA Spring Sing took place in Santa Ana, CA this year, with groups like, The Watchmen, The Tradesmen, The Lighthouse Boys, Herb Henry Family, Cross Road Quartet, New Creations and Golden State Quartet, among others.

Many people said The Lighthouse Boys gave an exceptional performance. The quartet performed some favorites including their new single “The Blood will Never Lose Its Power.”  After they finished the song, Bill Underwood led the audience in an accapela version of the chorus.

Set List:
 
I’m Gonna Dance
Old Campmeeting Style
When They Ring Those Golden Bells
The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power
Don’t Give Up.

The Lighthouse Boys performed last night in Anaheim, CA with other groups such as The Regents of Southern California, Sons of The Shepherd, Hoxworth and Company, The Curtsingers and many others.

The Lighthouse Boys performed their new single “The Blood will Never Lose Its Power,”

After the concert it was announced that the I.A.M.M. Volume 1 was availble for sale on CD and Cassette.

The I.A.A.M. also plans to release a Live Video on all of the artists.

Set List:
 
Don’t Give Up
The Blood Will Never Lose It’s Power

The Lighthouse Boys unveiled a new Single.  “The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power” on Sunday April 7, the song was taken from studio sessions last year with producer Mark Yeary.  The song is to go on a Various Artist compilation CD to be announced soon.

The song is the first to be released with the current lineup.  The CD Single includes a bonus cut (or B-side), “The Dark Haired Man” from their 1980 self titled debut album.

Cathy Hollowell released her debut album “I’ll Be There” on Oreely Multi-media.  Cathy is the sister of Mark Yeary, former producer and pianist of Merle Haggard and the Strangers.
The Lighthouse Boys performed backup vocals on three of the songs, the album features Mark Yeary on most of the music and Brian Lobneck (Barbara Mandrell) on Guitar.  The recording was done in July of 2001 at Mark Yeary’s Recording Studio in Bakersfield, CA.
 
The CD contains some of Southern Gospels great songs.
 
Track List:
 
This Train (with The Lighthouse Boys)
If You See A Change In Me
Three Rusty Nails
I’ll Be There
When He Was On The Cross
This Little Light Of Mine / Do Lord (with The Lighthouse Boys)
He
If That Isn’t Love
Sittin’ On Cloud Nine
Joshua Fit The Battle Of Jericho (with The Lighthouse Boys)