Austinist Previews ACL: The Wonderful Harmonizers, Loretta Williams Gurnell

The Wonderful Harmonizers came together in Huntsville, TX, in 1959--that's nearly 50 years of singing gospel music together. Perhaps most impressive, though, is the fact that they still sound great, playing tight Ray Charles-style gospel R&B with just a touch of Texas swing. They're playing fairly early in the afternoon on Friday, so you have even more reason to beat the crowd and arrive early.
The Wonderful Harmonizers
Huntsville, TX
Latest Release: I'm Lookin', 2000
Friday the 14th, 2:00pm

Loretta Williams Gurnell has led a full and exciting life; among other things, she has toured the Czech Republic with the Central State University basketball team, earned a master's degree in education, acted onstage, and volunteered for innumerable civic and nonprofit organizations, and was nominated for the inaugural edition of Who's Who In Black Houston. Her debut album, It's A New Day, was produced by her own company, Swaziman Productions.

Loretta Williams Gurnell
Houston, TX
Latest Release: It's A New Day, 2006
Friday the 14th, 11:30am