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Blaze of Glory: Chicago Gospel Music Festival 2008
Praise be! This year's Gospel Fest is full of artists with God-given talent.
Thursday Apr 10, 2008.     By Ben Rubenstein
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If you're used to the same old psalms and hymns on Sundays, you're in for a surprise at this year's Gospel Fest. Dozens of energetic acts will take the stage for a rousing celebration of spiritual music. Read on, and you shall be saved.

Friday, May 30 - Jay Pritzker Pavilion

6 p.m.: G3 (God Gets the Glory)
6:40 p.m.: Walt Whitman & The Soul Children of Chicago
7:20 p.m.: Percy Bady presents: "Gospel's Next Showcase" featuring Aaron Sledge, Tasha Collins and Shari Addison
8:10 p.m.: Canton Jones
8:40 p.m.: The Rance Allen Group

Saturday, May 31 - Walgreens Day Stage

12:05 p.m.: Mark Hubbard & The Voices
12:35 p.m.: 1Sol featuring Sylvester Harper
1 p.m.: Valencia Lacy & The Unquenchable Worshippers
1:35 p.m.: Joyce Hurley
2:05 p.m.: Cliff Dubose & Divine
2:30 p.m.: Faith Howard
3 p.m.: New Orleans Exchange
3:30 p.m.: Bryant Jones & Chosen
4:05 p.m.: Journey Song

Saturday, May 31 - Jay Pritzker Pavilion

5 p.m.: Joshua's Troop
5:45 p.m.: Darius Brooks & The Tommies Reunion
6:30 p.m.: Marvin Sapp
7:25 p.m.: Fred Nelson, III presents: "An Evening of Gospel Elegance" saluting Professor Robert E. Wooten, Sr. featuring The Wooten Chorale Ensemble, Pastor DeAndre Patterson and more
8:45 p.m.: The Mighty Clouds of Joy

Sunday June 1 - Walgreens Day Stage

noon: The Mighty Clouds of Joy
12:50 p.m.: The Men of Excellence
1:20 p.m.: The Nelson Larkin Group
1:50 p.m.: The Inspirational Souls
2:20 p.m.: The Stars of Heaven
2:45 p.m.: The Church Boyz
3:15 p.m.: The Douglas Singers
3:50 p.m.: The Selvy Singers of Arkansas

Sunday, June 1 - Jay Pritzker Pavilion

4:40 p.m.: Apostolic Church of God Children's Choir
5 p.m.: Dexter Walker & The Zion Movement
5:35 p.m.: Rev. Dr. Lucuis Hall presents: "A Touch of Chicago's Gospel Pioneers/Legends" featuring Rev. Mitty Collier, Dorothy Gunn, Rev. Jerry Goodloe & Rev. Issac Whittmon
6:35 p.m.: Bishop Neal Roberson
7:05 p.m.: Lady Tramaine Hawkins
8 p.m.: Percy Gray presents: "A Tribute to the Queen of Gospel," Dr. Albertina Walker featuring Leanne Faine, Kim McFarland and Anita Wilson
9 p.m.: The Clark Sisters