New Flint Cavaliers

Artist Information

Biography

An up and coming group that is generating excitement across the country is The Flint Cavaliers. This group better known as “The Cav’s” based out of Flint, Michigan have been making music for over 25 years. Three years ago they entered the professional ranks with their first “hot” new release; “Have You Ever Been Burdened?” on the First -Lite-Record label entitled “Flint Cavaliers Live In Concert”. This project came forth as spirit filled and unique with a crossover style of traditional, yet contemporary music that is reaching the hearts and souls of gospel lovers across the nation. In less than ten (10) months, the group has received the honor as one of the top new artist on Billboard Magazine, charting as high as number 11 for a period of 52 weeks and receiving a Soul Train nomination in 1999.

Well now, they are doing it all over again with a new label and project. The New Flint Cavaliers has signed with the new independent label, "Yahdah Music. Their new release is what we believe to be one of the greatest projects of our generation. Look for the exciting new project entitled “Live 2 and Brand New”.

These anointed young men; Richard Bush, Jay Britt and Craig Johnson, have traveled and performed with top artists such as the Christianaires, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Jackson Southernaires. The Hi-Way QC ‘S and Williams Brothers. The group has also appeared on Willie Wilson’s Singsation Show and both Gospel Music Workshops of America and Quartet Conventions in Birmingham, Alabama.
Look for the exciting new project entitled “Live In Concert #2 - Take It To The House” and more inspirational projects coming from this group in the future.

Instrumentation

Richard Bush - Lead/Background
Jay Britt - Lead/Background (Bass Guitar)
Craig Johnson - Lead/Background (Lead Guitar)
Marcus Peterson - Lead/Background (Drums)
Elmer Phillips - Background
Dennis Miller - Lead/Background
Also Keyboard Player (TBA)

Discography

Flint Cavaliers - Live In Flint 1999
The New Flint Cavaliers - Brand New 2003

Audio

Lyrics

• Take It To The House

Video

Photo Gallery

Press

• Billboard Magazine [+ Show ]
  

  The Flint Cavaliers is a dynamic Traditional but versatile quartet group from Flint Michigan. The F...The Flint Cavaliers is a dynamic Traditional but versatile quartet group from Flint Michigan. The Flint Cavaliers has a record of accomplishment of sales in various markets in the US and beyond. Their previous release “The Flint Cavaliers Live In Concert” not only reached an excess of 60,000 units sold without proper marketing and/or promotion, but also made #12 (see insert) on the Billboard gospel charts and #2 on Billboard pop charts. In 1999, their hit single entitled, “Have You Ever Been Burdened” was nominated for a Stellar Award and won the Soul Train Award. This brought the group rave reviews and numerous appearances. This group has traveled and performed with people like Grammy Winners Mighty Clouds of Joy, The Williams Bros., and Shirley Caesar etc.
  

Setlist

Tell God
In The Room
Take It To The House
No Way
Hold Out (Be Strong)
Hallelujah
Times Like These
Help Is On The Way
I'll Serve Him
Yes, He Will
Because Of You, I'm Saved

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