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Welcome to the Web Site of Mark Templeton & New Vision
Mark Templeton & New Vision is an up and
coming Bluegrass Gospel group from High
Point, NC. The group was formed in 1989
when they began to sing in local churches.
Their "Southern Gospel" style harmony, along
with solid bluegrass instumentation, give them
a sound that has gained attention across the
country.
Traveling over 100 dates a year to churches,
festivals & family music halls, Mark
Templeton & New Vision strive to give their
best no matter how large or small the crowd.
Throughout the years the group has performed
with Third Tyme Out, Ralph Stanley, The
Country Gentlemen, The Issacs, The Reno
Brothers, Lost & Found, The Larkin Family,
Raymond Fairchild and many other
favorites.......
We are now booking for 2002
Mark Templeton
Mark Templeton grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains picking and singing with his family. For over 20 years he traveled throughout the United States playing and singing all types of music from country,rock, and Gospel.He plays piano, guitar, bass, steel guitar and banjo. Finally in 1990 he came home to his roots, "Bluegrass Gospel". He now plays banjo & guitar with the group and sings lead, baritone and low tenor. He is married and has a 10 year old daughter, Kelsey. They attend Green Street Baptist Church in High Point NC.
Leonard Harvell
Leonard Harvell has been a member of the group since the beginning. For 35 years Leonard has been involved in Southern Gospel music. Traveling the East Coast with some of the finest quartets, has given him years of expierence singing the "high" tenor part. Leonard is always one of the favorites at all of our concerts and people seem to be blessed from his "giving spirit". He has been married to his wife Donna for 35 years and they live in Oakboro, NC.
Butch Moore
Butch Moore has been playing with Mark for 30 years. They grew up together in Virginia where they learned many valuable lessons from Marks dad. Butch plays guitar and sings lead and baritone and is the sound technician at the concerts and in the studio. He is also one of the drivers of the bus. He is married to his wife Norma and they live in High Point NC.
Tim Goins
Tim Goins plays dobro and sings that "high lonesome" sound. He has been with the group for 3 years and has quickly become one of the family. He has written hundreds of songs which are some of the favorites at our concerts. He is also a great banjo player. Tim is a very humble person and the Lord has blessed him with many talents. He is married to Amy and they live in Mount Airy NC. (He can talk just like Earnest T. Bass)
John Fogleman
John Fogleman is one of the top bass players on the East Coast. He has over 100 awards that he has won at conventions throughout North Carolina & Virginia.He plays many differnt styles which enables him to adapt to just about any song the group wants to perform. He has been with Mark for 5 years. He lives in Snow Camp NC.
Booking & Information
Mark Templeton & New Vision will come to you Church at "NO CHARGE". We set out years ago with this policy and the Lord always takes care of us.
For festivals and other functions we work within the budget of the promoter.
Attention Festival & Concert Promoters.....
We offer a total package for your function
- Complete "state of the art" sound system including a sound engineer for the entire function. Have a sound company who understands bluegrass and bluegrass Gospel
- We will design your flyer and print up to 2000 copies. This includes, pictures of your entertainment etc.
- Plus... Two Shows per day by Mark Templeton & New Vision
Leave it all up to us for one price!!!!!
email Mark Templeton
Contact:
Mark Templeton & New Vision
200 West Parris Ave.
High Point NC 27262
336-869-9960
Discography
Sound bites use
| ©2000
CD/Cassette
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"Virginia Moon" is the lastest project for the group. It includes 12 songs including three original songs written by Leonard, Tim and Mark. CD & Cassette available.
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| ©2000
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"Let Me Tell You About Jesus" was recorded in 2000. This was the 2nd all bluegrass project. Tim and Jamie were introduced on this project. CD & Cassette Available |
| ©1998
Cassette
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"In the Garden" was the first bluegrass Gospel project for the group. It includes songs such as "I'll Fly Away", "Crying Holy", "I Want to Stroll Over Heaven" and many more Gospel standards. It was recorded in 1998. Cassette available.
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| ©1997
Cassette
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In 1997 the group traveled to The Loft Studio in Boone, NC where Tim Greene produced "Little Mountain Church". This project shows the "Southern Gospel" style of the group.
Cassette available
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| ©1997
Cassette
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"Just Pickin" is the first instrumental project. It includes 10 songs including the favorite "Run Devil Run". Cassette available |
Purchase Information
Mail Order CD's and Cassettes
CD - $15.00
Cassette - $10.00
Please add $3.00 for shipping and handling for all orders
Mark Templeton & New Vision
200 West Parris Ave.
High Point NC 27262
336-869-9960
Email Mark Templeton
2001 Schedule
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| May 19 | Oakboro Antique Festival | Oakboro NC | 2PM
| | May 19 | Mineral Springs Music Barn | Monroe NC | 7 PM
| | May 24 | Pier 64 | Asheboro NC | 7PM
| | May 26 | Bass Mountain Music Park | Snow Camp NC |
| | June 15-16 | Maury River Bluegrass Festival, | Buena Vista Va. |
| | July 28 | Nunn Brothers Bluegrass Festival, | King NC | 7pm
| | August 4 | Preddy Fest Bluegrass Festival, | Franklinton NC |
| | August 16 | Pier 64, | Asheboro NC | 7 pm
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| September 8 | Private Wedding, | Galax Va. |
| | September 9 | Cartlidge Creek Baptist Church, | Rockingham, NC |
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| September 9 | Bass Mountain Music Park, | Snow Camp NC |
| | September 10 | Bass Mountain Music Park, | Snow Camp, NC |
| | September 11 | Stanley County Fair, | Albermerle NC | 7 pm
| | September 13 | Pier 64 | Asheboro NC | 7 pm
| | September 14 | Stanley County Fair, | Albemerle NC | 7pm
| | September 15 | Trinity Baptist Church, | Albemerle NC | 6PM
| | September 22 | ANNIVERSARY SING True Bluegrass | Eleazer NC | 4pm-until……
| | September 29 | Old Rock School, | Valdese NC | 7 PM
| | October 6 | Southeastern Bluegrass Association, | Florence SC |
| | November 3 | Southeastern Bluegrass Association, | Florence SC |
| | November 17 | True Bluegrass, | Eleazer NC | 7:30pm
| | November 29 | Pier 64 | Asheboro NC | 7 pm
| | December 22 | True Bluegrass, | Eleazer NC | 7:30 pm |
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Dates and Times are subject to change beyond our control
Feel free to call 336-869-9960 or Email Mark Templeton |
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