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buzzz worthy. . .   The legendary trio of blood brothers, The Rance Allen Group, will release its 25th album “Live From San Francisco” (Tyscot Records) and a separate DVD of it on October 28th. The group pioneered the fusion of R&B-styled rhythms with spiritual and message music themes in the 1970s. It’s a winning style that has won them fans as varied as American Idol’s Randy Jackson, Kirk Franklin, `80s rockers Huey Lewis & The News and Fred Hammond. They continue to labor in this unique musical vineyard on the new eleven-song set that was recorded live at the Bay area’s Richmond Memorial Auditorium. Rance Allen will be a guest on the “Get Up! Mornings with Erica Campbell” syndicated radio show on 10/28 @8:11 AM EST to talk about the project. He’ll also be a guest on “Sunday Praise with J.J. Hairston” this Sunday 10/25 on Hot 93.7 FM in Hartford, CT and with “The Big Rube & Sctonda Morning Show” on 1380 AM in N. Augusta, SC...

buzzz worthy. . . The latest release from the Rance Allen Group is a foot-stomping, hand clapping, feel good song entitled "A Lil Louder (ClapYour Hands)."  The legendary lead vocalist  has finally come out with a song that allows him to show off his fancy footwork.  Longtime fans know Mr. Allen is a dancing machine.  When you hear it, praise God with dance along with them.   You can't help but move to the rhytmmic horns. The Rance Allen Group is known for blending popular music with the gospel message and their new album, Celebrate, is a continuation of this beloved musical style.  Celebrate  was released on   November 10, 2014  .  Allen says he does not want the true message in the song to get lost. Allen said that "A Lil' Louder" was created to encourage those who are experiencing difficult trials.  The discouragement that is felt during those times can cause people to retreat or give up but Bishop Allen strongly sug...

buzzz worthy. . . (Indianapolis, IN- September 15, 2014) If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what is this photo below saying?:    (Left to Right: Chris Byrd, Bishop Rance Allen, Eric Morgeson of Studio A)    Based on the smile on Bishop Rance Allen's face, this picture is saying that their new project,  Celebrate , is: "DONE and ready to roll out"! Today he's also revealing the new cover along with news of the album's official street date: Tuesday, November 11th. The group has been hard at work crafting this  soon-to-be  classic.  Fans were first introduced to the group's "new" sound with the breakout hit single  "A Lil' Louder (Clap Your Hands)"  and the group assures that there are  even more  musical gems on this project. Check out the track listing below: 1. A Lil' Louder (Clap Your Hands) 2. Celebrate 3. Champion 4. Sounds Like Rain 5. Step Out 6. U R Not Alone 7. Turn It Around 8. Feel the Spirit 9...