On November 14, 2009 in Vidalia, Georgia, Gene Payne & Ralph Walker (two of the original Dixie Melody Boys) reunited for a exciting night of Southern Gospel Music at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Gene's group (Southland Harmony ) & Ralph's group ( River Jordan ) performed a 45 minute program each. Members of both groups mixed together to perform some of the original Dixie Melody Boys songs of the 60's. We hope you will enjoy seeing some of the pictures from that exciting evening of worship.
As the day started for both groups, everyone took a couple of hours to fellowship with each other.
(Left) Ralph Walker (Right) Gene Payne
Ralph & Gene catching up on whats been going on with each others group
Ralph & Buck, both bass singers sharing some special time together.
Barry, the lead singer for Southland Harmony gets to meet Ralph for the first time. Boy Ralph told Barry some good stories !!!!
Jon, the tenor for Southland Harmony, using some of his down time to check in at home.
It's about 2:00pm & time to start preparing for the evenings concert
Getting ready for the sound check
Time for the concert. Gene & Ralph starts the concert, talking about the years they were with the original Dixie Melody Boys
Gene & Ralph sharing great stories with the audience
Southland Harmony Qt. starts the concert with two powerful songs
( Everyone, Everywhere, Every Time ) & ( It's Alright To Have A Good Time )
Left to Right Jon Strouse, Barry Collins, Gene Payne, Buck Riggs Southland Harmony Qt.
Southland Harmony having a great time singing & sharing the love of Jesus Christ with the audience
Southland Harmony watching on as Jon touches the audience with that powerful tenor voice
Time for River Jordan to take the stage. This quartet was a blessing to everyone
Left to Right - Ralph Walker, Jim Chastain, Cliff Ansley, Ralph Dixon
(River Jordan Qt.)
Southland Harmony's Qt members ( Gene Payne ) & ( Barry Collins ) joined ( Ralph Walker ) & ( Ralph Dixion ) to sing some of the Original Dixie Melody Boys songs
The guys having a great time singing that four part harmony of the 60's.
Brother Barry taking the lead, while the rest gives him some back up support !!! What a night we had
Brother Ralph having his turn
Gene & Ralph doing it one more time together. It can't get any better than this !!!!
The members of Southland Harmony & River Jordan pray, that God will continue to bless these two men for their dedication to Southern Gospel Music and their service, to our Lord Jesus Christ.
