Buoyed by the live album and a growing fan base both religious and secular the band is eagerly hitting the road. Fred Allen Jones, Jr. is the youngest son of Bishop Fred A. and First Lady Sarah Jones and is the Minister of Music in the church his father pastors in Markham, TX, Minister of Music for the Enterprise Baptist Church and a staff musician for New Hope Baptist Church (both of Bay City, TX). Zion 2015 Similar Artists. She is the proud mother of three beautiful children; Ian (the drummer), Crystal and Brandon. Alexis is also on the Praise and Worship Team at the Mt. No word on why the 7-member, family ensemble was let go, but sales of their sophomore project “Musical Revival” have been dismal and there was also speculation due to the size … Pentecostal preacher Fred Jones trained his Children early in the power of music. Over In Glory The Jones Family Singers. But 2014 promises something more. Bishop has a Bachelor, Masters and Doctoral Degree in Theology and an AAA in Audio/Video Curriculum. That group was called Forever Jones, a Christian gospel septet, featuring her parents, a 16-year-old DOE and her two sisters and two brothers, which released two albums on EMI Gospel, Get Ready in 2010, and Musical Revival in 2012, followed by their self-released Prayer Tools, Vol. Recorded at the family’s home base, The Mt. The Barry Jones Family would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank you for visiting our new home on the web and your support of Gospel Music. Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church of Markham, TX. Lewisville & San Antonio Weekend. Our ministry reach is available to senior events, churches, gospel conventions, christian speaking events, campgrounds, outdoor gospel singings. CNN reports that the Jones Family Singers, a family group of gospel singers from Houston, Texas, believe that a virtual concert that they performed in a recording studio in late June resulted in five of them coming down with coronavirus. According to industry insiders, it appears the Grammy nominated family band, Forever Jones, were recently dropped from the newly formed Motown Gospel record label. “The three-generation gospel collective’s high-energy performances are the living embodiment of the indelible connection between the black church and its rock and soul offspring” notes the Austin Chronicle. THE JONESES Scroll. The Jones Family Singers is a Texas-based gospel soul/funk music group. The artistry he witnessed onstage along with the compelling family dynamic came to fruition at film festivals last spring, entitled “The Jones Family Will Make a Way”. She handles the product management and uniform design for The Jones Family Singers and also serves as First Lady and Overseer of the Women’s Work at The Mt. She whole heartily supports her husband and her family whether at home or on the road. Paul Jones was found dead in his Houston home. Live DVD of JFS in The Netherlands. The Jones Family Singers, a Texas-based gospel group comprised of seven siblings and their father, will perform at C.S.P.S. posted September 14th, 2018. Her passion is ministering locally and abroad to people of all races, creeds and colors and making new friends. Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. is father/pastor and has been manager to this awesome family which is made up of 5 of his 6 daughters, 1 of his two sons, a grandson & a son-in-law. Velma attends and plays keyboards at the Mt. Jones is delivering an intense monologue ("Mama Deserves Heaven") about the death of his father and his family's subsequent financial and personal struggles. Bobby Jones Gospel lays claim to offering the first prime exposure to several Gospel music solo artists and groups including Kirk Franklin, Mary Mary, Yolanda Adams, and Smokie Norful. Family harmony is like no other. For 30 years, Bishop Fred Jones and his family have performed on the southern gospel circuit, largely unseen by those outside the Pentecostal faith. [1][2], The family, including Fred Jones and seven of his children, had in the late 90s and early 2000s been performing for their own and other local churches near their home base of Bay City, Texas. Zion, a follow up to 2014’s critically acclaimed studio effort The Spirit Speaks (Arts+Labor), this sensational gospel band has translated their awe inspiring stage show to an album that’s contagious and thrilling; a full on emotional explosion of passion and precision. The group is made up of Joy Jones, her son Ryan Jones, nephew Andy McGinnis and violinist Abbie Ailes! Fred Jones dreamed of raising a family of gospel singing children. [3][4] Fred Jones is the pastor of Mt. Zion - The Journal of Gospel Music", "A gospel-singing family performed a virtual concert at a recording studio. Home Bio Tour Booking Shop Music Contact Donate Email List Sing Praise Concert Series Cart 0. ... Christian/Gospel / Gospel / Southern Gospel Song. She serves as Church Secretary where her father pastors in Markham, TX and is praise and worship leader as well. Licensed as an International Evangelist in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), he is well traveled and loves preaching and singing. Rolling Stone named the Jones Family Singers as a “Top 25 Must-see Act” at this year’s SXSW festival. Live from Mt. The Jones Family Singers, consisting in part of five sisters, two brothers and their father, have been tearing up churches and festivals for almost three decades. He has successfully recorded The Jones Family Singers, Natasha R. Bates, Disciples of Christ,  Ashley Pete, Alexis D. Jones, Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. and many others. Jones Sr. left a gospel group to sing with his family. Bishop Fred Jones Sr. taught his children to sing gospel music and taught them to be strong in their faith. Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church and wants to remind you that The JFS are coming to your town to be a blessing to you! She also loves to coordinate weddings and other functions in her spare time. He served the Matagorda Country for several years through his owned and operated business “Slap Yo Mama Smokehouse.” Kenneth’s goal is to reach the lost through the music ministry of The Jones Family Singers and to travel the globe spreading good cheer. New Page. He is a pro musician on hire for various groups across the State of Texas and beyond. Bishop Jones … Alexis enjoys traveling, shopping, concerting and above all meeting and making new fans and friends. The Gospel Journey - Reaching Souls from Coast to Coast - EP 2017 Live Albums. Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church in the tiny town of Markham, Texas, this powerful compilation of songs shows a dynamic and timeless range of material and repertoire paired with vocal virtuosity and musicianship that holds its own with the top acts on the touring circuit today. [5], The group has been called "must-see" by Rolling Stone and NPR. Velma “Mice” Davis sings 1st and 2nd soprano in the group and is the mother of three girls; Gabrielle, Jaila and Jeslyn. Headed by Bishop Fred A. Jones Sr., the group—five daughters, two sons, and three family friends—toiled locally and without much consequence for a long while before catching the attention of Texas journalist Michael Corcoran. Sabrina Freeman is the next to oldest daughter of Bishop and Lady Sarah Jones and sings top vocal in the group. The Jones Family Singers, consisting in part of five sisters, two brothers and their father, have been tearing up churches and festivals for almost three decades. His main occupation is an industrial painter and interests are fishing, sports and of course music. Theresa Patrelle Jones aka “Lady T” sings baritone for The Jones Family Singers. Catalog No. Her father has always told her to “marry a microphone!” She is the mother of Stevion Bakari Roberts (who is becoming an avid drummer at a young age), loves singing and drumming and is also a professional beautician. He is married to Zelma Baldwin Freeman and together they have eight kids. Filmmaker Alan Berg is working on a documentary about the family. Duane Edward Hebert was born December 27, 1958 in Eagle Lake, TX and is happily married for 24 years to Mrs. Rhonda Franklin Hebert. Bishop is married to Lady Sarah Jones and together they have six girls and two boys, hence The Jones Family Singers. Then, five of them got Covid-19", "SXSW Announces First Wave of 2020 Showcasing Artists", "Jones Family Singers: Gospel Funk at Hop | The White River Valley Herald", "Worlds and Rhythms Meet, in Euphoric Result (Published 2015)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jones_Family_Singers&oldid=1012182722, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 15 March 2021, at 01:38. [5] In 2012 the group performed at SXSW music festival and in 2014 at Lincoln Center. The Jones Family Singers is a Texas-based gospel soul/funk music group. Her favorite quartet groups are the Bolton Brothers, The McDonald Sisters, Mary-Mary and Mrs. Leomia Boyd. The Gospel Brunch has two main components: the brunch and a performance by the gospel group The Jones Family Singers. Rolling Stone and NPR called the Jones Family Singers, a gospel group from Bay City, Texas, one of 25 “must see” acts at SXSW [South By Southwest]. The Jones Family Singers are Texas-based and are family in every sense of the word. Take a little time to check out our page and let us know what you think about it. Play on Napster. His tenure as the percussionist for The JFS has spanned over fifteen years and his favorite places visited are Angra and Rio De Janeiro, Brazil. She received certification as an Administrative Assistant in 2002 from The Bradford School of Business in Houston and presently works at First Baptist Child Development Center in Bay City, TX as well as being Bishop Jones’s personal secretary. The Jones Family Singers have been featured in Rolling Stone, Houston Chronicle, Noisey/Vice, Texas Music Magazine, New York Music Daily, Austin Chronicle, and Flea Market Funk. Jones was born in Selma, AL – the baby of three children born to a military family and first sang in the children’s choir at church. Play on Napster. Whether one of the three Jones girls are singing solo, or all three are belting it ouy in backing vox ensembles, or D.A. The Jones family all … The Jones Family Singers received a standing ovation at Lincoln Center and showcased at New York City’s globalFEST and The Kennedy Center in Washington, DC in January 2015. [6], In 2015 a documentary, The Jones Family Will Make A Way, was released. A graduate of the Art Institute of Houston with an Associate of Applied Arts Degree in the music curriculum, she resides in Bay City, TX and is co-founder of Family-Styled Records. He instilled and demanded that his children dedicate themselves to the spiritual power … Recent News. And are looking to be included in even more with the release of The Gospel Journey. Ernestine has been with the group since its inception and has been a strong supporter in every way. By Bob Marovich. Check out the video of their scorching quartet single “Down on Me” from their current project The Spirit Speaks, and you’ll see why. Zion Pentecostal Cathedral of Markham, TX and is CEO of Family-Styled Records which is family owned and operated. First-Lady Sarah M. Jones, born November 22, 1941 is the wife of Pastor F. Allen Jones, Sr. and the mother of six girls and two boys. She loves the Lord and is a very powerful Bible teacher in her own right. He serves as Chief Engineer of Family-Styled Records owned and operated by his father Bishop Jones and sister Velma “Mice” Davis. Born in Houston, TX on February 23,1974 she is walking miracle and living testimony; The Lord has brought her from death’s door three times. V’land and Praiz’, is staying. Home Bio Tour Booking Shop Music Contact Donate Email List Sing Praise Concert Series. The Jones Family Singers have been making music for more than 30 years. Sabrina loves The Lord and looks to see you when The Jones Family Singers come to your town. Ministry is a … Louis’ “first family of gospel” challenged the traditional male quartets of Southern gospel, opening the way for mixed and family-based groups. Other artists featured have included Albertina Walker, Patti Labelle, Dorothy Norwood, and Helen Baylor. Joy is blessed and proud to travel with them as a family group. Ernestine Ray is the oldest daughter of Bishop Fred A. and Lady Sarah Jones and sings alto in the group. “I had had an experience with God and the Holy Spirit, and I knew from an early age that I would be singing for Him.” With Michael Corcoran, Kenneth Freeman, Alexis Jones, Fred Jones. Praiz’ He’s performed hip-hop and produced for Chingy, but it was gospel that called him out of a life of crime, and gospel’s where Vance L. Watt II, a.k.a. Join Napster and play your favorite music offline. 1 in 2014. When the Bishop, despite objections from many within his faith, decided to take his family's musical ministry outside the church, he unexpectedly … The Jones Family Singers of Bay City, Texas, is one of gospel music’s great success stories. Ernestine Ray was the first to experience symptoms on July 3. Sister Jones loves gospel music as well as plenty of traveling. is pastor/founder of The Mt. [7] The New York Times called them "rip-roaring". 2020 marks the 30th year since the voice of a legend to be was silenced, Rev. “The Joneses” are a family group based in Wheelersburg, Ohio with roots in the Gaither Homecoming Events The group is made up of Joy Jones (50), her son Ryan Jones (22), and Daniel Spriggs (21)! Released: Nov 2005 Label: Family-Styled Records Facebook [5] They were scheduled to perform at the 2020 SXSW music festival. She has performed with Mrs. Evelyn Turrentine Agee and Mr. Andre Tate from The Williams Brothers and is looking to share the stage with many more. [email protected]. posted February 9th, 2017. - CFV10142; Copyright - 2008 Smithsonian Institution The Jones Family Singers have existed in Texas and beyond as gospel performers at churches and festivals for over three decades according to their website. She is also the  music teacher at the First Baptist Church Child Development Center in Bay City, TX. The Joneses are a family Christian and Gospel music group based in Wheelersburg, Ohio. In "The Spirit Speaks," the group finally has … She is married to Arthur Ray and is the Director of The First Baptist Church Child Development Center of Bay City, TX. spiritually charged gospel revival is the Jones family calling. Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. Th.D. Directed by Alan Berg. Song. Jones’ attention-grabbing voice moved crowds in a similar way of artists like Sam Cooke, Al Green and other powerful soul singers… In 1976, Jones organized the New Life Singers (later shortened to New Life), a small gospel group that sang in the rock- and R&B-flavored contemporary style popularized by the Hawkins Family and Andrae Crouch. [3], CNN featured them when multiple family members were infected within a week by COVID-19. The Jones Family Singers on the Red Carpet at the 2015 Dallas International Film Festival [8], "The Jones Family Singers stir hearts with energetic gospel music", "Meet The Jones Family Singers In Their New Video For "Down on Me, "Instead of preaching to the choir, The Jones Family Singers bring Gospel to the masses", "The Jones Family Singers - Live from Mt. She loves The Lord with her whole heart and knows that The JFS are coming to your town to be a blessing to you! The past couple of years saw them criss-crossing the globe with domestic and international appearances including Newport Folk Festival, Playboy Jazz Festival, Winnipeg Folk Festival, Monterey Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz Festival, a two week tour of Russia, and an epic journey to the Holy Land. And now with Live from Mt. Besides churches, nightclubs, concert series and music festivals, they’ve also brought their powerful musical ministry to prisons, interfaith events and community celebrations. Kenneth is the oldest son of Bishop and Lady Sarah Jones, resides in Bay City, TX and plays bass for the band as well as some guitar and keyboard. Currently single with no kids, her hobbies include traveling, working on the computer, and running the sound and video equipment at the church. “Modern practitioners of a long musical tradition…infusing their joyful, reverent songs with elements of vintage soul and R&B” declares the Wall Street Journal. “It was all joyful praise, brilliantly timed with one crescendo after another” boasts the New York Times, and both Rolling Stone and NPR called them “a must see act” at SXSW. FOREVER JONES DROPPED FROM MOTOWN GOSPEL? Over In Glory The Jones Family Singers. Besides Rolling Stone, the soulful family has garnered praise from NPR and Wall Street Journal. Zion Pentecostal Holiness Church in Markham, Texas. Listen to Over In Glory by The Jones Family Singers. The Joneses are blessed to travel as a family group. Fred plays lead and bass guitars, keyboards and drums in The JFS and has performed with renown artists such as “The Sensational Williams Bros of Mississippi”, “The Williams Singers of Indianapolis” and many more. the previous evening and are sticking around an extra day to perform at Gospel Brunch. Impressed by the band’s fervor onstage and humility off, Austin filmmaker Alan Berg decided in 2012 to make a documentary that explored the triumphs and tribulations of this working gospel band. MLK Celebration Tour Zion Pentecostal Cathedral (pastured by her dad) and taught most of her siblings how to play the drums. Alexis Jones is the baby daughter of Bishop Fred A. Jones, Sr. and First Lady Sarah Jones and is the lead singer of The Jones Family Singers. The Bobby Jones Family Home She is single and enjoys singing, traveling and spending time with her girls and family. Church and wants to remind you that the JFS are coming to your town, and Baylor. 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