The Lighthouse Gospelettes

Athens, GA USA

November 30, 2003

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The Lighthouse Gospelettes

The group consists of four female vocalists who have harmony that is very sharp, crisp, and melodious.   Their singing is very spiritual and soulful.  They have brought audiences to their feet with their soul stirring harmony.  In addition to this, the spirit of God anoints them.

The Lighthouse Gospelettes are a group of very talented, determined, and spiritual, singers and musicians.  They are a family group.  The group has be persevering, performing and working hard toward national recognition for the last few years.  Previous years have been spent performing in churches, performing at community events, performing at concerts and opening up for various gospel groups such as: The Williams Brothers, Slim and The Supreme Angels, The Jackson Southernaires, Blair and The Violinaires, The Mighty Clouds of Joy, Willie Neal and the Gospel Keynotes.  

The Lighthouse Gospelettes are like the Jackson Family (The Jackson 5).  They began training in singing and performing at young ages.  The father of the group introduced them to harmonizing and the mother of the group taught them when singing comes from the soul, it reaches the souls of those who listen.  

The entire nations need to hear this dynamic group.   The Lighthouse Gospelettes are willing and determined to save souls from all around the country by sharing their gift of singing praises unto God.  In order to accomplish this, their music must be heard throughout the country.

Once youve listened to their music, your heart will be touched as if you have heard the melodious voices of angels singing.

Band/artist history

The Lighthouse Gospelettes

Background/History:
The original Lighthouse Gospelettes of Athens, Georgia were inspired by a male quartet group formed in the 1940s  named The Lighthouse Gospel Singers (of Athens, GA).  The father and grandfather of most members of the Lighthouse Gospelettes, Mr. Henry Grady Roach, Sr., was an original member of that group.  After years of watching and listening to  Mr. Henry Grady Roach, Sr. sing  with the Lighthouse Gospel Singers, the daughters Alma (Roach) Stroud, Bessie (Roach) Willis, and Mary (Roach) Griffith were inspired to start singing as an unnamed accapella trio at St. Marys Baptist Church.  Later, the group increased its number of members and was given its name, The Lighthouse Gospelettes by the late Mr. Roy Brown.    Among the original Lighthouse Gospelettes were:  Mary Helen (Roach) Griffith, Bessie (Roach) Willis, Louise Green, and Alma (Roach) Stroud, Yvonne (Roach) Bulger,  Henry Grady Roach, Jr., Henry Richie (pianist).   Later there were other members such as:  Pamela (Roach) Elder, Gwendolyn (Roach) Rittenberry, Gloria Green, Mamie (Robinson) McClain, Bobbie Sue (Pittman) Richie, Juanita (Harris) Johnson, Mary (Henry) McKenny.

Through the years,  the group has changed members and musicians.  One original member of the group still stands strong as the 1st Soprano and mother of the group.  Her name is Alma Stroud.  She has been singing with The Lighthouse Gospelettes for approximately 40 years or maybe more.  She says shes lost count, but nevertheless, she has been a long-time dedicated member who stands strong and definitely sings strong.  The Lighthouse Gospelettes are blessed to have had her talent throughout the years and presently.  She brings an enormous blast of spirit to the group.    

The current group titled, The Lighthouse Gospelettes have been singing together for more than twenty years.  The late Ms. Isolene Roach, mother of original member Alma Stroud,  inspired Lisa Roach-Wilmore (youngest daughter of the late Ms. Isolene Roach),   and Almas daughters: Cassandra Stroud, and Dierdra Stroud-Lee (also pianist) to began singing as a trio doing songs such as, Amazing Grace, Stranger on the Road, and more.  Later, this trio pulled together with Alma Stroud and formed todays Lighthouse Gospelettes: Alma Stroud, Lisa Roach-Wilmore (Sister of Alma Stroud), Dierdra Stroud-Lee and Cassandra Stroud (Both daughters of Alma Stroud & George Stroud, Jr.).   When this group first started, they only had a pianist, George Stroud, Jr.  Currently, the musicians are: George Stroud, Jr. - Bass Guitar (Almas Husband), Stanley Stroud - Lead Guitar (Son of Alma and George Stroud), Takeio Stroud - Percussion (Alma and Georges grandson, Son of Stanley Stroud), Howard Stroud, Jr. - Keyboard (Nephew of George and Alma Stroud), Dierdra Stroud-Lee - Keyboard (Daughter of Alma and George Stroud).  Since Takeio Stroud (Percussion) is residing in Nashville, TN, they are blessed to have back with them Dennis Daniel - Percussion (Cousin of Alma Stroud, Lisa Roach-Wilmore and other members).  The Lighthouse Gospelettes are also blessed with Rodney Stroud (Son of Alma and George Stroud) as Sound Technician, Stanley Stroud (Lead Guitarist) as Sound Engineer/Technician and Edward Barnett (who is like family) as Stage Hand/Asst. Sound Tech.  

 
This family group is inspired by the Word of God and love to sing praises to God.  Their reason is For it is through him we live, move and have or being.  They were offered an opportunity to record by Robert Mitchell, Sr., and owner of 2U Production Company.  They worked diligently with producer, songwriter/composer, Pastor Michael Dennis of Atlanta, GA, Don McKenzie, Overdub Producer and Mixing Master of McMix Productions in Atlanta, GA. Also, co-producers were their very own Howard Stroud, Jr. (Music) and Dierdra Stroud-Lee (Vocals).   The members of the Lighthouse Gospelettes are very talented songwriters/arrangers as well. In April of 1999, The Lord blessed The Lighthouse Gospelettes by allowing them to complete and release their first CD Recording Titled, Thank You Lord For Saving Me.  


In October 2002, the Lighthouse Gospelettes  released their newest CD which is titled, A Little Something Different,  under their own Indie Label: Getan Records. The CD was Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at Full Moon Studio, Watkinsville, GA.  The Lighthouse Gospelettes are the Executive Producers of this new CD Release.  The Lighthouse Gospelettes produced, wrote and arranged 10 of the 13 songs on the full album CD.   Other songs were written and arranged by Pastor Michael Dennis of Atlanta, GA.

Have you performed in front of an audience?

The Lighthouse Gospelettes perform live gospel music. We perform at churches, weddings, festivals, Benefit concerts, Gospel Concerts, Funerals, etc. We love singing praises to God no matter where or for who. One of our most special moments was our first CD Release concert in 1999

Your musical influences

We were brought up listening to soul music- both Secular and Gospel.  Our parents and grandparents were gospel singers.  We believe that singing that comes from the soul also touches the souls of those who listen.  Gospel singing, if you are sincere and annointing by God, comes from deep down in your heart and soul, therefore it reaches others and offers comfort, joy, inspiration and salvation to those who listen.

What equipment do you use?

Instruments: Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, 2 Keyboards, Full set of drums.  Some of the Brand names are:  Peavy Amps and speakers, Ensoniq, Rolands Keyboards.  We also have Monitors, Microphones (5 hand helds), Mixing board

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