Shannon LeCounte and members of the Shannon LeCounte Ministries Gospel Choir will raise the roof at District Live at Plant Riverside District for the monthly Gospel Sunday Brunch on Sunday, sharing soul-stirring renditions of gospel classics.
This family-friendly event, which is open to the public and requires advance reservations, features a buffet-style brunch prepared by the culinary team at Plant Riverside District as well as inspiring live performances by a talented local gospel choir. Much to the delight of local residents and visitors, this interactive monthly performance showcases Savannah’s gospel roots and rich musical history.
LeCounte started singing in the youth choir at Solomon Temple Holiness Church while growing up in Riceboro, Ga.
“I first got attracted to gospel music when I was nine-years-old, singing in the adult choir,” he recalls. “I initially got started by playing the drums and realized I wasn’t as good as the older drummers, so I found my way through another avenue.”
This gifted singer, who refined his craft at the Temple of Praise Church, brings a deep passion for gospel music to his live performances and believes that music can bring people together in unity.
“I love how versatile you can be and how gospel music isn’t a solo-based sound,” he explains. “It’s bridged throughout many different nations colors and creeds.”
Inspired by legendary gospel vocalists like Myron Williams and Twinkie Clark, LeCounte’s style has evolved over the years to include various musical influences.
“I essentially started with your traditional gospel and then added the Southern Baptist style and combined them all with Christian contemporary gospel music,” he says. “At any given moment in worship, you’d experience one of those sounds.”
Credit: Courtesy of the performer
Credit: Courtesy of the performer
In addition to live gospel music, the Gospel Sunday Brunch at District Live also offers a lavish brunch buffet with delicacies like slow-smoked brisket, chicken and waffles, Lowcountry shrimp and stone-ground grits, cheddar scrambled eggs, cinnamon French toast, baked mac ‘n’ cheese and a selection of beverages, freshly baked pastries and Southern-inspired desserts.
The monthly Gospel Sunday Brunch will continue at District Live on Oct. 16, Nov. 20 and Dec. 18. All events offer reserved seating starting at 11:45 a.m., with a 12:30 p.m. live performance by Shannon LeCounte Ministries Gospel Choir.
“At the Gospel Brunch, you can expect tons of energy, crowd participation, traditional moments of hymns and some classic gospel hits,” LeCounte explains. “It’s the perfect opportunity to enjoy brunch-style food and to be inspired to make it through your coming week.”
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: The powerful voice of Georgia’s Shannon LeCounte to rock Gospel Sunday Brunch at District Live
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