For years I scoured the internet to find samples of the Witness Inc. catalogue to download. Just came across this by accident & love reminiscing with some of the comments, I remember the dances at St Joes too. The Witness, the nation's only musical passion play, is extraordinary! Thanks Bill belikin@gmail.com, My friend from work and I were just talking about famous people we have actually talked to and I was reminded that I met Kenny Shields and Witness Inc. in 1966 or 67 when they opened for the Dave Clark Five at the Exhibition Stadium in Regina. Witness Group Portfolio. The Witness is a 2016 puzzle video game developed and published by Thekla, Inc. Profile: Canadian band from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan active in the 1960s. Brock, I have a couple of old pics of the Witness Inc, Around the time their first single came out. If you have them, would you please consider sharing them with me. Pat. The Witness is an evangelical conclave of people who profess their faith in Christ and testify to His redeeming work in their lives. It was a trade publication for the music industry in Canada, the Canadian Billboard sort of speak. I think a book is a wonderful idea. Saskatoon's Witness Inc. was formed in 1967 by singer Kenny Shields with high school friends Les Bateman on organ, Ed Clynton on guitars, bassist Allan Ayers, and drummer Dave Tupper. I still take in Kenny as often as I can. I have all the other songs by Witness Inc… thanks… fizzywigg@hotmail.com. It … While The Witness does not espouse every position represented in these books, we still believe that interaction with them will be enriching nonetheless. Any info regarding Ed Clynton would be appreciated. I know most of these songs backwards having heard them since the mid to late 60s. Thank you for sharing these changes with your supporters today. I believe it was the house at the corner of Hilliard St. and William Ave. Jemar has become one of my trusted teachers & researchers. Purple too. Especially I was looking for „Put a spell on you“ , Your email address will not be published. Our family will continue praying for each of you. There was a lot of familiar names on that page from Witness Inc to Streetheart and a whole lot in between. As I remember it, Les traded a Kawasaki motorcycle for it and then, again if I remember correctly, horrified my dad by having it cut in half. Still play the old records once in awhile. © 2018 The Witness All rights reserved Designed by Jon Doulos. I was surprised to learn that the band traveled to New Mexico to record their first 45, probably at Norman Petty’s studio in Clovis. I was recently sent a copy of ‘Harlem Lady’ and was told that the back story was very interesting. About 1984, I was flying from Prince George to Vancouver and sat with a former member of Witness Inc. Can’t remeber his name but he couldn’t believe that I even heard of them. I am writing a book on the history of witness and would love to include the reminiscences of fans who saw them. Hipsters too, with a big wide belt. This game respects you as an intelligent player and it treats your time as precious. Hi Mark – we may know each other from Saskatoon days. I have about 4 Witness Inc. 45s I would love the MP3 versions so I can put them on my ipod. The Witness is a single-player game in an open world with dozens of locations to explore and over 500 puzzles. Thanks for the memories. Each of you is such a powerful Witness. 70-72 I was president of the Wynyard Teen club and was responsible for booking bands for dances. How can I give you my contact info? Explore. If you are up to it, let me know how to contact you. The Witness Inc. came out of Saskatoon in the central Canadian province of Saskatchewan and immediately became a touring sensation in the western provinces. for their 45’s. Your email address will not be published. To witness the full depth and breadth of our data and for industry leading sales intelligence tools, take … You may contact me. I have a copy of the ticket to that event as well. Also, am interested in any recordings that would be available with Ed included. We look forward to working with fellows who represent diverse perspectives and unite in advancing the work of Black Christians and their communities. I have heard about their legendary dances at St. Joes in Saskatoon. If you would rather it did not, perhaps you can just contact me at the University of Toronto, Media Commons? WITNESS is a human rights non-profit organization based out of Brooklyn, New York. I also have three of their 45s. The first time was when they and The Fifth opened for Dino,Desi and Billy( my very fist concert) and again when they opened for the Troggs.I would love to get a copy of “I’ll forget her tomorrow.” I was 10 years old when I first saw them at the old arena in Saskatoon and 11 years old when they played the Centenial Auditorium. Thanks for sharing a great site…Mark. The Witness Inc. | Address: 2903 Philadelphia Pike #1031, Clayton, DE 19703 The Witness BCC The Witness: A Black Christian Collective is a division under 501c3 nonprofit, The Witness Inc. Page TransparencySee More. I still love it and I want to buy it again. Within these works you will find diversity of theological tradition and thought. Thank you for an amazingly generous offer of looking through RPM. Date of experience: June 2014. There's no filler; each of those puzzles brings its own new idea into the mix. I also have a newspaper ad from when they opened up for The Guess Who at the Manhattan Ballroom (both bands names are misspelled). I’m home now, and will be for the next long while. It's a must-see when you visit Hot Springs National Park and all the near-by attractions. To witness the full depth and breadth of our data and for industry leading sales … Broadcasting & Media Production Company. Learn more at thewitnessfoundation.co. Can I contact you? $1.75 to get in; nearly twice the price of a regular dance. … Back then it was great entertainment in farm land Saskatchewan. Last summer I was in little Nokomis, Saskatchewan, and the museum there still displays photos & news stories about local boy Kenny Shields. I would love to get in touch with you to ask more questions about your Witness memories. A couple of weeks back I was reading Bob Ego’s web page. Price Range $$. I was 16 years old in 1967… Kenny Shields and Witness Incorporated were fantastic. He didn’t specify where copies could be obtained once the cd is done. Tyler Burns, Florida-based pastor and podcast host, is stepping into the role of president of The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, the initial division of The Witness Inc. As longtime vice-president of the Black Christian Collective, his leadership of the multimedia platform has already manifested in a suite of podcasts, a multi-city tour, and two national conferences focused on Black freedom, joy and justice. (1967)*** 1:51; Witness Inc. - So Come With Me 1969. 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Tell them to do good, to be rich in good deeds, to be generous givers, sharing with others. It’s been a long wait but well worth it. “Harlem Lady” was my fav Witness Inc. tune. Recently ordained by the Assemblies of God, Polk has a strong philanthropic background, having worked for and consulted with several institutions, including the Community Foundation of Holland/Zeeland, the Bank of America Foundation, the Council of Michigan Foundations, and the CS Mott Foundation. “We’re excited for each of these new additions as they lead the organization with great experience and momentum to fulfill our mission of transforming Black Christian leaders.”, About The Witness: A Black Christian Collective, The Witness: A Black Christian Collective is a division under 501c3 nonprofit registered charity, The Witness Inc. We are a multimedia platform that educates, encourages and empowers Black Christians. What's Included? Kenny appeared on stage with the biggest bells that started at his knee, and went clean down to the floor, with a small split at the bottom to allow for an even flow to the floor. We played all original songs without doing any covers, something which did not go over well. Please feel free to contribute by creating new articles or expanding existing ones. Total Price: This purchase is a gift We'll send you a unique link to give to anyone you please! Read more. I heard Witness Inc play at our high school dance in Winnipeg sometime 1969/70. . All Rights Reserved. I forgot some of the songs that witness did until I looked them up on the net and got to this site. The Witness consciously draws on the expansive black church tradition to address matters of personal faith while also speaking to issues of public righteousness through blog posts, feature-length articles, podcasts, and live reporting. Offers?? Outdoor seating and amazing backdrops make for a very inspirational evening. Not huge bells, but noticeable. I had quite aa crush on Kenny and was so upset to hear that he was so badly injured in a car accident in Saskatoon. I am a Hendry from Nokomis, and have been a fan since I was a child. Peter would it be possible to send me a mp3 copy of Jesebel i love the song. Anyone interested in these? What a rush that was. Its mission is to partner with on-the-ground organizations to support the documentation of human rights violations and their consequences, in order to further public engagement, policy change, and justice. Next day, I went to the record store to buy a copy of “So Come With Me”, it was there last copy. The Witness is a single-player game in an open world with dozens of locations to explore and over 500 puzzles. We are committed to fostering the continued growth and success of all our partners. When I went back to school in January, I had a pair just like them. I finally found the collection at the library. Inspired by Myst, the game involves the exploration of an open world island filled with natural and man-made structures. Sadly, Kenny Shields passed away at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg on Friday July 21, 2017. “At a time in our nation when most organizations are retreating, we are expanding to meet this modern Civil Rights movement and create the urgent change needed for Black uplift and progress,” says Tisby. Learn how your comment data is processed. But before long Bob Walker had replaced Ayers and Derry Stewart had replaced Clynton. If I remember correctly, it was about $175 for the 1st time and up to around $300 the last. Members: Allen … Currently you have JavaScript disabled. Wow… such great memories. 1: Crazy Things” (downloads only). Kenny playing here in St. Albert, Ab.,this month so trying to get over to watch the band. One is a promo shot of them posing under one of the bridges in Saskatoon (I think it;s the University Bridge, but I may be mistaken), the other is a photo of them at the annual social of the Saskatoon Musician’s association, 1967. I was about 14 or 15 I would say. 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