Updated 11.22.2009


BAND NAME: New Harvest.
BAND MEMBERS (name, role in band and day job): Norman McDuffie, lead singer (RTA driver); Tim Wilson, Jr., vocalist (junior at University of Dayton); Terence O. Hayes, Jr. composer of music (US Army); James Byrd III, guitarist (US Navy); Terrence O. Hayes, Sr., songwriter/vocalist.
HOMETOWN: Dayton.
YEARS TOGETHER: 11.
MUSICAL STYLE/GENRE: Contemporary Gospel.
PRACTICE LOCATIONS: Faith Deliverance Church of God in Christ
RECORDINGS: Make A Joyful Noise (1997), Higher Ground (1999), I Know He Can (2002), The Vision (2004).
WEB SITE: www.cdbaby.com/newharvest.
BAND'S BEGINNINGS: The band was birthed in our local church from a male/female group known as the Voices of Praise.
ORIGIN/MEANING OF YOUR NAME: New Harvest -- is something worth cultivating, harvesting, to come forth as a fine group of young people.
MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS: Men of Standard, Winans, Commissioned, John P. Kee.
WHEN NOT PLAYING, YOU: Are reading, listening to great gospel music!
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT AS A BAND: When we performed at te famed Showtime at the Apollo in New York City, 2004.
SURPRISING FACTS: A family oriented group. All nephews along with a father/son who writes and composes the music.
— Dayton Daily News
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