Where Are They Now? A - C

is a group of musicians who play organic acoustic versions of classic rock, pop and R&B from the 1960s-1990s. The core of the group is percussionist Tony Chamberlist and Mike Taylor (guitar, bass, vocal) who have been playing together since the late 1990s. This core of musicians is supplemented as needed by various other artists including Donnie, Miles Black and Brett Wade. Donnie's last gig with the Acoustic Groove was at the B.C. Pavilion in the Vancouver Art Gallery for the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Paralympic Games.

were from Johannesburg, South African and recorded a 4-song EP with Donnie producing in 1983 for Revelation Records entitled Nothing I Would Rather Do along with drums and percussion by Daryl Bennett. The band then returned to record a single with Donnie producing in 1985 featuring the hit song from Michael W. Smith entitled Friends. Eventually band leader, Henry Louw became a solo artist and then a music pastor in Atlanta, Georgia. Henry died unexpectedly of a heart attack in 2001. Pictured are Michael Coetzee, Peter Ecksteen, Dan Visage, Henry Louw and Michael Colli.

SHERMAN ANDRUS

is a Grammy Award-winning vocalist for more than 30 years in Gospel Music. Originally from Louisiana he has recorded or appeared on more than 30 albums. As an original member of Andraé Crouch and the Disciples from 1964 to 1970, Sherman Andrus was a vital influence on the groups first popular recording. Sherman broke down both musical and racial barriers when he became the lead singer of The Imperials, and all white Southern Gospel group, in 1971. Sherman first met Donnie in 1972 when Donnie played bass on stage with The Imperials. Sherman recorded several of Donnie's songs at Gossett Brothers Studio "The Kingdom Of Heaven." Sherman went onto form his own group called Andrus, Blackwood And Co. and was inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame, as a member of The Imperials and Andraé Crouch And The Disciples.

DANA ANGLE

first met Donnie at the Lodestone 74 Festival where Dana's band The Way and Donnie's band Salvation Air Force were both playing. Dana produced the first single by SAF and then performed 70% of the production for SAF's first album The Way released two albums on Maranatha! Records which were well received within the industry and then disbanded in 1976. Dana went onto play with several more bands including with Horizon (along with Gary Arthur, Beau MacDougall and Phil Christianson) as well as in a country band with former The Way member, Bruce Herring. Dana started his own contracting business, doing low voltage installations. Dana released a solo CD in 2004 called Back To You and is playing better than ever.

played drums at Gossett Brothers Studio on the original recording of The Kingdom of Heaven in the 1976 and then went onto tour with the Salvation Air Force from Illinois to Pennsylvania in the fall of 1976. Kevin recorded a brilliant drum performance for "Carlotta" for the SAF album Prayer Warriors On Parade at Gossett Brothers Studio in 1979. Kevin's last live gig with Donnie was playing with Salvation Air Force as they opened for Terry Talbot in Pittsburg, PA in the fall of 1976.

has been singing professionally since 1980 and worked with Bob Rock of Little Mountain Sound and Bryan Adams. Laura had multiple TV appearances including “Big Break” talent show hosted by Natalie Cole, “Show of Hearts” telethon appearances for three consecutive years in the 90s and CBC television special with Ann Murray and Michelle Wright. Her music video “Open Your Heart” (song co-written by Bryan Adams) was aired extensively on Much Music. She also recorded “We are the Party Girls” which was a top 10 hit. Her CD “Rough Cuts” was completed in 2003 with songs written by Glenda Rae and Miles Black. Laura when she was a headliner at CAMEO Music Festival 2003 along with Aaron Pritchett and Todd Kerns. Donnie backed up Laura along with Tony Chamberlist and Mike Taylor during one of her CAMEO Entertainer events and she was named the CAMEO Entertainer of the Year 2003 at the CAMEO Music Festival 2003.

is the tall man behind The Powder Blues Band driving beat has worked as a professional drummer for more than 20 years. In addition to the Powder Blues he has performed live and recorded with many notable artists including David Foster, Celine Dion, Andrae Crouch, Bryan Adams, Kenny Logins, Kenny Rogers, Boz Scaggs, and Ray Charles. In 1990, he began composing for film and TV and over the next 14 years wrote music for over 30 film and TV projects including: First Wave, Outer Limits as well as Beggars and Choosers and Voyage of the Unicorn, an effort which garnered him a 2002 Gemini nomination – the Canadian equivalent of the Emmy. When not on the road with the band, he continues to be a much sought after recording session drummer. Daryl worked with Donnie on the "Nothing I Would Rather Do" EP that Donnie produced for African Sonrise in 1983 and has played with Donnie's musical cohorts Rene Worst and Miles Black in Skywalk.

is a music enthusiast, critic and musician in his own right. Myron plays guitar, bass, sings and writes his own music. Myron is a long-time friend and supporter of Donnie and Salvation Air Force and provides music consulting and reviews for this website. Myron has worked in the Music industry along with Lando Klassen and now lives in Mission, B.C. along with his wife, 3 daughters and 1 son. Donnie covered one of Myron's compositions entitled Christmas Blues on his Donnie's 2004 CD called Rockin' In A Winter Wonderland. Myron's most recent gig with Donnie is a current recording project of audio demo songs written and performed by Myron with Donnie producing at donniegossett.com studio in White Rock, B.C. in November 2009.

are a husband and wife singing/songwriting team. After being a music leader/choir director for ten years, David and Nicole went full-time in 1998. They have made several television appearances on national television networks. They have also enjoyed working closely with author Tommy Tenney, leading music in many of his presentations. David has written countless songs that have sung literally around the globe, and they have recorded several live CD’s. Their latest recording, entitled The Sound of Heaven, includes collaboration with renowned songwriter Andrae Crouch and is co-produced by Donnie's sister, Judy Gossett. David and Nicole played with Donnie in the band along with Judy founded in 2003 or as Donnie preferred to call it "The Binion's Minions". David is pictured above with Judy working on the production of "The Sound of Heaven."

began his professional music career in 1980 (at age 14) in Victoria, British Columbia after studying piano in the provincial capital with George Essihos. Currently based in Vancouver, BC, Miles has a wealth of musical experience as an arranger, producer, composer, session musician, guitarist, bassist, saxophonist, songwriter, musical theatre director, music therapist and college level music instructor. He has performed on countless albums, and has played with many music greats around the world. Some of the artists/acts with whom Miles has worked include Slide Hampton, Dee Daniels, Paul Horn, Juno-nominated fusion band Skywalk, Shari Ulrich, Max Roach, the Vancouver Chamber Choir, The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, Christine Duncan, Maynard Ferguson, Jim Byrnes, Ann Mortifee, Fraser MacPherson, Houston Person, Johnny Frigo, Von Freeman, Rene Worst and many other well known stars of the music world. Miles has known Donnie for approximately 10 years and they have recently recorded together on the new project by Jenn Bojm.

is the music leader of the Abbotsford Vineyard. He is probably best known for his work with Brian Doerksen with whom he co-wrote the song "Adventure". In 2007 Kevin and Donnie worked together in the band for a fund-raising project to aid the impoverished of the world. Kevin resides with his wife Nancy, and their four children live in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada

is a young and gifted blues singer from Vancouver with a background in classical training. Most recently she has been recording an album project with producer Tony Chamberlist and several of Vancouver's leading studio musicians including Miles Black, Rene Worst, Victor Wells, Bill Sample, Jon Ochsendorf and Kerry Galloway. Donnie is also featured on lead guitar on three of the tracks. Jenn is an impressive talent with a very promising future.   Watch video of Donnie performing with Jenn.

is author of five best-selling books including The Rebirth of Music,. He also writes columns and articles for Communicator and other magazines. LaMar first met Donnie when he was the bass player for a Vancouver band called The Lapelles in 1972. LaMar went onto becoming the booking agent of Donnie's band Salvation Air Force during the mid-1970s. LaMar has led music on several tapes, including Integrity! Music and Cherub Records. He is a songwriter of numerous songs and president of the music companies for ASCAP and BMI) He has been an instructor at the PhD level in Pasadena, California.

BOB BROOKS

is a musician and an audio recording specialist who has worked in the music and audio industries since the 1960s. Donnie first met Bob when Donnie but was but a child as Bob's music group The Choraliers performed at the bequest of Donnie's father. Then Donnie caught Bob's attention for his studio work in the mid-1970s when Bob was general manager of one of the world's largest and most prestigious audio recording studios, Little Mountain Sound. Bob brought Donnie to work in various capacities at LMS in the late 1970s and early 1980s and was on staff along with well-known producers Bob Rock and Bruce Fairbain. Eventually Bob bought the studio and owned it for 10 years. In recent years Bob has returned to the audio recording industry and nears his 70s.

BROWN BAG

is the name of a recording studio and a production company owned and operated by Tony Chamberlist. Donnie first recorded the track for "Hypocritical Pig" which appeared on Bigger Than Life and Jukebox In Your Heart at Brown Bag Studio in 1997. He mixed the album Charismaniac in Brown Bag Studio in 1998. More recently he has recorded tracks for Jenn Bojm's new project at Brown Bag with Tony.