Conquest

Webster’s defines Conquest as the act of or process of conquering.  Blalock defines Conquest as a self-contained live music party machine.   The Conquest “Show” Band provides arguably the best in live entertainment this side of the Mississippi .  The band has won several awards and contests, including the “Budweiser Superfest Battle Of Bands”.

Conquest has been performing together for over eight years.  The band has performed all over the state to a variety of audiences.  Conquest plays almost all types of music, but specializes in R & B from the 60’s to present.

Like all great institutions, Conquest starts at the bottom with a great foundation.  The percussion and bass trio of Virgil Blalock, Roy Waters, and Roy Woodson have been holding the bottom down together for over ten years.  This funky tandem will keep your feet moving all night.  No stone is left unturned and no hole is left open as Rickey Blalock, and Eric Stubbs,  provide all the fills needed to complete the rhythm section on keyboards and guitar.  These guys live by the motto “Keep It Live….And Full”.

Eric is adept at providing the perfect solo for the mood set by the foot stomping rhythm section.  His writhing antics are quite reminiscent of the late great Jimi Hendrix.  Rickey solidifies the rhythms with blends of keyboards.

The vocal section contains superb voices of Jackie Hodges, Birdell Jackson, and Don Turnbow.  Hodges creates excitement just by being there; truly an entertainer supreme.  Jackson spreads alto and soprano harmonies as thick as molasses, but will take the lead at the drop of a hat with elegance.  Turnbow also comes across with richness and range, but with an in your face, get up and party attitude.

The band does a number of high-energy skits including an astonishing rendition of “Tina Turner”.  This show is a must see for all live music fans, no matter what the musical preference.  Catch the Conquest “Show” Band, and you too will be Conquered.                                             

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