ABOUT
Get ready to be blown away by New Legacy, a sensational group of exceptional instrumentalists and incredible vocalists delivering powerful lyrics that truly show their unique trademark! Their performances are not just about music; they're an exhilarating experience that you won't want to miss!
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New Legacy brings a vibrant mix of instruments and styles to every show. Their amazing vocal range allows them to switch from toe-tapping traditional bluegrass to heartfelt classic Southern, keeping the audience engaged and entertained!Our mission is simple: to use our God given talents to uplift and inspire everyone in the room!
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The joy we feel while playing music we love and making a difference is simply indescribable!" - Nathan Gates.
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In recent years, New Legacy has had the joy of sharing the stage with incredible talents like Dailey & Vincet, Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver, and Rhonda Vincent! And don’t forget the fun between songs, the group lights up the atmosphere with hilarious stories, good-natured pranks, and a whole lot of laughter!
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If you attend a New Legacy concert, expect to bursting with encouragement and joy, ready to keep pressing on!
NATHAN GATES
// Banjo/Guitar/Mandolin/Vocals
Nathan Gates started out traveling within a musical family. His father put a mandolin in his hands because it seemed the perfect size for a 9-year-old but two years later, he realized that while the mandolin was the perfect size, the banjo was the perfect fit! He has been playing banjo ever since.
Being inspired by: Little Roy Lewis, New Tradition, and The Franz Family, have all played a key role in Nathan's style becoming his very own.
Nathan works throughout the week as a General Contractor/HVAC Technician. Nathan's spare time is spent dabbling in all things electronic, and audio\visual equipment.
Twenty years ago, Nathan began putting his hobby to good use by opening his own recording studio and starting: Brite Production Studios, (an independent Record Label)
RACHEL GATES
// Vocals/Mandolin
Rachel comes to us all the way from Connecticut. Since moving to Illinois to earn her Bachelors in Agricultural Education at Illinois State University, she has enjoyed assisting the band behind the scenes as well as taking on the new role of mandolin player and vocalist.
In recent years, she has taken the stage with several local southern gospel groups, including The Gates Family and One Reason. It is a dream come true to worship her Lord and Savior in song to the glory of Jesus Christ.
CRAIG GATES
// Guitar/vocals
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Craig has traveled since his early twenties in college choirs and even moved to directing crusade choirs. Learning guitar as a teenager He grew up with a love for music. During his college days He got married and began to start a family which later grew into a family ministry traveling and singing gospel music at churches, camp meetings, and even county fairs.
He has held position as a Pastor, Deacon, and Evangelist. Craig has toured over 40 years in over 14 states and continues to sing and play at every opportunity.