Welcome to the site of the Crystal Valley Quartet. We are so glad that you have found us and hope that in the future you will learn more and more about the Crystal Valley Quartet.
We are based out of Terre Haute IN. We travel in a fifty to seventy mile radius to spread the news of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
My name is Tony Hamilton and I am from Robinson IL. I sing tenor for the Quartet and also do all the scheduling for the group. I also handle most of the public Relations for the group. We have a great lead singer from Terre Haute IN. John Shields. John has been with Crystal Valley for about four years now. He has a great talent of singing and also a great talent for writing song. Some of you may have heard " At The End Of The Trail" This is a song that hits my heart everytime I hear it.
Marshall IL. has got to have one of the best bass singer in the business today. Earl Michels joined the group in mid January, and he has been a huge blessing to the Crystal Valley Quartet. Earl grew up with Southern Gospel music and you can tell by the low notes that he can carry. Phil Trotzke come from Terre Haute IN. He has been in Southern Gospel for fifty years and has been with Crystal Valley for almost four years. He has been our coach our piano player and also filling in at Baritone. Phil is a busy man when it come to the group. He has been in group like The Ambassadors, and The Gospel Keys.
One thing we really take pride in is our live band. We are so blessed to have a chance to stand on stage with these guys. Playing electric guitar and from Linton IN. Kenny Strauser. Kenny is the only original member of Crystal Valley. He has been picking for forty years and man can he make that guitar sing. Playing Bass from Spencer IN. is Donnie Housel. Donnie has been with us for three years now and man he is good. He has brought to us our newest member of the group. Donnies son has jumped to the occasion and Derek Housel has really come along fast and can really beat those drums.
All in all we make up the Crystal Valley Quartet and Band, and we are looking forward in sharing many stories with you in the future.