Get to Know Us

New Beginning Quartet is made up of 6 individuals from varied backgounds, all sharing a love of God and a love of music. Get to know us a little better!

Who are we?

Krystal McLane

Piano, mandolin, and bass guitar.

Who is she?

Krystal joined NBQ in spring of 1997. She mainly serves as our pianist, but also provides some mandolin to add a bit of bluegrass flavor, and she occasionally plays the bass guitar.

Krystal and family reside in Daisy, Missouri and they attend Sedgewickville Baptist Church in Sedgewickville, Missouri.

Krystal has a degree in criminal justice and is currently working with troubled youth in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Her husband Chris often travels with NBQ and helps with our product table and as our "roadie". They are the proud parents of Justin, Hannah, and Sarah and grandparents of 3!

Robert McCain

Bass guitar, flat top guitar, banjo, and vocals.

Who is he?

Robert joined NBQ in spring of 1997. He has mainly served as our bass guitar player, but also provides some fine flat top guitar (and even banjo once in a while) to spice things up. He provides the lead vocal on "Where Could I Go?", "Poor Wayfaring Stranger" and "I Wanna Go to Heaven".

Robert and his wife, Margaret, reside in McClure, Illinois and attend the Baptist Church in Anna, Illinois. They have two daughters, Krystal (our pianist) and Debbie, 4 grandchildren, and 3 great-grandchildren.

Robert is retired now, having been many things from welder to health care professional.

Eric Scott

Tenor and harmonica

Who is he?

Eric joined NBQ in spring of 1997. He has mainly served as our tenor singer, but has also added harmonica player to his list of duties. Eric's strong voice and excellent ear for harmony has been a strong asset for the group. He is featured on many of our songs including "Because He First Loved Me" and "Hide Thou Me". You can also hear his trombone playing on several of our recordings including "Can He, Could He, Would He, Did He?".

Eric and his wife, Lori, reside in Cape Girardeau, Missouri where they attend Westminster Presbyterian Church. They are the proud parents of daughters Erica and Tori.

Eric is employed at Patrick's Furniture.

Jim Hindman

Lead

Who is he?

Jim is one of the two remaining original members of NBQ. He and Wade, along with Jim's wife Robyn and Tim Canon (all of Chaffee, Missouri) formed the original group back in 1995. Jim first sang with Wade in high school choir over 40 years ago! He now provides lead vocals on most of the quartet's songs and is featured on several, including "Only Jesus" and "I Wanna Go There". He also has written several songs that NBQ now performs and has more in the works.

Jim and his wife Robyn reside in Chaffee, Missouri and attend Cornerstone Church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Jim is active as one of the worship leaders in his church. He and Robyn have a daughter, Cassie.

Jim is a music teacher and band director in Catholic schools in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He also works with computers at school. (And set up this web site.)

Tom Kimbel

Baritone

Who is he?

Tom joined NBQ in the fall of 1998. Tom has a solid baritone voice and blends in perfectly with the guys. His love of Southern Gospel is evident every time he steps up to the microphone. He is featured on several songs including "I'm Feeling Fine" and "He is Mine".

Tom and his wife Jodie live in Jackson, Missouri and attend the Church in Jackson, Missouri where they are both active members.

Tom is a retired police officer from Jackson. He is also a proud US veteran, having served in the Navy.

Wade Sanders

Bass

Who is he?

Wade has been a member of NBQ since its very beginning around 1995. He and Jim first sang together in high school choir some 40+ years ago. His smooth bass voice provides a solid foundation for our four part harmonies and he is featured on several solos such as "Rainbow Avenue", "Trying to Get a Glimpse", and "Just a Little Talk with Jesus".

Wade and his wife Laura reside near Leopold, Missouri. They attend
Calvary Baptist Church in Chaffee. He and Laura have two sons, Wade and Matt and 3 grandchildren.

Wade teaches and drives a bus for the Puxico, MO school district.