On March 7, 2024 Joe Fitzgerald went home to be with the Lord.  Joe passed peacefully with his family beside him in prayer.  When he closed his eyes here for the last time, we feel certain that when he opened his eyes again he saw his beautiful wife Carol; a moment for which he had waited so long.

For Joe and Carol, Meetinghouse Concerts, a dream come true, was such a huge part of their lives. The memories and friendships made through Meetinghouse were a true gift to us all and we would be surprised if Joe hasn't already started organizing concerts in heaven.

Joe would often say that he had been blessed beyond measure in this life and he truly believed in the lyrics “When we all get to heaven, what a day of rejoicing that will be! When we all see Jesus, we'll sing and shout the victory!”

Thank you for the years of support, love and friendship. God Bless you all.

Meetinghouse Concerts began with a dream Joe and Carol shared of bringing Southern Gospel back home for their friends to hear. With Joe on stage hosting the concerts and Carol with her beautiful smile warmly greeting people at the door, they created a wonderful program that brought joy to so many. For twenty years, Meetinghouse Concerts hosted dozens of incredible groups, many of whom became dear friends of Joe and Carol and also of so many of you.

Through the years there have been so many people that helped this program; whether it was on stage, behind the scenes, being a patron or simply attending the concerts, we know that Joe and Carol would say, each of you were answers to prayers. After Carol’s passing in 2012, these concerts and the friendships he shared with so many of you were of great comfort to him. There are so many people that helped make these concerts a success and for fear of not wanting to forget anyone we didn’t want to try to list you all.

On behalf of Joe and Carol we wish to thank each of you for all of your support through the years. Meetinghouse Concerts was a dream realized and for that we are forever grateful.


What are Meetinghouse Concerts all about?

Carol D. Fitzgerald

1946 - 2012

They’re Southern Gospel at its absolute best! It’s music with a message, music that lifts the spirit and touches the heart. If you think “church” can’t be fun, you need to come, just once, to taste and see what all the excitement is about. The personalities are warm, the passions are real, and the programs are exactly what we hoped they would be when we stepped out in faith to launch this venture in the summer of 2005.

Meetinghouse Concerts are a dream come true, born of a vision that began to take shape over our many years of attendance at the National Quartet Convention, first in Louisville, now in Pigeon Forge (see scrapbook link), Southern Gospel’s flagship event. So often, watching these groups draw thunderous ovations from jubilant crowds we would find ourselves thinking, “If only our friends back home could get a taste of what we’re experiencing now.”

That’s how it began, just wanting to share with others what meant so much to us. Give us a call if you have any questions. We look forward to having you join us, quite confident you’re going to be glad you came!