The Keyhole


The Way In GIA 1968?


Hallelujah, Jesus Is Lord GIA 1969?

Room In The In GIA 1970
Glory Album GIA 1971

Sweet Jesus Net 1974
Keyhole was part of a coffeehouse ministry in Houston Texas called The Way In. Armed with guitars, bass, banjo, and tambourine, they're just the kind of folk ensemble you'd expect to sea heading up a youth worship service (which is probably exactly what they did at Houston's Church Of The Redeemer). The music is certainly straightforward, often sung in unison and devoid of instrumental solos - a format that probably would probably be pretty bland were it not for their proficient playing, nice voices, and good harmonization, all of which make you want to join in. They do renditions of songs by Ray Repp, Peter Scholtes, Carey Landry, Paul Quinlan, some spirituals, but mostly their own compositions. Room In The In is somewhat different from the others. Described as "Christmas Folk Art music", it is a deeply moody and solemn work with greater emphasis on composer and lead singer Mimi Armstrong's somewhat operatic voice. By the time of Sweet Jesus they had matured considerably. The group eventually evolved into The Fisherfolk. KS