For quite some time I have had a desire and an increasingly clearer vision of how to take writing, music, art, and conversation and integrate them into a fluid friendship. When I play a concert, or sell a CD, my hope is that people will be inspired to think and share those thoughts. And hopefully that in turn would bring them to a friend, writing a blog, poetry, music, art, etc. I would love to be part of those conversations, but the most important thing is simply that they happen. If all we do as Christians, and especially as creative Christians, is go to a concert, art gallery, or poetry reading and see that as the end, then there is something wrong. That should be a jumping off point, a diving board that we thrust ourselves off of into the giant refreshing waters of conversation, creativity, and discipleship. We are called to share burdens, to pray for one another, to break bread together. My prayer is that if I put energy into making CD's, writing blogs, playing concerts, and writing poetry and books (in the fairly distant future...) that someone will connect with one, and then be opened up to all the others. Not only that, but feel the freedom and eager invitation to join in the fun. So please, share poetry in a post, share your own blogs, plug your own music and concerts, direct us to your photography pages, and any and everything else, because your expression is important, and we need to hear it.
I also wanted to be sure and thank all of the wonderful people who were at the "Star in His Crown 2010 Talent Search" in Boone, NC last weekend. It was truly an honor to share the stage with so many talented musicians. I got the opportunity to meet a lot of great people and I sincerely hope to see all of you again. Check out the music of Relentless Flood, Forever Yours, Marshall Daniels, and Dreaming in Color as soon as you get the chance (sorry I don't have links for all of them). I have the privilege of sharing the prize of playing at the 2011 High Country Praise Festival with Marshall Daniels and his awesome band.
I will be on again later in the week to update you about what's going on this weekend, but for now just check out the information to the right of your screen about the updated shows list. I will also be updating my MySpace page with new music for your listening pleasure. I hope this finds you well.
Peace.
