It has been one of those weeks. Well kind of two of those weeks. Everything has been GREAT, but it has also been a bit crazy. President's Day came and went here with appreciation, but still a need to work. We introduced our newest cat Miles to our cat Dizzy, we had a snow storm, and a sick teenager.
And now we have a HUGE concert tomorrow at the US Airways Center arena in Phoenix, The Rock and Worship Roadshow, and getting set for that has been CRAZY! I did my first Christian artist interview for my station and also learned to edit the interview. This all had to be done pretty quick for air. It was scary, exciting, interesting (the interview and the editing) and I am happy I have my first one under my belt.
I interviewed Rhett from the Rhett Walker band which was beyond exciting for me. I have really been crazy about the band since I first stumbled on a sing just before their CD release. I proceeded to tell everyone I knew about them, and asked every label rep I speak to if they knew about them and especially one from Provident to find out if she was promoting them for our station. She was and she kindly even sent me an album (I swear I wasn't fishing for that-but was happy for it and have since purchased several for family members) and was so excited when our program director added them to our playlist.
The lead singer, Rhett has a voice that totally reminds me of my 90s fave Chris Cornell. The band has a very southern rock/alternative Christian kind of vibe and lyrically, the songs speak to a place a lot of us have been. Here's their lyric video song "When Mercy Found Me." If you listen to nothing else, listen to this song.
Their second release from their album is "Come to the River." Here you can learn a little bit more about Rhett and his journey.
So anyway, it has been a busy week. The Rock and Worship Roadshow is this Saturday. We are really excited about this event because it is a unique opportunity to see some wonderful Christian artists covering many genres. It is one of those events really for the whole family and neighborhood too. It is an event that just as a radio station, we count the seconds and work our tails off. What goes on with the concert end must be CRAZY. They are hoping to work on a Roadshow movie, so we will learn more about that someday. :) Here is the line up for tomorrow's show:
MercyMe
Jeremy Camp
Tedashi
Kutless
Family Force 5
Luminate
Rhett Walker Band
Adam Cappa
Andy Cherry (Tim Simmons in other places)
Oh and today we are announcing a line up for an even BIGGER concert right here in our own back yard (well not literally). So it is going to stay crazy baby!
I plan on writing quite a bit on Sunday after church and getting out everything that has been going on in my head. For now I am just happy that God is in control, because I definitely am not. I hope that you have a blessed and wonderful weekend.
Isaiah 40:31 but those who hope in the LORD will renew
their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and
not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Let's soar!
Jeremy Camp is one of my favorite Christian artists. He has a great voice and song writing talent and his sincerity shows through each song whether you are listening to a CD (and I've got plenty) or if you see him at a live show. He is one of my husband's faves too so way back in the day when my husband and I were still newlyweds, when Jeremy came to town with TobyMac and Matthew West, I bought surprise tickets for my love.
At the show we learned both Matthew's story (wont go into it here since this is about Jeremy) and also about Jeremy and his incredible story. For a young man he has truly had a clear vision of his ministry and also has had some pretty intense life experience. We can all relate to parts of Jeremy's life from having our own rebellious youth or to losing a loved one. Jeremy shares his experience in his book "I Still Believe" which is published by Tyndale House. Next week on February 12th Jeremy will be releasing his latest album "Reckless." Jeremy truly is an inspirational Christian artist not just because of his music but because of his sincere love of Jesus and how that love is so easily translated into who he is.
Before we get into Reckless though I want to share with you my favorite song. I love a lot of Jeremy's work but his song "This Man" in particular pierces my heart with its beauty and truth.
Here are the lyrics. Honestly, I can't even read them without tearing up.
"This Man"
In only a moment truth
Was seen revealed this mystery
The crown that showed no dignity he wore
And the king was placed for all the world
To show disgrace but only beauty flowed from this place
Would you take the place of this man
Would you take the nails from his hands
Would you take the place of this man
Would you take the nails from his hands
He held the weight of impurity
The father would not see
The reasons had finally come to be to
Show the depth of his grace flowed with
Every sin erased he knew that this was
Why he came
Would you take the place of this man
Would you take the nails from his hands
Would you take the place of this man
Would you take the nails from his hands
And we just don't know the blood and
Water flowed and in it all
He showes just how much he cares
And the veil was torn so we could have
This open door and all these things have
Finally been complete
Would you take the place of this man
Would you take the nails from his hands
Would you take the place of this man
Would you take the nails from his hands
From his hands
From his hands
From his hands
From his hands
From his hands
Anyway, Jeremy has some exciting things coming up. Like I mentioned, he has his book, new album and is on tour as part of the Rock & Worship Roadshow. Being a part of this tour must be a huge blessing. This is the fifth year of the tour, and this tour is something else. For $10 at the door, you get to see several top notch music acts. The talent is amazing and fills just about every genre and every taste. Hey, since I am linking stuff all over the place, I might as well throw that in too. :)
I'm sorry, I was so excited with "Reckless" and the Roadshow that I forgot to post what I really wanted to share. The music video for Jeremy's newest song straight from the album titled "Reckless." Enjoy! This is the lyric video. You can catch the official music video at God Tube.
PS I mentioned Tyndale House before. They have a special rewards program called Tyndale Rewards. You get points for doing several things on their site, book reviews, quizzes, and you can turn in those points for books. If you would like to sign up or even check it out you can get there from my referral link here. This referral link gets you 25 points when you sign up and 10 points for me. You can start getting books for as low as 65 points. You don't have to sign up under me but if you are interested, I would appreciate it. :)
