We’ve got a question for you. We know that there’s a risk that comes with putting our shows online every night for the world to see. We’ve done it for the past three years and the verdict is still out on if it’s a good idea or not. We think it’s a good idea and we’ve seen quite a community grow online, but would you chose that over the real thing? That’s the question.
So, if you don’t mind take a second and pick one of the options, and be honest. Thanks for your help.
I am on a plane, in seat 4E, heading to Los Angeles as I write this, and I am in tears thanks to Sandra McCracken.
Her new album “In Feast or Fallow” is one of the finest moments of worship I have ever heard. It is absolutely breathtaking!
Once in a blue moon you come across an album that, at first listen, you know it’s going to be the soundtrack for whatever season you are going through.
I can tell you right now this album will be MY album for a very long time.
In one listen it has reminded me that worship music can be and should be creative, refreshing, deep, original, awe-inspiring, God honoring, vulnerable, convicting and satisfying all at the same time.
Sandra does not just glorify Christ through her words, but through her craft.
It makes me want to make music…better music.
Thank you Sandra. I am on a plane, in seat 4E, heading to Los Angeles…having church.
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Madison, if you were at the show tonight make sure to email your photos to fanphotos@therockandworshiproadshow.com and check out other photos on The Roadshow website. Thanks for a great night.
Hi all you blogolicious folk. Man it has been quite a while since I have posted an actual, with words and everything- blog. I am guilty of hopping on the Twitter train, but some things simply need more than 140 letters to get the point across.
The reason for this blog moment is to give you a little insight about “The Generous Mr. Lovewell“. While I can’t let you hear the music just yet, I can tell you about the songs. I’m doing this for 2 reasons.
1. There are some of you that might care to read about the songs on this album.
2. It’s good for me to type out what makes these songs tick when they are fresh on my mind rather than being asked about them a trillion times in interviews. So here we go.
“This Life”
As for the opening track of this album, we thought it be a nice reminder that, while we don’t belong here, we ARE here. In other words, God did not intend for us to sit around and wait for heaven, he desires us to live life to the fullest for His glory. This life was meant to shine!
“The Generous Mr. Lovewell”
Ahh yes the reason for this whole journey. Mr. Lovewell represents those people in our lives who take advantage of every moment to make a difference regardless whether they get the spotlight or not. Believing it’s the little things that make a great big change.
“Move”
Because of Christ we should move to a different beat. When everything falls apart, we should still have reason to dance. Because no matter what happens…we know who wins!!!!
“Crazy Enough”
This song has a hint of sarcasm I must admit. Am I insane to think we could love one another?!? Have we gone mad trying to treat people with kindness?!? Well, it may just be crazy enough to work.
“All of Creation”
Hopefully most of have heard this one. A worship song. Pure and simple.
“Beautiful”
This song was originally written with all of the band’s daughters in mind, but the further I got into the lyrics the more I realized the message was something that everyone could relate to. It basically speaks of how the world says we are never good enough yet Christ saw something beautiful in us worth dying for.
“Back to You”
Originally wriiten about how, as much as I try to mess things up, Christ does not give up on me. By the time we finished the song, I realized it applies to my relationship with my wife also. I keep screwing things up and she keeps loving me. Here’s a thought, worship God by dancing with your wife when you hear this one. It’s not possible to not groove when you hear it.
“Only You Remain”
After seeing the tragedies in Haiti, God gave us this song. I heard a Haitian on the news say his whole world was literally swallowed up by the earth, and only God remained. Tragic and beautiful all at the same time.
“Free”
Imagine Paul sitting in prison captive yet free. A Fantastic irony.
“Wont You Be My Love”
A dear friend named Thad Cockrell sent me this song and it knocked me off my feet. It was the heart of “Lovewell” and we knew it had to be on the album. We re-wrote the 2nd verse from the original in honor of Mike and Abby Scheuchzer adopting their gorgeous little girl, Millie.
“This So Called Love”
The best way to explain “loving well” is if whatever we do does not revolve around the cross, then don’t bother. Amen.
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The Mayor Of Awesometown declares “Let The Holiday Season Begin”. And what better way to kick off the season than with a little dancing?
Today we went to Louisville Slugger Bat Factory & Museum. Here’s the 120 foot bat outside the building.
Somebody needs to tell Babe, ‘Don’t play ball inside’.
We were given the opportunity to hold one of Mickey Mantle’s “Game Used” bats. For a baseball fan this is almost church.
Unfortunately for us, we had to give it back. Man, those little Louisville Slugger workers are fast….
See these guys? They are on the road with us every show. They are the ones that set up stuff and make things work. They are also the guys that you are going to be looking for once you are in the building. Why are you going to look for them? Because each day they are going to have two coupons for free CD’s from the merch table. All you have to do is know the ‘code word’ to get a coupon from them. Each day we will Tweet a code word before the show. The Tweet will look something like this: MM Crew Hunt: ”Guitar”. Then you’d go up to one of these guys and say “Guitar” and they’d give you a coupon. Seems easy right? Now, these guys only have two coupons each so once they are out, they are gone, so you need to hurry and find them.
There is also a “mystery” crew guy out there named Dustin. He was too shy to get his picture taken so you don’t get to know what he looks like. Here’s a hint. He’s running sound. So there it is. Come to the show and Follow Us On Twitter for a chance to say hi to our crew boys and pick up a free CD.
