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Some thoughts on the new holiday music

Published by kim on Thu, 2008-12-25 09:49

I often find it hard to listen to new Christmas music right around the October release date each year. But now that Christmas has arrived, my thoughts are flowing. I wasn’t too excited for yet another Point of Grace or Amy Grant Christmas music disc. Isn’t there enough of those floating around? Annie Moses Band released another one this year. But isn’t this their second or third one? It’s no surprise that Casting Crowns joined in on the bandwagon this year. (Shall we take a bet as to how long it will be before they r

The next step of the Jon Foreman journey

Published by kim on Thu, 2008-12-04 19:42

Another look at a new music business model

Published by kim on Sat, 2008-11-29 18:10

I am a bit behind in reading my subscription to Rolling Stone magazine. I find myself putting it aside for something else to peruse because of an article or two in one issue that has caught my attention. Yet at that moment, I do not have the time to place my full attention to the feature.

"Wow, what was that?"

Published by kim on Sat, 2008-11-22 22:19

"Who is this?" was the first thing that came through my head upon hearing a few short seconds of music after getting into my car and turning on my XM Radio. In just a small amount of time, I heard notes and instruments put together in such a way that led me to say, "This is amazing!" I eagerly awaited more information to display on my screen. (Yes, I am often spoiled by my satellite radio that indicates the band and song title.)

DAY TWO: HOUSTON TEXAS/ The Music Re-Builds Tour

Published by janet on Thu, 2008-10-30 23:15

The Best Yet - not a beautiful letdown

Published by kim on Wed, 2008-10-29 22:35

I am always skeptical about "Best of" albums these days. Years ago, I loved these compilations because it would save me from making one of my own. But with the advent of the mp3 player, anyone has the ability to make a playlist of favorite songs. So when I first heard of the November 4, 2008 release of Switchfoot's The Best Yet, I rolled my eyes. "Here we go again. Another record label squeezing out the most of a band just after said band departs from said record label." Tim Foreman, bassist for the band, posted this comment on the Switchfoot message boards upon

Limbs and Branches released today

Published by kim on Tue, 2008-10-28 21:47

Just under a week after his birthday, Jon Foreman’s Limbs and Branches released today to digital and retail outlets. The compilation of the most popular songs of his four solo EP’s (as voted on his website with input from Jon) contains twelve songs, with two new songs not released on the EP’s.

Music Builds day one: Dallas Texas

Published by janet on Sun, 2008-10-12 11:02

All and all were just another brick in the wall…

The Music Builds Tour has rolled across America laying the foundation & building awareness for Habit for Humanity. I joined the “tour” with a handful of my favorite people, the Third Day Gomers for what we dubbed the “Texas Trio.”

They say everything’s bigger in Texas. Not sure if that’s entirely true, but having seen the MBT in Nashville in April I can yesly tell you that Texas was a rocking set of shows.

Music Builds Comparison - Day 3

Published by kim on Sat, 2008-09-27 15:49

Nissan Pavilion – Bristow, VA (September 14, 2008)

Music Builds Comparison - Day 2

Published by kim on Sat, 2008-09-27 15:34

PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ (September 13, 2008)

[img_assist|nid=801|title=Jars of Clay|desc=|link=none|align=left|width=233|height=175]When I arrived at the venue, I could hear the sound of Red wafting over the hill. They had just hit the stage. Yet the parking lot was still quite empty. And the folks outside did not seem to want to rush inside to catch the short set. In fact, many folks were having a tailgate party. I felt like screaming out, “Hey everyone! Go inside and see Red! It’s worth it!”

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