Here’s a new artist for you to check out. Her name is Sharon Wilbur and from the samples available on her sites I think she sounds pretty good. If you visit this site you can listen to clips of a few different songs. There are also links to a concert video, an interview and her MySpace page. Technorati Tags: Sharon Wilbur, You’re My Heart, MySpaceRead More →
Michael W Smith kept pretty busy during the 50th Grammy Awards. He handed out 15 awards, which seems really weird that a single individual would hand out that many awards to different artists, but he did it! He also got some pictures with some other famous musicians on the red-carpet. You can visit his website for the full-story and full-sized photos. Technorati Tags: Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters, Colbie Caillat, Israel Houghton, Natasha Bedingfield, 50th Grammy Awards, Michael W SmithRead More →
I was reading an entry in Dan Miller’s 48 Days blog and he shared a little bit about meeting Bart Millard and how they got the name “MercyMe”. Bart told how he and two friends formed their little group and started signing at church camps. They would receive a “love offering†and with those contributions of $20 and $30 would attempt to buy hotdogs for the week and put gas in their car. One evening he was describing their then current situation to his Grandma. In exasperation Grandma said, “Mercy me Bart, why don’t you just get a real job?†And thus the name, MercyRead More →
I’ve got to say that one of my surprise finds since I’ve been blogging here at Christian Music Fan is Derek Webb. I had heard his music before via Caedmon’s Call, but hadn’t experienced any of his solo work. His lyrics are piercing and full of Truth. What I didn’t realize when I wrote about Derek Webb’s musical premiere on Grey’s Anatomy was that the songwriter, Sandra McCracken is Derek’s wife. Durh! Now the two have collaborated on more together than just a family, they’ve releasing their own album titled “Ampersand EP”. Here’s a bit about their story: Eight years ago, singer/songwriter Derek Webb wasRead More →
Robbie Seay Band has announced some more additions to dates they’ll be performing. RSB has seen some good exposure over recent weeks and months, so the opportunity catch them in concert live would be great! 2/27 Waco, TX Common Grounds 8PM w/ Dutton & Jill Paquette $10 at door 2/28 Bryan, TX Palace Theater 8PM w/ Colin Bates & Jill Paquette $10 at door 2/29 Wilmore, KY Asbury College 8PM w/Brandon Heath $10 at door 3/1 Dallas, TX The Door 7:15PM w/ Jill Paquette and others $10 3/27 Houston, TX Houston Northwest Church 7PM w/ Matthew and Lizi Bailey FREE benefit for the New LifeRead More →