The Rundown

Saturday I went to a Derek Webb concert with Mike, Paul, and a guy named Justin Powers. I was just glad for the fellowship time. I am not a tremendou d.w. fan, but, it's music. We got into town way early and just hung out. Went to McAlister's Deli and had a bread bowl full of chicken and dumplings (DANG it was good!)

Got to the church a bit early and we were asked to see if we wanted to sit up closer (because of Larry). I took that option and we sat front row. The band opening for Derek was a brother-sister duo named Judd and Maggie. One word, PHENOMINAL! AMAZING! SPECTACULAR! They are a great band and I would recommend going and checking their site out (you can find it on the links list). Derek's wife did a great set also. Derek ended up playing it with her which was cool.

When he got up, I was a little bummed. I will be honest; I just didn't care to hear it. I sat there listening, just trying to understand why Mike goes nuts about this dude (not in an obsessive way, by any means...) I listened and then he did that song "Wedding Dress". Personally, I just don't like the song. So I was already just dreading the next hour. Well, he called a ten-minute intermission and he was going to come back and play his entire new album all acoustic.

When he got up there, I continued to listen intently. I wanted to hear what they heard.....and I did. He's very talented. As a songwriter, he's very deep, and I think that's been the turn-off. I started picking up on some of the lyrics and sang along some too! I really enjoyed the acoustic atmosphere. We got to meet him and chat for a while after the show. He had a great time meeting Larry:


I got to take a picture with him too. Really humble guy, very impressing...



I bought his newest CD, "Mockingbird", which is fantastic. Songwriting is great. Instrumentation is great as well. Go check it out!

Sunday, started not so good. First service was very bad, musically. The set was not a good one, just not planned right. I will follow that statement up with this: our team is doing so much and really giving it their all. We ran some stuff between services and in the second service it sounded much better. Very encouraging to see the team get back up there and put aside personal stuff.

Sunday evening is a story in itself. Ryan Finnerud lead the students of Crosspoint in worship. Got to drum on my new kit, NO V-DRUMS, HECK YES! We met at 5 and ran the set:

HERE IS OUR KING (A)
welcome/announcements
SALVATION IS HERE (A)
UNCHANGING (A)
GLORIFY (D, right?)

Incredible set!!! One of Ryan's best when I've played with him. He's matured as a worship leader and he really worked well with the group. Dave did a wonderful job, as did Paul. I really look forward to play more with Dave and Paul, they are both improving leaps and bounds. Michael and Justin seemed pleased with Ryan. At this point, Michael wants to see Finn's resume....but, I don't know what type of commitment the church is looking for. I will keep you guys filled in. Over the next couple of weeks, Crosspoint music stuff is going to change up a bit. It'll will be very cool!

Well, that's leads up to today....I sat at home, watched Wonder Years and ate twinkies.....man oh man!