The recording for the Songs of Redemption project is almost finished! A big “Thanks!” goes out to the team…Jarred Bridges (drums), Mike Jones (bass, electric guitar, background vocals), Karl Anderson (producer, keys, background vocals), and Dustin Burnett (sound engineer, electric guitar). The songs sound fantastic thanks to these guys!
I can’t wait to share these songs [...]
Archive for the ‘Music’ Category
Songs of Redemption…Almost Finished
Posted in Celebrate, Gathered Worship, Listen, Music, Worship, gospel on October 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Songs of Redemption Project
Posted in Family, Gathered Worship, God-Centered, Music, Worship, hymns on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Dear WBC Family,
I have some exciting news I want to share with you! Months ago a friend of mine offered to sponsor a recording project for me. After being blown away by his generosity, we continued with lots of discussion, planning, and prayer. The good news is that I will be recording at Halo Studios [...]
Music Recommendation: “By Thy Mercy” by Indelible Grace
Posted in Gathered Worship, Music, Worship, hymns on October 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
One of my favorite sources of music for not only gathered worship but also driving down the road is Indelible Grace. And the cool news is that they just released a new, acoustic CD, “By Thy Mercy”! The men and women of Indelible Grace take old, forgotten and oft times neglected hymns and write new [...]
New Music from The Wrecking
Posted in Music, compassion, gospel, justice, mission on August 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Wrecking has just released a new EP, “The Cataylst.” Their music just keeps getting better and better!
You can stream the music on their Myspace and Facebook. Even better, you can download it from ITunes and Amazon.com.
Also check out their video to their single “The Sound of the Resistance”–a call-to-arms for gospel justice in our [...]
Listen to WBC Songs Online
Posted in Gathered Worship, Music, Worship on August 6, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Have you ever wanted to listen to some of the songs we sing in gathered worship at home or at work? Now you can! Check back regularly as we’ll be posting new songs and familiar songs in the WBC Songs Box in upper right hand column of the blog. What a great way to prepare [...]
Why Do We Sing?
Posted in Gathered Worship, Music, Singing on July 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Sometimes we just need a good reminder…
“I will sing to the LORD, for he is highly exalted.” Exodus 15:1
Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. 1 Chronicles 16:9
Sing to the LORD, all the earth; proclaim his salvation day after day. 1 Chronicles 16:23
But let all who take [...]
Free Andrew Peterson Concert in Portland
Posted in Gathered Worship, Music, Worship, freebie on July 14, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Andrew Peterson is a terrific singer-storyteller-songwriter. The gospel permeates his music, leading us to wonder, rejoice, weep, confess, repent and find hope in the death and resurrection of Christ. He reminds us that faith in the promises of God sustains us through the hurt, temptation, and discouragement that comes from living in our broken world.
If [...]
Re:Sound “Rain City Hymnal” Free for Download
Posted in Bless, Gathered Worship, Music, Worship on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Re:Sound, the music side of the Resurgence family has officially launched. And for a limited time they’re offering their first album, “Rain City Hymnal”, for FREE download! “Rain City Hymnal” is a collection of 12 newly-arranged, God-centered hymns. Their mission is to provide theologically unified, stylistically diverse, musically excellent songs for the church. This first [...]
Victoria in Concert
Posted in Art, Community, Music, freebie, tagged concert, songwriters, Victoria James on April 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Vicki will be playing at the Maine Songwriter’s Showcase on Thursday, April 30th.
The showcase starts at 7:00 and runs to 9:30. Vicki will be performing at 7:00pm.
North Star cafe offers coffee, tea, and food items.
You can visit their website at: www.northstarmusiccafe.com/
Matthew Smith in Concert
Posted in Listen, Music, Worship, hymns on April 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
On May 1 at 7pm, Matthew Smith will be in concert in Portland. This is going to be a fantastic night! For years we’ve been richly blessed by Matthew’s music. He along with Indelible Grace Music have an incredible gift at taking old and sometimes forgotten hymns and setting them to meaningful, enduring tunes for [...]