Musician for Hire

Well I did it!

I sent an e-mail to four recording studios in Columbus telling them I was interested in being a musician for hire.

Scott D, Scott Y, and I were talking about what we would like to do for our dream jobs. Jokingly, we said we would hold each other accountable to just start working on it. So, I did it. I thought, "why not? What's holding me back?"

myself

It was easy after I got started.

But, this is a big step for me. My lack of confidence has anchored me in the mud for a long time now...

The good thing is, I know I am good enough.

Deep down.

When I talk of confidence, I mean I don't have confidence that it will go anywhere. Because I may be turned down or I might...gulp.... fail.

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I am afraid to fail!

What a lame excuse. Music is probably the one thing people are most confident I can do.

Not sure if I'm okay with that, but it's true.

I used my job seeking skills I teach in Job Readiness class to market myself.

No fluff, just bare bones truth!

I didn't say anything I couldn't back up.

So, hopefully, someone will take the bait and make contact with me. If not, I will have to call them directly.

At least I have a plan and my resume is already on a cd just waiting to be heard.

I'll wait to get nervous when they ask me to show them what I can do.

A gig, a wedding, a rant

Well, my gig went very well. I played smoothly and the rust seemed to shake off pretty easily. I had a few rough spots, but the band was very good with letting it go and having a good time. I really enjoy that band because we have a good time and the music is still challenging enough to push me. It seemed like I never left the band and it makes me miss those days. Thank you, to Scot and Cheryl for coming out to support me. I'm sorry we didn't get to visit very long.

I have some congrats to two of my friends: 1. The Scotzman with his new baby niece.
2. Faithful joy for getting that promotion.
Love you guys.

I was involved in the wedding of two of our friends this past weekend. I video taped while my wife was a bridesmaid. It was a really short ceremony, even though there were three songs sung by their family. The reception was laid back and we stayed for the whole thing. We really felt it on Sunday when church came up and I had worship team and Casey stayed home with the boys.

Lately, I'm missing my friends.

I miss just hanging out and having dinner and laughing hysterically. I need it.

I also need to rant!!!

Immigration has become something I am very concerned about. I have heard both sides' views and can understand , but I also think we are losing our country when we let our culture be destroyed because we let our americana values be a thin veil painted on by our nieve understanding of history. We want to hang onto the way things used to be. Too bad they aren't the way they used to be. Mom, baseball, and apple pie. Chip away ... chip away...

Two immigrants from europe came to America in the early 1900's. The came here because they wanted something better for themselves. They found a land of dreams and opportunity. They became legends. Jerry Seigel and Joe Shuster created the greatest superhero ever known. He is called Superman. He was an alien who upheld "Truth, Justice, and (dare I say it?)The American Way"!!!! He championed, honored, and upheld his country because it took him in and gave him a new life.

How do you bite the hand that feeds?

When in america..... don't do as the americans do... do as you want the americans to do.
They'll catch up.......eventually.

Filling In

I have been asked to fill in on drums for my old band one80 on Saturday. I must tell you that I was so excited and happy to do this I got all giddy. That doesn't happen often, but I have been longing to rock for a while. God knew just what I needed to lift me.

If you don't know about this band, then you are in for a treat. They are goofy and fun and really passionate about God. Sounds typical until you hear them. They definetely have their own style and way of having fun on stage. They cover anything from Blues to Soul to Worship and a even a little Latin.

A little Tidbit: Steve Reed, the frontman and lead guitarist is responsible for playing guitar on my song Blood of the Mighty.

This is an invite for those who still read this blog. Come on out to the Cooper Road Vineyard on Saturday, March 10th around 7:30PM. Get a bite to eat at the cafe and enjoy coffee or other drinks as we entertain. We'll get the Holy Ghost woikin'!!!