Road Trip Part 2
01/26/10 12:35
It’s been a busy
couple of days, and it’s midnight as I’m typing
this.
Yesterday (Sunday) started with a great time at Seven Lakes Baptist Church in Stanwood, WA. The worship band played and sang well, and I enjoyed just being a part of their team for a day. I performed two of my own pieces (First Steps and Who Am I) and the pastor asked me to close with another song at the end of the service (Dave Lubben’s Lay It Down was a perfect fit). I met some warm and caring people who were encouraged by the music and the time of worship. I look forward to coming back there in a couple months for my cousin’s wedding.
After lunch and a bit of wedding music planning, I headed on to Kenmore and finally met Joe Bongiorno and Scott D. Davis, my partners in crime for the weekend. There is nothing like meeting accomplished musicians who know their craft, who take it seriously, and have no ego about it. I’ve watched these guys from afar via their websites and musical postings, but now I got to see if they were the real thing. They are.
Our Piano Haven show at Joe’s house was sold out, and it was a blast. Joe is one of the most sensitive players I’ve heard, and his melodies are simply perfect. Scott has developed a dedicated following due to his incredible playing and his ability to take metal anthems and turn them into solo piano showcases. His performance of Metallica’s Master of Puppets was amazing and had me singing along quietly behind the audience. (Didn’t know I knew those songs, didja?) I was somewhere in the middle bringing some lightning and some grace as my music took me where it wanted. And, as we usually do at shows featuring Whisperings artists, we ended with a jam with all three of us on the piano at the same time. A standing ovation is always nice to receive…
In addition to seeing some old friends, I met some wonderful people who were hearing us for the first time. I’m always amazed when I hear another story of how my music, which I merely created for my own therapy, has touched someone. It’s very humbling and encouraging to know that God can use these musical loaves and fishes to bring healing and encouragement to people I may never see again.
I’m very grateful indeed to be an instrument in His hands…
Soli Deo Gloria…
Yesterday (Sunday) started with a great time at Seven Lakes Baptist Church in Stanwood, WA. The worship band played and sang well, and I enjoyed just being a part of their team for a day. I performed two of my own pieces (First Steps and Who Am I) and the pastor asked me to close with another song at the end of the service (Dave Lubben’s Lay It Down was a perfect fit). I met some warm and caring people who were encouraged by the music and the time of worship. I look forward to coming back there in a couple months for my cousin’s wedding.
After lunch and a bit of wedding music planning, I headed on to Kenmore and finally met Joe Bongiorno and Scott D. Davis, my partners in crime for the weekend. There is nothing like meeting accomplished musicians who know their craft, who take it seriously, and have no ego about it. I’ve watched these guys from afar via their websites and musical postings, but now I got to see if they were the real thing. They are.
Our Piano Haven show at Joe’s house was sold out, and it was a blast. Joe is one of the most sensitive players I’ve heard, and his melodies are simply perfect. Scott has developed a dedicated following due to his incredible playing and his ability to take metal anthems and turn them into solo piano showcases. His performance of Metallica’s Master of Puppets was amazing and had me singing along quietly behind the audience. (Didn’t know I knew those songs, didja?) I was somewhere in the middle bringing some lightning and some grace as my music took me where it wanted. And, as we usually do at shows featuring Whisperings artists, we ended with a jam with all three of us on the piano at the same time. A standing ovation is always nice to receive…
In addition to seeing some old friends, I met some wonderful people who were hearing us for the first time. I’m always amazed when I hear another story of how my music, which I merely created for my own therapy, has touched someone. It’s very humbling and encouraging to know that God can use these musical loaves and fishes to bring healing and encouragement to people I may never see again.
I’m very grateful indeed to be an instrument in His hands…
Soli Deo Gloria…