Gig Reports 2005

Christian Ministry for Youth Through Music.

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10/13/05 Check out the Pictures
Extreme Thursday - Civic Center - Paris, TX 3 SOULS SAVED and 1 REDEDICATION!!!

What a blessing to be a part of God's work like this. This event was very well planned and executed. A big thank you goes out to all the people who worked so hard to make this happen. You were all truly used of God.

Well, we setup and didn't really get much of a sound check, but that's okay. We gave it to God and totally let Him have it. I think we've finally learned that lesson from God. Daniel and his band from Bogota kicked it off and absolutely blew me away. Wow, ya'll sound good! We were in the back praying and I couldn't help but hear the awesome harmonies and bass lines. Whew!

Next, we played and had a lot of fun with the kids up front. We tried really hard to engage the crowd and get them involved. It was a blast. Unfortunately, we couldn't hear very well and lost our confidence as a result. We played hard, however, and trusted that God would have His way with our offering. And did He ever!

So next Sean Mitchell and his band took the stage and they sounded awesome. I loved watching them lift of the name of God. It was so cool and their spirit really shone through it all. Then the speaker (Mark Jobe) took the stage and just nailed it all down. I was simply entranced by his delivery of God's word. It was a masterful delivery to a group of youth... short and to the point. And God blessed it. 3 new souls and 1 rededication! Sometimes, it's all worth it.

Things remembered: Dropping a subwoofer during teardown, working with Ken Mitchell (the producer and awesome man of God), working with all the volunteers, playing through a confidence-busting set, pictures after our set, and watching the harvest come in.

9/18/05 Check out the Pictures
Pre See You at the Pole Kickoff - EPBC - Paris, TX

We did this gig at the request of Greg... He's desperate to start something for the youth of his church. They've got a great facility as you can see in the pics. Greg's hoping to use it as a place to have Sunday night services tailored to youth. I think it rocks! So anyway... we played this gig as a kickoff for the SYATP thang this year. It was a really good gig.

The sound was absolutely perfect. It was one of those gigs we just couldn't mess up. God must've wanted it to sound great. A big thank you to Randall Hayes for running sound and lights for us. Jarrin couldn't get a weekend pass from ETBU even though he wanted to be there. Thanks, Randall!

So we prayed and played and Greg spoke with the intent of motivating the kids. I thought it was awesome! We weren't expecting anyone to get saved tonight, but we gave 'em the chance anyway! There were no decisions, but that's okay. We were preaching to the choir.

Things remembered: I gotta get an XBox, At taking pictures, seeing old friends, and pumping up some kids for SYATP!

9/10/05 Check out the Pictures
Youth Fest - Ector, TX 1 SOUL SAVED!!!

SWEET! What a well-thought out event! This was an all day event in a field in Ector, TX. Who'd a thunk it? Lemme tell ya, they did it right! They had volleyball, jumping things (you know - the big giant blow up things), horseshoes, live bands, a speaker, paintball, and FOOD! What more could you ask for? i just can't say enough about it. This is the second year these guys have done this and we were blessed to be a part of it this year. And best of all - at least one life was changed forever as a result!

We arrived early just after Axiom finished their set. Kevin had a conflict and couldn't make the gig, so Glen agreed to fill in. That was a huge blessing. Keanan and I were the only ones available for setup. Greg had bread biness to handle... Jarrin was set to arrive just before the show with a few friends. So we setup and got ready to rock. The weather and everything couldn't have been better. It was sunny and warm, but not hot.

We played and watched jets go overhead as we did so. It was a complete blast. It was just one of those good gigs where everything seemed to go right. God was there. The sun set and we continued to play. The lights started kicking in and then we got to the praise and worship set. It was so stinkin' awesome! we broke for the speaking and a powerful speaker took the stage. A few minutes later, several kids were in counseling. Oh yeah! At least one of them got saved... maybe two.

So it was a lot of hard work, but very well worth it all. Thank you, God for these people and their willingness to serve. And thank you, God, for letting us be part of Your work once again.

Things remembered: The biblical significance of washing sandled feet, the giving spirit of the organizers, muscle machines in every room of that house, and having church in the middle of a field at night!

8/27/05 Check out the Pictures
Living God Ministries Concert - Hughes Springs, TX

A sweet reunion with Living God Ministries. We love you guys! This was our first gig with them this year - our schedules didn't allow us to do the typical back to school gigs with you guys... but this one was a great replacement!

So we got there early and under sunny skies... a few minutes after unloading, the wind picked up and it looked like a tornado was gonna take the roof off the place! Wind did damage the roof of the building. While we setup, the roof started leaking in the sanctuary... but miraculously not on any equipment.

Living God Ministries kicked it off with an awesome praise and worship set. Man! You guys get better every year! Then they had a pretty cool skit arranged to demonstrate how we can get caught up in the work of spreading God's word and not listen to His Spirit directing us. It was way cool! Then my brotha Aggie took front and center and broke it down for the peeps. That was powerful, dude! Gig 'em!

So we took the stage and rocked out the show. It was a blast! With Jarrin on sound, there were no technical difficulties. God moved in the whole event. We didn't find out about any decisions tonight, but we know seeds were planted. We did what we came to do... draw kids to an event, show them that Christians have a ton of fun, and feed them some of the Word.

Things remembered: Sheep in the baptistry, sideways rain from a sunny sky, an Aggie preacher boy, a leaking roof, seeing the pastor wrestle with a member of the youth group (I still think you won, dude), and seeing our beloved friends in Living God Ministries again.

8/26/05 Sorry, no pics :o(
Youth Rally - RRV Bible Camp - Paris, TX 1 SOUL SAVED!!!

What an awesome deal!

A couple got together and decided events such as this need to be hosted regularly in Paris. They secured the venue, the groups, food, and games... and the rest is blessed history!

We originally thought we'd use the sound system in the camp, but several hours of tweaking later... we finally ended up setting our own system up. That turned out to be the right solution. It was a lot of work, but God blessed our efforts. The organizers were a super sweet couple who are engaged to be married soon. We wish you all the best!

There were four performers for the night. It was a lock-in, so four weren't too many. First, we played and rocked the place out a lot. It was a blast and the kids really knew how to lift it up. Then Kirk's son delivered an awesome message. He's just a kid, but his message was awesome. Later, Kirk and a girl from their church sang some songs while Mickey was drawing chalk art. On the last song, Mickey changed the lighting back and forth to accentuate different parts of the picture. The the show stopper - he turned the black light on and revealed what was really in the picture. It was AWESOME! I'm talking goosebumps all over AND shivers! I knew what to expect and it was still a powerful media. I wish I hadn't forgotten the camera.

One kid was witnessed to tonight and saved. It was a miracle of God without a doubt. After all, we cannot come to Him. Instead, He calls us.

Things remembered: Two nights of setup, the pure hearts of the organizers, a little man with a big message, and goosebumps from chalk art.

6/10/05 Check out the Pictures
Old Movie Theater - Honey Grove, TX

Axiom... you guys rock! It was a pleasure to play with you guys again.

Another good night in Honey Grove. It is always a pleasure to rock out with you guys. We prayed, we played, and waited for God to move.

There were no decisions tonight, but we know seeds were planted. We never play a show without sharing God.

Thank you guys for having us and thank you for hosting events for kids in Honey Grove. Call us anytime!

5/14/05 Check out the Pictures
Old Movie Theater - Honey Grove, TX

No matter what anybody tells you... Honey Grove Rocks! - at least the people do!

God is the man! Everything came off smoothly. Setup and soundcheck were stress free. We were a little worried up front that the attendance might be low. It seems no matter how hard we try not to focus on numbers, it affects us anyway. So behind stage, we all prayed that God's will would be done and that we would be taken totally out of it - including any defeatist attitudes we might have.

When we came out, we were greeted by a stoked group of people! This show was a real blessing. Everyone seemed to have a great time. When praise and worship time came, the kids really lifted it up. It was a beautiful sound. if God ever inhabited praise - it was here. Then the Keanameister delivered a moving testimony and message of the need to live as "real Christians"... which seemed to really do a lot to disciple those present. During the invitation time, several came forward to understand more about taking their faith to the next level.

Big "thank yous" go out to Glen and Jarrin. Glen supported the ministry by booking the gig and by being there to run lights and help with sound. God bless you, man! Jarrin worked the board over and helped with tear down. You guys are building mansions in heaven.

Things remembered: Playing in a way cool theater, a Mexican wedding nearby, signing skateboards, you guys wanting us to sign pictures of us they printed off the website, praying behind the stage, changing in the projector room, and the sound of praise lifted up by the kids at Honey Grove.

4/30/05 Check out the Pictures
Fine Arts Sanctuary - Blue Ridge, TX

God is such an amazing God! This was our first show with Kevin on board. It was a perfect gig. The setup was smooth and the sound was great... we simply couldn't have asked for more. I guess it probably ended up great because it started out right. Glen went out of his way to come pray with us before we left town. That was sooo cool of you, Glen. And then he came to the show with his family. THAT was a real treat for us! Thanks for being there, Glen!

The coordinator of this show has one of the coolest hearts we've ever encountered. It is just awesome to be around people with vision like that. Long story short, this guy and his family are trying to do something for the youth of the community. They dedicate their time and money to that end. This was the first show like this they attempted and they really did their legwork. We want you to know we appreciate all you did to get the word out about the show. You did your part for certain. You blessed us in many, many ways. Thank you so much for having us.

So we came, we played, we spoke the word, and we left with a cup running over. There were no decisions made tonight... but that's okay. If nothing else, this show was about kicking the season off focusing on obedience to God in all His wonder. This show was an absolute blast for us and a lot of people said it sounded great. If that's so - God chose to work a miracle through us and the sound system. Thank you for giving us this refresher course, God.

Things remembered: A full house, a flush, a Tex-mex omelet (which did NOT have the impact you guys predicted and is still exactly where I left it), feeling God inhabit His praise, witnessing the pure heart of Christians trying to do God's will, and an awesome time of worship in the center of God's will.

2/12/05 Check out the Pictures
True Love Waits Rally - Trinity Baptist - Valiant, OK

This was our last show with Glen as drummer and it was a perfect example of ending on a high note. 19 kids took the True Love Waits commitment - determining to remain pure and to save themselves for their wedding night. This is a great program that more churches need to adopt.

The show went really smoothly considering it was the first time we'd setup after the off season. God was really with us and it showed. Glen played a truly inspiring set that made it very difficult to realize it was our last show together. The church that hosted the event really did a great job of promoting the event and even more - they showed their love for kids. It was amazing to see the turnout of adults to support this event. They supported it with their service, their smiles, their acceptance, and their obvious agape love. This is what a church is supposed to be like - all members working together in unity.

Things remembered: Cookies covering every available surface in the fellowship hall as far as the eye can see, playing for a pumped-up crowd, and the Godly hearts of the people in Valiant, OK. It was amazing.