Chester by William Billings became a popular anthem during the American Revolution. Chester and Yankee Doodle were probably the most popular songs during the American Revolution. Billings was an American composer born in Boston in 1746. He is considered one of the foremost early American composers. Billings also penned David's Lamination, a song that … Continue reading Chester: An Early American Anthem
The Next Food Network Star Week 4
One of the few reality competition type shows I watch is The Next Food Network Star. The show starts with 10 finalist and each week one is eliminated. Most of the finalist are professionals but there is always at least one "home cook" each season. Weeks 1 & 2 The weakest finalists were eliminated the … Continue reading The Next Food Network Star Week 4
Between the Beauty & Chaos Blog Tour
Check out Aaron Ivey's new release Between Beauty & Chaos. It is available now on iTunes. The new full-length album centers around God’s faithfulness and beauty, and the church's response to injustice, poverty, and orphans. The 10 song album reflects a heart for the Kingdom of God here and now, between the beauty and the … Continue reading Between the Beauty & Chaos Blog Tour
New Music: Capital Lights
Recently I discovered the group Capital Lights on TVU music videos. Capital Lights is a Tulsa based rock group. Their song Outrage gets a lot of airplay. They are preforming this week at Cornerstone Festival (Bushnell, Illinois) on Wed July 1st. On July 4th they will be appearing with The Afters and Phil Stacey at … Continue reading New Music: Capital Lights
Don’t Skip the Third Verse
Ever had one of those moments when you read or hear something and just thing Wow. Well that happened last Sunday when we were singing O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing. The third verse just really hit me. I'm sure I've read it before but I guess I hadn't thought about the words. Of … Continue reading Don’t Skip the Third Verse
The Hairbrush Song
Some days you need something silly. This is one of my favorite Veggie Tales songs The Hairbrush Song. It is from the Silly Songs with Larry segment. Enjoy.
Amazing Choir
If you haven't seen them yet the chorus from PS 22, in New York City is amazing. Check out their performance of Lady Gaga's Just Dance.
The Dee Zone 