nirvana. a dedication…

No doubt, you’ve seen this album cover… it is a classic cover that has been parodied by the likes of Weird Al Yankovic, and many others…

including me…

ordinary neighbors…

Below you’ll find a short clip from “Ordinary Neighbors” who played a intimate concert at 611 Creative Saturday night… their new CD is coming out in the Fall of which I am now heavily anticipating. Joshua Banner and Susanna Childress (now married), are the talent behind the mics.

global politik…

One of the hardest things for many in the United States to grasp is the effect of economic globalization on political and social responsibility. Western Capitalism has catapulted its ideals into the global marketplace and the effects are ripping through the fabric of nationalism and traditional religious alliances.

Bono for President

It’s extraordinary to me that the United States can find $700 billion to save Wall Street and the entire G8 can’t find $25 billion dollars to saved 25,000 children who die every day from preventable diseases.
- Bono, rock star and anti-poverty activist. (Source: The American Prospect blog)

for your pleasure…

david ford (again)…

creative, lyrically driven, political, rebellious spouting… Find him here.

Indo or bust…

This Sunday I am traveling about as far away from Oklahoma as I can… All the way across the globe to Indonesia, with most of our two weeks spent on an island west of Sumatera.  I am going with a great friend of mine, Joe Hall, who lived there for the past 3 years and [...]

music you’ve never heard, but should…

music you’ve  never heard, but should… this is for those who live to love.  some have asked for some new stuff to spin in the decks, and i have delivered.  if you’ve heard of all of these bands, you are as cool as me.
Alternative/Melodic -
Band of Horses – cease to begin
Sleeping at Last – keep [...]

Konnection ‘08

Just got back from MC’ing Konnection in Branson, MO… It was a blast, a lot of great speakers and concerts coupled with some sweet time of praise and worship, both in singing and in conversation. Being an MC at a conference is a hectic, fluid, and completely fun. I tag teamed MC’d the [...]

moonlight sonata (third movement)…

I have had a rather contemplative weekend. No real big events, just a lot of discussions and listening. I listened to a podcast by Scott McKnight entitled, “The Whole Gospel,” twice this weekend, and will probably listen to it again soon, as it affirms so much that is going on in my mind [...]