New Band Profile – And By Love

Meet the Newest Upcoming Band!

I happened upon info for these guys and am glad I did. Check out their music and “Like” their FaceBook page! Or find them on YouTube HERE. If you live near one of their concerts–be sure to go!

BAND PROFILE:

MUSIC: Progressive/Indie/Rock
MEMBERS:
Brandon Day- Vocals, Guitar
Wes Lauterbach- Guitar, Vocals
Trey Mulvey- Bass, Vocals
Zane Frye- Drums
HOMETOWN: Fayetteville, NC

BIOGRAPHY:

And By Love is made up of young men who have an everlasting love for music. Brandon Day (Vocals, Guitar), Trey Mulvey (Bass), Wes Lauterbach (Guitar, Vocals), Zane Frye (Drums) had all been in other bands before, but realized something wasn’t right.

“It’s by the Love of God that we are able to live the lives that we live. It’s a miracle that we have the talent to create music that can leave an impact on peoples lives. So to us, And By Love is more than just a name,” says Mulvey.

Although And By Love has only been a band since January 2010, the release of their debut EP “Patience” has been highly anticipated throughout the region. “Patience” is an EP with obvious hard work and heart put into each of the six songs. Hoping to catch the ear of every listener these boys come across, the band will be hitting the road this summer, staying busy playing shows throughout the Southeast. Its with love this band has made it here and its “And By Love” that God will show the world that these boys aren’t stopping anytime soon.

And by Love is currently in the studio working on their new album that will be released in the early part of 2011, this album is something that was been a major part of the boys lives since they finished touring this summer, “we have put in a lot of new and unique ideas on the new record, stuff way out of our comfort zones” says Wes. The new album will be a 6 song EP with a kinda harder,and different sound.

So be sure to keep up with us, come to shows, and just be our friends!

Who Needs American Idol?

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Teens lives are being TRANSFORMED along with the New York City area!

Gospel for Teens takes on the Apollo Theater. And they are emerging from Harlem, New York with talent hard pressed for competition. Teens lives are being TRANSFORMED along with the New York City area!

Vy Higginsen’s School for Gospel, Jazz and R&B Arts trains talented singers, musicians, and arrangers. They help develop singers’ vocal power and stage presence as well as teach a substantial musical repertoire. Participants have the opportunity to develop the habits and attitudes that create success in any endeavor.

Atmosphere

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Unless you count band performances and going to the orchestra, I went to my first concert last night. Now that I know what I’ve been missing, I wonder why I never wanted to go to one before and what made me want to go to this one. I was amazed by the atmosphere at Chris Tomlin’s concert in Baltimore. People were polite and friendly. There was none of that pushing and shoving that one would expect at such an event.

But when the music started, the atmosphere changed. I don’t have the words to describe the awesome way God met us in that arena. All I know is that it was powerful … and real.

Those of you who know me know that I am very quiet and reserved. Well, you wouldn’t have recognized me last night. I lost myself in the atmosphere. I have never had a worship experience like that before; singing and dancing like nobody’s watching for an audience of One. I had a great time.

But this morning at church, there was none of that type of atmosphere. There seemed to be an apathetic attitude throughout the congregation. I don’t understand what caused the atmosphere to change. Of course, it was a new day and a different place and different people, but God is still the same and He comes wherever His people are gathered.

Last night, I shut my eyes and danced with everyone else not caring who was watching or what they thought. Why is it that I could do that in a room full of strangers, but not in church? Why do we care who’s watching? Why should it matter what others think?

The atmosphere may change, but God never changes and neither should the way we worship Him.

ESTHER LOPRESTO

I am first and foremost a Scribe of the King. It is my desire to serve God through the written word. I have been creating stories since age three. I would tell them to entertain my family, but didn’t start writing them down until age eight or nine.

Since then, the need to write has been insatiable. At age nineteen, I had my first book, Where’s My Other Sock?, published by Tate Publishing. Then, I graduated from community college with a degree; not in anything writing related, but in accounting. Currently, I’m hunting for a bookkeeping job and working on several books or story ideas. In my stories, I challenge the reader’s imagination with adventures into the fantasy realm. Some stories lean towards mystery/suspense or general fiction, and I try to write for all ages. I find my inspiration from JRR Tolkien’s works and from the Randomness of everyday life.
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Casting Crowns with The Afters

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CASTING CROWNS

The Afters opened up the concert on September 23, 2010. Among first song was their hit “Light Up the Sky” which got a very good response. Personally, it is my favorite song of theirs. In between each song the main singer, Joshua Havens, spoke about the songs and experiences in his life. When they finished up and cleared the stage for the Casting Crowns, the group I was with and I were left wanting more.

When Casting Crowns took the stage the majority of the crowd was on their feet. It was a truly uplifting experience. They sang “East to West”, “Praise You in this Storm”, “Until the Whole World Hears”, “American Dream”, “What if His People Prayed”, and “Voice of Truth” just to name a few. The main singer, Mark Hall, also spoke between some songs. It was fun to sing along, dance, and praise the Lord the whole time.

I could feel the Holy Spirit among us as we were singing praise to our powerful, mighty God. It was an awesome concert and I was left with the utmost respect for both bands.

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HALEY FAYE SNYDER

I’m Haley Faye Snyder. I’ve lived in the same Christian home in Kentucky since I was born. I have one little brother and two loving parents. I go to Westport Baptist church and have my whole life. I accepted Christ into my heart when I was six and then re-committed my life to Him when I was 11 at Boones Creek Baptist Camp. (read more…)

The Digital Demon

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This is a promo clip for the video produced by Get REAL inC that raises awareness of the “Tech Traps” related to sexting while addressing, peer-pressure, harassment, cyber-bullying and depression. Within minutes, this video drags the viewer through the depths of consequences, but then pulls them back up to the realization that there is renewal and hope.

It focuses on the importance of friends being real friends. Ones that build and not tear down.

The entire video comes with a 45 minute interactive discussion guide and is available in a faith-based version or a school version. To get a copy for your church, youth group, school or your home go to www.theDigitalDemon.com. Read more…

Article from Bedford Indiana Times – Garrett Godsey

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Garrett Godsey, with guitar, is pictured with a group of REAL girls and REAL boys from the Indianapolis area. He created the song “Digital Demon,” which focuses on sexting problems among teens. Godsey’s father is a 1985 Bedford North Lawrence High School graduate.

Youth leaders, teachers and teenagers will gather for a free event at the Lighthouse Christian Bookstore from 6-8 p.m. Oct. 9. The event will include a video screening of “Digital Demon,” a B SMRT message by Katie Wolfe of Get REAL inC, and concerts by local teen band “Washington and Out” and teen musician and songwriter Garrett Godsey of Avon. Throughout the event, prizes will be drawn for youth leaders and teens, and from 5 – 6 p.m. guests can meet those involved in “The Digital Demon” video project.

“The Digital Demon” music video of Garrett Godsey’s original song raises awareness on the possible dangers of sexting while addressing peer pressure, cyber-bullying, harassment, consequences and depression. The message also offers hope to those who may have made the choice and shows that the responses of others is critical.
“I chose to host this event because I know the importance of facing this topic that is destroying and taking lives,” Brenda Harrison, owner of Lighthouse Christian Bookstore, said in a prepared statement. “This video attacks this topic head-on in a way that relates to teens.”

Bedford North Lawrence High School students Allyson Adams, Abby Adams and Kylie Rife joined dozens of teens from across the state to re-enact this dramatic interpretation.

For more information e-mail lighthousebkstr@aol.com.

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Get REAL inC is a faith-based nonprofit organization based the Indianapolis area. Its mission is to educate, encourage and empower teen girls to be REAL — Respected, Educated, Able and Loyal to self, family, friends, community, future and Jesus Christ.

For more information about Get REAL inC, go to www.getrealinc.org.

Garrett Godsey is a 14-year-old musician who has been playing guitar since age 7. Playing an acoustic mix of Christian, rock and classic rock music, he has opened for several national and regional touring music groups. He has two songs available for purchase on iTunes and Amazon.com. Godsey lives in Avon and has ties to Bedford. Godsey’s father, Scott, is a graduate of Bedford North Lawrence High School. For more information, visit www.garrettgodsey.com.

If you or someone you know has fallen into a “Tech Trap,” we urge you to find a trusted adult to talk to. Below are some resources you can go to for help.

Secretariat – Music Video “It’s Who You Are” by AJ Michalka

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Interview with Comedian Brad Stine

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Brad Stine is on a mission – a mission to free us all from the chains of political correctness and prevent our eventual ‘wussification.’ From his Nashville stronghold, Stine is mounting his crusade against these hypocrisies, all of which are explored in his highly anticipated 4th album/DVD, aptly titled ‘WUSSIFICATION!’ Stine models his approach to comedy after legendary practitioners that he has known and loved over the years. Despite George Carlin’s disdain for theistic beliefs, he has been a big influence on Stine. “I always enjoyed Carlin for turning the tables on culture. He is an excellent writer that has endured for decades.” More current comedic touchstones are Brian Reagan, Paula Poundstone, Jim Gaffigan and Monty Python, among others.(taken from his website: http://bradstine.com/about.php)

1) Who or what inspired you to want to be involved with comedy and to be a comedian?

I never started out wanting to be a comedian. First I wanted to be a secret agent, then a baseball player, and then a magician. I started out as a funny magician and it morphed into a comedian.

2) What is it that you enjoy the most about being a comedian?

I probably most enjoy the fruit platters we get in the green room. It’s called a green room because it is never green, which is funny, which is what comedy is all about. Plus a green room sounds like a place where fruit would be so it makes sense. I also enjoy using my comedy to tell God’s story. It is a unique vehicle for communication.

3) Who would you consider to be a significant influence in your life and why?

Probably my biggest influence is Carrot Top because after watching his show I said to myself, “I never want to be like that.” (Just kidding.) I was most influenced by C.S. Lewis and comedy wise it was Monty Python and George Carlin I suppose.

4) What words of advice/encouragement would you give teens today?

Learn the Christian worldview so you can defend your faith amongst your peers. Remember the Bible isn’t a book to teach you how to be a Christian; it is a manual to explain the truth about humanity. It is the rule book for life—so read it.

5) What three words best describe you and why?

Intense, broken, healing…self explanatory.

6) Do you have any brothers or sisters, and if so, how was it like growing up with your family?

I have two brothers and one sister and I was the smartest, most handsome, and the favorite of my parents and frankly…I can’t blame them.

7) How has God worked in your life?

The biggest thing I have learned is God puts you in a place where you have to be dependent on Him so that all you do is to lift Him up first, tell His story, and He will take care of the rest.

When did you realize that you wanted to be a professional comedian?

When I realized I was never going to be a king or an emperor I settled for comedy.

9) How do you manage your time and cope with being away from family and your church while on tour?

I have always traveled. My wife and kids are used to it. Thank God for my wife; she keeps the kids safe and content while I am away so they usually don’t realize I’m gone until I get back, then when they see me the first thing they ask me for is ..uh…money.

10) So, what’s next for Brad Stine?

I have a new project called Run On that hopefully will be out this fall or next spring. I finished a film that is coming out Christmas of 2011. You can see the trailer if you search Google: “Christmas with a Capital C.”
I hope to film another movie this fall, film my next comedy album, and create a curriculum Bible study series for churches. I also am working to create a documentary and get my book published which all I hope will come out in the spring of 2011.

Compassionate,motivated and energetic are a few words to describe this 14 year old from Southern Indiana!

Brenna was recently confirmed and is is very much involved as a member in her church. Highly involved with the youth program and in her community; makes regular visits to the elderly and area nursing homes.

This incoming freshman is very active at her school. She is involved in basketball, track, student council, choir, Jazz choir, and will be a Varsity cheerleader. She tells us,”I enjoy making people smile, it makes me feel good. Never frown, because you never know who is falling in love with your smile!”

Brenna has one older brother who is in his third year of college.

Beautiful in every sense of the word, Brenna has a great love for Christ and she’s not afraid to tell you about His love and amazing friendship. Brenna says, “I want to see teens know and understand that God is nothing to be ashamed of.” She’s ready to leap into high school with a passion for life, Christ and high goals and ambitions. (read more…)

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