"This past weekend was wonderful. We had an incredible experience when X-Alt played atMcKendree Village. We’ve learned our lesson about when we play nursing homes and retirement villages. If you break out the old hymns and jazz them up a little, you’ll get them going every time. This past Saturday was no exception. The little old ladies and men were REALLY getting into it.
After we finished, an older lady walked up to me with tears in her eyes. She said her husband had brain surgery 6 months prior, and she was amazed at how engaged he was with our whole performance. (Apparently, he hadn’t been ‘with it’ in quite a while). He had even brought out some of his old funny lyrics:
On a hill far away, stood an old Chevrolet, with an emblem of cherry and red…
His wife thanked each of us many times. We all teared up, too. You just don’t know what it’s like to know you have been used by God in that way.
Sunday was almost the exact opposite. We played a private event at Tallent’s Coffeehouse in Springfield, and to say it was rollicking would be an understatement. These people were so open to The Spirit - and it was overflowing. Every vocal, even my own, seemed super-charged. Mark Mills was on fire. It was quite a wonderful, but tiring afternoon."
It was a great weekend and all of us came out feeling so blessed and uplifted. I wanted to share a few highlights with you all from Talents Coffee Studio.
V
LEAN ON ME at Talents Coffee Studio in Springfield TN
"PUT A LITTLE LOVE IN YOUR HEART" at Talents Coffee Studio
in Springfield TN
"OPEN UP" At Talents Coffee Studio in Springfield TN
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Thursday, January 25, 2007
Even more kind words from our friends
This is from our Producer and former Sax and guitar player Brian Cummings.
To whom it may concern:
This is to let you know that the band X-ALT have worked on an extended project here at Studio 23, and I was impressed with the band's talent, dedication and desire to do a good job.
The band is blessed with lots of good singers and songwriters. In any other circumstances, this would create ego conflicts, but X-ALT is blessed with a corporate commitment to teamwork. There's humility to go with the talent, and flexibility to go along with the professionalism. They are a pleasure to know, to listen to, and to work with.
Thank you for considering this recommendation.
---Bryan Cumming
Owner, Studio 23 Nashville
To whom it may concern:
This is to let you know that the band X-ALT have worked on an extended project here at Studio 23, and I was impressed with the band's talent, dedication and desire to do a good job.
The band is blessed with lots of good singers and songwriters. In any other circumstances, this would create ego conflicts, but X-ALT is blessed with a corporate commitment to teamwork. There's humility to go with the talent, and flexibility to go along with the professionalism. They are a pleasure to know, to listen to, and to work with.
Thank you for considering this recommendation.
---Bryan Cumming
Owner, Studio 23 Nashville
More nice words from an old friend
In our quest to get some testimonials for our promo pack we sent out requests to some new friends and some friends that have been in our lives for a long time. I recieved this from Tom Mulnix who many of us worked with when he was worship leader at Belle Mead UMC. Tom is one of the nicest people I now and also one of the strongest Christians I have ever met. He has a true heart for Christ and a belief system that comes from living life on the other side and finding his way back home.
He and his lovely wife (his equal in all ways) serve the Aldersgate Church in Lubbock TX. now.
Thanks for the kind words Tom, we love you and miss you more than you'll ever know.
V
"It is with high regard that I recommend X-ALT to you. I have been in ministry some 15 years, and can honestly say that this group is filled with servant’s hearts. I have personally ministered shoulder to shoulder with several of the members – the Pinkertons, Tommy Landers and Eddie Loper – to name a few; and have experienced their genuine desire to bring God glory with their music.
In a city like Nashville where everyone you meet is ready to pitch you a song to further their career, it is refreshing to find a group that simply wants to point others to the One that deserves fame and glory – Almighty God. I know that your time with X-ALT will make that abundantly clear.
I would be happy to talk with you personally about my relationship with them if you’d like; feel free to contact me. Blessings…………
Glorifying God Through The Arts
Tom Mulnix
Worship Pastor
He and his lovely wife (his equal in all ways) serve the Aldersgate Church in Lubbock TX. now.
Thanks for the kind words Tom, we love you and miss you more than you'll ever know.
V
"It is with high regard that I recommend X-ALT to you. I have been in ministry some 15 years, and can honestly say that this group is filled with servant’s hearts. I have personally ministered shoulder to shoulder with several of the members – the Pinkertons, Tommy Landers and Eddie Loper – to name a few; and have experienced their genuine desire to bring God glory with their music.
In a city like Nashville where everyone you meet is ready to pitch you a song to further their career, it is refreshing to find a group that simply wants to point others to the One that deserves fame and glory – Almighty God. I know that your time with X-ALT will make that abundantly clear.
I would be happy to talk with you personally about my relationship with them if you’d like; feel free to contact me. Blessings…………
Glorifying God Through The Arts
Tom Mulnix
Worship Pastor
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Another Godstock testimonial
This just in from our good friend Dr. Phil Speer.
The Xalt! Band is one of the best Christian
groups to ever hookup together in Nashville
as studio-quality vocalists and musicians. They
have combined their superb talent into a top-notch Music City USA band! Talk about
talented, these are the best of the best in
musicianship. Wow - their dedication and
commitment to Christ cannot be surpassed.
Give them exposure, and you'll find everyone
will love them.
Dr.Phil Speer
Nashville, TN
Dr. Speer has been a friend of the band for quiet a while now and we really appreciate the kind words. Check out Dr. Speer's Web Site at
http://www.cashinhouses.com/
The Xalt! Band is one of the best Christian
groups to ever hookup together in Nashville
as studio-quality vocalists and musicians. They
have combined their superb talent into a top-notch Music City USA band! Talk about
talented, these are the best of the best in
musicianship. Wow - their dedication and
commitment to Christ cannot be surpassed.
Give them exposure, and you'll find everyone
will love them.
Dr.Phil Speer
Nashville, TN
Dr. Speer has been a friend of the band for quiet a while now and we really appreciate the kind words. Check out Dr. Speer's Web Site at
http://www.cashinhouses.com/
Monday, January 22, 2007
A nice note from the folks at New Beginnings
I e-mailed Theresa at New Beginnings this morning to ask her to write a reference for X-ALT as we are getting our promo pack together for a possible place in "Godstock X" a Christian Music Festival later this summer. The following is that Testimonial as well as some wonderful things she had to say concerning this weeks service at New Beginnings SMC.
X-Alt has been a member of our Church Family since October of 2006. They have blessed us with worship services that ministered to us through their music and personal testimonies with sincere hearts. God sent them to us at a time when we as a Church were in great pain and used them to help us to heal. We are a small congregation and our finances are small but they came anyway. They are extremely talented but most importantly they use their talent to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we as a congregation have been brought closer to God because of their willingness to be used by Him.
A Sister in Christ
Charter Member/New Beginnings So. Methodist Church
Theresa Thomas
Hope this is what you need. By the way tell Mark (or whomever was responsible) that we had a great response to the Responsive Reading yesterday, not only the choice of verses but the way it was presented. Tell Tom that everyone enjoyed his sermon and are looking forward to "The Football Sermon". Believe me if there were any negative comments to be heard either myself or Barbara would be told and so far there has been none!
Thanks
Theresa
This world is full of great people and great church's, New Beginnings may be small in number but their love for each other and for the Lord is stronger than some of the "BIG" churches that we have been a part of. New Beginnings has opened their doors to us over the last few months and all of us in X-ALT can never thank them enough for the love and hospitality they have extended us.
V
X-Alt has been a member of our Church Family since October of 2006. They have blessed us with worship services that ministered to us through their music and personal testimonies with sincere hearts. God sent them to us at a time when we as a Church were in great pain and used them to help us to heal. We are a small congregation and our finances are small but they came anyway. They are extremely talented but most importantly they use their talent to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and we as a congregation have been brought closer to God because of their willingness to be used by Him.
A Sister in Christ
Charter Member/New Beginnings So. Methodist Church
Theresa Thomas
Hope this is what you need. By the way tell Mark (or whomever was responsible) that we had a great response to the Responsive Reading yesterday, not only the choice of verses but the way it was presented. Tell Tom that everyone enjoyed his sermon and are looking forward to "The Football Sermon". Believe me if there were any negative comments to be heard either myself or Barbara would be told and so far there has been none!
Thanks
Theresa
This world is full of great people and great church's, New Beginnings may be small in number but their love for each other and for the Lord is stronger than some of the "BIG" churches that we have been a part of. New Beginnings has opened their doors to us over the last few months and all of us in X-ALT can never thank them enough for the love and hospitality they have extended us.
V
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Schedule Change
Just a short note that the X-ALT! service at the Women's prison has had to be rescheduled. An exact date has not been set but it will hopefully be in early March.
See you Sunday at New Beginnings SMC, the service begins at 11:00 am
See you Sunday at New Beginnings SMC, the service begins at 11:00 am
Tuesday, January 16, 2007
Oh What a Night
Just a short note about our rehearsal last night...
Let me start by saying that when X-ALT! put together the "Rhythm & Praise" CD, we collected songs that each of us had written over the last million years and recorded them as a group. In a way that is a good thing because it makes for a very diverse CD with at least one song that will appeal to just about any musical taste. On the other hand, in some cases the CD sounds kinda like one of the K-TEL "Hit's" records, the ones that all of us old enough to remember when CD's were 12 inches wide and made of vinyl, had in our collection. I'm not putting down the CD, I love it and all that it has to offer and I am more proud of the work on that CD than anything I have ever been a part of. I just say that, as a lead in to this...
Last night at rehearsal we wrote 2 new X-ALT! songs, this time as a group. Mark Pierce and I had the basics of a song called "Lift Me Up" written by the time Mark Mills, Tommy and Eddie arrived, but it did not become a complete work until they threw their two cents worth in, and without bragging - this songs kicks! We will be testing it out on the congregation at New Beginnings this Sunday but I'm willing to bet they will really dig it! The ladies were all busy doing other things last night so it will be a suprise to them as well!
Just as we finished putting the final touches on "Lift Me Up" Tommy brought out his newest magnum opus. (That's A Good Thing) Anyone that has listened to "Piggy Back Ride" knows that Tommy is a master of creative lyrics and his new song is no exception. The yet-to-be-named song is a throw back to the old Stax Records days with one of the coolest vibes of any X-ALT! song yet. Not to mention a bass line that will have my fingers in knots for days! But it will be worth it. It needs another night of work to pull it all together but once it's ready to go I'm sure - Like "Piggy Back Ride" - it is going to be another staple of our live sets.
That said, the next CD should be a bit of a departure from the first because it is setting up to be a true group effort. After a year of playing together outside of the old church gig I think we have all come to know each other better and that unique musician's experience of knowing what the other players are thinking is starting to sink in. Needless to say- I'm Stoked!
V
Let me start by saying that when X-ALT! put together the "Rhythm & Praise" CD, we collected songs that each of us had written over the last million years and recorded them as a group. In a way that is a good thing because it makes for a very diverse CD with at least one song that will appeal to just about any musical taste. On the other hand, in some cases the CD sounds kinda like one of the K-TEL "Hit's" records, the ones that all of us old enough to remember when CD's were 12 inches wide and made of vinyl, had in our collection. I'm not putting down the CD, I love it and all that it has to offer and I am more proud of the work on that CD than anything I have ever been a part of. I just say that, as a lead in to this...
Last night at rehearsal we wrote 2 new X-ALT! songs, this time as a group. Mark Pierce and I had the basics of a song called "Lift Me Up" written by the time Mark Mills, Tommy and Eddie arrived, but it did not become a complete work until they threw their two cents worth in, and without bragging - this songs kicks! We will be testing it out on the congregation at New Beginnings this Sunday but I'm willing to bet they will really dig it! The ladies were all busy doing other things last night so it will be a suprise to them as well!
Just as we finished putting the final touches on "Lift Me Up" Tommy brought out his newest magnum opus. (That's A Good Thing) Anyone that has listened to "Piggy Back Ride" knows that Tommy is a master of creative lyrics and his new song is no exception. The yet-to-be-named song is a throw back to the old Stax Records days with one of the coolest vibes of any X-ALT! song yet. Not to mention a bass line that will have my fingers in knots for days! But it will be worth it. It needs another night of work to pull it all together but once it's ready to go I'm sure - Like "Piggy Back Ride" - it is going to be another staple of our live sets.
That said, the next CD should be a bit of a departure from the first because it is setting up to be a true group effort. After a year of playing together outside of the old church gig I think we have all come to know each other better and that unique musician's experience of knowing what the other players are thinking is starting to sink in. Needless to say- I'm Stoked!
V
As usual Tommy can say it better than I
This is from Tommy's blog "Shoot The Moose." A link to the site has been added to the links list.
V
Let Go and Let God
Posted on January 15th, 2007.
I am myself again.
Saturday, while doing early set up at Cumberland Heights for yesterday’s church service, it helped to have a task to concentrate on. Then, while leaving the beautiful grounds, I paid particular attention to the arch over the driveway. In big letters, it says, “Let Go and Let God”. I literally did one of those “I could have had a V-8″ forehead slaps. Sometimes, these moments just kind of come at you, dontcha’ know?
One other thing about yesterday: worship at a place like Cumberland Heights (it’s a drug and alcohol treatment center) just seems so much more real. Songs that we’ve played a hundred times, that usually bring about polite head nods or applause, at this place they bring forth such raw emotion. You get so used to playing these songs that it becomes routine; yet, after almost every number, I look up and see so many tears. For some people there today, songs like He Touched Me, Lean On Me, Amazing Grace, even my own Piggyback Ride struck a nerve.
I’ve always believed that music is God’s way of giving us just a taste of the ecstacy of Heaven, a fleeting glimpse leaving us wanting to get to His kingdom so that we might experience the real thing. Kind of like walking past a McDonald’s and smelling the french fries. Music touches us in a way so unknown, in a place so hidden within us that it is impossible to describe. I forget that sometimes. That’s why it shocked me to see people so visibly moved by music I had begun to take for granted.
We musicians are there to “Lead them to the Altar”. So many Sundays, whether because the congregation is distracted, or we are, that doesn’t happen as much as we’d like. But not this Sunday. You could see the Holy Spirit embracing every person in that chapel. It is hard to remain in self-pity when you know that you are being given the highest honor: being allowed to do God’s work. It is impossible to not feel all Joy when you see that work bearing fruit. This is why we do what we do. I’m going to try not to forget that again.
I know I’m using a lot of Christian-Speak, but I do not apologise. These are the apropriate words for what I am feeling.
I had a Crocodile Dundee moment yesterday. I offered up the knife of my pain and struggle and dared God. The Lord just smiled at me and said, “That’s not a knife”. He took me to Cumberland Heights and said “THAT’S a knife”.
Lesson learned.
V
Let Go and Let God
Posted on January 15th, 2007.
I am myself again.
Saturday, while doing early set up at Cumberland Heights for yesterday’s church service, it helped to have a task to concentrate on. Then, while leaving the beautiful grounds, I paid particular attention to the arch over the driveway. In big letters, it says, “Let Go and Let God”. I literally did one of those “I could have had a V-8″ forehead slaps. Sometimes, these moments just kind of come at you, dontcha’ know?
One other thing about yesterday: worship at a place like Cumberland Heights (it’s a drug and alcohol treatment center) just seems so much more real. Songs that we’ve played a hundred times, that usually bring about polite head nods or applause, at this place they bring forth such raw emotion. You get so used to playing these songs that it becomes routine; yet, after almost every number, I look up and see so many tears. For some people there today, songs like He Touched Me, Lean On Me, Amazing Grace, even my own Piggyback Ride struck a nerve.
I’ve always believed that music is God’s way of giving us just a taste of the ecstacy of Heaven, a fleeting glimpse leaving us wanting to get to His kingdom so that we might experience the real thing. Kind of like walking past a McDonald’s and smelling the french fries. Music touches us in a way so unknown, in a place so hidden within us that it is impossible to describe. I forget that sometimes. That’s why it shocked me to see people so visibly moved by music I had begun to take for granted.
We musicians are there to “Lead them to the Altar”. So many Sundays, whether because the congregation is distracted, or we are, that doesn’t happen as much as we’d like. But not this Sunday. You could see the Holy Spirit embracing every person in that chapel. It is hard to remain in self-pity when you know that you are being given the highest honor: being allowed to do God’s work. It is impossible to not feel all Joy when you see that work bearing fruit. This is why we do what we do. I’m going to try not to forget that again.
I know I’m using a lot of Christian-Speak, but I do not apologise. These are the apropriate words for what I am feeling.
I had a Crocodile Dundee moment yesterday. I offered up the knife of my pain and struggle and dared God. The Lord just smiled at me and said, “That’s not a knife”. He took me to Cumberland Heights and said “THAT’S a knife”.
Lesson learned.
Monday, January 15, 2007
Cumberland Heights
It was a beautiful Sunday morning when X-ALT led the Residents, their families and alumni at Nashville's Cumberland Heights Rehab. Center yesterday morning.
It was one of those mornings that reminds us of why we do what we are doing. Rev. Ishee surprised us by requesting a song off the "Rhythm and Praise" CD that we had not intended to play and he asked us to start the service with "Down To The River." That made it so special, knowing that our songs and voices had touched the group enough last time we were there, months ago, that they wanted to experience those songs again.
It's hard to explain the feeling of "CHURCH" that was in the room Sunday. The chapel at Cumberland Heights is like something out of a story book: a capacity of around 75, wooden bench seats and beautiful stained glass windows.
There were no empty seats and folding chairs had been placed in the small aisle.
It was a strangely warm morning for January in Nashville so we threw open the doors and a warm breeze blew through the chapel. X-ALT's songs of praise joined by the voices of the congregation were carried on those breezes to the flocks that stood outside and they traveled over wires to the overflow room and God's presence was definitely felt. The congregation was on their feet and clapping and singing along - I tell you it was CHURCH!
The feeling of God's presence washed over us and our ladies voices blended together like the songs of angels! The band was tight and together and it was as if each song took things up another notch untill the bluesey version of "Amazing Grace" was played to close the service. Amazing Grace is Cumberland Heights theme song and they sing it at every service. As they sang along with us you could see by the smiles on their faces that they had been uplifted and strengthened and we are so proud that God has given us the chance to be a part of those blessings.
Rev. Ishee dismissed the group and we played them out with the song he had requested "No Place Like Home." Our drummer Eddie must have been feeling the vibe of the room as he started it "a bit" faster than usual, but believe me when I tell you - it worked - it was such a great upbeat way to end a morning of praise and worship.
We will be returning to Cumberland Heights this summer to help them dedicate their new sancturary and we can't wait!
Next weekend if everything works out we will be worshiping with the ladies at Metro Nashville's Women's Prison on Saturday and then with the good folks at New Beginnings SMC on Sunday. We ask that you keep us in your prayers as the X-ALT train keeps chugging along spreading the Good News of God's love thru song.
Be Blessed
V
It was one of those mornings that reminds us of why we do what we are doing. Rev. Ishee surprised us by requesting a song off the "Rhythm and Praise" CD that we had not intended to play and he asked us to start the service with "Down To The River." That made it so special, knowing that our songs and voices had touched the group enough last time we were there, months ago, that they wanted to experience those songs again.
It's hard to explain the feeling of "CHURCH" that was in the room Sunday. The chapel at Cumberland Heights is like something out of a story book: a capacity of around 75, wooden bench seats and beautiful stained glass windows.
There were no empty seats and folding chairs had been placed in the small aisle.
It was a strangely warm morning for January in Nashville so we threw open the doors and a warm breeze blew through the chapel. X-ALT's songs of praise joined by the voices of the congregation were carried on those breezes to the flocks that stood outside and they traveled over wires to the overflow room and God's presence was definitely felt. The congregation was on their feet and clapping and singing along - I tell you it was CHURCH!
The feeling of God's presence washed over us and our ladies voices blended together like the songs of angels! The band was tight and together and it was as if each song took things up another notch untill the bluesey version of "Amazing Grace" was played to close the service. Amazing Grace is Cumberland Heights theme song and they sing it at every service. As they sang along with us you could see by the smiles on their faces that they had been uplifted and strengthened and we are so proud that God has given us the chance to be a part of those blessings.
Rev. Ishee dismissed the group and we played them out with the song he had requested "No Place Like Home." Our drummer Eddie must have been feeling the vibe of the room as he started it "a bit" faster than usual, but believe me when I tell you - it worked - it was such a great upbeat way to end a morning of praise and worship.
We will be returning to Cumberland Heights this summer to help them dedicate their new sancturary and we can't wait!
Next weekend if everything works out we will be worshiping with the ladies at Metro Nashville's Women's Prison on Saturday and then with the good folks at New Beginnings SMC on Sunday. We ask that you keep us in your prayers as the X-ALT train keeps chugging along spreading the Good News of God's love thru song.
Be Blessed
V
Thursday, January 11, 2007
A Few Shots From The Show
Thanks to Sister-N-Law Delilah for some pictures for Saturdays Show at TBG. I was bored so I fritzed with them a bit just for the heck of it.
Tuesday, January 09, 2007
Bits and Pieces
I was cleaning out the computers closet and ran up on a few videos from a coffee house show that we will say was "scantly" attended but we were still having a good time! Enjoy
V
Love Never Ending
Jesus Take The Wheel
I'll Fly Away
V
Love Never Ending
Jesus Take The Wheel
I'll Fly Away
A Great Review
This just in from one of Tommy's Blogger friends that made the trip to Ashland City Saturday night. Did I tell you we had a good time?
1. Slartibartfast (Tommy) is a rocker. It's a Christian band, yeah, and if you can't handle Christian lyrics at all, it might not be for you, but I'm telling you, if you avoid Slarti's band for that reason, you will be missing something.Slarti is one of the keyboard guys and once the music starts, the quiet, shy-ish Slarti we met at the blogger meat-up turns into (1960's reference, watch out!), Paul Revere (not the horsey silversmith guy but the one who lead the 'Raiders), which is to say a geeky dancing, mugging for the audience who is having so much fun it really doesn't matter that the geek meter is moving to the red zone. And, I'm using 'geek' in a very loving manner, btw.Slarti's band (X-Alt) is quite an ensemble...they got the Memphis-style horns that punctuate the bar, rather than roll all over it, they got not one, not two, but three women who can sing the lights out, and they got another keyboardist who can sing some serious tenor. The Memphis Stax soul oozes through their music even though they appear to be all of the 'blue-eyed' soul variety.My one complaint: Slarti' only gets one solo. He's got a great rocker voice, and his song just SWINGS. Besides his song, he re-arranged the old Sam and Dave song called 'Soothe Me' to handle some really top-notch harmony and lyrics that weave the band's philosophy into the groove. Slarti NEEDS MORE SOLO.My one question: They close the first set with 'Put a little love in your heart' and they attribute the song to Aretha. Actually, their arrangement is pretty much a pepped up version of the original by Jackie DeShannon, but hey..it was good.All in all, it was more than worth the trip to Ashland City. Plus we got to hang with Ms. Slarti and two Slarti-kids. Good family times...
I love a great review! Well as soon as my Sister-n-Law gets them to me I'll be posting some pictures from Saturday and I have a few videos I found hanging around the bottom of my computer to post so stay tuned and if you have a minute drop a prayer or two for us as we get ready to lead the service at Cumberland Heights Rehab. Center this Sunday, that we can help touch the hearts of the good folks there that are trying to get their lives back in line.
God Bless
V
1. Slartibartfast (Tommy) is a rocker. It's a Christian band, yeah, and if you can't handle Christian lyrics at all, it might not be for you, but I'm telling you, if you avoid Slarti's band for that reason, you will be missing something.Slarti is one of the keyboard guys and once the music starts, the quiet, shy-ish Slarti we met at the blogger meat-up turns into (1960's reference, watch out!), Paul Revere (not the horsey silversmith guy but the one who lead the 'Raiders), which is to say a geeky dancing, mugging for the audience who is having so much fun it really doesn't matter that the geek meter is moving to the red zone. And, I'm using 'geek' in a very loving manner, btw.Slarti's band (X-Alt) is quite an ensemble...they got the Memphis-style horns that punctuate the bar, rather than roll all over it, they got not one, not two, but three women who can sing the lights out, and they got another keyboardist who can sing some serious tenor. The Memphis Stax soul oozes through their music even though they appear to be all of the 'blue-eyed' soul variety.My one complaint: Slarti' only gets one solo. He's got a great rocker voice, and his song just SWINGS. Besides his song, he re-arranged the old Sam and Dave song called 'Soothe Me' to handle some really top-notch harmony and lyrics that weave the band's philosophy into the groove. Slarti NEEDS MORE SOLO.My one question: They close the first set with 'Put a little love in your heart' and they attribute the song to Aretha. Actually, their arrangement is pretty much a pepped up version of the original by Jackie DeShannon, but hey..it was good.All in all, it was more than worth the trip to Ashland City. Plus we got to hang with Ms. Slarti and two Slarti-kids. Good family times...
I love a great review! Well as soon as my Sister-n-Law gets them to me I'll be posting some pictures from Saturday and I have a few videos I found hanging around the bottom of my computer to post so stay tuned and if you have a minute drop a prayer or two for us as we get ready to lead the service at Cumberland Heights Rehab. Center this Sunday, that we can help touch the hearts of the good folks there that are trying to get their lives back in line.
God Bless
V
Monday, January 08, 2007
A Big Night At TBG
Saturday Night was a night of Rhythm & Praise at the TBG Coffee House in Ashland City when X-alt and 30 to 40 of our old and new friends got together and had a good ole' time singing and praising God, drinking "Moses" and raising the roof. Just in case your wondering a "Moses" is a multiple shot espresso drink that will keep you going for days at a time and a favorite of our piano player Mark Mills (I think he drank two or three of them over the course of the evening) I personally drank water - I am sticking to my resolution to do away with caffeine, sodas, and fast food! (I think I Can, I think I Can, I Think I Can) anyway back to TBG, as I mentioned in my last post we were joined by Randy Janoski on Sax. Now we knew from practice that Randy was an incredible player but he blew us away on stage, don't believe me then watch this song recorded Saturday night (The video is kinda dark but the music is loud and clear!)
Lets Make A Baby King
So was that hot or what! That was Susie Reel on vocals, I tell you if you miss
X-ALT! you are really missing some great playing and singing (Am I bragging? yes, but we are having such a good time and were doing it to the glory of God so I can't help it!)
Another new song that made it's way to the stage Saturday night was "A Strange Way To Save The World" Katy sings her heart out on this one - Check it out...
Strange Way To Save The World
Both of those songs were held over from some of the Christmas programs we did last month, but a good song is a good song and I think those should be played anytime not just at Christmas!
Well what would an X-ALT! show be without some gospel classics? Saturday night was no exception here we are doing "He Touched Me and a bluesy version of Amazing Grace!
He Touched Me / Amazing Grace
It was a great night and a great kick off to what we all hope is going to be a great year for the
X-ALT! ministry. One last note about Saturday night, Brooke was having voice problems and was not up to singing lead on anything so after we finished our regular set with a kickin' version of "God Is My Rock" the crowd started calling for one of our standards from the "Rhythm & Praise" CD "Down To The River To Pray" which Brooke usually takes the lead on. With a little prodding, Suzy's daughter Jessica came on stage and took the lead on it and was wonderful. Unfortunately the video ran out before "God Is My Rock" and "Down To The River" so your just going to have to take my word for it!
Well the next two months are going to be busy for us, but keep checking back here each week and I will do my best to keep you up to date on all the is happening in the world of X-ALT!
Next stop is at Cumberland Heights Rehab. Center next Sunday. Rev. Ishee was kind enough to ask us back to lead their Sunday Service and we are glad to do it. Then it off the the Women's prison for what I'm sure will be a special Service on Saturday the 20th, then on the 21st we are back home at New Beginnings SMC for their 11:00am service.
We thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and support.
See you soon
V
Lets Make A Baby King
So was that hot or what! That was Susie Reel on vocals, I tell you if you miss
X-ALT! you are really missing some great playing and singing (Am I bragging? yes, but we are having such a good time and were doing it to the glory of God so I can't help it!)
Another new song that made it's way to the stage Saturday night was "A Strange Way To Save The World" Katy sings her heart out on this one - Check it out...
Strange Way To Save The World
Both of those songs were held over from some of the Christmas programs we did last month, but a good song is a good song and I think those should be played anytime not just at Christmas!
Well what would an X-ALT! show be without some gospel classics? Saturday night was no exception here we are doing "He Touched Me and a bluesy version of Amazing Grace!
He Touched Me / Amazing Grace
It was a great night and a great kick off to what we all hope is going to be a great year for the
X-ALT! ministry. One last note about Saturday night, Brooke was having voice problems and was not up to singing lead on anything so after we finished our regular set with a kickin' version of "God Is My Rock" the crowd started calling for one of our standards from the "Rhythm & Praise" CD "Down To The River To Pray" which Brooke usually takes the lead on. With a little prodding, Suzy's daughter Jessica came on stage and took the lead on it and was wonderful. Unfortunately the video ran out before "God Is My Rock" and "Down To The River" so your just going to have to take my word for it!
Well the next two months are going to be busy for us, but keep checking back here each week and I will do my best to keep you up to date on all the is happening in the world of X-ALT!
Next stop is at Cumberland Heights Rehab. Center next Sunday. Rev. Ishee was kind enough to ask us back to lead their Sunday Service and we are glad to do it. Then it off the the Women's prison for what I'm sure will be a special Service on Saturday the 20th, then on the 21st we are back home at New Beginnings SMC for their 11:00am service.
We thank you all for your prayers, thoughts and support.
See you soon
V
Thursday, January 04, 2007
New Videos are here!!!
It took longer than I expected but finally I have the new videos ready to go, so sit back, crank up the volume and enjoy.
V
Jesus We Worship You
No Place Like Home
Open The Eyes Of My Heart
Piggyback Ride
The Lord Is Coming Back
We want to say a special thanks to Lawrence Bailey for filling in on drums for Eddie the night these were taped, Lawrence is a killer drummer and sax palyer that has filled in with us many times. Be sure to check out his band at http://www.the-jones.com/ They are the funk that rocks Nashville and Lawrence (Yoda) is the sax player that puts the "F" in funk!
Also on hand that night was the wounderful and talented Susan Christians on flute, Susan is an old friend of X-ALT! from our days as the praise band at a local church and we are always thrilled when she can break away and join us!
Come on out Saturday at 8:00 to The TBG Coffee House in Ashland City TN and join us in a night or praise and worship music with that special X-ALT! twist.
We'll see you there
V
V
Jesus We Worship You
No Place Like Home
Open The Eyes Of My Heart
Piggyback Ride
The Lord Is Coming Back
We want to say a special thanks to Lawrence Bailey for filling in on drums for Eddie the night these were taped, Lawrence is a killer drummer and sax palyer that has filled in with us many times. Be sure to check out his band at http://www.the-jones.com/ They are the funk that rocks Nashville and Lawrence (Yoda) is the sax player that puts the "F" in funk!
Also on hand that night was the wounderful and talented Susan Christians on flute, Susan is an old friend of X-ALT! from our days as the praise band at a local church and we are always thrilled when she can break away and join us!
Come on out Saturday at 8:00 to The TBG Coffee House in Ashland City TN and join us in a night or praise and worship music with that special X-ALT! twist.
We'll see you there
V
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Here we go
Just a reminder of the first X-ALT! gig of 2007...
TBG COFFEE HOUSE
116 N. Main Street
Ashland City TN 37105
Music starts at 8:00pm
Come on out and help support X-ALT! and TBG.
We'll See you there!
V
TBG COFFEE HOUSE
116 N. Main Street
Ashland City TN 37105
Music starts at 8:00pm
Come on out and help support X-ALT! and TBG.
We'll See you there!
V
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