WHAT I DID ON MY SUMMER VACATION: Part 3

We left Searcy the third time and headed back to Tennessee. It was a grewat opportunity to spend some quality time with the in-laws ... except for the fact that we were in preparation for ACAFEST, so I didn't get much face time with the fam for a little while. However, the end result was memorable and meaningful for me as well as the rest of the Aca-fellas. We were blessed to perform with Acappella Classic!

It was, to say the least, a fantastic experience. I learn so much every time I get a chance to sing with Acappella alumni. I feel like I grow as a musician and as a Christian when I'm around those guys. So, if you are an Acappella alumni and you're reading this, thank you for giving yourselves to God and His work. You are an inspiration to me!

After ACAFEST, we traveled to Houston and Lufkin, TX for a couple of concerts at a couple of amazing churches. I hope to write more about them later, but I really need to move forward before winter gets here!

Next up, Brasil!!!

Peace, Love, and Dark Chocolate

AND WE'RE BACK!

I now deem Spring Break officially over! We had a great trip to Tennessee to visit friends and family, and to rehearse with the boys in preparation for our new and improved concert program, which debuts in less than a week. I hope to see some of you at an upcoming concert. Here's a short list of dates:

March

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Date: Saturday, March 27th, 2010

Time: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00p.m.

Location: Tulsa Fairgrounds (Central Park)

Event: Free Concert as a part of the Tulsa Workshop.

Contact: Shane Coffman (918) 520-6959

Web site: http://www.tulsaisww.com/

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 

Date: Sunday, March 28th, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Oklahoma City Ford Center

Event: We will be performing the National Anthem at the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers NBA game (how cool is that?!)

Contact: http://www.oc.edu/thunder.aspx

April

North Richland Hills, Texas

Date: Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Time: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Location: Legacy Church of Christ

Event: Private concert for Oklahoma Christian University's North Texas Alumni Dinner Auction.

Info: http://www.oc.edu/auction

North Richland Hills, Texas

Date: Sunday, April 11th, 2010

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: Legacy Church of Christ

Event: Free Concert

Contact: http://www.legacycoc.org/ or call (817) 485-6749

Albuquerque, New Mexico

Date: Friday, April 16th, 2010

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00p.m.

Location: Riverside Church of Christ

Event: Free Concert

Contact: Kent Hall (505) 898-2627 or www.klajhall@aol.com

Web Site: http://www.minuteswithmessiah.com/church/rside.html

Amarillo, Texas

Date: Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Central Church of Christ

Event: Concert - Tickets $10.00 adults, $7.00 children under 10 Groups of 10 or more $7.00 each.

Contact: (806) 373-4389 or http://www.amarillocentral.org/

Garland, Texas

Date: Sunday, April 25th, 2010

Time: 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Saturn Road Church of Christ

Event: Free Concert
Contact: (972) 271-2444 or http://www.saturnroad.org/

May

Glasgow, Kentucky

Date: Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Plaza Theater

Event: Free Concert for the IMPACT Youth Rally

Contact: Refuge Church of Christ (207) 678-4366

Picayune, Mississippi
Date: Sunday, May 2nd, 2010

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: First Baptist Church of Picayune

Event: Free Concert

Contact: Josh Spears (601) 337-0236

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Date: Friday, May 21st, 2010

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: TBA

Cincinnati, Ohio

Date: Saturday, May 22nd, 2010

Time: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location: Cincinnati Christian University

Event: Concert festival

Contact: http://www.acapellacinnati.eventbright.com/

Which concert will you attend?

Peace, Love, and Dark Chocolate

THEY GROW UP SO FAST!

Last night was a first for us. Steph and I (and Anthony) witnessed Gabby's very first orchestra concert! She did a great job, as did all of the students. For having played only 3 months, give or take, they are really coming along well. Even though you can't really see Gabby up close (she's on the front row with the blond hair that looks a little extra bright, like she's an angel...which she is!), I just had to share the clips from the concert. We are so proud of her, but she is growing up way too fast!

Mama and I love you very much, Sweet Pea!




Peace, Love, and Dark Chocolate

ON THE ROAD AGAIN

On the road again
Just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making music with my friends
And I can't wait to get on the road again

On the road again
Goin' places that I've never been
Seein' things that I may never see again
And I can't wait to get on the road again





On the road again
Like a band of gypsies we go down the highway
We're the best of friends
Insisting that the world keep turning our way and our way

Is on the road again
I just can't wait to get on the road again
The life I love is making music with my friends
And I can't wait to get on the road again
And I can't wait to get on the road again



© 1980; Full Nelson Music

Peace, Love, and Chocolate

SEE YOU IN SAGINAW!

For those of you who didn't know, or haven't been paying attention to the calendar, or don't really care either way, I wanted to let you know that the group of knuckleheads (and the 2 old guys) pictured above will be performing for the last time this year on Saturday and Sunday. This Saturday, we'll be at the Saginaw Church of Christ in Saginaw, TX. This will be a unique day for us. We're doing two concerts that day: at 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Then, on Sunday, we'll be heading down to Riesel, TX for a 7:00 PM concert. This concert was recently added as a community concert, so it's not on the Acappella website event calendar, but I'm sure people could find out where the concert will be if you ask around. The town is just the right size to find these types of things out easily!

If you live anywhere near either of those places and would like to see us (and meet Roo & Goo), this is a great opportunity!

Peace, Love, and Dark Chocolate

A Little Left Coast Flavor

We had a great time in San Diego this weekend. Met some great people. Saw some great sites. Ate some great food! Had a couple of great concerts. All in all, it was a good weekend. It would've been promoted to great if our wives had been there, but it was still good. I took some pics. Some were better than others, but they are pics anyway. Enjoy!


David Bates is the man! He took us to the beach and hung out with all day Sunday. We sure do love him and his family. Pray for his daughter, Suzanne, who is marrying an awesome dude, Jason Godfrey, on August 1.



They put us up in a very nice hotel resort, complete with multiple swimming pools (that we didn't visit), restaurants, and a health spa! Thank you, Town & Country Resort.



You know we always love performing for any sized audience. It was especially nice to perform for nearly 2000 people at the Convention Center!



Even better than performing big concerts is witnessing souls, like Verna, being given completely to Christ!



And then we put Allen to work at the airport!









Keep praying for my family and me in our new endeavors. Anyone wanna buy our house? Seriously. It's really a nice house. Anyone?

Peace, Love, and Chocolate

Reunion

By now, you may have heard about the AVB reunion concert coming up at Lipscomb University on July 3rd. If you haven't heard about it, you can get the details here.
In the meantime, feel free to watch this harmonized, rhythmitized, power-mulletized gem from classic AVB history!



Peace, Love, and Chocolate