NEW ALBUM: "MY KING IS COMING"

Available everywhere October 12, 2010

For the past 4 months I have been working hard with a group of people on a new record that I am so excited about and proud of.

Look for the first single "Came To Save" on itunes and facebook next week!

CBS SONGWRITING CONTEST

Whether or not you have written songs or simply want to try, I really want to encourage you to spread the word about this years "Scriptural Song of the Year Award" sponsored by the Canadian Bible Society.
The best part is this contest really pushes writers to sing scripture word for word and get as much solid content as possible. A win for everyone if you ask me!
So get your songs recorded and submitted before October 9th, 2010 deadline.

CBS has been nothing but amazing over the past year, helping me finish my first EP and getting my single to radio. This award comes with so many awesome opportunities so please pass it on to someone who might benefit from this.

ANDY TALLMAN

Looking for some new worship music? Meet Andy Tallman. He is a Canadian friend of mine who is excited aboout his new EP "Go". Click the link for this great EP!

WEDDING SONG

Just heard this sweet new tune by Andrew Peterson called "Dancing in the minefields". A great song for weddings or just to put on a dance with your sweetheart. Pre-Order his album.

Andrew Peterson - Dancing in the Minefields from Centricity Music on Vimeo.

CASTING CROWNS ONTARIO TOUR

Last year I got the chance to open for Casting Crowns on their Canadian Tour. It was one of the best experiences and a total blessing. I can honestly say that these guys are down to earth with a heart for the lost and it comes out in every song. If you live in Ontario and can make it out to one of their 3 scheduled shows then don't miss out.

Ticket Pre-Sale for Each Show Here:

• London August 26
• Toronto August 27
• Ottawa August 28

JAMES TEALY | OPEN HANDS EP

Last summer I wrote a song with Mr. James Tealy entitled, "Hold To You".
James has just released his new EP and you can hear that track along with 5 other fantastic songs by James. For some odd reason the EP is available on the America iTunes story only but I am sure will be available in Canada soon. For a songwriter its always a honor when someone else feels as passionate about your songs as you do and they release them.

Follow James on Twitter
James Tealy Official Website

SWELL SUMMER

Hope your summer is swell.

3-2-1 BREAK

Hey friends. I am going to take a pretty lengthy hiatus to blog world for awhile in efforts to spend a quality summer with wife, kid and friends. To add to that, I am on the road a lot this summer and really need to be HOME when I'm home. So much is happening in my life right now with music, writing, meeting new people and learning new things about myself and where God is leading me and its all amazing. I am so thankful for my church, my wife and family for their support in all of this and want to keep hard at work to prove to the Lord I am in this for Him and His glory!
I'm sure I'll have some pictures or tiny blurbs I just have to share at some point over the next few months but for now, I'm going to be taking a break. See you back here daily come September.
High five.
js

ON TO THE VOCALS

Here is some of the best guys I know in music and I was so privileged to have them apart of my record. We recorded 8 more songs to add to the EP totally 11 tracks! The songs sound absolutely insane! I am so excited to sing to these things next week. The goal is to have it mixed and ready by early September.

Engineered: Konrad Snyder
Produced by: Matt Armstrong
Drums: Paul Mabury
Elec Guitar: Mike Payne
Bass: Chris Donahue
Keys: Jason Webb

PAUL MABURY DRUM TAKE 1

Recorded at the Brown Owl in Nashville, TN