Hey, I just wanted to take a minute to share some information about an upcoming event that we will be a apart of. The event will be on September 5th at Common Ground Christian Church in Indianapolis at 7:00pm. It will be called “Purchased” using scripture from Revelation 5:9. This events purpose is to raise awareness and funds for an organization called Love 146 that works to end child sex slavery and exploitation. We would love to see all of you there to come help support such an important cause. Please check out the Love 146 website for more information at www.love146.com.

Thanks, chris

I know some of you saw this headline and thought I was going to perhaps reveal the date of the next album releasing. If this is so…than I will probably disappoint in this here entry.

We are a different kind of band. Not to make us sound special or superior, but we do have a NFL player in our band and if you know of another band with the same situation please let us know. Since we are “different” I thought I would explain one of the main differences that we have from other bands in this industry. Most bands release an album and travel immediately following to promote said album for up to a year. Connersvine however, released our album during football season (October) and only began to tour to promote in January. We have done as much as we can
throughout the spring and some of the summer. Yet again… FOOTBALL Season! SO, this is where you come in! We as a band really rely on this time of year to be a time of creativity. I think it would be safe to say that most of our songs have come during this season. God has us home (for the most part) and has in the past given us much inspiration during this time where we cannot travel and play. So, please continue your prayers that God would cover us and bring us inspiration and creativity. Especially over Hunter that in the midst of playing football he would have time to create musically as well. We are so grateful for the prayers of those that support our ministry and just want to let you all know how much we covet those prayers! thank you all, we love you!

chris

Camp is going well. It is hot here but it’s been worse in past years. Chris and I always joke about camp being crafts, campfires, and kumbayah. (is that how you spell that?) Well, it’s not all of that but we do have food and sports here. I have actually ran into Connersvine supporters here! That has given me an extra lift. There isn’t much to really blog about. Here’s a typical day:

Wake up
Eat
Football
Eat
Football
Eat
Meet about football
Eat
Sleep

I appreciate your prayers in this time. We had a great season of Connersvine stuff and we’re looking forward to a few dates this fall. Oh yeah, God is starting to pour out creativity for our second album. The ideas are coming in and even though it’s a long way off I am excited about it’s prospects. Hope you are all well. Blessings!

Hunter

Well, the summer is coming to a close which means football is getting ready to start. We play 5 preseason games this season. (regularly 4) Yuck. That’s a lot of energy to expend for something that will pretty much just go away. Obviously I want to do well with those opportunities, but you do kinda get get ready for real bullets to fly after a while. I covet any prayers you can offer up in this time for my family and me. It is difficult being away but it always seems to go quickly. Before we know it it will be September and we’ll be lining up for our first game in the new stadium. I am as excited for this season as I’ve ever been for one. I truly believe my glad anticipation is from God.

This off season has been an amazing time of growth for me with regard to my perspective on football. Once again God has driven home the truth (through different means) that He is all that matters. Not wins, not “platforms”, not album sales or contracts, not even ministry. Loving Him and loving others is first . . . . . . . and only! Lord, may we always err on the side of loving You and others. And, in doing so, not err at all.

-hunter

OK, so obviously we are not the best at blogging regularly. So, here is my attempt at being better and sharing something that is important to me. The goal is to share a weekly “review” of albums I am listening to. Being in the business of music I have learned a lot from reviews and one person sharing there thoughts on someone else’s art. So, I do not intend on discrediting anyone’s art but to share my favorite albums and why they inspire me. With that said here is my first entry…

Jakob Dylan “Seeing Things”

Jakob Dylan’s first attempt at a solo album has me completely engaged. I have been a fan of the Wallflowers (Jakob’s band) for a long time. I can’t imagine the pressure that being the son of one of the greatest songwriter’s of all time (Bob Dylan) would be like. The Wallflowers released several amazing albums with great songs and brilliant lyrics. However, I feel like Jacob has finally found his sound with his new album “Seeing Things”. I am sure that he is tired of being compared to his father but, I feel that this album is what a contemporary Bob Dylan would make. Those that are familiar with Bob’s work know that he was offend criticized by the thought that his music was to “old fashioned”. Bob was inspired by early folk and country music and idolized people like Woody Guthrie. Early in his career he did mostly covers by the greats that he admired. With this said the folk sound of Jakob’s new album is new and fresh. I feel like he is equally keeping alive the spirit of great old folk music and making new music that pushes the boundaries and creating something that is truly his own. I believe Jakob built the confidence that he needed musically through the Wallflowers and in his first solo album he has proven that he no longer needs to remain in the shadow of his father’s legacy and has created something uniquely his own. The only thing that I am left wanting from Jacob after listening to this album is MORE. If you have the interest and the time to check out Jakob Dylan’s new album it is well worth it.

Any of you have it?  What do you think?

christopher

Hello, we just wanted to give you guys a quick update from our busy weekend. Friday night we were in Dallas, Texas at Celebrate Freedom with David Crowder and Shane and Shane. It was a great event and had a great response at the Pizza Hut Park.

Saturday morning (EARLY MORNING) we flew back to Indy and hung out with our families for a few hours then drove up to Akron, IN where we performed at the Spark in the Park event. We love playing in our home state. We shared the event with Todd Agnew (one of our favorite people) where we played for around an hour and Hunter spoke to the audience, then we came back up and
closed with some worship.

Again, ANOTHER early flight Sunday morning to Tulsa, OK. Sunday night we played at KXOJ’s Rockets Over Rhema with The Afters and Mark Harris. There was a great turnout with over 30,000 in attendance. It is always so humbling and encouraging to look out over the audience and see people singing along to the songs that God has given us.

We are looking forward to this weekend where will be in Kendallville, IN on Saturday and in Whitestown, IN on Sunday evening for a fundraising event for a good friend of ours Dave Manzer. We hope that if you guys are in the area of either of these events you will come out and say hey! thanks so much for your support.

Oh yeah, and we got a new website this that has a bunch more information. Hope you all like it.

christopher

Hey everyone, we have some bad news. Unfortunately we will not be able to perform at the patriotic festival at Grace Assembly in Whiteland this weekend.

We were initially given June 30th as the date for the event and were available for that date. However, the concert is now on June 29th and we will be in Tulsa, OK playing at a festival for KXOJ. So sorry for any inconvenience and we hope to see you this weekend at one of our other shows!

Thanks,

Chris

I HATE THE PERFORMANCE SPIRIT!!!

Sorry to yell. It may be surprising to some, seeing as how Hunter and I are worship leaders, but I have not lead worship at my home church in a while. This is a result of many factors that I won’t get into right now but I just lead worship tonight for the first time at the church that my wife and I have been attending since October. Worship is always my desire whenever we do a concert or lead worship at a church. However, the battle of trying to balance leading worship and “entertaining” people can be very difficult. The desire to perform and share gifts with people can easily cloud the ultimate purpose of pursuing God with everything I have. Right before I went up at the end of the service tonight to lead Chris Tomlin’s song “Enough” to close out the night I felt convicted by the lyrics “all of You is more than enough for me”. I had to ask myself, do I really believe this? Do I find all that I need in Him? Obviously I don’t when the desire for the approval of man comes rushing in to take my attention away from the One who deserves all I can give.

It is impossible for me to fake worship. I can’t get up there and just sing these songs and go through the motions. God teach me how to give you all that I have. To pour myself out as an offering and to empty myself so that there is nothing left to take away the worship You and You alone deserve.

Chris

Hey everyone, I just wanted help raise awareness about a great cause. Donald Miller (one of my favorite authors) is riding across the country to raise awareness about the need in Africa for fresh-water wells. Check out thevideo to learn about more ways to get involved.Chris

Good day people. We had a great time last night up in West Lafayette at Covenant Presbyterian Church. It is always so exciting and encouraging to meet and worship with new people. I think everything went well despite the fact that the churches air conditioning went out. The audience hung in there like champs and we all had a blast and sweated…a lot. We just wanted to say a special thanks to the church for their hospitality. It means so much when we travel around and people make us feel so welcome. Thanks.

Chris