Southern Gospel groups using "worldly" studio musicians

Hi Mike,

I've only been to a handful of "big city" ballgames; Huntsville, Alabama doesn't get too wild at ballgames but when we last saw Buffett in Nashville, there was a 300 pound drunk in the row in front of us (not behind us thankfully!) who could barely stand up. Minutes later, after he had walked out of the arena I saw him passed out in the hallway outside. Given my own inexperience at pro games I probably shouldn't have compared them to a JB concert.

But I definitely agree that it's pretty harmless stuff, compared to the things one would be exposed to even "channel flipping" on a TV. I would still maintain to Mr. Curtis that the experience is positive and in any event, as I said, has none of the destructive nihilistic messages found in metal and rap music which are increasingly popular with my son's age group, unfortunately, and if I can expose to him to a little "Island Fever" (what a great song--it ranks right up there almost with "A Pirate Looks at Forty") instead maybe it will pull him back to good music, though it may be a few years before he comes to any appreciation for old-time or even newer country music.
Take care, Mike.

Gene

[ April 08, 2002, 08:43 AM: Message edited by: fromtheright ]

 

Jimmy Buffet loves his fans. I always had a great time at the shows, & never got into any trouble. Even at Grateful Dead shows, ( I lost count ) I was able to ignore the few idiots that overdo it. But since becoming saved, I really don't have the desire to put myself to that kind of test.

 

Christians getting the world's "hired gun" musos to play for them?? I don't think so mate. We are the ones who are supposed to "play skillfully" (Psa 33:3) right?

I'm not too keen on the idea of the Christian wasting talent on the world's stuff either, but would consider it on case by case basis.

Pete

 

Just for art? As I pointed out to young guitar players at old old Church, Hendrix was one of the greatest. Speed and technical ability to burn (along with a few Strats ) and he wasted the lot of it.

Telling a story? Depends on the story In the words of A. Katherine Hankey "I Love To Tell The Story"

Christians should make music or play it for Colossians 3:17

Pete