This spoken word performance by Jeff Bethke, a contributor to Chiselseason.com, has been getting a lot of attention. It has been viewed over 2.5 million times since it was posted two days ago. There’s a saying in the church which states that faith in Jesus “isn’t religion, it’s a relationship.” I’ve heard it so many times over… [Read more…]
January 12, 2012
Millions of television sets around the country will be tuned in to watch the Super Bowl on February 5th. If Democratic candidate Terry Randall has his way, the most violent images fans will be subjected to won’t take place on the football field, but during the commercial breaks. The fringe anti-abortion candidate is reportedly placing media… [Read more…]
December 27, 2011
Dr. John C. Sanford is a retired Cornell professor with a PhD in plant breeding and plant genetics. He was one of the featured speakers at the recent “Veritas Exchange” series at RIT. As someone whose scientific pursuits were a catalyst in him making the swing from being an atheist to creationist he is – as… [Read more…]
December 24, 2011
We’ve reached the end of our countdown. I hope you’ve enjoyed listening to these songs as much as I have selecting them for you over the past few weeks. “Oh Come Divine Messiah” by Robbie Seay and Jennie Lee Riddle is a modern adaptation of a 17th century French carol by Abbot Simon-Joseph Pellegrin. It… [Read more…]
December 23, 2011
I’ve posted a lot of relatively obscure indie Christmas tunes this year. It was with that in mind that I decided today’s tune would feature what could possibly be the quintessential Christmas performance. In my book, Nat King Cole’s 1961 version of “The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas to You) is rivaled only by Bing Crosby’s… [Read more…]
December 22, 2011
Today’s song is the anthemic “Cinnamon & Chocolate” by Butterfly Boucher. It’s part of the Ten Out of Tenn Christmas Sampler. This is the first song of hers that I’ve heard. But if the rest of her music is half as strong as this tune, I’ll be keeping a close ear on her down the… [Read more…]
December 21, 2011
I had never heard of the band Bensonwells prior to downloading their Christmas EP on Noisetrade. But when I heard the bridge on their version of “White Christmas” I knew it was a strong contender to make this year’s countdown. What can I say? I’m a sucker for lyrics about falling snow and redemption. So… [Read more…]
December 20, 2011
Folk Angel formed in 2009 when four friends decided to “write and rearrange traditional Christmas songs, and through that creative process we retell the Gospel story.” Each year the band releases a new album of Christmas tunes. This version of “Deck the Halls” is taken from their third release Comfort and Joy and features the folk duo… [Read more…]
December 19, 2011
This has definitely been a coming out year for The Civil Wars. Their debut album Barton Hallow is near the top of several year end “Best Of” lists and they’ve played some prestigious gigs including The Tonight Show, Austin City Limits, and the Grand Ole Opry. Last Christmas the duo, featuring the radiant Joy Williams and… [Read more…]
December 18, 2011
Today’s “12 Tunes” song features three brothers ages 9,13 and 14 who are already better at playing bluegrass music then any of us will ever be at anything in our lives. It’s been a big year for this trio of homeschoolers known as The Sleepy Man Banjo Boys, including performances on David Letterman and the… [Read more…]
December 17, 2011
Alright, I’ll admit it, I have a soft spot for Michael Bublé. My wife started listening to him a couple of years ago when she heard him crooning away on some old Sinatra tune on our local jazz station. His songs have been a part of our regular rotation ever since. He put out a… [Read more…]
December 16, 2011
For many, the word “Christmas” is synonymous with “love” and “redemption.” In our home those words are also synonymous with the music of Over the Rhine. Each year I share a holiday tune from our favorite songwriting duo. This year it’s the song “Here It Is” from their 2006 Christmas album Snow Angels. My favorite… [Read more…]
January 12, 2012
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