The passing of Dana Key came as a surprise to all who knew him and to those who were fans of his music with DeGarmo & Key as well as his solo work and his work as a pastor. I first met Dana in the early 90’s as Big Tent Revival was just starting to [...]
Living Life With Arms High And Heart Abandoned
by Spence Smith on 05/05/2010 in Life, Music
This past week has been a whirlwind of travel. It actually started on Wednesday with a flight to Toronto to meet up with Michael W. Smith and his band of merry men for the start of his Canadian tour. I’ve never spent any time in Toronto or Montreal, which was day two of the tour, [...]
Musical Motivation For Runners
by Spence Smith on 03/18/2010 in Music, Triathlons
Anytime I go for a run, I take my iPod shuffle so I can listen to my favorite up beat tunes for that extra motivation I seem to need. Up beat songs seem to keep my legs moving a little faster. I read this article in Runner’s World recently. It made me think about some [...]
Great Music + Great Moments = A Great Live Show
by Spence Smith on 11/14/2009 in Music
The more I travel and watch concerts the more I believe what I have always felt about music and the live experience. A great live show is made up of great music and great moments. I have said for years that one of the most important things that happens in a show is not just [...]
U2 360° TOUR 2010 North American Dates Announced
by Spence Smith on 10/26/2009 in Music
That’s RIGHT!!!! Another North American leg to the U2 360 Tour has been announced for 2010. Click U2.com for more info on when tickets go on sale. Some subscriber tickets go on sale as early as tomorrow, October 27, 2009. Here’s the email I got in my inbox this morning. Dear Spence, Hope you caught [...]
U2 Will Stream Their 360° Tour On YouTube FOR FREE Oct 25, 2009
by Spence Smith on 10/19/2009 in Music
DID YOU READ THAT TITLE? U2 Will Stream Their 360° Tour On YouTube FOR FREE Oct 25, 2009. This is their show in Pasadena, CA this coming Sunday night. Yes… I’m a U2 fan and yes I think you should see them live. But that’s not the point. With great success, Mercy Me has been [...]
Bryan White’s Digital Release of Dustbowl Dreams Available at All Online Retail Markets
by Spence Smith on 09/30/2009 in Music
I’m really proud of Bryan White. He’s a great friend and I really believe in his music and more so, the man he is. He’s a great example as a father, husband and brother. The info below came out yesterday and let me tell you… this is a great CD. I’ve watched the process of [...]
U2 360° Tour: EUROPE 2010
by Spence Smith on 09/25/2009 in Music
It looks like the greatest rock band of our time, U2, is going out for another European leg of the 360° Tour in 2010. This could only mean one thing for those of you who missed it the first time around… there’s more shows to come. Here’s a little blurb from U2.com on the new [...]
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