Shawn Lombard-- vocals, piano,
wurlizter electric piano, harmonica.
These friends played with me on this album:
Lanford McCalley-- guitars
Larry Shaw-- bass
Chris Riggins-- drums, bgv's
Sam Knowles-- bgv's
Elizabeth Lombard-- bgv's
Jarrod Patterson-- acoustic guitar, bgv's
Mark Willenbrock-- guitar
Influences
Rich Mullins, Ray Charles, the Beatles, the Stones, David Ruis, David Gray, Johnny Cash, Paul Simon, Neil Young, Roy Orbison, Jerry Lee Lewis, Louis Armstrong, Aretha Franklin, Fanny Crosby, Etta James, Joe Cocker, Elvis Presley, Billy Preston, Sheryl Crow, Graham Ord, Matt Redman, Hank Williams, Bob Dylan, U2, Sting, Billy Joel, Kent Henry, Don Potter, Willie Nelson, Tom Petty, Robin Mark, REM, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Ben E King, BB King, Eric Clapton, SRV, the Eagles, John Lee Hooker, Charles Johnson & the Revivers, Marty Robbins, Jim Croce, Lucinda Williams, Roger Miller, Tom Waits, Russ Taff, Randy Newman, Buddy Holly, CCR, Bruce Springsteen, Delirious?, Kevin Prosch, Brian Doerkson, the Charlie Daniels Band, the Blind Boys of Alabama, George Thorogood, Stevie Wonder, Larry Norman, Luciano Pavarotti, Muddy Waters, Van Morrison, Yo-Yo Ma, the Allman Brothers, the Blues Brothers, James Brown, Merle Haggard, Skynyrd, Nat King Cole, the Band, Keith Green, Andre Crouch, Rita Springer
At the tender age of five Shawn was introduced to the sublime sounds of country and western music while riding with his dad in his Ford pickup. "I can remember wondering why Marty Robbins was always singing about getting shot along the Rio Grande or being mistreated by a Mexican beauty. What kind of life produced that level of song writing? I learned early that real music invites the listener into different places-- adventure, mystery, suffering, enlightenment, and even spiritual renewal. Good songs come from genuine stories and personal experiences that touch the spirit. So Mr. Robbins must have lived an exciting life along the Texas and Mexican border."
As the young Shawn grew up he heard a plethora of other great music in school and church-- gospel, southern blues, classic rock, and dixieland jazz.
"My dad is a singing pentecostal preacher. He has to sing a song before he preaches. I grew up singing and harmonizing with him on songs like 'Where Could I Go' and 'The Love Of God'. He instilled in me a deep admiration for gospel songs and timeless hymns."
Being exposed to this rich heritage of Southern music, Shawn began to develop his own sound. After he turned sixteen, an elderly honky tonk musician showed Shawn how to play piano. "I can teach you in five minutes," said the old harmonica wailer. In the months to follow the old musician would attend Shawn's church and play harmonica while Shawn pounded out crude chords. "The Unclouded Day" was a favorite. In time Shawn was playing more and more and learning to write songs.
He currently leads worship at the Bridge Christian Fellowship (formerly Cahaba) at the Advocate Center in Irondale, AL. He strives for worship music that blends revelation and innovation. He believes anointed music is a vehicle to lift us into a place of intimacy and fellowship with the Father-- where our spirits are in collision and He refreshes our souls.
In 2004 Shawn married Allison Jent. In 2007 they had their son Cash. They live happily ever after near Birmingham, AL.
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When things go wrong as they sometimes will, When the road you're trudging seems all uphill, When the funds are low and the debts are high, And you want to smile but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit... By all means pray, and don't you quit. Success is failure turned inside out, God's hidden gift in the clouds of doubt.
You never can tell how close you are, It may be near when it seems afar. So trust in the Lord when you're hardest hit... It's when things go wrong that you must not quit!
I saw this story and it reminded me of a similar situation with my youngins.
Last week I took my children to a restaurant. My six-year-old son asked if he could say grace. As we bowed our heads he said, "God is good. God is great. Thank you for the food, and I would even thank you more if Mom gets us ice cream for dessert. And Liberty and justice for all! Amen!"
Along with the laughter from the other customers nearby I heard a woman remark, "That's what's wrong with this country. Kids today don't even know how to pray. Asking God for ice-cream! Why, I never!"
Hearing this, my son burst into tears and asked me, "Did I do it wrong? Is God mad at me?" As I held him and assured him that he had done a terrific job and God was certainly not mad at him, an elderly gentleman approached the table.
He winked at my son and said, "I happen to know that God thought that was a great prayer. " "Really?" my son asked. "Cross my heart," the man replied. Then in a theatrical whisper he added (indicating the woman whose remark had started this whole thing), "Too bad she never asks God for ice cream. A little ice cream is good for the soul sometimes."
Naturally, I bought my kids ice cream at the end of the meal. My son stared at his for a moment and then did something I will remember the rest of my life. He picked up his sundae and without a word, walked over and placed it in front of the woman;
With a big smile he told her, "Here, this is for you. Ice cream is good for the soul sometimes; and my soul is good already."
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. The road to Success is not straight. There is a curve called Failure, a loop called Confusion, speed bumps called Friends, red lights called Enemies, caution lights called Family. You will have flats called Jobs. But, if you have a spare called Determination, an engine called Perseverance, insurance called Faith, a driver called Jesus, you will make it to a place called Success.
Today Is The Day Deluxe Edition Lincoln Brewster is known as a gifted worship leader and songwriter who has used his voice and incredible guitar playing to create unforgettable worship songs. Following up on his successful release "Let The Praises Ring" that included two top 5 AC radio singles, Lincoln is back with a new project of amazing worship songs that his loyal fans will love and new fans will be excited to discover.
A love so sacred and divine. A love that I can now call mine. A love so beautiful, real and true. A love like you Lord, a love that is you. A love that nurtures, heals and cares. A love that speaks to me in tenderness and brings me to tears. A love that is free for all to cherish, and given by one so that none should perish. A love that strengthens me, as it draws me towards you. I witness your miracle an am cleansed anew. A love so kind as it fills my mind. I see your light and am no longer blind. A love for all time, a love that is mine. What a pleasure it is Lord, to love only you.
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Hi Shawn Lombard , Please see this powerful gospel miracle service in Africa! And be inspired to do the same! We are in the end-times before the return of Jesus Christ! Preach the gospel and heal the sick in the name of Jesus Christ. Watch the video... http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=2LCHN5iUDYU
Hope you're planning HALLOWEEN (10/31) @ THE NICK (2514 10 Ave South)... 10:00pm music start - we'll share the stage with XYZ Affair and Heath Green & The Starmakers. It's our last booked performance in B'ham until next spring ... so please come out and say hello! ~M
Hey Shawn. Thought you might want to know we're having one of our little WAIO friday night shin-digs on the 8th. Love to see you get dragged onto the stage again....or just see you and the fam. Everything going good for you guys?
