Jeremy Williamson - Piano
Brad Linger - Acoustic Guitar
Joe Gugudan - Bass
Jacob Rasp - Electric Guitar
Nick Kallies - Electric Guitar
Troy Hemmer - Electric Guitar
Vinnie Thomas - Drums
Summer Carlson - Vocals
Influences
My family, Christ first and foremost, Various Hymn Writers, Misty Edwards, Keith Green, Jason Upton, Rita Springer, poets and people with an extensive use of vocabulary...
I am one of the frustrated crowd who finds herself cursing the church with one breath and then realizing that I AM the church with the next. And so I am on a mission to love the church- but I plan on loving her enough to tell her the Truth. I plan on loving her enough to point out the areas that everyone else avoids, to bring up the hard, unwanted and uncomfortable subjects. I am tired of the Church trying to defend God (who doesn't need defending) and not defending those around them who TRULY need it, like the "poor, widowed, orphaned".. the hurting, the lonely... those who are stuck in a void of pretend living, who know there is more than this monotonous "survival" but who can never seem to find a way out of it. I am tired of Christianity being defined by a list of what one "doesn't do" and by what we "boycot" or the Denomination that one belongs to instead of a relationship with Christ. The one relationship that has caused people to live some of the most selfless and seemingly impossible lives throughout history.
I can tell you right now I am not the Christian who always says or does the right thing initially, and usually not even the first 45 times... but I am on a mission to find that "narrow" road... the only road that leads to truth, even if I acquire several scratches and bumps along the way. I'd rather be torn up and struggling (and really LIVING in the process) then live a life of ease and ignorance, only to discover at the end that I'd forsaken Christ and others along the way.
I plan on writing songs that do more than generically repeat phrases about God that no one really means or thinks about. I want to write songs that make you think, truly think about whether the decision to "follow Christ" is a decision you really want to make. I want to write songs that point out the flaws in the Church, not to shame her but to make her face that which she runs from. Sometimes I can and will be overzealous and judgemental but my one hope in all of this is that God will help me to never run over the Church in my passion for the "ideals" I think I have.
I have a lot to say and I don't know that God will ever give me a platform to say it- so I'm trying to put most of it in song form and then putting the rest in His hands. If it is never heard, that is ok because I am not out to defend God, I am out to find and share TRUTH. And the Truth will always come out whether I am there to help it or not.
You & All of Your Friends Are Invited to Come Out & Show some Love & Support & Check Out Your Funky Cool Djs & Entertainers @ The Bar Fly on Friday Oct. 30th, 2009, for Dj Eric Jame's Birthday Dj Dance Party Event.
18+/21+ to Drink w/ Drink Specials All Night Long / Dress Code Enforced, So Dress to Impress
Featuring Dj Eric James, Dj H.U.R.R.I.C.A.N.E. "G" aka Pappy GaNuga, Dj Eve, Tyree aka Xavia, Dj Snuggles, Dj Swee2th w/Simply Us Crew, Greedy Gonzo, Mr. Jenkins aka Masta I, Slim Dugan & Lot's of Other Special Guests T.B.A.
Minnesota Music Lover's Party Jam 2009 Extravaganza !!!
Saturday August 22nd, 2009 @ The Suburban World Theatre
Uptown Minneapolis, Minnesota on 3022 Hennepin Ave. S.
21+ Event with Drink Specials All Night Long from 8pm till Close
Lot's of Special Guest Dj's & Special Guest Performers Getting the Party Started & Makin Sure that Everybody's Havin a Good Time & Lot's of Fun !!!
So if You Are a Music Lover & Love Meeting New People, Making New Friends, Networking, Partying, Dancing, Listening to Great Music or Whatever, then Come Check it Out & Spread the Word, Ok.
Saturday August 22nd @ The World Suburban Theater in Uptown Minneapolis over on 3022 Hennipen Ave.
This will be a 21+ Event with a $10.00 Cover & Drink Specials All Night Long.
There's Gonna Be a Live Dj who's Gonna be Tearin it Up & Gettin the Party Bumpin & Boomin, Jammin & Slammin, Rockin & Shockin, & Makin Sure that Everybody's Havin a Good Time.
So if You Are 21 or Over & You Love Music, Having Fun, Meeting New People, Making New Friends, Networking, Partying or Whatever, then Come Check it Out.
Share the Love & Spread the Word to All your Family, Friends, Neighbors, MySpacers, Facebookers, Twitterers & So On. Mark it On Your Calender so ya Don't Forget, Ok.
When you were only nine I knew the anointing and could see God developing your walk with Him. I think of you often and would like you to write me on the mail here and update me on your prayer needs so I can be specific in my prayer for you. God has blessed me beyond my dreams and I know He always is faithful to finish what HE began in us. God bless you.
Summer when reading "about you" on your profile, you made the comment that you have a lot to say and that you weren't sure if God would ever give you the platform to say it on or not..." The thing that's amazing to me is that, EVERY TIME I listen to one of your songs or read one of your blogs, not only do you challenge me, but I know, you are challenging and speaking to so many others. God has put you in this time and this place for a reason, and the amazing thing about living in 2009 is that you can be speaking to countless thousands of people without a physical platform, and I know that's what you are doing. Your music and your writing is an amazing vehicle for the Holy Spirit to flow through and speak to and change so many lives. I'm sure you already know that. You are a wise and brilliant person. Sometimes I can't beleive I could be friends with someone like you. I mean "Someone like you" in a good way :) I hope we will be able to get together sometime in the future. I always cherish our visits and talking about the old days. You are amazing. I love you, and keep speaking from this platform that God has placed you on (I have a feeling that it won't be too long before you are speaking on a real physical platform either). -Angie
CCM/POP/ROCK recording artist and Maryland native Mark Cash is taking his career to the next level and wants you to be apart of it. Mark is the only solo act out of ten bands racing for a full sponsorship with Rizen Gear clothing. Help make this amazing opportunity a reality. You have until Sept 28th!!!... It's fast and easy!
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CCM/POP/ROCK recording artist and Maryland native Mark Cash is taking his career to the next level and wants you to be apart of it. Mark is the only solo act out of ten bands racing for a full sponsorship with Rizen Gear clothing. Help make this amazing opportunity a reality. You have until Sept 28th!!!... It's fast and easy!
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Thanks Summer Lee Carlson for being on my friends list, love the page great stuff. I’m so blown away by all people that have joined me on Myspace. The support and positive comments about the music and the new CD "Abstract Man" have been great and appreciated. The track "Only In America" hit the air this month and so fare it’s a hit with all that have heard it, I’d like to let you know about the free MP3 giveaway as a token of my appreciation for being on my friends list. It’s available at www. tomfullerband. com Hope you have a great summer with lots of good music for sitting in the sun. Thanks again, Tom
