This is what I published on Facebook:
"I have sung in groups before when we stood very still the entire concert like stick men. Not only does the current Acappella sound fantastic, but their stage presence is "off the charts." Just check out this photo album and you'll see how they keep their concerts alive and hoppin'!"
I posted the gallery from last night's concert here.
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Sunday, September 20
by
KeithLancaster
on Sun 20 Sep 2009 07:44 AM CDT
by
KeithLancaster
on Sun 20 Sep 2009 06:11 AM CDT
We are adding some exclusive material to Acappella's online radio. Go to Acappella.org After you turn off the auto audio player, click Acappella On Line radio in the "What's Hot" section.
Sunday, August 30
by
KeithLancaster
on Sun 30 Aug 2009 10:00 AM CDT
When God Sings
“Music to my ears”. No one ever says, “that was a lecture to my ears”, or “that was a sermon to my ears” or even “that was a class to my ears”. It is always “music to my ears”. There are some words so delicious, so heart-poundingly felt, news so glorious and inspiring, that hearing it can only be likened to music-to our ears. Good news is music to our ears. It is best heard sung, not announced, taught, nor even preached. David is the only person labeled as one “after God’s own heart”. Heady title. How did that happen? He was a warrior- killed a Giant in an unorthodox way, and many thousands more. God is a bit of a warrior but I don’t think that earned David God’s highest compliment. David was also a king. Israel had many of those and he stood out. Yet his moral foibles were among the worst of any religious leader they ever had. David may have been the very first “wise guy”. As you read his advice to his son, Solomon, on how to “consolidate” his kingdom it reads like a script from a mafia movie. “Wise up son and get rid of the competition”. And he proceeded to snuff them all out. But his first gig was as pastor, of sheep, not a church. David spent his formative years outdoors, and except for the sheep, he was alone. Alone and listening. That is where his heart was cultivated. Listening, quiet, silent. David was a composer/musician/singer/poet. Those attributes, I firmly believe are what made him God’s “heart messenger”. Music is the best expression of God’s own heart. All heart language has melody. And no one has ever expressed God’s heart language more movingly and accurately than David. He captured, elevated, and penetrated God’s own heart and sang it back to us, in hymns, in poetry, in song. Music to our ears. Since His words are living, active, and penetrating, they are never more marvelously so than when they are put to music. God doesn’t shout nor lecture nor preach His heart language. He sings it. With so much noise around us, clamoring for our attention if not for our souls, music, exquisitely and enthrallingly, even charmingly invites us to listen. Stop, listen. There is something vastly richer going on and your heart needs to pay attention. Music to our ears. Shakespeare, in “The Twelfth Night” wrote: “If music be the food of love, play on; give me excess of it”. And in “Merchant of Venice”: The man that hath no music in himself, nor is not mov´d with concord of sweet sounds…Let no such man be trusted. Music pumps life into our tone-deaf souls. The lyrics are essential, but elevated by the rhythm and melody of the composition. As Shakespeare says, it moves us, and it is in us. Musiclessness is not to be trusted, neither in life nor religion. Words, His words, especially when sung, become transcendent. It is what nourishes our relationship with the divine. Arthur Rubinstein, the greatest pianist of the last century, said; “You cannot play the piano well unless you are singing within you.” There is a song to be sung within each of us. And it is the original composer, poet, and musician, God who not only conducts that music, He sings to us. And it is like music to our ears. “Music is God’s gift to man. It is the only art of heaven given to earth and the only art of earth we take to heaven”. Charles W. Landon And so Acappella, 8 days, 5 concerts, 4 worship services, and 14,000 miles traveled. It’s not only about the numbers, it’s about the music, the hearts, our hearts, and the hundreds and hundreds of exuberant, young, expectant, longing, weary, old, quadruple-by-passed, barely pumping, vibrant, vivacious and barely under control hearts. You gifted us. You touched, renewed, provoked, penetrated, CPR´d, and pumped life into our hearts. We were made more alive and have been changed. We will never think of or experience music the same way again. Poets, musicians, composers and singers. You are music to our ears. And hearts. A group after God’s own heart. And ours also. We hear Him in your voices. God sings to us. Jerry, his son Kris and wife Gail barely survived three exciting, invigorating, fascinating, hilarious, moving, inspiring, profound, silly, transformational, sensational, unequalled, harried, soothing, emotional, unbelievable, eye-opening, heart-rendering, tender, unforgettable, unregrettable, beautiful, grateful days with Acappella in Brasilia as a part of their tour of churches in Brazil this past summer. They served as guides and translators for the group and their wives. He wrote the above as a tribute to their voices and ministry. And to the original Singer. Saturday, August 29
by
KeithLancaster
on Sat 29 Aug 2009 12:55 AM CDT
Join Acappella for some "heavenly harmony" on September 12 in Edmond, Oklahoma. Check out this link for details.
by
KeithLancaster
on Sat 29 Aug 2009 12:42 AM CDT
I received this encouraging note from a young Mom, sharing the impact of our music on her children:
"I just wanted to write a quick note of thanks. I'm sure you hear stories like this all of the time... I grew up listening to Acappella and the songs always uplifted me and gave me such hope. I now have a 3 year old boy and a 1 year old girl, and we listen to Acappella all the time (especially in the car). He has learned so much from the songs about the Scriptures and can sing them all. He sings at the top of his lungs in the backseat ("angels wong to wook into these fings"), and really loves the music! I even catch him singing when he's playing by himself with trains or cars. It means so much to me that we have music to listen to that uplifts the soul and plants good seeds. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" This letter made my day! "Angels wong to wook into these fings?" How precious to hear the way this three year old quotes Scriptures that he learned through our songs. I never tire of receiving these kinds of encouraging notes and appreciate every single one. Monday, August 17
by
KeithLancaster
on Mon 17 Aug 2009 08:02 AM CDT
What city served as the background for this shot?
![]() How do you know? Sunday, August 16
by
KeithLancaster
on Sun 16 Aug 2009 05:31 PM CDT
![]() Monday, August 10
by
KeithLancaster
on Mon 10 Aug 2009 08:00 AM CDT
What a refreshing and rewarding experience to travel to Brazil, not at the behest of professional concert promoters, but to connect with Brazilian churches.
![]() Antenor Goncalves in Itu', Brazil We visited Itu' a week after Max Lucado had visited the same church. Have any of you heard of Max? :) Recife' turned out to greatly exceed our expectations with two capacity concerts, all thanks to the work of missionary, Dennis Downing. ![]() Dennis & Germana Downing with Acappella and Me In the nation's capital of Brasilia, we enjoyed some fabulous fellowship with the ministry team of the church of Christ. We were excited when we heard how this visit broke their attendance records in their building of ten years. In fact, we exceeded the attendance record three times in a row! ![]() ![]() There is no nation on earth where Acappella is more popular than Brazil. We look forward to returning next year for a a ten-city tour, connecting with churches to assist with their outreach and community awareness. The edification factor was a special benefit as well. Please pray for the churches in Brazil and pray that these efforts will bear fruit for His kingdom. Wednesday, August 5
by
KeithLancaster
on Wed 05 Aug 2009 08:35 AM CDT
Our friend, Jerry Heiderich, who assisted with hosting and translating duties during our Brazilian trip, shared this on his Facebook account:
Acappooped Out!
Three days with Acappella. Exciting, invigorating, fascinating, hilarious, moving, inspiring, profound, silly, transformational, sensational, unequalled, harried, relaxing, emotional, unbelievable, eye-opening, heart-rendering, tender, unforgettable, unregrettable, beautiful, grateful! Friday, July 31
by
KeithLancaster
on Fri 31 Jul 2009 10:08 AM CDT
Acappella Ministries is searching for an extremely gifted and spiritual lead vocalist with a tenor range. Deadline is quickly approaching (next week).
![]() A scholarship is available for the right college-age, male applicant, whose soulful voice and ministry heart will help propel Acappella's international ministry into the future. Since this is urgent and the deadline is next week, would you please pass this information on to all campus ministers, choral directors, ministers and group leaders? We're seeking more candidates to submit their auditions. Thank you so much for passing the word along. Intereted parties should contact Brent Vaughan at this addresss: Brent@Acappella.com Thursday, July 30
by
KeithLancaster
on Thu 30 Jul 2009 08:00 AM CDT
The Brazilian Acappella fans are unsurpassed!
![]() ![]() It's always easy for the guys to give their best to a receptive audience like this. ![]() ![]() ![]() And the cameras were firing non-stop throughout the entire concert . . . ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Lord was lifted up during this high-energy concert. The joy of the Lord was exemplified and evident. ![]() ![]() ![]() Here's one of the favorite photos that I snapped in Recife'. ![]() ![]() It's exhilarating to receive this kind of response when a creative gift is shared with others. This crowd loved the harmonies and the presentation, and seemed to know most of the songs by heart. The message was well received, as Dennis Downing (our missionary contact), served as the translator for the concert. Outreach was extended to all the attenders. ![]() Dennis Downing Everyone joined in the singing and worship as the group sang, "Glory and honor, worthy is the Lamb" and "Rescue." ![]() We stayed around for photos and autographs until the last people left the auditorium. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() After a rigorous concert, Acappella even had some voice left to sing with the fans after the concert. ![]() God bless the people of Brazil! May His Word flourish and bring refreshing to a world that's a dry and weary land -- where there is no water. Only HE can provide a water that will satisfy our thirst. Obrigado Deus. Wednesday, July 29
by
KeithLancaster
on Wed 29 Jul 2009 09:43 AM CDT
![]() Check out the photos by Dennis Downing at this blog. Tickets are still available for tonight's second Recife' concert. Thanks, Dennis, for all your hard work. May God bless your ministry.
by
KeithLancaster
on Wed 29 Jul 2009 06:51 AM CDT
The morning after our Saturday evening concert, we enjoyed worshiping with the church family at Itu', Brazil. Our daughter, Melissa, is serving as the sound engineer for this entire tour. Having engineered Acappella's two most recent albums, she is no stranger to mixing music.
![]() Their vibrant congregational singing was inspiring. ![]() The Scripture songs of Acappella edified the church. Kimberly and Melissa joined me for a presentation of "How Deep The Father's Love For Us." Melissa and Kimberly also joined Acappella in singing a Durant song during the concert Saturday evening and was very well received. ![]() ![]() ![]() Itu's new building has great acoustics for singing. I wish more church buildings were conducive for singing (and, why churches build extravagant facilities that are terrible for singing, I'll never know) - but that's another article. ![]() This trip is very special for a number of reasons; one of which is the fact that our entire family is assisting with this mission tour to congregations in Brazil. ![]() Melissa Me Kimberly Allen Allison Anthony Sharon Sunday, July 26
by
KeithLancaster
on Sun 26 Jul 2009 03:13 PM CDT
Acappella's first stop on the 2009 tour was in Itu'. Next stop, Recife', and later this week - Brasilia. ![]() Acappella with the Itu' church of Christ What a great experience at the Saturday evening concert in Itu’. ![]() Mark & Ali Kaiser Antenor & Phyllis Goncalves ![]() Acappella fans in Brazil are the best. ![]() ![]() He’s sporting an Acappella tour t-shirt from the 2000 tour. ![]() ![]() ![]() Our son-in-law, Allen Brantley ![]() ![]() Acappella is always pretty animated ![]() Zach Wilson going for the sky-high notes. ![]() Anthony and the guys - giving their all. We talked to some folks who traveled over 350 miles to attend the concert! We are always overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and dedication of Acappella fans in Brazil. I don't know how many pictures were taken (both during the concert and afterwards with each one of us), but we stayed around for a very long time following the concert to meet these wonderful people. Speaking of a long time, the concert lasted almost two hours with no break, as we added a few more "classic" Acappella tunes and included a Durant favorite with Melissa and Kim. ![]() ![]() Additional hosts: Gail, Chris and Jerry ![]() Our daughter, Kim and son-in-law, Allen ![]() ![]() Putting their hearts into their songs and presentation. For years, the Itu' church has dreamed of having a nice building for gatherings, worship and outreach. With the recent inauguration of their brand new facility, we were pleased that Acappella could be among the first guests to be utilized for outreach. Please continue to pray that for the concerts in Recife' and Brasilia. Obrigado. Thursday, July 23
by
KeithLancaster
on Thu 23 Jul 2009 05:19 AM CDT
![]() Today, we are returning to Brazil to work with churches. We're always overwhelmed by the enthusiastic reception that Acappella receives throughout this country. ![]() Please pray for a fruitful and safe trip to bless the hearts of these precious people. Music is the universal language. Why not utilize this medium to communicate the greatest story ever told? Friday, July 17
by
KeithLancaster
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 03:12 PM CDT
![]() Since the (first ever) AVB reunion concert at ACAFEST '09 went over so well, we discussed having Acappella CLASSIC sing at next year's ACAFEST. This is a definite possibility for 2010 (isn't "definite possibility" an oxymoron?) How far would you travel to hear this group in a one-time concert?
by
KeithLancaster
on Fri 17 Jul 2009 07:29 AM CDT
What a treat to sing with Acappella CLASSIC this week! All of us were participating in a private gathering of believers for a special week of renewal.
![]() Gary Moyers, Me, Rodney Britt, George Pendergrass, Steve Maxwell Sunday, July 12
by
KeithLancaster
on Sun 12 Jul 2009 09:00 AM CDT
Acappella will be singing in Brazil later this month and in early August. Here is the new church building in Itu' - one of the places Acappella will be appearing. The tour will also include Recife' and Brasilia.
Wednesday, July 8
by
KeithLancaster
on Wed 08 Jul 2009 09:45 PM CDT
Several have asked about the AVB reunion concert song list, so I thought I would post it:
AVB REUNION CONCERT KEITH/RODNEY/GML GROUP Keith/Rodney talk & song snippets Bring out Give Me Light group Atom Bomb More Than A Friend GIVE ME LIGHT Somewhere To Lay My Head Lighthouse Friends Jesus I'll Never Forget Give Me Light STEPPIN' ON A CLOUD Steppin' On A Cloud Here We Are SONG IN MY SOUL Song In My Soul I Know A Man Father Won't Let Go Heaven Roll The Stone Away The Victim WHAT'S YOUR TAG SAY Joy To The World Accept One Another What's Your Tag Say Changin' Growin' Up With King James U Can't Go 2 Church REAL We Have Come Don't Be Overcome Broken Worlds Apart Percussion Solo Give WAY OF LIFE Alrighty Intro/Without Love Who's That Man The Ones Your Love Is More We Will Stand (both groups) CELEBRATE & PARTY/U & ME & GOD MAKE 5 Celebrate and Party Kyrie My Heart Nothing in the World Ignorance Ain’t Bliss My Love Won’t Die I Need You Anything 4 U Goot Foot Bring out entire reunion group REUNION GROUP The Victim (reprise) ENCORE - REUNION GROUP Open My Heart Saturday, July 4
by
KeithLancaster
on Sat 04 Jul 2009 07:15 AM CDT
Over twenty former members of AVB vibrated Alumni Auditorium with song and dance on Lipscomb's Campus yesterday in an incredible three and one half hour concert (with no breaks!) Tim Corder did an amazing job of running sound for this multiple combination of groups as Corey Callis ran the lights, with assistance from several outstanding technical support team members. Tim thought it was hilarious that Rodney and I "opened" for AVB, as AVB originated as an "opening group" for Acappella.
![]() Rehearsals Half the fun was hearing all the different combinations rehearse and prepare their set. ![]() ![]() Catching up, reminiscing and fellowshipping was a tremendous blessing! ![]() ![]() ![]() Their voices are still in top shape. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Their energetic stage presence captivated the audience. ![]() ![]() ![]() I enjoyed a front row seat so I could capture these great angles. ![]() George Pendergrass always told me that in order to sing really, really well, sometimes your face will show the effort. Check out Bret's passion. ![]() Check out this mid-air shot of the "Celebrate and Party" AVB. ![]() Everyone at the concert felt as if we were "stepping on a cloud" as well. Wes Mckinzie did a wonderful job of organizing this reunion concert. Maybe in a couple of years we'll encourage AVB to sing for a "25th Anniversary"? Everyone was so blessed by this extremely rare treat, as the three and a half hours went by very quickly. If something like this happens again, we hope you'll make plans to join us. Lipscomb was a gracious host for this event. We'll be adding many more pictures, so keep checking for updates at the AVB Reunion Gallery. Thursday, July 2
by
KeithLancaster
on Thu 02 Jul 2009 09:31 PM CDT
![]() On Thursday at ACAFEST, we were treated to a sample of the upcoming AVB Reunion concert, scheduled for 2:00 PM on Friday, July 3rd.
by
KeithLancaster
on Thu 02 Jul 2009 01:27 PM CDT
ACAFEST photos are starting to come in. Here are some shots taken by Randy Glover at the 8:30 A.M. class.
![]() Check out the ACAFEST gallery here (we'll be updating it.) We also have some great shots taken of the Praise & Harmony recording by my friend, Mary Lewis. ![]() Check out the entire P&H recording gallery here.
by
KeithLancaster
on Thu 02 Jul 2009 06:33 AM CDT
![]() Durant (Photo by Randy Glover) Wednesday, July 1
by
KeithLancaster
on Wed 01 Jul 2009 12:00 PM CDT
These past couple of days, singers from around the nation descended upon Music City to record our next Praise & Harmony CD. There is nothing like the sound of this many voices and hearts joined together in beautiful harmony and praise! I'll post pictures soon.
by
KeithLancaster
on Wed 01 Jul 2009 06:00 AM CDT
In addition to the AVB reunion concert, we'll be hearing from so many other Christian artists throughout the week. Hosting the Thursday artist showcase (2:00 PM in Alumni Auditorium) will be none other than the very talented and energetic Paul Williams.
![]() Also included in our eclectic line up will be Psalom from Russia. ![]() Come join in the a cappella celebration. Tuesday, June 30
by
KeithLancaster
on Tue 30 Jun 2009 07:12 AM CDT
Look at the right side of my blog and you'll see a count down notice, "___" days until ACAFEST. It has been counting down for the past year. It now says, "1 Day Until ACAFEST." Below that, you'll find a playlist of favorite Acappella songs, including many from the brand new album, Find Your Way.
Pray for all those who are traveling from far and wide to join us during this week, celebrating the human voice, the power of song and the One who created us. Eclectic styles will be represented in special concerts. The AVB reunion benefit concert will be the icing on the cake. If you can't be here this year, we hope you'll make plans to be in NashVegas next year for the family-friendly, Summer Celebration / ACAFEST. Wednesday, June 24
by
KeithLancaster
on Wed 24 Jun 2009 08:37 AM CDT
The Acappella Company is looking to hire a full-time Office Assistant to handle tasks including answering the phones, shipping, etc. If you know someone in the Nashville area interested in applying, please contact Brent Vaughan.
Saturday, June 20
by
KeithLancaster
on Sat 20 Jun 2009 05:00 PM CDT
It was a pleasant surprise to come across this connection to one of my songs on Bobby Valentine's blog.
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