I survived ... the past 10 years!

Someone asked me about a website they could use to promote an upcoming event, and I realized that I did have an online presence, out here, somewhere. I haven't posted since 2013, but I want you to know I'm alive and still singing, although primarily at my home church (www.pinecrestbaptist.com) and a solo date every now and then. I also have been able to fill in with Phil Cross and Poet Voices several times over the past three years, and it has been a fantastic experience getting to sing on stage with the writer of so many songs I grew up singing (Champion of Love, When I Get Carried Away, Wedding Music ... to name a few).

Who knows when I will get back on here, but until then, keep on singing. 

Follow God ... you'll never regret it!

Hays, Kansas - Atlanta, Georgia

I don't know why, but every time I fly I feel like I'm going to become a big-time blogger. Maybe it's because I'm doing something out of the ordinary and have something to write about. I don't think someone wants to read this every day ... "I woke up, ate breakfast, drove to work, did some work, taught some lessons, drove home, ate dinner, watched a show and then I went to bed...again." If you do want to read that over and over every day, feel free to access this post as often as you like. I won't charge you.

I did have a very good trip out to Hays, Kansas with Greg Howlett. We were here last year for the first time because members of the Daybreak Quartet were unable to travel out. It went so well that the producers of the show asked us to come out and do it again, and they have asked us back again for next year, once they work out the details. It is a blessing to know that our gifts are able to be used by God to bless and encourage others.

I recorded a couple portions of the program this year, at least, I recorded myself during portions of the program. (You can see videos here and here). We get to provide the soundtrack for the onstage drama of the last days of Christ on earth. We are tucked into a corner of the stage and are unable to be seen by most of the audience, which is fine with me. I might suggest for next year that we move completely backstage and give the production more room on stage.

During the first night's performance I noticed that I was receiving a number of text messages, so during a break when I wasn't needing to sing, I checked my phone to discover that one of my voice students, Ms. Miriam Williams, just won First Place at a talent show put on by the Kiwanis Club in Henry County. She won a scholarship of $1,250. (maybe I'll raise my lesson fee now). She is very talented and hard-working and deserved this award. Pray for her as she auditions for college admission and scholarships in the next couple of months.

My solo CD, Be Still, has been doing very well and I'm about to place my second order for more. I just wanted to let everyone know so if you need me to order and extra thousand or so for you, make sure you let me know soon. Bulk pricing is available! I'm only kidding, unless you are serious.

I will get to sing in Macon, Georgia next month at Mikado Baptist Church. If you know of friends who live in that area, please let them know. I will be there all day, April 21st, singing mostly in the evening service.

I'm en route back to Atlanta via United Airlines. Don't worry, I didn't bring any guitars with me. (Google "United breaks guitars") They don't give you any pretzels. On our way out, I was in the process of powering down my phone, when I stopped to say something to Greg next to me. As I was speaking, the attendant saw my phone still on, stopped to give me her best "you've got to be kidding me" look and said "reaLLY?!?" Greg then helped the situation by saying "can you believe him?" Not helping Greg! I didn't get kicked off the flight, I'm assuming because common sense still exists in some places in this world, although those places are getting harder and harder to find. Whenever you find one, make sure to drop a pin on your smartphone so you can find your way back should you need any.

...later that same flight...

It is now one hour past our original arrival time into Atlanta, and we are sitting at an airport in Savannah, Georgia. We didn't have enough fuel to circle the Atlanta airport while it was shut down for severe thunder and hail storms. We get to sit in these extremely comfortable seats for at least another hour or two. I know you wish you were able to be a part of this amazing adventure. Maybe one day, you will get to experience it for yourself.

It is now 7:06pm. After sitting at the Savannah Airport for one hour, we are on our way again. I'm looking forward to getting home to my family. I hope that the storms in the Atlanta area have not done too much damage. My brother, Jason, was on his way to pick me up and got caught in the middle of the hailstorm. His windshield is cracked and he doesn't yet know what the rest of the car looks like. He said the hail was baseball size.

....I made it home. I'm doing fine. Who knows when I will blog again? If it is going to go as well as this trip, maybe I'll wait awhile.

God bless,

Nathan

Headed to Kansas

For the last 7 or 8 years, the Daybreak Quartet was privileged to be a part of the "Living Last Supper Drama" in Dodge City and Hays, Kansas. Last year, due to sickness (or possible poisoning, nothing was ever proved) of two group members, it was left to myself and pianist Greg Howlett to fly out and provide the music for the annual production which 1500-2000 attended. I guess we did a decent job because they asked us back...just the two of us...not the quartet, mind you. Okay, that might be because the quartet stopped traveling in December and was unavailable, but that claim has not been substantiated.

I do ask that you would pray for us as we return to Hays this Friday evening. Pray that the songs we sing would be the ones that people need to hear. Pray that the message in the music will prepare hearts to receive the Gospel within the drama. Pray that as we are privileged to lead the invitation at the end of the evening we will allow God to speak through us what needs to be heard. If as Christians we act according to our own abilities (do we have abilities of our own and not from God?), it is very easy to get in the way of what God wants to do.

Thank you for your prayers, and God bless you!

Daniel Mount reviews "Be Still"

http://www.southerngospelblog.com/archives/17031

I want to say "thank you" to Daniel Mount for taking the time to listen to my CD and review it. I must say he was very kind. If you have a minute to read his thoughts, please click on the link above and leave a comment when you finish.

Click here to purchase/download "Be Still"!

God bless, and enjoy the weekend. I get to celebrate my son Gideon's 6th birthday. Crazy kid wanted fondue and cupcakes (not at the same time, I'm pretty sure).

Nathan

My "website"

Hi, you have reached my "website". Yes, I know it is a blog. But with so many media outlets online today, I like the simplicity of a blog. I just might keep it this way for awhile.

If you want to see pictures of what I have been involved with lately, please go to www.facebook.com/priskvocalstudios and Like my page. I will post upcoming events on this Blog and on my Facebook page, so you won't miss a thing.

I am blessed to be able to use my voice for God's work here on Earth. I hope that you feel the same way about whatever God has given you to do. I was challenged by an evangelist who spoke in our school's chapel this morning. He asked "why would we ever want to do anything less than our best? Are we half-speed Christians or full-speed Christians?" (he is the chaplain for the South Carolina Gamecocks football team) I want to be a full-speed Christian and share the Gospel and my testimony wherever I can. Will you do the same? I hope Jesus Christ means that much to you.

Feel free to leave a comment and make my blog look like someone actually reads it. I know there has to be at least one out there.

God bless,

Nathan

Greg Howlett Live TV, DVD, and CD Taping

I had an incredible experience last night. It has been awhile since I've had the opportunity to perform in a major production and I realized in the middle of everything last night that I very much enjoy it. Not because I want to be seen on a stage, but because it is a rush to put on a live performance, knowing that if you don't do your part correctly others will be effected and you also have to react to situations as they constantly change, no matter how much rehearsal time you have.

Greg Howlett (www.greghowlett.com) is a friend of mine who has already released 5 CDs and one DVD and this new release, scheduled for Thanksgiving, will be the best one yet. He teamed up with Steve Mauldin again for his orchestration and vocals and included a band that was amazing.

Knowing that I would get to introduce the refrain of one song to the audience, I was looking forward to helping out. Once I got to the stage he made me sing "I'd Rather Have Jesus" off my new album and then asked if I would sing a verse of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" and include the audience. I must say that he didn't have to twist my arm, and I am very thankful for the opportunity he gave me.

Please go to Greg's website and find out more about him. You'll be glad you did.

Thanks again Greg!

Nathan

02 Be Still and Know -- sample

02 Be Still and Know -- sample

Click the link above to hear a sample of Be Still and Know. Please leave some comments and let me know what you think.

Pre-order before July 27th and receive your own signed/numbered copy (up to first 100).

God bless,

Nathan