tag:kurtscobie.com,2005:/blogs/kurt-scobie-music?p=13Kurt Scobie Music2019-03-05T10:01:10-05:00Kurt Scobiefalsetag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/56695322019-03-05T06:00:00-05:002019-03-05T10:01:10-05:00Step into My Story (Official Lyric Video)<br><i>Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on March 5, 2019</i><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PcBjZNzuQ8s/XHhl63y1ByI/AAAAAAABDjk/ISItzy6ws_4Rp0kSpOUwYcq2qUyb0mhWgCLcBGAs/s1600/Step%2BInto%2BMy%2BStory%2BKurt%2BScobie%2BLyric%2BVideo%2BYouTube%2BThumbnail.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PcBjZNzuQ8s/XHhl63y1ByI/AAAAAAABDjk/ISItzy6ws_4Rp0kSpOUwYcq2qUyb0mhWgCLcBGAs/s200/Step%2BInto%2BMy%2BStory%2BKurt%2BScobie%2BLyric%2BVideo%2BYouTube%2BThumbnail.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="112" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-size: 16.8px;"><br></span><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">The <a href="https://youtu.be/Q_rD2ugw_5g" target="_blank">Official Lyric Video for <i>Step into My Story</i></a> is finally here! Check it out on my <a href="https://youtu.be/Q_rD2ugw_5g" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> or just play the embedded video below. </span><br><span style="font-size: 16.8px;"><br></span><span style="font-size: 16.8px;">Thanks for your support! I'm so glad to finally be able to share this with you!</span><br><span style="font-size: 16.8px;"><br></span><span style="font-size: 16.8px;"><b>Download and stream <i>Step into My Story</i> on all digital music platforms;</b></span><br>YouTube (Lyric Video): <a contents="https://youtu.be/Q_rD2ugw_5g" data-cke-saved-href="https://youtu.be/Q_rD2ugw_5g" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Q_rD2ugw_5g" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/Q_rD2ugw_5g</a><br>iTunes: <a contents="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/step-into-my-story-single/1450116757" data-cke-saved-href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/step-into-my-story-single/1450116757" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/step-into-my-story-single/1450116757" target="_blank">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/step-into-my-story-single/1450116757</a><br>Spotify: <a contents="https://open.spotify.com/track/1bZMsRhZUyQ5gb4175eplf?si=oLuF_OGGTsiYE8pqMhieaw" data-cke-saved-href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1bZMsRhZUyQ5gb4175eplf?si=oLuF_OGGTsiYE8pqMhieaw" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1bZMsRhZUyQ5gb4175eplf?si=oLuF_OGGTsiYE8pqMhieaw" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/track/1bZMsRhZUyQ5gb4175eplf?si=oLuF_OGGTsiYE8pqMhieaw</a><br>Amazon Music: <a contents="https://music.amazon.com/search/Kurt+Scobie#" data-cke-saved-href="https://music.amazon.com/search/Kurt+Scobie#" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.amazon.com/search/Kurt+Scobie#" target="_blank">https://music.amazon.com/search/Kurt+Scobie#</a><br>Google Play: <a contents="https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=B5m32mokp6aduslml7uxo6ek6dq&tid=song-Tcjofohdfrcjawj43iatf7u7eo4" data-cke-saved-href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=B5m32mokp6aduslml7uxo6ek6dq&tid=song-Tcjofohdfrcjawj43iatf7u7eo4" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=B5m32mokp6aduslml7uxo6ek6dq&tid=song-Tcjofohdfrcjawj43iatf7u7eo4" target="_blank">https://play.google.com/store/music/album?id=B5m32mokp6aduslml7uxo6ek6dq&tid=song-Tcjofohdfrcjawj43iatf7u7eo4</a><br><br><br data-cke-eol="1"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Q_rD2ugw_5g" width="560"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/51115242018-03-05T06:34:00-05:002018-03-05T06:35:13-05:00VIDEO: Spinning (Rhodes) + Studio Scobie Demo<i><br></i><i>Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on March 5, 2018</i><br><i><br></i><i><br></i>This world seems to get a little crazier at every turn. The media perpetuates a mad cycle of a charged political climate and bombardment of "news" which continues the insanity. Meanwhile, our souls are starving for connection and authentic community, which, our (anti) social-media has robbed us of.<br><br>I wrote this song "Spinning" as a simple observation of the self-centeredness that, as far as I can see, is at the root of the madness.<br><br>Check out the <a href="https://youtu.be/T5cen_fQhgM" target="_blank">acoustic-Rhodes version on YouTube</a> and then hop on over to SoundCloud for the <a href="https://soundcloud.com/kurt-scobie/spinning-studio-scobie-demo?in=kurt-scobie/sets/studio-scobie-demos" target="_blank">Studio Scobie Demo arrangement</a>.<br><br>Enjoy!<br><br><br>Spinning (Rhodes) - by Kurt Scobie<br><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/T5cen_fQhgM/0.jpg" frameborder="0" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/T5cen_fQhgM?feature=player_embedded" width="320"></iframe><br><br><br>Spinning - [STUDIO SCOBIE DEMO]<br><iframe allow="autoplay" frameborder="no" height="300" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/408918309&color=%23ff5500&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&show_teaser=true&visual=true" width="100%"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/50745212018-02-12T05:00:00-05:002018-02-12T06:14:41-05:00VIDEO: Together is Better (Rhodes)<br><i>Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on February 12, 2018 </i><br><br>In light of Valentine's Day, I thought I would share a new song that I wrote for my lovely wife. ? "Together is Better" was a fun tune to write and record, so I hope it puts a smile on your face. My life really is better with my bride, Elizabeth, and this year we will celebrate 10 years of marriage.<br><br>Lyrics can be found <a href="https://kurtscobie.com/lyrics-together-is-better" target="_blank">here</a>.<br><br>Enjoy.<br><br><a href="https://youtu.be/jNlbb_a3Eeg" target="_blank">Together is Better (Rhodes) - [VIDEO] by Kurt Scobie </a><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i9.ytimg.com/vi/jNlbb_a3Eeg/default.jpg?sqp=CMzsg9QF&rs=AOn4CLDa5JRYlGK704BqV99rKYkbcYtCTg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jNlbb_a3Eeg?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/50639022018-02-06T05:00:00-05:002018-02-08T06:45:01-05:00Three Updates for 2018! (Number 3 is My Favorite)<p><br><i>Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on February 6th, 2018</i><br><br>Yesterday on Instagram, I posted a three-part update on my Story about some exciting things coming down the pipeline for me in the near future. In case you missed it, here's what I've got planned in the upcoming weeks of 2018...<br><br><br><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JkOeSis96ro/Wniqz9a0-kI/AAAAAAAA3ZE/3JWqAD1u2osk5_T5jgCKJsADWqxeuzwwQCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Studio%2BScobie%2BUpdate%2BVideo%2BInstagram%2BYouTube%2BMusic%2BStep%2BInto%2BMy%2BStory%2BNews.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JkOeSis96ro/Wniqz9a0-kI/AAAAAAAA3ZE/3JWqAD1u2osk5_T5jgCKJsADWqxeuzwwQCK4BGAYYCw/s320/Studio%2BScobie%2BUpdate%2BVideo%2BInstagram%2BYouTube%2BMusic%2BStep%2BInto%2BMy%2BStory%2BNews.JPG" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="320" /></a><b>1. VIDEOS</b><br>You may have seen the video, <a href="https://youtu.be/Fq9IrtGVBEk" target="_blank">Come Alive (Acoustic)</a>, I posted in late January to YouTube of a new original song. One thing I will be doing more of in 2018 is posting these kinds of videos! I have been writing a lot lately, and I am eager to get these songs out there. The next one will be make an appearance around Valentine's Day ?<br><br><br><b>2. DEMOS</b><br>I began dabbling with some recording software at the end of 2017. And, while I make no claims to be even close to a professional producer, I wanted to share some ideas I have been working on. Each month, coinciding with the acoustic videos, I will be releasing a new demo track (or two). So, TODAY, you can listen to the <a href="https://soundcloud.com/kurt-scobie/come-alive-studio-scobie-demo" target="_blank">Studio Scobie Demo of Come Alive via SoundCloud</a>.<br><br><br><b>3. STEP INTO MY STORY </b>The third and final update, and the most exciting, is that I am heading into the studio to record a single! I released a <a href="https://youtu.be/FmPu5tCjKJc" target="_blank">live version</a> of this song a few years ago, but I am really excited to take Step Into My Story to the next level. Pre-production has already begun and we will be tracking piano and vocals in the coming weeks. This is one of my favorites of all my original songs, so this project is really exciting for me.<br><br>Sean Hill at <a href="https://www.uphillstudiosonline.com/homepage" target="_blank">Uphill Studios</a> here in Atlanta will be producing this single for me. He's worked with a TON of artists and I've done some writing with him and worked on a few other projects with him as well. He's the real deal and I trust him completely in bringing this song to life in the studio.<br><br>I'll be sharing updates along the way, so be sure to follow me on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/kurtscobiemusic" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/kurtscobiemusic" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/kurtscobiemusic" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. There are some really cool things in the works for this project, which I will share another time. For now, I'm signing off.<br><br>Thank you for your support!<br><br>Kurt</p>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/50495742018-01-29T05:00:00-05:002018-07-20T21:24:57-04:00VIDEO: Come Alive (Acoustic)<br><i>Published by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on January 29th, 2018</i><br><br><br>One goal I have for 2018 is to record several videos of my original songs and get them up on YouTube. I had a few last year, but I have more new songs to share. And there are even more to be written!<br><br>This video is of a song I wrote a few years ago. Come Alive is is a personal anthem about breaking through the things that keep us from becoming and thriving as our truest selves. I believe that God created each person with a purpose and a calling that, when realized, allows us to live in freedom and joy.<br><br>"Let it ring<br>This freedom song I sing<br>This peace and life in me<br>Let it ring<br>Let it ring"<br><br>Come Alive (Acoustic) - by Kurt Scobie<br><a href="https://youtu.be/Fq9IrtGVBEk">https://youtu.be/Fq9IrtGVBEk</a><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Fq9IrtGVBEk/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fq9IrtGVBEk?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/47831012017-07-18T03:30:00-04:002018-02-16T12:31:16-05:00All In (Acoustic Rhodes Version) [VIDEO]<i>Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on July 18, 2017</i><br><br><br>I recorded this video a while ago, and I FINALLY had a chance to upload it to YouTube. I am rediscovering my love for the Rhodes sound these days. I hope you enjoy this version of All In as much as I enjoyed singing it.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe width="320" height="266" class="YOUTUBE-iframe-video" data-thumbnail-src="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/--D3mLxjaT0/0.jpg" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/--D3mLxjaT0?feature=player_embedded" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe></div><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/39427942015-12-01T05:00:00-05:002017-01-13T08:42:10-05:00All In<span style="font-size: x-small;">All In - </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">December 1, 2015 - </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a> - <br>---</span><br> <br><br>I've spent way too much time and energy building my avatar.<br><br>So much of life these days is spent hiding behind screens that we have forgotten how to live in the real world. EVERYTHING we do, it seems, requires us to be handcuffed to our devices. Or, more accurately, our vices. We're enslaved to selfish selfie-ism and addicted to information. We're all just "playing it safe", disengaging our hearts and settling for passivity instead of engaging with passion.<br><br>We need saving.<br><br>And another meme won't save us. Another blog won't save us. Another powerful video won't either. Nor will a cause. Or any political or religious leader.<br><br>And, really, we can't even save ourselves. Though, we do have a part to play.<br><br>It has come down to one thing for me. Courage.<br><br><b>Our online avatars have built up a such a false sense of boldness that we no longer understand what true courage looks like. </b>Courage isn't shouting your beliefs from your tiny social media platform. It isn't preaching from your blog (like I'm doing now).<br><br>One of my favorite quotes says it well:<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." - Dale Carnegie</i></blockquote>Inaction is sharing yet another political article/video/meme on Facebook. Inaction is arguing in circles in comments on YouTube. If ever we needed a break from the internet, it is now. And I think that is the first step in taking real action.<br><br>I recently read a book by Mark Batterson called "All In" which had a profound impact on my life (and inspired my new single). Here's an excerpt that stood out to me:<blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"Quit living as if the purpose of life is to arrive safely at death.<br>Set God-sized goals. Pursue God-ordained passions. Go after a dream that is destined to fail without divine intervention.<br>Keep asking questions. Keep making mistakes. Keep seeking God. Stop pointing out problems and become part of the solution.<br>Stop repeating the past and start creating the future.<br>Stop playing it safe and start taking risks.<br>Expand your horizons. Accumulate experiences. Enjoy the journey.<br>Find every excuse you can to celebrate everything you can.<br>Live like today is the first day and the last day of your life.<br>Don't let what's wrong with you keep you from worshiping what's right with God.<br>Burn sinful bridges. Blaze new trails.<br>Don't let fear dictate your decisions. Take a flying leap of faith.<br>Quit holding out. Quit holding back.<br>Go all in with God. Go all out for God."<br>- Mark Batterson - "All In"</i></blockquote>
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<div style="text-align: left;">Whoa.</div><br>ALL in?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IlcPeSMMWng/Vlh0mX3VyUI/AAAAAAAAgaM/iZSE3RN60wc/s1600/Kurt%2BScobie%2BALL%2BIN%2BSQ%2B3k.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-IlcPeSMMWng/Vlh0mX3VyUI/AAAAAAAAgaM/iZSE3RN60wc/s320/Kurt%2BScobie%2BALL%2BIN%2BSQ%2B3k.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="320" /></a></div><br>That's scary. And risky. And a little crazy.<br><br>Pursue "a dream that is destined to fail" unless God steps in? My guess is that has little to do with your recent post on Facebook.<br><br>And I am quite certain that the world is better off when we are fulfilling, with passion, the purpose we were created for.<br><br>So, how are you doing with that?<br><br>I know I've got a long way to go, but I'm taking baby steps. For me, going "all in" means powering down my smartphone and investing time with my family. Or closing my laptop and meeting a friend for coffee. Or trying something new. Or giving something up. For me, going "all in" means continuing to write songs like "All In" and then putting them out there to be accepted or rejected. I believe that music has the power to change minds and hearts and I have a responsibility to speak the truth through my songs. For me, going "all in" is engaging my heart, as painful or uncomfortable as it might be, in everything I do.<br><br>What does it mean for you to go "all in"?<br> <blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"I'm all in<br>There is more that I was made for<br>Than standing on this safe shore<br>And living like I did before<br>All in<br>Stepping out into the open<br>Now my heart's awoken<br>I'm all in"<br>- Kurt Scobie, "All In"</i></blockquote>"All In" - Kurt Scobie [Official Lyric Video] <a href="https://youtu.be/CCrXQKQT5d8">https://youtu.be/CCrXQKQT5d8</a><br><br>Download/stream "All In" here:<br>iTunes: <a href="http://apple.co/1kQNMbW">http://apple.co/1kQNMbW</a><br>Google Play: <a href="http://bit.ly/21j7LAK">http://bit.ly/21j7LAK</a><br>Spotify: <a href="http://spoti.fi/1lNoYlB">http://spoti.fi/1lNoYlB</a><br>Amazon Mp3: <a href="http://amzn.to/1MHiL3d">http://amzn.to/1MHiL3d</a><br><br> Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/37616132015-07-01T05:00:00-04:002020-09-08T09:46:09-04:00Fortress - New EP, New Blogs!<br><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on July 1, 2015</span></i><br><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-POQAHPoqjts/VSQHu2ly8wI/AAAAAAAAczk/kSaWXKn89YM/s1600/FortressFront.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-POQAHPoqjts/VSQHu2ly8wI/AAAAAAAAczk/kSaWXKn89YM/s320/FortressFront.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="313" width="320" /></a></div><b>It has been an exciting first-half of 2015!</b><br><br>I released my very first <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/fortress" target="_blank">worship EP</a> in April and it has been quite a ride. If you haven't checked it out yet, I'd love for you to go download it on <a href="http://bit.ly/FortressEPiTunes" target="_blank">iTunes</a> (or listen via Spotify, if you must). I am excited to see where God is leading me with these songs. I have already had opportunities to share these songs at different churches where I sing and lead worship. You can check out a couple of those live recordings via <a href="http://bit.ly/FortressSoundCloud" target="_blank">SoundCloud</a>.<br><br>If you haven't been following along, I have ANOTHER blog where I <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship" target="_blank">share my journey as a worship leader</a>. I know you have plenty of reading material on this internet thing, but if you're standing in line at the DMV or something and you're tired of playing Candy Crush, I have a few blogs you can check out.<br><br>I wrote a series of 4 posts, that talk more in depth about my thoughts and prayers behind each of the tracks on the "Fortress" EP. For your convenience, I've provided links for you, below. :) Thanks for reading!<br><br>1. <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-come-to-me" target="_blank">"Fortress - Come To Me"</a> [TRACK 1] - <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-come-to-me">http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-come-to-me</a><br><br>2. <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-i-will-trust-psalm-91" target="_blank">"Fortress - I Will Trust"</a> [TRACK 2] - <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-i-will-trust-psalm-91">http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-i-will-trust-psalm-91</a><br><br>3. <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-lead-me-all-i-want-is-you" target="_blank">"Fortress - Lead Me (All I Want is You)"</a> [TRACK 3] - <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-lead-me-all-i-want-is-you">http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-lead-me-all-i-want-is-you</a><br><br>4. <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-be-lifted-high" target="_blank">"Fortress - Be Lifted High"</a> [TRACK 4] - <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-be-lifted-high">http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship/blog/fortress-be-lifted-high</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/37527902015-06-24T04:00:00-04:002017-01-13T08:42:09-05:00Back to the Studio!<br><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on June 24, 2015</span></i><br><br><br><b>New music is coming.</b><br><br>A couple weeks ago I made the long trek up to Michigan for a quick visit with family and, mainly, to record a new song I have been working on! Jake Rye, producer ("<a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/crash" target="_blank">Crash</a>" and "<a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/the-hopeful-broken" target="_blank">The Hopeful Broken</a>") and bassist (<a href="http://sanctusreal.com/" target="_blank">Sanctus Real</a>), put his golden touch on a catchy little tune... that I can't share with you just yet. Sorry!<br><br>But, I do have some photos.<br><br>I know, I'm not much of a photographer. But, I feel like I am supposed to do this whole social media/blogging thing to make sure you know I'm still alive and creating things. So, this is all you get!<br><br>Anyway, here are a few photos from the studio.<br><br>We had a blast and I am looking forward to when I will be able to share some new sounds that are in the works. Until then, here are some grainy, poorly lit pictures I took with my camera-phone. Enjoy!<br><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iaGjZdbZrQE/VYojKONG3pI/AAAAAAAAeKw/8Y8THPX_IIA/s1600/Kurt%2BScobie%2BALL%2BIN%2BStudio%2BDrummer%2BJustin%2BBoyd.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-iaGjZdbZrQE/VYojKONG3pI/AAAAAAAAeKw/8Y8THPX_IIA/s320/Kurt%2BScobie%2BALL%2BIN%2BStudio%2BDrummer%2BJustin%2BBoyd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My boy, Justin Boyd, made the trip from Atlanta with me to play drums! He killed it!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/36203752015-03-24T12:00:00-04:002020-09-08T09:46:44-04:00Video: "I Will Trust (Psalm 91)" - Kurt Scobie [Official Lyric Video]<i>Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on March 24, 2015</i><br><br><br>Today is an exciting day for me!<br><br>I am pleased to share with you the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSthnH3wB3M" target="_blank">official lyric video</a> for a song from the new EP (coming April 14th). Take a few minutes to check out the video, <b>with a good pair of headphones</b> (your laptop and phone speakers just won't give you the best listening experience), and share it with your friends. Here's the link: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSthnH3wB3M">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSthnH3wB3M</a><br><br>For lyrics, visit <a href="http://kurtscobie.com/lyrics-i-will-trust-psalm-91">kurtscobie.com/lyrics-i-will-trust-psalm-91</a> OR, you know, just watch the LYRIC video ;)<br><br><b>Remember, pre-orders for "Fortress" begin March 31st! Official release day is April 14th!</b><br><br>Thanks for your support!<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/HSthnH3wB3M" width="560"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/36112152015-03-19T05:00:00-04:002015-03-20T13:16:52-04:00Video: "You Make Me Brave" (Bethel Music) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on March 19, 2015</span></i><br><br><br>I know it seems like I talk about Bethel Music constantly. But, they have been releasing some awesome songs. They've got their finger on the pulse of modern worship music and I look forward to each time they release something.<br><br>"<a href="https://youtu.be/6Hi-VMxT6fc" target="_blank">You Make Me Brave</a>" is a song by Amanda Cook and we love singing this at my church. It is a powerful message of hope and strength.<br><br>Here is my rendition. Please take a few minutes to watch and then share it.<br><br>"You Make Me Brave" (Bethel Music) - Kurt Scobie [Cover] - recorded live and in one take. Enjoy!<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/JTlBFpm3VcI" width="560"></iframe><br><a href="http://youtu.be/JTlBFpm3VcI" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/JTlBFpm3VcI</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/36001432015-03-14T05:00:00-04:002017-01-13T08:42:07-05:00Worship EP Title & Artwork<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on March 14, 2015</span></i><div><br></div><div><br></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div>Another stage in the album-creation process is complete! In my <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/enewsletter/blog/ks-mar-update-album-artwork-reveal" target="_blank">March Email Update</a> I revealed the artwork and title for the worship EP I have been working on these last few months. My friend Ty did a great job working on designing exactly what I wanted.</div><div>
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<div>It is an exciting and awesome thing to look back and see how one seemingly little idea grew into lyrics, and then songs, and then a full studio project. And now, watching it materialize into an actual CD. It feels like I have been given just a glimpse into what it was like for God to create something from nothing. It is incredible.</div>
</div><div><br></div><div>This whole project began when I was reading <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+91" target="_blank">Psalm 91</a>. Words and phrases kept popping out at me as a read and re-read this ancient poem. Eventually melodies and chord progressions followed and a song was born, which became the theme for this whole EP.</div><div><br></div><div>Life has been a blur since then. I can't believe that I am about to release this to the world. </div><div><br></div><div>It has been quite a journey, thus far. I hope you'll stick around for what is next. I have some fun stuff planned! And I know God has some things up His sleeve for this, too. Four months ago a new EP was not even on my radar. Now I have a title, artwork, and everything has been sent off for digital distribution and I should be getting physical CDs the beginning of April. I am just so very thankful for this endeavor. And I am pumped for what lies ahead!</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/35940232015-03-12T05:00:00-04:002015-03-15T16:50:15-04:00Video: "All Of Me" (John Legend) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on March 12, 2015</i></span><br><br><br>John Legend is the man! I mean, he kinda has an advantage over those of us who do not have the last name "Legend", right? It's pretty unfair.<br><br>I have been covering "All Of Me" for a while now, so it was a logical move to record it for my weekly YouTube cover videos.<br><br>I hope you like my rendition and share it!<br><br>"All Of Me" (John Legend) - Kurt Scobie [Cover] recorded live and in one take. Enjoy!<br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZwwRNjfYtgc" width="560"></iframe><a href="http://youtu.be/ZwwRNjfYtgc">http://youtu.be/ZwwRNjfYtgc</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/35771612015-03-05T09:15:00-05:002015-03-05T12:49:26-05:00Video: "Out of Hiding" (Steffany Gretzinger) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<br><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on March 5, 2015</span></i><br><br><br>Ever since I got her album, Steffany Gretzinger's powerful voice has been singing non-stop through my car stereo (she must be tired).<br><br>Particularly, her song "Out Of Hiding (Father's Song)" has been an amazing reminder of how God is calling people back to Him. If you haven't heard Steffany's album, "The Undoing", I highly recommend you check it out. In my humble opinion it is one of the best new albums out there right now. Powerful songwriting. Soaring melodies. Beautiful truths.<br><br>I have tried to do this song justice. I hope you like it and share it!<br><br>Check out the original here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFkDqQtfs0w">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFkDqQtfs0w</a><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Lq9XQIZ4rlQ" width="560"></iframe> <a href="http://youtu.be/Lq9XQIZ4rlQ">http://youtu.be/Lq9XQIZ4rlQ</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/35594832015-02-26T05:00:00-05:002015-03-05T10:27:20-05:00Video: "Good Good Father" (Housefires) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<br><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on February 26, 2015 </span></i><br><br><br>It isn't too often that I come across songs that carry such power like this one.<br><br>"Good Good Father" by Housefires is one of my favorite songs right now. This song was recently introduced at my church and I LOVE it. It talks about God's love for His people, something that I feel is not talked about enough. The message is simple and true: <i>God is a good Father, and we are loved by Him</i>.<br><br>This resonates deeply with me, so, naturally, I covered it.<br><br>Please take a few minutes and watch the cover video and share it with your friends. I hope you like it!<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rNp5C_y2RyA" width="560"></iframe><br><a href="http://youtu.be/rNp5C_y2RyA">http://youtu.be/rNp5C_y2RyA</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/35433032015-02-19T13:12:00-05:002015-02-25T08:22:44-05:00Video: "One Thing Remains" (Bethel Music) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on February 19, 2015</span></i><br><br><br>I love pretty much anything Bethel Music puts out there, and there are a few of their songs that are extra-meaningful for me. "One Thing Remains" is one of those <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/worship" target="_blank">worship</a> songs that God has used to speak to me (and many people). I believe that God is good no matter what, and that He loves to show His people His unfailing love.<br><br>I hope you enjoy my rendition of this song. Do me a favor and share it!<br><br>Cheers!<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/oTKgitGEtuQ" width="480"></iframe><br><a href="http://youtu.be/oTKgitGEtuQ">http://youtu.be/oTKgitGEtuQ</a><br><div><br></div><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/35250662015-02-12T05:00:00-05:002015-02-12T09:46:38-05:00Video: "Everything" (Michael Buble) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on February 12, 2015</span></i><br><br><br>There's nothing quite like a little love song from Michael Buble to make Valentine's Day complete. And weddings. And most other occasions and holidays. That guy is THE MAN!<br><br>Ok, man crush aside, Mr. Buble does great work. And to fuel the Valentine's flame, here is one of Michael Buble's first hits, "Everything", performed by yours truly. I have sung this tune at plenty of weddings, engagement parties, and cocktail hours over the years. And I still like it.<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/CMw786O0d6g" width="560"></iframe> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMw786O0d6g">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMw786O0d6g</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/35074452015-02-05T05:00:00-05:002015-02-05T07:46:52-05:00Video: "She Will Be Loved" (Maroon 5) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on February 5, 2015</i></span><br><br><br>In the spirit of Valentine's Day, this week's and next week's cover songs are a couple love songs that I have been performing for a few years. Check out my cover of "She Will Be Loved" and share it with that special someone.<br><br>Cheers!<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_o1OLIKj62Y" width="560"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/34991882015-02-02T04:00:00-05:002017-01-13T08:42:05-05:00Recording Session [Photos]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on February 2, 2015 </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br><div><br></div>Last week I had the pleasure and honor of beginning the recording process for my third studio project. I met up with producer/engineer Chuck Harris at a little church in Lookout Mountain, GA (near Chattanooga) and we began the process of bringing a few of my new songs to life.<br><br>Here are a few photos from my session. 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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grace Presbyterian Church provided a perfect space to track piano and cello.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div><br></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/34938812015-01-29T12:59:00-05:002015-01-29T15:08:39-05:00Video: "Bad Day" (Daniel Powter) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on January 29, 2015</span></i><br><br><br>It's Thursday! So, here's another cover video for ya! This one goes out to who is having a terrible, horrible, no good, and/or very bad day. Also, to anyone who simply likes this song by Daniel Powter. Cheers!<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/soMAVG2Ri2w" width="560"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/34801182015-01-22T05:00:00-05:002015-01-22T10:14:04-05:00Video: "Love Song" (Sara Bareilles) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on January 22, 2015</span></i><br><br>Those who know me, know that I am a pretty big fan of Sara Bareilles' music. Great piano + great songwriting + great vocals = pretty much my favorite artist. It was a pretty easy decision to add this song to my catalogue of YouTube covers.<br><br>Here's one I learned years ago. I still love it. "Love Song" -recorded live and in one take. Enjoy!<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/KrVK-wnDLBk" width="560"></iframe><br><a href="http://youtu.be/KrVK-wnDLBk" target="_blank">"Love Song" (Sara Bareilles) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/34678902015-01-15T05:00:00-05:002020-11-11T09:09:17-05:00Video: "Your Song" (Elton John) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on January 15, 2015</span></i><br><br><br>Alright! First cover video of 2015!<br><br>I hope you enjoy my interpretation of Elton John's "Your Song". Leave a comment, share it with your friends, and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/kurtscobie" target="_blank">subscribe to my YouTube channel</a> if you like what you hear.<br><br>Cheers!<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/PYN6XiOUpmw" width="560"></iframe> <a href="http://youtu.be/PYN6XiOUpmw">http://youtu.be/PYN6XiOUpmw</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/34510742015-01-04T04:00:00-05:002015-01-04T04:16:44-05:00Your Crash (Live) - FREE DownloadPosted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on January 4, 2015<br><br>On December 5th, 2014 I had the pleasure of performing with some fine singer-songwriters at Red Clay Music Foundry in Duluth, GA. We had a GREAT night singing original songs and Christmas favorites. My friend Brennan Warren played cello on my songs, and she rocked it! I love the cello and I love how the recordings turned out from that show. So much so that I am giving you a free download from that night.<br><br>Check out this unique version of "Your Crash". And feel free to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http://noisetrade.com/kurtscobie/your-crash-live-feat-brennan&t=Kurt%20Scobie:%20Your%20Crash%20(Live)%20%5Bfeat.%20Brennan%20Warren%20on%20Cello%5D" target="_blank">share the link with your friends</a>! <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/freedownload">www.kurtscobie.com/freedownload</a><br><br><br><iframe frameborder="0" height="375" scrolling="no" src="http://noisetrade.com/service/widgetv2/0a070021-d006-42d5-9513-875cc55c0cce" width="300"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/34448112014-12-29T06:00:00-05:002014-12-30T02:31:48-05:00Video: "Steal My Girl" (One Direction) - Cover by Kurt Scobie<span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on December 29, 2014</span><br><br><br>I like (some) pop music. There, I said it.<br><br>There is a lot of good stuff out there these days. It isn't always easy to sort through and find it, but it is there.<br><br>Whether or not you hop on the pop music bandwagon with me, I hope you enjoy my take on <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O36UxcuUXEs" target="_blank">"Steal My Girl" by One Direction on YouTube</a>.<br><br>Cheers!<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/O36UxcuUXEs?list=UUqII1AfFJds5klUrjWnZc5g" width="560"></iframe><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O36UxcuUXEs">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O36UxcuUXEs</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/34342552014-12-24T06:00:00-05:002014-12-24T08:02:37-05:00Merry Christmas!<span style="font-size: x-small;">Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on December 24, 2014</span><br><br><i>"Then the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.'"</i><br><i><br></i>I hope you have a very special Christmas, filled with the joy and peace and love of Jesus! He has come and He will come again.<br><br>Merry Christmas!<br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/33923012014-12-12T13:29:00-05:002017-01-13T08:42:04-05:002014 Songwriter Shootout Finals<span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Posted by <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/" target="_blank">Kurt Scobie</a> on December 12, 2014</i></span><br><br><br>I am not the biggest fan of music competitions. I don't usually do well in them. After three attempts at American Idol, an attempt at The Voice, and even an audition for America's Got Talent, I have figured out that I am not really cut out for TV. And I am OK with that. After the winner is announced on those shows, they're rarely remembered. In the end, the judges of those shows make out better than anyone. I am not really interested in pursuing that anymore.<br><br>However, I am growing to love the songwriter competitions that exist for those of us who want to share our songs and be a part of a community of artists and musicians. Every Thursday at The Camp House in Chattanooga is a space where songwriters at all levels can come and share what they have been creating. And, for added interest and excitement, they've made it a competition.<br><br><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0SHiMvolGlA/VIsv9EMbpEI/AAAAAAAAbAc/ez36NwCeZzY/s1600/Songwriter%2BShootout%2BChampion%2B2014%2BKurt%2BScobie.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-0SHiMvolGlA/VIsv9EMbpEI/AAAAAAAAbAc/ez36NwCeZzY/s1600/Songwriter%2BShootout%2BChampion%2B2014%2BKurt%2BScobie.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="200" width="146" /></a>Now, the competition side of things still kinda sucks. I mean, I'm not against friendly competition, in general. But, the idea of putting song against song is a little weird to me. Comparing the artwork of one artist to that of another is a bit absurd. At the same time, I understand why the competition side of it exists.<br><br>Well, last night at The Camp House was everything that a friendly music competition should be. Sure there were tensions and nerves and disappointments, but there was a sense of camaraderie and community. That is what it truly is about in this world.<br><br>I won last night. Something I am very happy with. I'm proud of my songs and my performance of them. Most of all I am pleased with the way I connected with the audience. And that is the key. Connection.<br><br><b>Without connection the world is cold. </b><br><br>So, while I am absolutely thrilled that I was named "Champion" last night in Chattanooga, I am even more thrilled to be a part of a special community where people gathered and connected and shared their art that helps us make sense of this world that we live in.<br><br>Here are a few photos from the event.<br><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/33455172014-12-01T06:00:00-05:002014-12-01T08:50:33-05:00O Come All Ye Faithful [VIDEO]<span style="font-size: x-small;">O Come All Ye Faithful [VIDEO]</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">December 1, 2014</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>I met up with Miriam Tyson and Jacob Harshman to talk about our upcoming <a href="http://bitly.com/1wTqqVc" target="_blank">Christmas show on December 5th</a>. We recorded this little video right outside the Red Clay Music Foundry in beautiful (and cold) downtown Duluth, GA.<br><br>We hope you enjoy our rendition of "O Come All Ye Faithful" (feat. Swope).<br><br>And we hope you will join us on 12/5 for a fun evening of songs!<br><br>Buy TICKETS at <a href="http://bitly.com/1wTqqVc">http://bitly.com/1wTqqVc</a><br><br>RSVP on Facebook <a href="http://on.fb.me/1oOH8Ub">http://on.fb.me/1oOH8Ub</a><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/Ve-4-wRFZOg" width="560"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/32298602014-10-13T06:00:00-04:002014-10-13T11:31:59-04:00Video: "Stay With Me" (Sam Smith) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<span style="font-size: x-small;">Video: "Stay With Me" (Sam Smith) - Kurt Scobie [Cover]</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">October 13, 2014</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>Sam Smith has dominated the airwaves everywhere. Here's my rendition of "Stay With Me" recorded in one take from my living room. Enjoy!<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/W9VMKEEBPm0" width="480"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/32245992014-10-09T06:00:00-04:002014-10-09T07:15:59-04:00Video: "Lay It Down" (Sanctus Real) - Cover by Kurt Scobie<span style="font-size: x-small;">Video: "Lay It Down" (Sanctus Real) - Cover by Kurt Scobie</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">October 9, 2014</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br><br>I have a great amount of respect for the band <a href="http://sanctusreal.com/" target="_blank">Sanctus Real</a>. They got their start in Toledo, OH which is just 30 minutes from where I grew up. In a way, they were "hometown heroes". I have followed their journey over the years, and they are doing it right!<br><br>Here is my cover of their new single "Lay It Down". I am excited for their new album which will be coming out in the next few weeks!<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/asOnKTPoHMs?list=UUqII1AfFJds5klUrjWnZc5g" width="560"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/32192962014-10-06T06:00:00-04:002014-10-06T10:46:37-04:00Spotify Playlist: Summer Is Over<span style="font-size: x-small;">Spotify Playlist: Summer Is Over </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">October 6, 2014 </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a> </span><br><br>Many people ask me who my favorite artists are, and what I like to listen to. So, I have created some Spotify playlists to share, featuring some songs that I like.<br><br>I hope you have been been enjoying my <a href="http://open.spotify.com/user/kurtscobie" target="_blank">Spotify Playlists</a>! It is fun to create these.<br><br>"Summer Is Over" features TWO of my favorite piano-playing singer/songwriters; Jon McLaughlin and Sara Bareilles. This playlist is mostly "goodbye" songs, including my song, "Last Call" which I wrote after I deciding to move from Nashville to Atlanta.<br><br>Please add songs that you think might fit with these. This is a Collaborative Playlist!<br><br>Cheers!<br><br><br><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:kurtscobie:playlist:5sdf3HGaSlUQqTqZag0Wz3" width="300"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/32138382014-10-02T06:00:00-04:002014-10-02T07:15:53-04:00Spotify Playlist: Breathe In Breathe Out <span style="font-size: x-small;">Spotify Playlist: Breathe In Breathe Out </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">October 2, 2014 </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a> </span><br><br>Many people ask me who my favorite artists are, and what I like to listen to. So, I have created some Spotify playlists to share, featuring some songs that I like.<br><br>Mat Kearney is an artist I have been following for many years now. I love his songs. "Breathe In, Breathe Out" is a Mat Kearney song that I have chosen to kick off this playlist. Followed by tracks with similar themes and style. Including a couple of my own songs, of course.<br><br>This is a Collaborative Playlist! If you think of a song that might fit, feel free to add it!<br><br>Cheers!<br><br><br><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:kurtscobie:playlist:49JDb4QJlRzYtg9y4QPOnZ" width="300"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/32105612014-09-30T06:00:00-04:002014-10-02T16:49:20-04:00Focus On Your Art<div dir="ltr"></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Focus On Your Art</span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small;">September 30, 2014</span></div><div dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I recently read a post by a musician talking about generating buzz for your band.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I thought the advice given was good, except there was one BIG problem. There was no mention, whatsoever, about the importance of creating great music. Here's an excerpt:</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><i>"You need to commit to doing the daily grunt work of promoting, booking, selling, designing posters and merchandise and hopefully still have time for writing and recording your music. And then put this on repeat."</i></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">This is the problem with the music industry. People are so busy trying to get famous, the art is an afterthought. "<i>And hopefully still have time for writing and recording your music</i>"??? Are you kidding me?!</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Don't get me wrong. Promoting and booking and selling is an important piece to a successful career in music. But, what about the product you are selling? Great marketing of a poor product only makes the product fail faster.</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">I think what we forget sometimes is that if the product (music) is good enough it will sell itself. If you really want to cut through the noise and get people to notice you, create something that demands attention. Put in the work to make your recordings amazing. Put in hours and hours (try 10,000 maybe?) crafting your songs. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Do I promote myself? Absolutely. Is marketing a necessity? Yes. And marketing and promotion BEGINS with writing and recording something undeniably spectacular. </div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/32085212014-09-29T07:00:00-04:002014-09-29T10:47:04-04:00Spotify Playlist: Don't<span style="font-size: x-small;">Spotify Playlist: Don't </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">September 29, 2014 </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a> </span><br><br>Many people ask me who my favorite artists are, and what I like to listen to. So, I have created some Spotify playlists to share, featuring some songs that I like.<br><br>"Don't" by Ed Sheeran is at the top of this particular list. I love this song (and this entire album). As I have done for each of these lists, I have included a couple of my original songs that I think are similar. As well as other similar songs from artists I like.<br><br>If you think of a song that might fit, feel free to add it! This is a Collaborative Playlist!<br><br>Cheers!<br><br><br><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:kurtscobie:playlist:6hfchsZ2kLWAZZICZvDXqL" width="300"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/32031762014-09-25T07:00:00-04:002014-09-25T07:16:13-04:00Spotify Playlist: My Favorite<span style="font-size: x-small;">Spotify Playlist: My Favorite</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">September 25, 2014</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>Many people ask me who my favorite artists are, and what I like to listen to. So, I have created some Spotify playlists to share, featuring some songs that I like.<br><br>"My Favorite" by Gabe Dixon kicks off this one. Followed by some other similar songs (including a couple of my own). Kinda like Pandora Radio, except there is a real person coming up with the playlist instead of a machine.<br><br>This is a Collaborative Playlist, so I hope you will add your favorite songs that are similar to the ones I selected.<br><br>Cheers!<br><br><br><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:kurtscobie:playlist:3ObI8GmYami3B9ZL2jLUmJ" width="300"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/31977172014-09-22T07:00:00-04:002014-09-22T10:32:33-04:00Spotify Playlist: Sailboat<span style="font-size: x-small;">Spotify Playlist: Sailboat </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">September 22, 2014 </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a> </span><br><br>Many people ask me who my favorite artists are, and what I like to listen to. So, I thought I would create some Spotify playlists and share them, and include some songs that I like.<br><br>This playlist begins with "Sailboat" by Ben Rector and is followed by songs that, in my opinion, are similar. And, of course, you'll find a couple of my original songs on there. Kinda like Pandora Radio, except there is a real person coming up with the playlist instead of a machine.<br><br>This is a Collaborative Playlist, so I hope you will add your favorite songs that are similar to the ones I selected.<br><br>Cheers!<br><br><br><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:kurtscobie:playlist:5HV5nfPg53XsXC2VYod5nq" width="300"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/31958832014-09-20T07:00:00-04:002014-09-20T08:28:20-04:00Video: Photograph (Ed Sheeran) Cover by Kurt Scobie<span style="font-size: x-small;">Video: Photograph (Ed Sheeran) Cover by Kurt Scobie </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">September 20, 2014 </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a> </span><br><br>I have had the new Ed Sheeran album on repeat for the last few days. It is fantastic! I highly recommend it!<br><br>Here is my stripped-down piano and vocal version of his song "Photograph". Enjoy!<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/pCue1LCoAbk" width="560"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/31925882014-09-18T07:52:00-04:002014-09-18T07:54:34-04:00Spotify Playlist: Brave<span style="font-size: x-small;">Spotify Playlist: Brave </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">September 20, 2014 </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a> </span><br><br>Many people ask me who my favorite artists are, and what I like to listen to. So, I thought I'd begin to create some Spotify playlists and share them, and include some songs that I like.<br><br>This playlist begins with "Brave" by Sara Bareilles and is followed by songs that, in my opinion, are similar. And, of course, you'll find a couple of my original songs on there. Kinda like Pandora Radio, except there is a real person coming up with the playlist instead of a machine.<br><br>This is a Collaborative Playlist, so I hope you will add your favorite songs that are similar to the ones I selected.<br><br>Cheers!<br><br><br><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:user:kurtscobie:playlist:3E4NgeMERXQuSz2zfpmSOo" width="300"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/31909502014-09-17T07:00:00-04:002017-01-13T08:42:02-05:00Crash is Back<span style="font-size: x-small;">Crash is Back</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">September 17, 2014</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-xpids2tq9Dw/UONmRljZE4I/AAAAAAAAKgI/Ycff5yjY3rE/s1600/Kurt%2BScobie%2BCrash%2BCover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-xpids2tq9Dw/UONmRljZE4I/AAAAAAAAKgI/Ycff5yjY3rE/s1600/Kurt%2BScobie%2BCrash%2BCover.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="277" width="320" /></a></div>Most of you probably didn't notice it missing, because you already have it. But, my first studio EP "Crash" had been taken down from iTunes and most other online digital music stores (still waiting on a few of 'em). I switched distribution companies so there was a little bit of a lapse in availability.<br><br>Thankfully, it went back up without a hitch! And I thought this was the perfect opportunity to do a little shameless plugging for this project which I released almost four years ago. It is hard to believe it has been that long.<br><br>If you haven't yet heard this little EP, I hope you'll take a few minutes and check it out. Here are a few places where you can find it:<br><br>iTunes: <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crash-ep/id916592542">https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/crash-ep/id916592542</a><br>Amazon: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crash-Kurt-Scobie/dp/B00NEFDY5Q/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_2">http://www.amazon.com/Crash-Kurt-Scobie/dp/B00NEFDY5Q/ref=ntt_mus_ep_dpi_2</a><br>Spotify: <a href="http://t.co/Wv6oE9yZ54">http://t.co/Wv6oE9yZ54</a><br><br>I am still proud of this project and the work that went into it by my producer, Jake Rye, and the studio musicians. Not to mention the awesome photos by Andy Brophy and design work by Zach May. I hope you like it.<br><br>P.S. If you would be so kind as to leave a review of "Crash" on iTunes or wherever you purchase it, I would be thrilled! Unfortunately, all of the reviews that were there before are now gone.Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/31780072014-09-08T23:32:00-04:002014-09-08T23:35:23-04:00The Lullaby - 3<span style="font-size: x-small;">The Lullaby - 3 </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">September 8, 2014 </span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a> </span><br><br>It has been three years since my wife and I said a painful goodbye to our daughter, Bella Grace. She was born still on September 8th, 2011 and we will never forget her. She made such an impact on us then and she continues to impact us today!<br><br>I almost didn't release this song, because I wrote it for Bella, anticipating her arrival. But, I'm glad I did. I look forward to the day when I can sing this over my baby girl in heaven.<br><br><iframe allowtransparency="true" frameborder="0" height="380" src="https://embed.spotify.com/?uri=spotify:track:0Ov6kgBYgiWEjxF9QdEe72" width="300"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/31673942014-09-02T07:00:00-04:002017-01-13T08:42:02-05:00Worship Album: "Covered" with Montell Jordan<div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Worship Album: "Covered" with Montell Jordan<br>September 2, 2014 </span></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a> </span></div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IZ7LS-rzjwE/U9vzI-tfSSI/AAAAAAAAYUg/5QXOEZacmKw/s1600/Kurt%2BScobie%2BCovered%2BAlbum%2BCover%2BVictory%2BWorld%2BMusic%2BMontell%2BJordan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-IZ7LS-rzjwE/U9vzI-tfSSI/AAAAAAAAYUg/5QXOEZacmKw/s1600/Kurt%2BScobie%2BCovered%2BAlbum%2BCover%2BVictory%2BWorld%2BMusic%2BMontell%2BJordan.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="200" width="200" /></a></div>If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you may have seen some posts about a special side project I have been a part of. Well, today is the day!<br><br>Montell Jordan and Victory World Music have put together a collection of worship songs, recorded LIVE! That album, <b>"Covered"</b>, is available today! I love my church, Victory World Church, and these cover songs come from the depths of our hearts.<br><br>I had the honor of singing "Holy Wedding Day" on this album. So, be sure to listen to that one first! :) Seriously, though, every song we are very proud of. We hope you like it.<br><br><b>The "Covered" album is available here:</b><br><br>iTunes: <a href="http://bit.ly/1r8MOXC">http://bit.ly/1r8MOXC</a><br>Amazon: <a href="http://amzn.to/VQbnMx">http://amzn.to/VQbnMx</a>
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<br>SO, I hope you'll take a look at the calendar and check out the upcoming events! I'll be performing in Marietta, Decatur, Duluth, Norcross, Roswell, Alpharetta, and other Atlanta 'burbs. <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/shows">www.kurtscobie.com/shows</a><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o2XLYzaZ-3w/U_Yx45ZhNQI/AAAAAAAAYog/Ff5-5_IbW2o/s1600/Celebrate%2BFreedom%2BAtlanta%2BMontell%2BJordan%2BVictory%2BWorld%2BMusic%2BKurt%2BScobie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-o2XLYzaZ-3w/U_Yx45ZhNQI/AAAAAAAAYog/Ff5-5_IbW2o/s1600/Celebrate%2BFreedom%2BAtlanta%2BMontell%2BJordan%2BVictory%2BWorld%2BMusic%2BKurt%2BScobie.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="200" width="200" /></a></div>One particular performance I want to draw your attention to is on August 30th in Marietta. I have the privilege of sharing the stage with Montell Jordan and Victory World Music at <a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CB0QFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcelebratefreedomatlanta.com%2F&ei=CDH2U_iFCcX_yQTsiYDQAg&usg=AFQjCNHT7yYK2bn2c0fwJNyD23TqaAgZDg&sig2=pN8QPO6IbTUc4c-NK1XoAw&bvm=bv.73231344,bs.1,d.cGE" target="_blank">Celebrate Freedom Atlanta</a>. We'll be bringing a set of praise and worship music to Jim R. Miller park and it is going to be a GREAT night. I hope you'll join us!<br><br>P.S. Montell and VWM are releasing an album on September 2nd and yours truly has a feature on it. It is a bit different from my usual, but I think you're going to like it! More about that later...</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/30630882014-07-08T08:00:00-04:002017-01-13T08:42:00-05:00Umbrella Show Photos<span style="font-size: x-small;">Umbrella Show Photos</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">July 8, 2014</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>On May 16th, 2014 I had the honor of performing "The Wake" for a special art show in Atlanta. <a href="http://www.mattarmstrongart.com/" target="_blank">Matt Armstrong</a> (a local artist) has created a series of works which he calls "Umbrella" that shines a light on the issue of human trafficking. I am very excited to share a few photos from that night, taken by photographer <a href="http://www.bobbijobrooks.com/" target="_blank">BobbiJo Brook</a>s.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OdaYizslskc/U7TLI4CSfJI/AAAAAAAAXJs/5WMrMsMThzU/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Atlanta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-OdaYizslskc/U7TLI4CSfJI/AAAAAAAAXJs/5WMrMsMThzU/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Atlanta.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="179" width="320" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jIEgcTMj000/U7TLXqbEaMI/AAAAAAAAXJ8/Wnl9XxiJvr0/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Matt+Armstrong+Genema+Gallery+Umbrella+Show.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-jIEgcTMj000/U7TLXqbEaMI/AAAAAAAAXJ8/Wnl9XxiJvr0/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Matt+Armstrong+Genema+Gallery+Umbrella+Show.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="213" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XePlxp9q1T0/U7TMG1mT_aI/AAAAAAAAXKM/Z0gC7QsSi5g/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Piano+3+Atlanta.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-XePlxp9q1T0/U7TMG1mT_aI/AAAAAAAAXKM/Z0gC7QsSi5g/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Piano+3+Atlanta.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="213" width="320" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WOZnQGH2TSw/U7TMnSCBIxI/AAAAAAAAXKc/sWFk1uyeKh4/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Piano+4+Atlanta+Music.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-WOZnQGH2TSw/U7TMnSCBIxI/AAAAAAAAXKc/sWFk1uyeKh4/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Piano+4+Atlanta+Music.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="213" width="320" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-a3zKpDDbd5U/U7TMrfWznaI/AAAAAAAAXKk/0GjVDGViGLU/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Piano+5+Atlanta+Music.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-a3zKpDDbd5U/U7TMrfWznaI/AAAAAAAAXKk/0GjVDGViGLU/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Piano+5+Atlanta+Music.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="213" width="320" /></a></div><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/30051742014-06-10T08:00:00-04:002017-01-13T08:42:00-05:00Competitions & Motivation<span style="font-size: x-small;">Competitions & Motivation</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">June 10, 2014</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>A big part of me is anti-competitions when it comes to creative works. The idea of putting art up against art to determine a "winner" seems absolutely asinine. I hate it.<br><br>At the same time I think there is a place for these competitions.<br><br><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-i1VWUe96pYQ/U5YS37vhhCI/AAAAAAAAWws/kTAPq06_hWY/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Eddie+Owen+Presents+Shootout+4+Piano+(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-i1VWUe96pYQ/U5YS37vhhCI/AAAAAAAAWws/kTAPq06_hWY/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Eddie+Owen+Presents+Shootout+4+Piano+(2).jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="231" /></a>I recently participated in a single-elimination songwriter competition and it was an absolute blast! The competition part of it was fine, but the fun part was meeting other musicians from across the U.S. perform their original songs, and making new friends. The pros certainly outweighed the cons.<br><br>And one thing more. I found myself more motivated to get back out there and perform. Being an independent artist can get lonely. And if you don't participate in competitions, or open mics, or tours, or ANYTHING with other human beings, you will burn out. By spending time in a community of like-minded people, you fuel your passion and drive to keep doing what you do.<br><br>This is not an introvert vs. extrovert thing either. I am Captain Introvert. I am energized by my alone time. I like my space. Yet, I still need people. I need my support system. I believe we were designed to operate in community.<br><br>The best part about this competition that I was in is that I went into it not focused on the competition, but on networking and making friends (and reconnecting with old friends). That made all the difference. When it is only about competing and winning is when it becomes pointless. Because if you win and you have no one to share in your victory, you're not really better off. And if (when) you lose and you have no one there to build you back up, that really sucks. We weren't made to do this thing alone.<br><br>So, I'm going to keep participating in stuff like this, because I always see a spike in my motivation, inspiration, and creativity. And I always learn a lot.Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/29772242014-05-28T15:36:00-04:002014-05-28T15:44:55-04:00What Kind of Story Am I?<span style="font-size: x-small;">What Kind of Story Am I?</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">May 28, 2014</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>It is interesting to me how songs can evolve over time. Not just as I am writing them, but even years after writing, recording, and releasing them. They seem to take on new layers of meaning for me as time goes by. There are a few songs of mine that have taken on different meanings over the years. Sometimes, when performing an "older" original song, I think back to the time when I wrote the song and I can see a drastic difference in who I was before versus who I am today.<br><br>"Blank Page" is an older song (from the <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/crash" target="_blank">"Crash" EP</a>) that talks about Truth. And while I have firm convictions about the Truth, I still have my moments of doubt, confusion, and questioning. This song talks about that.<br><br>I can look back on my 30 years on this earth and see the seasons of emptiness or trial or challenge and it actually gives me confidence. Because once you've made it to the other side of a rough patch your perspective changes. It isn't easy, but now when I face life's tough circumstances, I can have hope and peace because I can see how God has been faithful to me.<br><br>I suppose that is the biggest difference I can see in my life. That life is just better when I take my focus off of myself and my problems and my desires, and walk with arms and heart wide open.<br><br>So, I might still have some questions. Some doubts. Confusion. And it is all valid. But, taking the focus off of my problems and looking to God for comfort and steadfastness has made an incredible difference in the way I live my life.<br><br>I am more at peace. I have a lasting and deep joy. I am learning what it means to really love. It is a process. And finding enjoyment in the journey is a million times better than chasing moments of passing happiness.<br><br>I still haven't got it all figured out. But I am becoming more ok with that.<br><br>What kind of story am I? I'm not completely sure. But, I am putting some things together. With the guidance of trusted friends and a loving God who is infinitely patient I am learning what it is I am supposed to do with this blank page sitting in front of me.<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/cpBvTVwySHc?list=UUqII1AfFJds5klUrjWnZc5g" width="560"></iframe><br><br>FREE Download of this performance: <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/free-download">www.kurtscobie.com/free-download</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/29200282014-05-04T22:37:00-04:002014-05-05T04:31:13-04:00The Artisan Soul<p dir="ltr">The Artisan <u>Soul</u><br>May 4, 2014<br>www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</p><p dir="ltr">I just finished The Artisan Soul by Erwin McManus and I have never felt so inspired and intimidated in my life.</p><p dir="ltr">I'm inspired because this teacher and artist whom I deeply respect and admire has basically written a manifesto that validates my work as an artist. He boldly states that every human being is an artist and that our lives are works of art. And that what we do and who we are in life is our masterpiece. I love this. And not just because my "job" title is "artist" but, at a deeper level, I believe that my music is part of the bigger picture of my life-work, my life as a masterpiece. I am inspired to keep creating. To keep growing. To keep making my life into something that helps and encourages others.</p><p dir="ltr">At the same time I am intimidated. The Artisan Soul is loaded with stories of people, including the author, who are creating incredible works of art, incredible futures, and I am challenged to bring my best. The call to create is encouraging, yet requires great courage. This is scary. </p><p dir="ltr">In a good way. </p><p dir="ltr">I highly recommend this book. Whether you consider yourself a creative person or not, this book will speak to you. </p><p dir="ltr">I am in an especially "creativity focused" season right now. So, The Artisan Soul fits right in with where I am today. Yet, I also believe that this message that we are all artists is for anyone in any season. </p><p dir="ltr">There is much more I could say, but I'm going to leave it at that. Just read it. It will likely change your life.</p><p dir="ltr">Cheers!<br>Kurt</p>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/26427172014-02-25T10:00:00-05:002017-01-13T08:42:00-05:00New Stickers! FREE!<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">New Stickers! FREE!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">February 25, 2014</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">
<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lwvZMtFhnoo/UvQal4jwsoI/AAAAAAAAUXw/_X0YqtBOyWA/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Oval+KS+Sticker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-lwvZMtFhnoo/UvQal4jwsoI/AAAAAAAAUXw/_X0YqtBOyWA/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Oval+KS+Sticker.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="216" width="320" /></a>I love stickers. When I was a kid, I would collect any and all stickers I could. Even if they were the</div>"Hello! My name is ______" name tags used for those awkward networking events. Not that I ever went to awkward networking events when I was a kid. But, you know what I mean. I LOVE stickers. I love them so much, I ordered a thousand of them!<br><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">Well, they have arrived. <b>And I am giving them away for free.</b>
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">There are two ways you can get one.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">1. Order something, anything, from my <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/buy" target="_blank">online merch store</a> and I'll drop a few stickers in with your order.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">2. <b>Come on out to a show!</b> I have some exciting <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/shows" target="_blank">show announcements</a> coming soon, and I always stock my trusty merch suitcase with stickers. No purchase necessary. Just show up and grab a sticker.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/25184062014-02-04T08:00:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:59-05:00Farewell, Hair!<span style="font-size: x-small;">Farewell, Hair!</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">February 4, 2014</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>So, uhh... I kinda got a little haircut.<br><br>My wife and I have been growing out our hair for the past two years so that we could donate it. We wanted to do something unique to honor our daughter, <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/personal-update" target="_blank">Bella</a>, who was born still on September 8, 2011. So, we thought we would donate our hair in her memory.<br><br>Well, the time has come. I had about 10 inches of my lovely locks chopped off and we're sending it to Pantene's "<a href="http://www.pantene.com/BeautifulLengths" target="_blank">Beautiful Lengths</a>" program, which provides free wigs for women with cancer. <br><br>I'm definitely enjoying having short hair again. Low maintenance! And I think my wife, my mother, and my mother-in-law are all happy with this change, too. ;) But, the long hair was fun while it lasted.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PyeORkTkuVw/Uuu8UAlfpxI/AAAAAAAAUOc/-QIlMPIpVgs/s1600/IMG_20140131_095253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-PyeORkTkuVw/Uuu8UAlfpxI/AAAAAAAAUOc/-QIlMPIpVgs/s1600/IMG_20140131_095253.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W_W8tlxWgtk/Uuu8T9m3zbI/AAAAAAAAUOY/RpkCd-KotPQ/s1600/IMG_20140131_094013.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-W_W8tlxWgtk/Uuu8T9m3zbI/AAAAAAAAUOY/RpkCd-KotPQ/s1600/IMG_20140131_094013.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="400" width="400" /></a></div><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/24382342014-01-21T08:00:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:59-05:00One Word for 2014: Serve<span style="font-size: x-small;">"One Word for 2014: Serve"</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">January 21, 2014</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>On January 1st of last year I shared that my "<a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs/blog/one-resolution-for-2013" target="_blank">One Resolution for 2013</a>" was, simply, "DO!" I was introduced to this concept of boiling your goals down to a single word that you can focus on for an entire year. It certainly helped me focus on the things I wanted to accomplish. So, I am at it again this year.<br><br>My one word?<br><br><b>Serve!</b><br><br>I wanted to keep the momentum from 2013 going, but this time I wanted to focus on ways I can "do" for others. I have been incredibly blessed lately. So many people have poured themselves into my career and family and my personal life, I want to "give back" this year and learn to to be a more generous and giving person.<br><br>When I think about the people I look up to and consider wise and successful, they are always serving. They are generous. They give, and love to give. I want to be like that.<br><br>So, here's to 2014! Time to serve.<br><br>Cheers!<br>-Kurt<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4g8R_Z-6-c/Utg8fWBhutI/AAAAAAAAT00/ZDsZuBFboDE/s1600/One+Word+Serve+2014+image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-S4g8R_Z-6-c/Utg8fWBhutI/AAAAAAAAT00/ZDsZuBFboDE/s1600/One+Word+Serve+2014+image.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="212" width="320" /></a></div><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/23956632014-01-14T10:12:00-05:002014-01-14T10:16:53-05:00"The Wake" LIVE at the EOP Songwriter Shootout [VIDEO]"The Wake" LIVE at the EOP Songwriter Shootout<br>January 14, 2014<br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a><br><br>Back in November of 2013 I had the honor and privilege of participating in the <a href="http://www.eddieowenpresents.com/i-love-eop-open-mic/" target="_blank">Eddie Owen Presents Songwriter Shootout</a> #3 at Red Clay Theatre. Eddie Owen (founder of the legendary Eddie's Attic) has become a friend of mine over the last few years and he is doing something very special in the northeast Atlanta (Gwinnett) area. The Red Clay Theatre in Duluth, GA has welcomed many nationally touring singer songwriters to their beautiful stage since Eddie took over. And, just as he was the driving force behind the songwriter's open mic at the Attic, he has brought his <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=#lifeisinthesong&src=hash" target="_blank">passion for the song</a> to Red Clay.<br><br>Many people have rallied behind Eddie and his vision, including the folks at the <a href="http://www.omplive.com/" target="_blank">Open Mic Project</a> (<a href="http://www.omplive.com/">www.omplive.com</a>). So, on the night of the shootout, they were there shooting video of each of us performers, 25 in all, so that we could share our performances with you.<br><br>So, here it is! Check out my performance of "The Wake" and feel free to leave a comment below. I think Open Mic Project did a great job with these videos, so I hope you'll check out some more of the performances by the other artists who shared their songs that night. Thanks for watching!<br><br>Cheers!<br>Kurt<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="281" mozallowfullscreen="" src="//player.vimeo.com/video/82590643" webkitallowfullscreen="" width="500"></iframe> <br><a href="http://vimeo.com/82590643">Kurt Scobie</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user18221196">OMPlive</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com/">Vimeo</a>.<br><br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/22020552013-12-10T08:00:00-05:002017-02-03T01:02:26-05:00A Southern Christmas @ Red Clay Theatre<span style="font-size: x-small;">A Southern Christmas @ Red Clay Theatre</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">December 10, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>"Christmas is coming<br>The goose is getting fat<br>Please do put a penny in the old man's hat"</i></blockquote><br>That is a song my mother used to sing to me and my siblings each year at Christmas. To this day I have no idea what it means or why she sang it to me, but I thought I'd share it with you anyway. :)<br><br>I hope you are enjoying time with family this holiday season and are celebrating with your own family traditions. The older I get, the more I value traditions and recognize their power of creating memorable moments.<br><br>Speaking of memorable moments...<br><br>My Christmas show is coming up and this is a tradition I plan on continuing for years to come. If you are in the Atlanta area on Saturday, December 14th, I hope you will join me and my friends at Red Clay Theatre (Duluth, GA). Jennifer Daniels, Mike Kinnebrew, Stephanie Staples and I will be sharing a mix of original and Christmas tunes on my favorite stage in the southeast. We are very excited for this show!<br><br>Check out this cool promo video from Jennifer Daniels team.<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/xRT_3vjrRSo" width="480"></iframe><br><br>TICKETS are available at<a href="http://bit.ly/1bE6BGr">http://bit.ly/1bE6BGr</a><br><br>RSVP via FACEBOOK at<a href="http://on.fb.me/1bJd039">http://on.fb.me/1bJd039</a><br><br>Whether you can make the show or not, I hope you have a very merry Christmas!<br><br>Cheers!<br>-KurtKurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/15259822013-09-04T08:30:00-04:002013-09-04T08:30:44-04:00YouTube: LIVE at Red Clay Theatre <span style="font-size: x-small;">YouTube: LIVE at Red Clay Theatre</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">September 4, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>On July 13th I had the honor of opening for my friend <a href="http://www.sarahpeacockmusic.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Peacock</a> at <a href="http://www.eddieowenpresents.com/" target="_blank">Red Clay Theatre</a> (Eddie Owen Presents) in Duluth, GA. This place has got to be one of the best rooms for live music in the country! Seriously. I love this stage. More importantly, I love the people who are behind RCT. Eddie Owen has become a good friend over the past few years. He threw several opportunities my way when I was first trying to find my way in the Atlanta music scene, including an opening slot for <i>The Civil Wars</i> the first time they played at Eddie's Attic. Eddie cares about live music and it is evident in everything he does.<br><br>So, I am absolutely thrilled to release these six songs and not only give you acoustic versions of some of my songs you've heard on previous albums, but to display what an awesome-sounding room (which comes from an awesome culture that values live music) we have in Georgia. If you've never been to a show at Red Clay Theatre, you simply must. <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=#lifeisinthesong&src=hash" target="_blank">#lifeisinthesong</a><br><br>I hope you like these videos. Please share it. Six original songs, performed live, just me and a piano (a beautiful Hailun), at Red Clay Theatre.<br><br>And stay tuned! These recordings will soon be available on iTunes and many other online music stores.<br><br>Cheers!<br>-Kurt<br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="360" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PL8vUd0wGHOnrYv3tPoFz7c0pW7rvVdnAE" width="640"></iframe><br><br>"LIVE at Red Clay Theatre" - Kurt Scobie<br>Recorded July 13, 2013<br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/LIVE-at-Red-Clay-Theatre" target="_blank">www.kurtscobie.com/LIVE-at-Red-Clay-Theatre</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/LIVEatrRdClayTheatre" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/LIVEatrRdClayTheatre</a><br><br>TRACK LIST<br>1. The Ride<br>2. Oh How You Keep Me<br>3. The Romancer<br>4. The Wake<br>5. Renewed *NEW*<br>6. Cue<br><br>Special thanks to Derek Scearcé for recording and editing these videos.<br>Special thanks to Jake Rye for mastering the audio.Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/15039352013-08-29T08:00:00-04:002013-08-29T08:06:15-04:00Feeling Discouraged?<span style="font-size: x-small;">Feeling Discouraged?</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">August 29, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>Feeling discouraged?<br><br>So am I.<br><br>I mean, by the time you read this I might not be feeling this way. Actually, by the time I finish writing this blog I could be completely optimistic and positive, wondering why I am even writing this post. Discouragement is a feeling, and feelings are more temporary than Facebook's privacy settings.<br><br>My point is that it doesn't really matter how you feel (well, it kinda does, but...), what matters is that you push through that. I heard recently that your actions are like the engine of a train and your feelings are like the cars dragging behind. Don't trust your feelings to lead you. Rather, do what it is you know you need to do, and your feelings will follow.<br><br>Please note that I am not telling you to disregard your feelings altogether. But, don't let them dictate your actions. Let your actions dictate your feelings. Feel what you feel, but in the midst of discouragement and weariness press on. Move forward.<br><br><blockquote class="tr_bq"><i>“Of course motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis.” ― Zig Ziglar</i></blockquote><br>My one word for 2013 is "do". No matter what I am feeling, I have committed to taking action. Now, I am not claiming that I have become a task-accomplishing machine. In fact, if I can be completely honest, I have failed this 2013 mantra more than I have succeeded. But, I haven't given up. And that is the key. Don't give up.<br><br>Don't give up.<br><br>Feeling discouraged? Most people stop just before a major breakthrough. Don't give up.<br><br>Don't give up.Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/13855862013-08-12T13:44:00-04:002017-02-02T05:40:09-05:00In-The-Round w/ Joy, Carl, & Brooke<span style="font-size: x-small;">In-The-Round w/ Joy, Carl, & Brooke</span><br><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">August 12, 2013</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span></div><div><br></div><div>Not only am I excited to share a bill with these fine songwriters, but I am extra excited to play this show IN-THE-ROUND. If you've never experienced this type of show before, I highly recommend it!<br><br>If you are planning on coming to the show (yay!) and have not heard any of the artists on the bill, be sure to get a taste of their music. Below are a few links from each of us. Remember to buy your tickets and RSVP on Facebook!<br><br>TICKETS: <a href="http://bit.ly/13gMsCy">http://bit.ly/13gMsCy</a><br>FACEBOOK: <a href="http://on.fb.me/13s2Vzw">http://on.fb.me/13s2Vzw</a><br><br><b>CARL DYLAN</b><br><a href="http://www.carldylan.com/">www.carldylan.com</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/carldylanmusic">www.facebook.com/carldylanmusic</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/carldylan">www.twitter.com/carldylan</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/carldylanmusic">www.youtube.com/carldylanmusic</a><br><br><b>JOY IKE</b><br><a href="http://www.joyike.com/">www.joyike.com</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/joyikemusic">www.facebook.com/joyikemusic</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/joyike">www.twitter.com/joyike</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/joyike">www.youtube.com/joyike</a><br><br><b>BROOKE ANNIBALE</b><br><a href="http://www.brookeannibale.com/">www.brookeannibale.com</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/brookeannibale">www.facebook.com/brookeannibale</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/brookeannibale">www.twitter.com/brookeannibale</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/brookeannibale">www.youtube.com/brookeannibale</a>
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</div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/13564952013-05-25T08:00:00-04:002017-02-02T05:24:27-05:00Daytrotter<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Daytrotter</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">May 25, 2013</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I am proud to announce that my recording session with Daytrotter has been posted! I am very excited and honored to have the opportunity to be a part of this community of artists. Check out the exclusive in-studio acoustic performance at <a href="http://www.daytrotter.com/#!/concert/kurt-scobie/20056499-37383658">http://www.daytrotter.com/#!/concert/kurt-scobie/20056499-37383658</a>
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<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TLG0wQzyWJg/UZZMD71e5dI/AAAAAAAAOSI/27R_ilFTImw/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Featured+Friend+Friday+Blog+Kevin+Rowe.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-TLG0wQzyWJg/UZZMD71e5dI/AAAAAAAAOSI/27R_ilFTImw/s200/Kurt+Scobie+Featured+Friend+Friday+Blog+Kevin+Rowe.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="200" width="172" /></a>Happy Friday!<br><br>Today, I want to give a shout out to Kevin Rowe. Kevin is a British singer/songwriter who is now based in Atlanta, GA. I met Kevin a couple years ago and, well, this guy has got "it". He is a fellow pianist, too, so his cool points are through the roof. :)<br><br>Kevin Rowe has some very awesome tings in the works, including some new music! I am excited for that! Hopefully we will be hearing new songs from him soon. For now, go listen to his previously-released stuff. It does not suck. I hope you will check him out and follow along with his journey. He's got a great story!<br><br>Here are a few places where you can connect with Kevin Rowe online.<br><br><a href="http://www.kevinrowe.com/">www.kevinrowe.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/kevinrowemusic">www.twitter.com/kevinrowemusic</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/kevinrowemusic">www.facebook.com/kevinrowemusic</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/kevinrowemusic">www.youtube.com/kevinrowemusic</a>
</div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/6664552013-05-03T03:00:00-04:002017-02-02T00:09:27-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Brandon CrockerFEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Brandon Crocker<br>May 3, 2013<br>www.kurtscobie.com/blogs<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7AJIfx0fg-o/UYKtZuyhPyI/AAAAAAAANOQ/5PZkhCuDBMU/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Brandon+Crocker+Featured+Friend+Friday+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-7AJIfx0fg-o/UYKtZuyhPyI/AAAAAAAANOQ/5PZkhCuDBMU/s200/Kurt+Scobie+Brandon+Crocker+Featured+Friend+Friday+Blog.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="200" width="155" /></a></div>Brandon has been a friend of mine for several years now, and he has some cool things going on. He is not only a skilled singer/songwriter, but his eye for photography has kept him busy as well. It seems like he is always working on a new project or releasing something exciting. Brandon is energetic and enthusiastic and it definitely comes through in his art.<br><br>Brandon's sound is comparable to Jack Johnson or Paul Simon, but he's definitely got a unique style. Check out his music, and if you ever get the chance, go see him live. He performs all around Atlanta pretty frequently. He also does private events, so if you need a <a href="http://www.brandoncrocker.com/privateevents">singer/guitarist for your next party</a>...<br><br>Here are a few places where you can connect with Brandon Crocker.<br><br><a href="http://www.brandoncrocker.com/">www.brandoncrocker.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/brandoncrocker">www.twitter.com/brandoncrocker</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Brandon-Crocker/180390215323?hc_location=timeline">www.facebook.com/pages/Brandon-Crocker...</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/spedhead">www.youtube.com/spedhead</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/6515742013-05-01T12:37:00-04:002017-01-13T08:41:55-05:00Procrastination<span style="font-size: x-small;">Procrastination</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">May 1, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><a class="ig-b- ig-b-16" href="http://instagram.com/kurtscobiemusic?ref=badge" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><br><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QNDzJCCTFIs/UVPd3VZ3UqI/AAAAAAAAMHs/GeEZkqvN2CU/s1600/procrastination.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-QNDzJCCTFIs/UVPd3VZ3UqI/AAAAAAAAMHs/GeEZkqvN2CU/s320/procrastination.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="252" width="320" /></a>During my senior year of high school my classmates voted me as the "biggest procrastinator" in one of those silly senior surveys. At the time, I was just proud to get some recognition for something I was "good at". Well, these days I am not so proud of that "biggest procrastinator" title. I am <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs.cfm?feature=615546&postid=3224452" target="_blank">doing</a> all I can to accomplish what I need/want to accomplish by the deadlines I set.<br><br>If I can be completely honest, I don't think I have improved in this area. On a recent <a href="itms://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-entreleadership-podcast/id435836905" target="_blank">podcast</a> I was listening to, <a href="http://www.chrislocurto.com/" target="_blank">Chris LoCurto</a> and <a href="http://www.roryvaden.com/" target="_blank">Rory Vaden</a> were talking about this subject and I was reminded, once again, that this is something I need to work on. The following quote sums it up their conversation.<br><br><i><span style="font-size: large;">"Easy short-term choices lead to difficult long-term consequences. Meanwhile, difficult short-term choices lead to easy long-term consequences." -Rory Vaden</span></i><br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/6265302013-04-28T04:00:00-04:002017-02-01T23:53:28-05:00Instagram: kurtscobiemusic<br><span style="font-size: x-small;">Instagram: kurtscobiemusic</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">April 28, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>I'm not sure what came over me. Last night, I felt like I was missing out on all the fun, and I downloaded it. I gave in. I was so proud of myself for resisting it for so long but in a matter of about 38 seconds, I undid everything I had worked for.<br><br>I am... (sigh)... on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kurtscobiemusic" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9vofbzxLAi8/UXvvlDaX9vI/AAAAAAAANJA/0awLF0ktoBI/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Instagram+kurtscobiemusic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-9vofbzxLAi8/UXvvlDaX9vI/AAAAAAAANJA/0awLF0ktoBI/s200/Kurt+Scobie+Instagram+kurtscobiemusic.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="200" width="140" /></a></div>I finally caved. I can hardly believe it this morning. I hope I don't regret it. I'm scared. Feeling a little vulnerable. What if people don't like my photos? What if I turn into one of those people who posts all the time? What if... I... like it?<br><br>So many questions! So much at stake!<br><br>Wish me luck on this new journey. And if you have any Insta-tips (see what I did there?) feel free to help me out.<br><br>And if you use Instagram, follow me: <a href="http://instagram.com/kurtscobiemusic" target="_blank">kurtscobiemusic</a><br><br>Kurt<br><div><br></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/6180662013-04-26T13:35:00-04:002017-02-01T23:50:44-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Avi Wisnia<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Avi Wisnia</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">April 26, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>Everyone needs to know Avi Wisnia.<br><br><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DlbUR-V1Plk/UXsAOHL5bEI/AAAAAAAANII/9f-bzkuTc6k/s1600/168758_487491023526_3836635_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-DlbUR-V1Plk/UXsAOHL5bEI/AAAAAAAANII/9f-bzkuTc6k/s320/168758_487491023526_3836635_n.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="212" /></a>I have known Avi for a couple years now and I had the honor of performing with him at the <a href="http://www.tinangel.com/index2.html" target="_blank">Tin Angel in Philadelphia</a> recently. This guy is talented! I know I say this in every FFF post, but... you NEED to go check out this Philly singer-songwriter. He's just so... good. AND he is a piano-player, so he gets extra points in my book.<br><br>So... yeah. Avi is awesome. Check him out!<br><br>Here are a few places where you can connect with Avi Wisnia online.<br><br><a href="http://www.aviwisnia.com/">www.aviwisnia.com</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/aviwisniamusic">www.facebook.com/aviwisniamusic</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/aviwisnia">www.twitter.com/aviwisnia</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/teamwisnia">www.youtube.com/teamwisnia</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/6066432013-04-25T03:00:00-04:002013-04-25T03:00:00-04:00Touring Takes Trust<span style="font-size: x-small;">Touring Takes Trust</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">April 25, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>Greetings from Pennsylvania!<br><br>I am back out on the road for the <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/tour" target="_blank">Step by Step by Step Tour</a>. On Monday I played at Sitwell's Coffeehouse in Cincinnati, OH (a very cool spot near the University of Cincinnati). But I had a problem...<br><br>When I cancelled my house concert in Ambler, PA to go home and take care of some personal stuff, I left my keyboard. I found out later that I didn't need to do that, but at the time I wanted to make sure the artist I was playing with that night, <a href="http://www.joyike.com/" target="_blank">Joy Ike</a>, had a keyboard to play. I wasn't sure she was bringing hers since she was taking a bus from Pittsburgh to Philadelphia.<br><br>Anyway, I left my keyboard.<br><br>Well, this presented a dilemma (uh, yeah...). Since I really didn't have time to make arrangements before Monday, I was scrambling to try and find a keyboard I could borrow or rent. At one point during the trip from Georgia to Ohio I was convinced that I would have to BUY a keyboard (which I cannot afford) so that I would have one to play that night. I even considered performing the show a capella. This was not looking good.<br><br>But, technology came through for me.<br><br>Actually, a couple awesome people came through for me. Technology got us connected, but it was the willingness of a couple amazing individuals (who didn't even know me) that saved the day. I was able to pick up a (very nice) keyboard before heading to Sitwell's. AND through this process, I was offered a place to stay, so I didn't have to get a cheap hotel in a sketchy part of Cincinnati. Awesome!<br><br>So, thank you Theresa, Amanda and Diane (and Diane's husband for helping me carry that beast of a keyboard up out of your basement)!<br><br>I've said this before and this story proves it. I am an "independent" artist, but I think "interdependent" better describes my world. This touring thing takes trust. And if you really think about it, LIFE takes trust. Life is risky. Whether you're traveling across the country or across the street, every day presents opportunities to trust others, yourself, and God.<br><br>I am learning quite a bit about trust these days. And I am finding that when we allow ourselves to be vulnerable and trust others, we will experience a fullness in life that we simply cannot have when we try to do everything alone.<br><br>-KurtKurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/5806812013-04-22T04:00:00-04:002013-04-22T04:00:00-04:00Show Cancellations<span style="font-size: x-small;">Show Cancellations</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">April 22, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>I am incredibly blessed.<br><br>The people in my life have always been supportive, and I have always been grateful for them. But, I want to brag on them (you) a bit more. In the face of challenging times for me and my family, my friends have always been there. I am incredibly blessed to have non-fair-weather friends to show me understanding and support during difficult times.<br><br>For me, family comes first. My wife and my son are the most important people in my life. When our family recently faced some rough waters, we received nothing but support and love and understanding and help even though I had to <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/news?feature=2974430&postid=4036884" target="_blank">cancel a few tour dates</a>.<br><br>So, I want to say thank you. Thank you for understanding when I needed to cancel. I am sorry if I caused you to miss out on a chance to come to a show. But, I thank you for allowing me to take care of what I need to take care of. I am incredibly blessed.<br><br>The dust has settled a bit on the home-front, so I am back out on the road to give this tour all I've got! We appreciate your prayers. As you probably can imagine, being apart from my family for such a long period of time takes it's toll.<br><br>I hope you will make it to a <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/tour" target="_blank">show</a> if I am coming anywhere close to your city in the next few weeks.<br><br>Cheers!<br>-Kurt<br><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/tour">www.kurtscobie.com/tour</a><br>APR 22 - CINCINNATI, OH - Sitwell's Coffeehouse<br><br>APR 23 - READING, PA - Penn State Berks<br>APR 25 - WILLIAMSPORT, PA - Penn College of Technology<br>APR 26 - MILWAUKEE, WI - House Concert<br>APR 29 - DULUTH, MN - College of St. Scholastica<br><br>MAY 03 - ST. PAUL, MN - University of St. Thomas<br>MAY 08 - BURLINGTON, VT - Radio Bean<br>MAY 09 - LYNDONVILLE, VT - Lyndon State College<br>MAY 12 - HAZLET, NJ - House Concert<br>MAY 16 - WASHINGTON D.C. - Ebenezer's Coffeehouse<br>MAY 17 - HARRISBURG, PA - Midtown Scholar Bookstore<br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/4848532013-04-08T03:00:00-04:002017-01-13T08:41:55-05:00Judah Helps Pack for the Tour<span style="font-size: x-small;">Judah Helps Pack for the Tour</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">April 8, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>Well, I hope I haven't forgotten anything! Judah "helped" me pack and I think he thought of everything but I'm sure I will end up 700 miles from home and realize there was just one more thing. As long as I remember my keyboard and clean underwear I'll be alright... right?<br><br><b>Keep me in your prayers over the next six weeks.</b> In all honesty, I never really feel prepared for these trips. Not only could I forget to pack something, but there are so many elements that come into play that... well, you just hope it all works out. So many things beyond my control. Every tour is an act of trust for me. So, if you think of me out there, pray for my travels, my shows, and my encounters with people. AND pray for my family. It is tough to leave my wife and son for such a long time. Thankfully, they will be coming out onto the road with me for a few days, but for the majority of this six-week-long adventure, we will be apart. I'll need all the support I can get.<br><br>Wow! I didn't anticipate sharing all of THAT when I sat down to write this quick blog. I was just going to share the promo video because Judah is so dang cute in it. Thanks for reading these ramblings, anyway. Here's the video...<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://on.fb.me/XGa4PA" target="_blank"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-5g6rbOrmU4s/UVtEANVSjqI/AAAAAAAAM2U/Zi9Jh0UB-Cg/s320/Screen+shot+2013-04-01+at+1.33.58+PM.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="176" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://on.fb.me/XGa4PA">http://on.fb.me/XGa4PA</a></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/13506642013-04-05T04:00:00-04:002017-02-02T05:19:35-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Sarah Clanton Schaffer<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Sarah Clanton Schaffer</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">April 5, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">
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</tbody></table>Since I met Sarah with <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs.cfm?feature=615546&postid=3852427" target="_blank">Bethel Steele</a> and <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs.cfm?feature=615546&postid=3788512" target="_blank">Heather Mae</a>, I feel it is appropriate to introduce you to them sequentially in this blog. Sarah Clanton Schaffer performed both solo AND with her touring comrades when I met her at Red Clay Theatre that <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs.cfm?feature=615546&postid=3362214" target="_blank">momentous night</a> in Duluth, GA.<br><br>If you're a sucker for the sound of the cello like I am, you need to check out this Atlanta-born artist. Go see her live. You'll like what you hear.<br><br>Here are a few places where you can connect with Sarah Clanton Schaffer:<br><br><a href="http://www.sarahclantonschaffer.com/">www.sarahclantonschaffer.com</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sarah-Clanton-Schaffer/124977337599423">www.facebook.com/sarahclantonschaffer</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/SarahCSchaffer">www.twitter.com/sarahcschaffer</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/cellotreearts">www.youtube.com/cellotreearts</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/4436562013-03-31T02:00:00-04:002017-02-01T22:35:50-05:00You Are an Heir to a Throne Not a Grave<span style="font-size: x-small;">You Are an Heir to a Throne Not a Grave</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">March 31, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br><span style="font-size: large;"><b>Happy Easter!</b></span><br><br>I thought this song was fitting for today. Enjoy "The Wake" LIVE from a living room. :)<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/K1rGEA5xm-4/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/K1rGEA5xm-4?version=3&f=user_uploads&c=google-webdrive-0&app=youtube_gdata">
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</div><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/3938602013-03-22T04:00:00-04:002017-02-01T22:06:08-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Heather Mae<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Heather Mae</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">March 22, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br><br>Happy Friday! Today, I want to direct your attention to someone I met earlier this year at the <a href="http://www.eddieowenpresents.com/" target="_blank">Eddie Owen Presents Songwriter's Open Mic</a>. Her voice and her songs are just solid! You definitely need to go listen to her music and even better, go see her live! She frequently tours across the U.S, so check her schedule for when she'll be performing near your city.<br><br>I am looking forward to performing with Heather when I am in Washington D.C. on May 16th. She was kind enough to invite me to open for her on her home turf. I am especially excited because the venue, Ebenezer's, is one that I thoroughly enjoyed playing on the "<a href="http://kurtscobie.com/news.cfm?feature=2974430&postid=1968730" target="_blank">Ike, Eich, and Scobie Tour</a>" a year ago. It will be great to share the stage with Heather Mae in D.C. If you live nearby, come see her (and me)!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WVFZZ7wTNyk/UUF4_9T_HYI/AAAAAAAALvM/WWpjm3Ou8M4/s1600/Heather+Mae+Featured+Friend+Friday+Kurt+Scobie+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-WVFZZ7wTNyk/UUF4_9T_HYI/AAAAAAAALvM/WWpjm3Ou8M4/s320/Heather+Mae+Featured+Friend+Friday+Kurt+Scobie+Blog.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>If you just cannot make it to a show, you should at least check her out online. Here are a few places where you can connect with Heather:<br><br><a href="http://www.heathermae.net/">www.heathermae.net</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/heathermaemusic">www.twitter.com/heathermaemusic</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/heathermaemusicpage">www.facebook.com/heathermaemusicpage</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/heathermaefoard">www.youtube.com/heathermaefoard</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/3729032013-03-15T04:00:00-04:002017-02-01T21:45:50-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Caleb Hawley<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Caleb Hawley</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">March 15, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>The bragging on my friends continues. This week's "Featured Friend Friday" is New York singer/songwriter <a href="http://www.calebhawley.com/" target="_blank">Caleb Hawley</a>!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3KH3SylCJaM/UUF3nvamq4I/AAAAAAAALvA/XU8EDrUgR3U/s1600/Caleb+Hawley+Featured+Friend+Friday+Kurt+Scobie+Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-3KH3SylCJaM/UUF3nvamq4I/AAAAAAAALvA/XU8EDrUgR3U/s320/Caleb+Hawley+Featured+Friend+Friday+Kurt+Scobie+Blog.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="212" width="320" /></a></div>I met Caleb a few years ago at one of Atlanta's top venues for live music. We were both in the open mic line-up at Eddie's Attic in Decatur and decided we should do a show together. And we did. In early 2011 I had the distinct pleasure of performing in-the-round with Caleb Hawley AND Rachel Platten (who is another gem). It was an <a href="http://youtu.be/vOaS44kEPAw" target="_blank">unforgettable night</a>!<br><br>If you watch American Idol, you might have seen Caleb Hawley a couple years ago on the show. Steven Tyler was really excited about <a href="http://youtu.be/cp_7QrUaIxs" target="_blank">his audition that landed him a spot in Hollywood</a>! Since then he has been touring the country with his unique sound and a live performance that is just amazing. I highly recommend you check him out.<br><br>Here are a few places you can connect with Caleb:<br><br><a href="http://www.calebhawley.com/">www.calebhawley.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/iamcalebhawley">www.twitter.com/iamcalebhawley</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/calebhawley">www.facebook.com/calebhawley</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/calebhawleymusic">www.youtube.com/calebhawleymusic</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/3620512013-03-12T04:00:00-04:002013-03-12T04:00:00-04:00We Need You<span style="font-size: x-small;">We Need You</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">March 12, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br><b>Race week is here!</b><br><br>Five days from today I will be running my third-ever half marathon (13.1 miles) as the leader of "<a href="https://iwillrun.myetap.org/fundraiser/teamatlanta/team.do?participationRef=334.0.514882756" target="_blank">Team Punita</a>". In case you've missed the news, I am using my running as a platform to raise awareness and money for <a href="http://www.asourown.org/" target="_blank">As Our Own</a>. March 17th is the <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs.cfm?feature=615546&postid=3290598" target="_blank">Georgia Publix Half Marathon</a>. I am running for Punita.<br><br>Punita represents an unacceptably high number of orphans in India who inevitably end up in child prostitution. Human trafficking (slavery) is still a major problem in this world and I am speaking up for the millions of people who have had their voice, their freedom, robbed from them. I am running for Punita because she needs me to stand up for her. And she needs YOU!<br><br>She needs ALL of us to stand for her and so many other children who are in need of rescue.<br><br>Will you help? Will you give? Will you sacrifice for them?<br><br>In this last week before the race I am praying that several generous individuals will step up to make donations. I know that budgets are tight and the economy and blah blah blah... but honestly, most of you reading this live in the richest country in the world. Most of you, if you really wanted to, can find a way to give to this cause.<br><br>So, what is it going to be?<br><br>Will you join me in making history? Will you be a part of one of the greatest movements this world has ever seen?<br><br>Or will you buy that new toy/gadget/outfit/item-you-will-throw-away-in-a-year?<br><br>We need you.<br><br><a href="https://iwillrun.myetap.org/fundraiser/teamatlanta/team.do?participationRef=334.0.514882756">https://iwillrun.myetap.org/fundraiser/teamatlanta/team.do?participationRef=334.0.514882756</a><br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/3522832013-03-08T03:00:00-05:002017-02-01T21:24:39-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Jared Mahone<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Jared Mahone</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">March 8, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br><a href="http://www.jaredmahone.com/" target="_blank">Jared Mahone</a>'s music has been stuck in my head all day. Every day. Ever since he released his album "<a href="http://www.jaredmahone.com/mixtape-project/" target="_blank">Mixtape</a>".<br><br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Jared is one of those super rare, super nice guys who is super talented. It is easy to get all caught up in your ego when you are a (really good) touring singer/songwriter. But, this guy always makes time to sit with you and listen to your story. He genuinely cares about people.<br><br>I had a chance to catch up with Jared recently at a conference in Nashville. He is also a dad so we had a blast comparing daddyhood notes. After meeting with him I knew I had to give him a shout out on this blog. So, I hope you will check him out. I think you'll love his style.<br><br>Here are a few places online where you connect with Jared Mahone<br><br><a href="http://www.jaredmahone.com/">www.jaredmahone.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/jaredmahone">www.twitter.com/jaredmahone</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jared.mahone">www.facebook.com/jared.mahone</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/jaredmahone">www.youtube.com/jaredmahone</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/4264782013-03-05T03:00:00-05:002013-03-05T03:00:00-05:00My Beat-Boxing Six-Month-Old<span style="font-size: x-small;">My Beat-Boxing Six-Month-Old</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">March 5, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>My son, Judah, has learned a new sound. Watch the video below. How about them "beat-boxing" skills? :) <a href="https://plus.google.com/117223965132629807506/posts/8p16biyadcK">https://plus.google.com/117223965132629807506/posts/8p16biyadcK</a><br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ce0_9jZto9M/UTQmmoqYM3I/AAAAAAAALsM/aYzzI-4jLg0/s0/20130303_231051.mp4"><param name="movie" value="http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?videoUrl=http://redirector.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D391e3b96c9903813%26itag%3D5%26source%3Dpicasa%26cmo%3Dsensitive_content%253Dyes%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1366595249%26sparams%3Did,itag,source,ip,ipbits,expire%26signature%3D272ABF42E1F6AF0C192CB8FA26AC6A9A3FADBE2A.3216CCC80779DBFEF689DB002BD15032EF0205D8%26key%3Dck2">
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This group is one of the first bands I heard of when I moved to Atlanta in 2006. They were creating great stuff then, and have continued to create great stuff since.<br><br>And they're about to release MORE great stuff. Jeremy and the band are in the studio working on some new music and I just know it will be awesome. These boys just know how to create good art. See for yourself. Go grab this FREE download of "6 More Months" via <a href="http://www.noisetrade.com/thewellreds" target="_blank">NoiseTrade</a>. <a href="http://www.noisetrade.com/thewellreds">www.noisetrade.com/thewellreds</a>. And then go download the rest of that EP on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/violet-ep/id416632471" target="_blank">iTunes</a>. SO good!<br><br>Not only is the music relatable, Jeremy Ezell is super down-to-earth as well. He is one of those talented AND nice guys (rare, I know). So, I am really pulling for him. And you should really check him out. TWR really is a band to watch! Really.<br><br>Here are a few places you can connect with The Well Reds<br><br><a href="http://www.thewellreds.com/">www.thewellreds.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/thewellreds">www.twitter.com/thewellreds</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/thewellreds">www.facebook.com/thewellreds</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/thewellreds">www.youtube.com/thewellreds</a>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297102013-02-22T03:00:00-05:002017-02-01T14:28:33-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Sarah Peacock<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Sarah Peacock</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">February 22, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>You know who's awesome? Sarah Peacock!!!<br><br><div style="text-align: left;"></div><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ee2IKXKLVJA/USXGzO3ZpNI/AAAAAAAALiw/uAPM7BcPvOQ/s1600/Sarah+Peacock+Featured+Friend+Friday+Kurt+Scobie+Blog+Photo.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-ee2IKXKLVJA/USXGzO3ZpNI/AAAAAAAALiw/uAPM7BcPvOQ/s320/Sarah+Peacock+Featured+Friend+Friday+Kurt+Scobie+Blog+Photo.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="212" width="320" /></a>I've known Sarah for a few years now and I am proud to call her a friend. She is one of those relentless independent singer/songwriters and watching her is a true inspiration. I actually played keys in her band a few times when I first started doing the full-time musician thing. We have both come a long way since those early days pounding the pavement in Atlanta.<br><br>Now, Sarah tours the country pretty much non-stop. If you ever get a chance to see her perform, do! You'll be amazed. Seriously. Her voice is so powerful, I am convinced that she could give Ann Wilson (<a href="http://www.heart-music.com/" target="_blank">Heart</a>) a run for her money. She really is that good.<br><br>AND...<br><br><b>Sarah Peacock has a new album coming out on February 26th!!</b> I have heard several of the new songs and I am really excited about it. Powerful songs! You can get a taste of it on her website <a href="http://www.sarahpeacockmusic.com/">www.sarahpeacockmusic.com</a> (the music player is at the bottom of the page).<br><br>Here are a few places online where you can connect with Sarah Peacock<br><a href="http://www.sarahpeacockmusic.com/">www.sarahpeacockmusic.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/stalkthepeacock">www.twitter.com/stalkthepeacock</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/stalkthepeacock">www.facebook.com/stalkthepeacock</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/sarahpeacockmusic">www.youtube.com/sarahpeacockmusic</a><br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297382013-02-19T03:00:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:49-05:00Fire Bullets, Then Cannonballs<br><span style="font-size: x-small;">Fire Bullets, Then Cannonballs</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">February 19, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>I want to share what I think is one of the most important ideas that entrepreneurs and leaders (and artists, and producers, and...) need to understand.<br><br><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1xhLxf0XdQU/URGk6r8rb-I/AAAAAAAALFs/IqApN0sZdJw/s1600/Great+By+Choice+Jim+Collins+Kurt+Scobie+Music+Blog.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-1xhLxf0XdQU/URGk6r8rb-I/AAAAAAAALFs/IqApN0sZdJw/s200/Great+By+Choice+Jim+Collins+Kurt+Scobie+Music+Blog.jpeg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="200" width="130" /></a>In his book "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Great-Choice-Uncertainty-Luck--Why-Despite/dp/0062120999/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1360343905&sr=8-1&keywords=great+by+choice" target="_blank">Great by Choice</a>", Jim Collins (Good to Great, Built to Last) talks about how the most successful companies are usually <b>not</b> the most innovative. The most successful leaders are not the ones who take the "all-in" risks or bet everything on a single idea. The most successful are those who use the "fire bullets, then cannonballs" approach.<br><b id="internal-source-marker_0.996035277377814" style="font-weight: normal;"></b><br><blockquote class="tr_bq"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.996035277377814" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>A bullet is an empirical test aimed at learning what works and that meets three criteria: 1. A bullet is low cost. Note: the size of a bullet grows as the enterprise grows; a cannonball for a $1 million enterprise might be a bullet for a $1 billion enterprise. 2. A bullet is low risk. Note: low risk doesn’t mean high probability of success; low risk means that there are minimal consequences if the bullet goes awry or hits nothing. 3. A bullet is low distraction. Note: this means low distraction for theoverall enterprise; it might be very high distraction for one or a few individuals. Collins, Jim (2011). Great by Choice: Uncertainty, Chaos, and Luck--Why Some Thrive Despite Them All (Kindle Location 1343). HarperBusiness. Kindle Edition.</i></span></b></blockquote><div><b id="internal-source-marker_0.996035277377814" style="font-weight: normal;">Especially for creatives, it is easy to get excited about a new idea and immediately throw all you have into it. It is tempting to risk a lot of money, time and energy on a new idea, but I urge you to take another approach. Take the approach that super-successful people take. Fire bullets, then cannonballs.</b></div><br><br>Instead of writing all those songs, recording them, and releasing them as soon as you finish. <b>Test them out first</b>. Share them with your peers. Tweak them. Rewrite them. You might find that of those 10 songs you wrote, you really should only release five of them. Save your gunpowder.<br><br>Instead of spending a huge amount of money on an order of merch (an item you've never had before), do a short run first, even though the cost per unit might be higher. And before that, poll your Facebook friends. See how many "likes" you get when you post a photo of your new t-shirt idea. Save your gunpowder.<br><br>Whatever the idea, test it first. Don't just jump blindly into it. I know you think your widget is just about the most amazing thing anyone has ever thought of, ever, but give it some time. Give it some thought. Share it with a trusted friend and listen to what they have to say about it. Save your gunpowder by firing bullets to see what works. Then, when you hit a sweet spot, load up that cannonball and blast away.<br><br><span style="font-size: large;">A good way to destroy your career is to <i>guess</i> and use <i>all</i> your gunpowder and your <i>only</i> cannonball on a target that you <i>think</i> you <i>might</i> hit.</span><br><br>Innovation is important. Very important. But, so is (oh no, here comes the D word) <b>discipline</b>. You can still be creative and innovative while practicing discipline. In fact, you might see an increase in creativity when you add structure to your life and your business.<br><br>What are your thoughts? How can you test your ideas? Feel free to share your opinion about the "fire bullets, then cannonballs" approach.<br><div><br></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297572013-02-15T03:00:00-05:002017-02-01T14:28:47-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Paul Douglas Sanner<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Paul Douglas Sanner</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">February 15, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>Today, my friend Paul gets the shout-out on this <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">Featured Friend Friday</a> post! And honestly, he should probably be the first person to even get a mention on this blog. You see, Paul was quite possibly the first musician to hand me a mic when I landed on the music scene in Atlanta back in 2006.<br><br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><a href="http://www.pauldouglasmusic.com/">Paul Douglas Sanner</a> is one of the kindest and most enthusiastic people you will ever meet. His passion for providing a place for up-and-coming artists to share their music is unmatched. He hosts various open mics throughout the greater Atlanta area AND he has a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/pauldouglasopenmic">YouTube channel</a> dedicated to showcasing the hundreds of artists that come out to his open mics! He goes above and beyond... and beyond.<br><br>PDS is also a singer/songwriter himself. So, he knows how to relate to the musicians out there trying to "make a go" at the music thing. Paul knows how to connect with people and that definitely comes through in his music. Check out his feel-good country/folk sound at <a href="http://www.pauldouglasmusic.com/">www.pauldouglasmusic.com</a>. If you ever get a chance, look up Paul's show schedule the next time you are in the Atlanta area. He is sure to make your day better.<br><br>Here are a few places you can connect with Paul Douglas Sanner online.<br><br><a href="http://www.pauldouglasmusic.com/">www.pauldouglasmusic.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/paulsanner">www.twitter.com/paulsanner</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paul-Douglas-Sanner-Music/64220092151">www.facebook.com/pages/Paul...</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/pauldouglasopenmic">www.youtube.com/pauldouglasopenmic</a><br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297362013-02-14T02:00:00-05:002013-02-14T02:00:00-05:00Valentine's Mixtape<span style="font-size: x-small;">Valentine's Mixtape</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">February 14, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Valentine's Day! </span><br><br>A few friends and I have a little something special for you this Valentine's. Enjoy a free download of this 7-song "Valentine's Mixtape" available exclusively through NoiseTrade. Artists who contributed to this project are <a href="http://www.carldylan.com/" target="_blank">Carl Dylan</a>, <a href="http://www.mikekinnebrew.com/" target="_blank">Mike Kinnebrew</a>, <a href="http://www.joyike.com/" target="_blank">Joy Ike</a>, <a href="http://www.sherilyn.com/" target="_blank">Sherilyn</a>, <a href="http://www.thewellreds.com/" target="_blank">The Well Reds</a>, <a href="http://www.sarahpeacockmusic.com/" target="_blank">Sarah Peacock</a>, and... me!<br><br>Although this music is available for free, you have the option to leave a TIP! 100% of what we receive will be donated to an awesome organization called <a href="http://www.notforsalecampaign.org/" target="_blank">Not For Sale</a>. NFS is working to bring an end to human trafficking and we are proud to support them through this project. For more information on the work this non-profit does, visit <a href="http://notforsalecampaign.org/">notforsalecampaign.org</a>.<br><br>For more information and to download, visit <a href="http://noisetrade.com/lovecollective">noisetrade.com/lovecollective</a>.<br><br>Share the love! Please tell all your friends about our "<a href="http://www.noisetrade.com/lovecollective" target="_blank">Valentine's Mixtape</a>".<br><br>Enjoy!<br><br><iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="http://noisetrade.com/service/sharewidget/?id=b153d9e7-1b6c-4763-b53f-bcef7ea1884a" width="240"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297452013-02-12T03:00:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:50-05:00House Concert Photos<span style="font-size: x-small;">House Concert Photos</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">February 12, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>I am back in Atlanta after a quick run of shows in Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois. It has been pretty rainy and gray since my return to the south, but I am happy to see temperatures in the double digits. It was COLD in the midwest!<br><br>The Scoburban hasn't quite been unpacked yet and I have much to catch up on but I wanted to first share a few photos with you. The following were taken by Tracy Apps at the house concert she hosted in Milwaukee. It was a blast! Wisconsinites are some fun and kind folks. Enjoy the pics! For the complete album, go to <a href="http://kurtscobie.com/pics">kurtscobie.com/pics</a><br><br>Special thanks to Tracy for letting me use these photos. Check her out at <a href="http://tracyappsdesign.com/">tracyappsdesign.com</a>.<br><br>P.S. I am planning a tour in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic for April and there are a few open dates. If this house concert idea looks like something you would like to try, let me know. Check out <a href="http://kurtscobie.com/houseconcerts">kurtscobie.com/houseconcerts</a> and send me a message. Hosting a concert in your home is a truly unforgettable experience!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sPSPJyLbL6A/URlbJakqc0I/AAAAAAAALPI/n6MaVe2UnWY/s1600/8457119439_2b583197d3_o+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-sPSPJyLbL6A/URlbJakqc0I/AAAAAAAALPI/n6MaVe2UnWY/s320/8457119439_2b583197d3_o+(1).jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="213" width="320" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-odnsCQ1uv2w/URlbOMAl4_I/AAAAAAAALPQ/3v0R6a86qhM/s1600/8458226914_7ef5a06690_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-odnsCQ1uv2w/URlbOMAl4_I/AAAAAAAALPQ/3v0R6a86qhM/s320/8458226914_7ef5a06690_o.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="213" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUiwmmWOA1g/URlbSSAJtrI/AAAAAAAALPY/OWUTP5_9tQw/s1600/8458229164_a59e6950bf_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-OUiwmmWOA1g/URlbSSAJtrI/AAAAAAAALPY/OWUTP5_9tQw/s320/8458229164_a59e6950bf_o.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="213" width="320" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pcSE9_TPvPQ/URlbT_H28uI/AAAAAAAALPg/eq8FaKZ17S8/s1600/8458223912_fe03562f04_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-pcSE9_TPvPQ/URlbT_H28uI/AAAAAAAALPg/eq8FaKZ17S8/s320/8458223912_fe03562f04_o.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="213" width="320" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GoMCDNihWzo/URlbVQk6oZI/AAAAAAAALPo/a-P_9xtnobY/s1600/8458225334_74aa423d90_o+(1).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-GoMCDNihWzo/URlbVQk6oZI/AAAAAAAALPo/a-P_9xtnobY/s320/8458225334_74aa423d90_o+(1).jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="213" /></a></div><br><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/houseconcerts">click here to view the full album>></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297592013-02-08T03:00:00-05:002017-02-01T14:28:47-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Josh Harty<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Josh Harty</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">February 8, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>This week I want to give a shout out to a new friend in the industry. I ran into <a href="http://www.joshharty.com/">Josh Harty</a> at the <a href="http://www.eddieowenpresents.com/">Eddie Owen Presents open mic</a> recently, and this guy is fantastic! Josh is from Madison, Wisconsin and as soon as he heard about my travels to the midwest he began making phone calls to his people to get me some exposure to his network. I was blown away.<br><br>He is a really great guy with some great music as well. Check out his unique Blues/Country/Folk style at <a href="http://www.joshharty.com/">www.joshharty.com</a>. His music is as likable as his personality. Friendly, warm, and just there to help you out with anything he can.<br><br>Josh is spending some time touring in the Southeast right now, so be sure to check out when he'll be in your area. His show schedule can be found here <a href="https://www.reverbnation.com/joshharty">www.reverbnation.com/joshharty</a><br><br>Here are a few places where you can connect with Josh Harty.<br><br><a href="http://www.joshharty.com/">www.joshharty.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/joshharty">www.twitter.com/joshharty</a><br><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Josh-Harty/335684265483?ref=stream">www.facebook.com/pages/Josh-Harty...</a><br><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ToXolFC8y3Y" width="420"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297462013-02-05T02:00:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:50-05:00It's Cold Up Here!<span style="font-size: x-small;">It's Cold Up Here!</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">February 5, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>Greetings from Madison, Wisconsin!<br><br>I have been in the midwest for about a week and it is COLD!! When I left Atlanta there was flooding and a tornado warning, but it hasn't gotten too much better. The other day it got down to THREE DEGREES BELOW ZERO where I was! Did you see my <a href="https://twitter.com/KurtScobieMusic/status/297395761086349313" target="_blank">update</a> about that?<br><br>Well, it has been a fun tour thus far. Frigid weather and all. I kicked things off at Coe College after my 14-hour drive from Atlanta on January 30th. Cedar Rapids, IA was very cool. Good folks out there! After Coe I played at Lawrence Univ. in Appleton, WI and THEN... a house concert!<br><br>I love <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/houseconcerts" target="_blank">house concerts</a>. Such a cool way to enjoy live music. On Friday, February 1st I performed at the "<a href="http://www.livingroomsessions.com/" target="_blank">Tapps Estate</a>" and we even did a live-stream of the concert! I heard a lot of great feedback from those who tuned in so I am definitely going to try and do that again soon!<br><br>After I left Milwaukee, I stopped through Rock Island, IL to record a <a href="http://www.daytrotter.com/" target="_blank">Daytrotter</a> session! Daytrotter is awesome. If you want a great place to discover new music, you should check them out. Tons of performances from everyone from The Lumineers to Ed Sheeran to Alabama Shakes. I'll be posting updates about when you can listen to the recordings from that, soon.<br><br>The rest of this tour is not quite as busy, but there are some cool things happening. <a href="http://www.twitter.com/kurtscobiemusic" target="_blank">Follow me on Twitter</a> for more pics and amazing tweets! ;)<br><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Setup and ready for the house concert guests!</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297182013-02-01T03:00:00-05:002017-02-01T14:28:35-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: JD Eicher<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: JD Eicher</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">February 1, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>This week, I want to give a shout-out to my good friend JD Eicher! I had the pleasure of touring with JD in the Spring of 2012 and not only is he <a href="http://youtu.be/2_M47ey5lVU" target="_blank">really funny</a>, but he's got some serious musical talent! Definitely check this guy out.<br><br>JD tours some as a solo artist, but he is better known as the frontman in his band. If you live near Youngstown, OH you should go catch a show. <a href="http://www.jdeicherandthegoodnights.com/" target="_blank">JD Eicher and the Goodnights</a> are GREAT live. Also they are currently working on some new music in the studio! I am super excited to hear the new stuff.<br><br>If you want a taste (you do) check out the FREE download of "<a href="http://jdeicherandthegoodnights.com/passalong.html" target="_blank">The Pass Along Project</a>" via NoiseTrade. <a href="http://www.noisetrade.com/jdeicherandthegoodnights">www.noisetrade.com/jdeicherandthegoodnights</a><br><br>Here are a few places you can connect with JD:<br><br><a href="http://www.jdeicher.com/">www.jdeicher.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/jdeicher">www.twitter.com/jdeicher</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/jdeicherandthegoodnights">www.facebook.com/jdeicherandthegoodnights</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/jdeicher">www.youtube.com/jdeicher</a><br><br><iframe frameborder="0" height="400" scrolling="no" src="http://noisetrade.com/service/sharewidget/?id=eaeb8952-1a38-45a4-a7fa-dae0028f495b" width="240"></iframe><br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297652013-01-29T08:43:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:51-05:00You Never Know<span style="font-size: x-small;">You Never Know</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">January 29, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br><span style="font-size: large;">In 2013 I am trying to focus more on doing. Not thinking too much. Just getting out there and doing.</span><br><br><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>Last night I obeyed this <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs?feature=615546&postid=3224452" target="_blank">new rule</a>. And I am glad I did.<br><br>On a whim, I decided I would go perform a few songs in the <a href="http://www.eddieowenpresents.com/" target="_blank">Eddie Owen Presents</a> open mic at Red Clay Theatre. There was much holding me back. The drive, my comfortable living room, and my amazing 5-month-old baby boy were a few factors that almost prevented me from going. But, I decided to fight the resistance and venture out.<br><br><b>It was a great night!</b> Not only did my good friend <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs?feature=615546&postid=3273491" target="_blank">Carl Dylan</a> show up, but we met some really talented touring songwriters. I ended up swapping info with them and it looks like I have some new friends to play shows with in several different cities across the country! If I had just stayed home, I would have missed out on some new opportunities.<br><br>What opportunities might you miss out on if you don't step outside of what is familiar and try something new?<br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297642013-01-25T06:00:00-05:002017-02-01T14:28:48-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Joy Ike<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Joy Ike</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">January 25th, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>There are so many good things to say about <a href="http://www.joyike.com/" target="_blank">Joy Ike</a>. Since I met her in 2010 at <a href="http://www.burlapandbean.com/" target="_blank">Burlap and Bean</a>, she's become quite a friend! Whenever I pass through Pittsburgh, I make sure to see her. And she always offers a place for me to crash.<br><br>I wanted to make sure that I featured Joy on this particular Friday, because she's got a NEW RECORD out! It dropped on January 22nd and you DEFINITELY need to go get it! It's called "All or Nothing". I have it and I am loving it! I am very proud to call her a friend.<br><br>Below is her music video for "Everything You Have" which is also available for FREE at <a href="http://noisetrade.com/joyike">NoiseTrade.com/joyike</a>.<br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DXynlTBPuIs" width="560"></iframe><br><br><a href="http://youtu.be/DXynlTBPuIs">http://youtu.be/DXynlTBPuIs</a><br><br>I hope you'll take the time to check out Joy's music. She's worth it. Here are some other places you can find her online.<br><br><a href="http://www.joyike.com/">www.joyike.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/joyike">www.twitter.com/joyike</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/joyikemusic">www.facebook.com/joyikemusic</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/joyikemusic">www.youtube.com/joyikemusic</a><br><br>ALSO, if you are a DIY musician, be sure to check out her Grassrootsy blog.<br><br><a href="http://www.grassrootsy.com/">www.grassrootsy.com</a><br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297232013-01-18T05:00:00-05:002017-02-01T14:28:35-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: SHERILYN<span style="font-size: x-small;">FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: SHERILYN</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">January 18, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>I wish everyone knew <a href="http://www.sherilynmusic.com/" target="_blank">SHERILYN</a>. This week's "featured friend friday" is someone who is just SO caring and kind. And TALENTED! Few artists today can connect with the audience emotionally, but Sherilyn just draws you in. You can't help but want to hear her story.<br><br>I met Sherilyn several years ago when I first moved to Atlanta. She lead worship music at the church where Elizabeth and I attended. We were there for only a year before we each moved to different churches, and somewhat lost contact. In 2012 we ran into each other again and I discovered that she had begun a solo career outside of the church world.<br><br>We've become good friends and have done a few shows together. Hopefully, the future holds more shows and maybe even some co-writing! I am super excited for all that is in store for Sherilyn and I believe she is an artist to watch the next few years. I am honored to call her a friend.<br><br>Here's where you can connect with Sherilyn and listen to her music.<br><br><a href="http://www.sherilynmusic.com/">www.sherilynmusic.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/sherilynmusic">www.twitter.com/sherilynmusic</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/sherilynmusic">www.facebook.com/sherilynmusic</a><br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/sherilynmusic">www.youtube.com/sherilynmusic</a><br><br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297552013-01-15T06:00:00-05:002016-10-23T21:09:52-04:00Running for Punita<span style="font-size: x-small;">"Running for Punita"</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">January 15th, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>As many of you know, I am a pretty big running nerd. I have completed two half marathons, the Tough Mudder, and numerous other races in the past couple years and I have zero thoughts of quitting. I am one of those weirdos who enjoys running long distances.<br><br>My first big race in 2013 is the <a href="http://www.active.com/framed/event_detail.cfm?EVENT_ID=2019153&CHECKSSO=0" target="_blank">Publix Georgia Half Marathon</a> on March 17th. And there is something extra special about this one. I'm running for Punita! And if you want to find out about what that means, you'll just have to read my "<a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/teamscobie" target="_blank">Team Scobie</a>" blog. :) Here's the link: <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/teamscobie">http://www.kurtscobie.com/teamscobie</a><br><br>Thanks for reading!Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297132013-01-11T05:00:00-05:002013-01-11T05:00:00-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Carl Dylan<span style="font-size: x-small;">"FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Carl Dylan"</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">January 11th, 2013</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscoie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscoie.com/blogs</span></a><br><br>Atlanta is a great place for music. Most people think of New York, L.A., and Nashville when it comes to cities with a "music scene". Well, I definitely believe that Atlanta needs to be on that list. There are so many great artists doing all different genres of music, and I'm blessed to know one of them who has some exciting things happening.<br><br><b><a href="http://www.carldylan.com/" target="_blank">Carl Dylan</a></b> has been pounding the pavement alongside me since I arrived to Georgia in 2006. I had zero contacts when I moved, so I was lucky to have met Carl early on. Here we are four years later and this singer/songwriter has toured the country, opening up for artists like <a href="http://www.davebarnes.com/" target="_blank">Dave Barnes</a>, and <a href="http://www.thebeachboys.com/" target="_blank">The Beach Boys</a>!<br><br>And now, he is working on a new project and will be heading into the studio very soon to record. Producer <a href="http://www.rickbeato.com/" target="_blank">Rick Beato</a> (Shinedown, NEEDTOBREATHE) is taking on Carl's new project and I am SUPER excited to hear what comes about! Awesome stuff.<br><br>I hope you'll check out my talented friend, Carl Dylan. He's got some great songs and some great things going on. Here are some links.<br><br><a href="http://www.carldylan.com/">www.carldylan.com</a><br><a href="http://www.twitter.com/carldylan">www.twitter.com/carldylan</a><br><a href="http://www.itunes.com/carldylan">www.itunes.com/carldylan</a><br><a href="http://www.facebook.com/carldylanmusic">www.facebook.com/carldylanmusic</a><br><br>Carl is not only a talented guitarist and singer, but he and his wife have been incredible friends to me and my family. I'm honored to have such a great friend.<br><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297512013-01-07T02:00:00-05:002013-01-07T02:00:00-05:00Picasa!<span style="font-size: x-small;">"Picasa!"</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"> January 7th, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>I have been searching for a great way to share photos on the "<a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/pics" target="_blank">pics</a>" page on my website. I think I have found the solution.<br><br>As an advocate for just about anything Google, I was pleased (after several hours of searching) to find out that <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/118330387064283534577" target="_blank">Picasa</a> has the tools I was looking for. At <a href="http://kurtscobie.com/pics">kurtscobie.com/pics</a> you'll now see the most recent albums from my Picasa account at the top of the page. Older posts will be at the bottom. Thanks to the Picasa "Embed Slideshow" function, I can upload photos (mostly from my phone) and create a slick album that can them be embedded as flash on my site.<br><br>If you can't tell, I am very excited about this. Maybe a little too excited...<br><br>If you began following my Tumblr posts you will still be able to view my pics that way. BUT, the BEST place is going to be on my <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/pics" target="_blank">website</a> as I will be posting there first.<br><br>One of my goals for 2013 is to post more photos on my website. Picasa seems to be a great tool that will make that goal easier to attain. The first (of many) albums is displayed below. Enjoy!<br><br><br><div class="p1"><b>Kurt Scobie Red Clay Theatre Show 12/13/12 Photos</b></div><br><embed flashvars="host=picasaweb.google.com&hl=en_US&feat=flashalbum&RGB=0x000000&feed=https%3A%2F%2Fpicasaweb.google.com%2Fdata%2Ffeed%2Fapi%2Fuser%2F118330387064283534577%2Falbumid%2F5829078675086188625%3Falt%3Drss%26kind%3Dphoto%26hl%3Den_US" height="400" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer" src="https://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="600"></embed>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297142013-01-04T05:00:00-05:002013-01-04T05:00:00-05:00FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Mike Kinnebrew<span style="font-size: x-small;">"FEATURED FRIEND FRIDAY: Mike Kinnebrew"</span><br><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">January 4th, 2013</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span></div><div><br></div><div>Two blogs in one day? Who am I?!</div><div><br></div><div>Well, I had this idea to promote some friends of mine this year. I am incredibly blessed with some great people in my life who encourage me and have really helped me get to where I am today. I am so very thankful.</div><div><br></div><div>So, this is my attempt at returning the favor, using this humble platform to give some shout-outs! Watch for one of these "Featured Friend Friday" posts each week in 2013.</div><div><br></div><div>The first shout-out goes out to my good friend, <b>Mike Kinnebrew</b>. Here are some links where you can check him out (PLEASE do).</div><div><br></div><div><a href="http://www.mikekinnebrew.com/">www.mikekinnebrew.com</a></div><div><a href="http://www.itunes.com/mikekinnebrew">www.itunes.com/mikekinnebrew</a></div><div><a href="http://www.facebook.com/mikekinnebrewmusic">www.facebook.com/mikekinnebrewmusic</a></div><div><a href="http://www.twitter.com/mikekinnebrew">www.twitter.com/mikekinnebrew</a></div><div><br></div><div>I met Mike a few years ago at the legendary intimate music venue, <a href="http://www.eddiesattic.com/" target="_blank">Eddie's Attic</a>! Mike is a Georgia-native so he had been playing at Eddie's before he was legally allowed to even be in that place. Mike and I hit it off from day one and since then we have done shows together, helped with each-other's songwriting, and Mike even came to the hospital when Elizabeth and I went through the loss of our baby, Bella! This guy is not only a true artist, but a true friend. I'm blessed to know him.</div><div><br></div><div>So, please do me (and yourself) a favor and check out Mike Kinnebrew. He is one to watch!</div><div><br></div><div>Kurt</div><div><br></div><div>P.S. Mike has a show TONIGHT at <a href="http://www.eddiesattic.com/" target="_blank">Eddie's Attic</a>.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297532013-01-04T02:30:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:50-05:00"Stream 'Crash' for FREE via SoundCloud" <div><span style="font-size: x-small;">"Stream 'Crash' for FREE via SoundCloud"</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">January 4th, 2013</span></div><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><div><br></div><div>
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ik1bPMD1-gs/UONmYE7ajJI/AAAAAAAAKgQ/s5ESx0Xv3_g/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Crash+SoundCloud.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ik1bPMD1-gs/UONmYE7ajJI/AAAAAAAAKgQ/s5ESx0Xv3_g/s200/Kurt+Scobie+Crash+SoundCloud.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="98" width="200" /></a>I can hardly believe it has been TWO YEARS (today) since the release of "Crash". It seems like just yesterday(ish) I trekked up to Michigan and began the recording process. I had no idea that this little EP would reach so many. So many unexpected places these six songs have popped up over the past 24 months. I am pleased, to put it simply.</div><div><br></div><div>I am extremely grateful for all the support I receive for my music. It is especially rewarding to hear how different folks connect with a song or certain lyric. So, thank you. Thank you for listening, for sharing, and for following along with it all.</div><div><br></div><div>To celebrate, I have uploaded "Crash" to SoundCloud and you can now stream the whole EP for FREE! Visit my <a href="https://soundcloud.com/kurt-scobie/sets/crash-ep-3" target="_blank">SoundCloud page</a> OR go to <a href="http://kurtscobie.com/crash">kurtscobie.com/crash</a>. </div><div><br></div><div>Cheers!</div><div>Kurt</div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297212013-01-01T04:00:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:48-05:00ONE Resolution for 2013<span style="font-size: x-small;">"ONE Resolution for 2013"</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">January 1st, 2013</span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span><br><br>I've got just ONE resolution for 2013. Are you ready?<br><br>Here it is...<br><br><span style="font-size: x-large;">DO!</span><br><br>Yup. Do.<br><br>I'm focusing on that which I need and want to DO, not what I don't or shouldn't. Its not that I'm going to just do whatever, but I am not going to let the "don't" dictate the "do".<br><br>Here are a few quotes that sum it up. I hope these rock your world as much as they have rocked mine.<br><br><i>"I am convinced that the great tragedy is not the sins we commit, but the life that we fail to live." -Erwin McManus</i><br><br><i>"Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy." -Carnegie, Dale</i><br><br><i>"A warm body doesn't mean I'm alive." -Switchfoot</i><br><br>This is so simple, yet it is so difficult to remain focused on doing. There are many distractions. The world wants to thwart our plans and derail our momentum. I resolve to fight, with all my energy, against the resistance.<br><br>I resolve to DO.<br><br>Bring it on, 2013!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EMP63wDl8Sw/UMDuWuRv8rI/AAAAAAAAJqk/0m5SPM3Z_AA/s1600/DO+2013+Blog+Photo+Kurt+Scobie+New+Year+Resolution.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-EMP63wDl8Sw/UMDuWuRv8rI/AAAAAAAAJqk/0m5SPM3Z_AA/s320/DO+2013+Blog+Photo+Kurt+Scobie+New+Year+Resolution.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="172" width="320" /></a></div><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297332012-12-24T18:00:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:49-05:00Merry Christmas!<span style="font-size: x-small;">"Merry Christmas!"</span><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">December 25, 2012</span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span></div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ByW1hvJbTOA/ULQwCheJXdI/AAAAAAAAJek/stmHR-_1T2o/s1600/Scobie+Family+Christmas+2012.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-ByW1hvJbTOA/ULQwCheJXdI/AAAAAAAAJek/stmHR-_1T2o/s320/Scobie+Family+Christmas+2012.png" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="213" /></a></div><div><br></div><div>Merry Christmas from the Scobies! We pray you have a most blessed holiday season, filled with love, joy, and peace. </div><div><br></div><div>-Kurt, Elizabeth, & Judah</div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297602012-12-12T04:00:00-05:002017-02-01T14:28:47-05:00"The Ride" LIVE @ Red Clay Theatre (Eddie Owen Presents)"The Ride" LIVE @ Red Clay Theatre (Eddie Owen Presents)<br>December 12th, 2012<br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a><br><br>I stopped by the Red Clay Theatre to test out their new piano before my December 13th show. Wow! What an amazing instrument! I am super excited for this night of music. Here is an acoustic version of "The Ride" performed LIVE at the <a href="http://www.eddieowenpresents.com/" target="_blank">Eddie Owen Presents</a> Songwriter's Open Mic. Enjoy.<br><br><a href="http://youtu.be/vo1F9XHcLsI">http://youtu.be/vo1F9XHcLsI</a><br><br><iframe allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/vo1F9XHcLsI" width="560"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297072012-11-30T04:30:00-05:002017-02-01T14:28:33-05:00"The Hopeful Broken" EP via SoundCloudThere are a bazillion tools out there designed help singer/songwriters like me. I can hardly keep up with them all. One of the more unique sites is called SoundCloud and I highly recommend that you check it out -especially if you are a musician. I have a profile there and have recently uploaded my entire EP "The Hopeful Broken" which you can stream FOR FREE. If you haven't yet checked it out, now is your chance. You can stream it here: <a href="http://kurtscobie.com/thehopefulbroken">kurtscobie.com/thehopefulbroken</a><br><br><iframe frameborder="no" height="450" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Fplaylists%2F2492216&show_artwork=true" width="100%"></iframe>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297612012-11-21T18:00:00-05:002012-11-21T18:00:00-05:00Happy Thanksgiving<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">"Happy Thanksgiving"</span></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">November 22nd, 2012</span></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a></span><br><br><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">"Best of all it is to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, and for every breath a song." -Konrad von Gesner</i><br><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b>Happy Thanksgiving!</b></span><br><i style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></i><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I hope you all have a WONDERFUL day with people you care about. This is my favorite holiday because I am reminded to give thanks for all that I have, and for the people in my life. It's also my favorite because I was BORN on Thanksgiving!</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am convinced that maintaining a spirit of Thanksgiving all year long is the secret to a happy life. May we not lose this "attitude of gratitude" after November 22nd is over. Whether rich or poor, whether young or old; if you have a pulse, you have much to be thankful for. Remember that.</span><br><span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I thank you for your continued support of my music. Doing this for a living is a blessing and I am honored to share in this journey with you all.</span><br><span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span><span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thankful,</span><br><span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Kurt</span><br><span style="font-family: Tahoma, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297562012-11-07T08:30:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:51-05:00Fall 2012 Tour RecapWhat a ride!<br><br>I am back home in Atlanta and I am proud to say that my <b>Fall 2012 Tour</b> was a huge success! Thanks to everyone who came to the shows and helped to make this an unforgettable six weeks! I traveled over 6000 miles, visited 13 states, and played 25 shows, all with my wife and baby boy, Judah, tagging along.<br><br>Here is a quick recap...<br><br><br><b>PRE-LAUNCH</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DWeo7u7Aybo/UJCU5qNFqwI/AAAAAAAAIfQ/ccIMyQCgARU/s1600/20120923_194428.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-DWeo7u7Aybo/UJCU5qNFqwI/AAAAAAAAIfQ/ccIMyQCgARU/s320/20120923_194428.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>It was a battle between musical equipment and baby stuff when packing for the tour. I think Judah won that battle.<br><br><b>SEPTEMBER 24TH</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c5ZeMKYjTbA/UJCV_GbqocI/AAAAAAAAIfY/tV3thl293N4/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+The+Evening+Muse+Charlotte.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-c5ZeMKYjTbA/UJCV_GbqocI/AAAAAAAAIfY/tV3thl293N4/s320/Kurt+Scobie+The+Evening+Muse+Charlotte.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>First show of the tour was at <a href="http://www.theeveningmuse.com/" target="_blank">The Evening Muse</a> in Charlotte, NC. Great to see so many familiar faces to kick things off! Charlotte is always so good to me.<br><br><b>SEPTEMBER 25TH</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0yFGYSdWdo/UJCWoqNbw8I/AAAAAAAAIfg/wHwQ15ZwfIY/s1600/20120925_194219.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y0yFGYSdWdo/UJCWoqNbw8I/AAAAAAAAIfg/wHwQ15ZwfIY/s320/20120925_194219.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>Quick stop to see my brother in Raleigh. Judah ran his first 5k with me at the <a href="http://www.bigbossbrewing.com/" target="_blank">Big Boss Beer Running Club</a>.<br><br><b>SEPTEMBER 26TH</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7T5UYBdXGO0/UJCXPCEND1I/AAAAAAAAIfo/gcujzrVsnZQ/s1600/20120926_173756.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-7T5UYBdXGO0/UJCXPCEND1I/AAAAAAAAIfo/gcujzrVsnZQ/s320/20120926_173756.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>Uh oh! No thanks to the construction trucks for throwing rocks at my windshield. Also, no thanks to bumps in the road for making this crack grow. Not good for only being 3 days into the tour...<br><br><b>SEPTEMBER 28TH</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DwqWHbkWVNY/UJCYbdMdAOI/AAAAAAAAIfw/0W0sh0ndzsc/s1600/20120928_132922.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-DwqWHbkWVNY/UJCYbdMdAOI/AAAAAAAAIfw/0W0sh0ndzsc/s320/20120928_132922.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>Judah was able to check out several college options on this tour. Penn State was good to his daddy, so we'll keep them as a candidate. Special thanks to <a href="http://www.spa.psu.edu/" target="_blank">SPA</a> for having us!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-sMdQQEgx2gY/UJCbeHmlixI/AAAAAAAAIgA/UcwC7HxKOHg/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+The+Lion+Radio+Interview+Penn+State+SPA.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-sMdQQEgx2gY/UJCbeHmlixI/AAAAAAAAIgA/UcwC7HxKOHg/s320/Kurt+Scobie+The+Lion+Radio+Interview+Penn+State+SPA.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>Interviewing on <a href="http://www.thelion.fm/" target="_blank">The Lion 9.7 FM</a> Penn State, after my performance.<br><br><b>SEPTEMBER 29TH </b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mRH3dlHd6ig/UJGNocN5-cI/AAAAAAAAIgk/AO8creouP04/s1600/20120929_120026.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-mRH3dlHd6ig/UJGNocN5-cI/AAAAAAAAIgk/AO8creouP04/s320/20120929_120026.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We got to see my artist friend <a href="http://www.joyike.com/" target="_blank">Joy Ike</a> when we came through Pittsburgh. She gave Judah LOTS of love and attention and almost didn't give him back when it was time to leave. :)</div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-omQ5i2KVBvs/UJGSYNEx3nI/AAAAAAAAIg0/biAurrvA-AU/s1600/20120929_195032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-omQ5i2KVBvs/UJGSYNEx3nI/AAAAAAAAIg0/biAurrvA-AU/s320/20120929_195032.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://www.midtownscholar.com/" target="_blank">Midtown Scholar Bookstore</a> - Harrisburg, PA. Elizabeth and Judah really enjoyed this place.<br><br><b>OCTOBER 1ST</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VpUC8eeTgYE/UJGUCSJFk-I/AAAAAAAAIg8/vVglon9Ohv4/s1600/20121001_215559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-VpUC8eeTgYE/UJGUCSJFk-I/AAAAAAAAIg8/vVglon9Ohv4/s320/20121001_215559.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>Wearing the spit-up with pride! Good thing I had shirts to wear over this.<br><br><b>OCTOBER 4TH</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fhbLU2LvqNA/UJGVZGybecI/AAAAAAAAIhE/s7yCHacsSwM/s1600/20121004_142945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-fhbLU2LvqNA/UJGVZGybecI/AAAAAAAAIhE/s7yCHacsSwM/s320/20121004_142945.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>Enjoyed some decent craft beers at <a href="http://www.beerworks.net/" target="_blank">Beer Works</a> in Boston (right by Fenway Park).<br><br><b>OCTOBER 5TH</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nAyMNoZ54SU/UJGWK__lsZI/AAAAAAAAIhM/jCD2LszCc8c/s1600/20121005_201315.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-nAyMNoZ54SU/UJGWK__lsZI/AAAAAAAAIhM/jCD2LszCc8c/s320/20121005_201315.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><a href="http://www.livingroomny.com/" target="_blank">The Living Room</a> - New York, NY.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZezFwGdS54E/UJGWK7rdDQI/AAAAAAAAIhM/uGcc-k3-XOk/s1600/20121005_215613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZezFwGdS54E/UJGWK7rdDQI/AAAAAAAAIhM/uGcc-k3-XOk/s320/20121005_215613.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>Super thankful for baby headphones!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1tKexAa3WTQ/UJGWK4S5eHI/AAAAAAAAIhM/FcfTbEpjC_w/s1600/20121005_201331.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-1tKexAa3WTQ/UJGWK4S5eHI/AAAAAAAAIhM/FcfTbEpjC_w/s320/20121005_201331.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>Before the show, right outside The Living Room. Beautiful night in NYC!<br><br><b>OCTOBER 11TH</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OUrYgb7kjv8/UJGYBfmh8yI/AAAAAAAAIhc/hKG5MvhSMYY/s1600/20121011_220827.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-OUrYgb7kjv8/UJGYBfmh8yI/AAAAAAAAIhc/hKG5MvhSMYY/s320/20121011_220827.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><a href="http://www.uww.edu/cld/seal" target="_blank">University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, WI</a>. Post show pic.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lt-1HTUAHTw/UJGYBYi84RI/AAAAAAAAIhc/5qRvgTnuHfg/s1600/20121011_193611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-Lt-1HTUAHTw/UJGYBYi84RI/AAAAAAAAIhc/5qRvgTnuHfg/s320/20121011_193611.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>The set-up at UWW. Thanks to <a href="http://www.uww.edu/cld/seal" target="_blank">SEAL</a> for hosting the show. We were well cared for that night.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LSNafMaCJlg/UJGeCPfHAFI/AAAAAAAAIiM/NyvriAMWxAY/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+UWW+6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-LSNafMaCJlg/UJGeCPfHAFI/AAAAAAAAIiM/NyvriAMWxAY/s320/Kurt+Scobie+UWW+6.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="213" width="320" /></a></div>Enjoyed playing on a real piano. Thanks UWW!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iVVwjJ98DEI/UJGYBTqmevI/AAAAAAAAIhc/B0Z4PO9Bv5U/s1600/20121011_191831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-iVVwjJ98DEI/UJGYBTqmevI/AAAAAAAAIhc/B0Z4PO9Bv5U/s320/20121011_191831.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>Master Judah, sporting his dad's cap.<br><br><b>OCTOBER 14TH</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sd4qXy4Fero/UJGakG2xArI/AAAAAAAAIh0/wrSftfwp9bY/s1600/20121014_173606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-sd4qXy4Fero/UJGakG2xArI/AAAAAAAAIh0/wrSftfwp9bY/s320/20121014_173606.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div> <a href="http://www.cornellcollege.edu/student-activities/paac.shtml" target="_blank">Cornell College - Mount Vernon, IA</a> was a great show! Thanks to the PAAC for having me.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-g_x3v7YSaIM/UJGakIQNXQI/AAAAAAAAIh0/DSzSnFWBnyw/s1600/20121014_225204.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-g_x3v7YSaIM/UJGakIQNXQI/AAAAAAAAIh0/DSzSnFWBnyw/s320/20121014_225204.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div>Dropped my keyboard on my foot setting up for the show at Cornell College. Yup, that's blood. Yup, it hurt. Yup, I'm alright. Had a good night, regardless.<br><br><b>OCTOBER 20TH</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TPVvZTnnYbo/UJGedFIbd-I/AAAAAAAAIiU/nPNuWOPUkus/s1600/20121020_184749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-TPVvZTnnYbo/UJGedFIbd-I/AAAAAAAAIiU/nPNuWOPUkus/s320/20121020_184749.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><a href="http://www.uwlax.edu/" target="_blank">University of Wisconsin La Crosse - La Crosse, WI</a>.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JWhiuA0HGOg/UJGedLpOKOI/AAAAAAAAIiU/r-5rslaqoEE/s1600/20121020_184816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-JWhiuA0HGOg/UJGedLpOKOI/AAAAAAAAIiU/r-5rslaqoEE/s320/20121020_184816.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sound check! UW La Crosse took great care of me on stage. Great sound!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TT3Li2txwbk/UJGf3nwva-I/AAAAAAAAIik/eZSRLluxHdw/s1600/20121020_204706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-TT3Li2txwbk/UJGf3nwva-I/AAAAAAAAIik/eZSRLluxHdw/s320/20121020_204706.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Me, Judah, and the activities board posing for a quick photo after the show. Thanks La Crosse!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>OCTOBER 23RD</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E0cB43wkjdU/UJnrsC5nxQI/AAAAAAAAIyo/zNSCYr6obqE/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+at+Froth+House+Madison+WI.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-E0cB43wkjdU/UJnrsC5nxQI/AAAAAAAAIyo/zNSCYr6obqE/s320/Kurt+Scobie+at+Froth+House+Madison+WI.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I stopped into <a href="http://www.frothhouse.com/" target="_blank">The Froth House</a> in Madison, WI. Great group of musicians there for the open mic! Play a few tunes on a real piano!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>OCTOBER 25TH</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wCc0a-PL4do/UJnsThbmlOI/AAAAAAAAIyw/3_vBb5bkmEI/s1600/20121025_193606.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-wCc0a-PL4do/UJnsThbmlOI/AAAAAAAAIyw/3_vBb5bkmEI/s320/20121025_193606.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Had a blast in Milwaukee at <a href="http://marquette.collegiatelink.net/organization/musg/calendar/details/175324" target="_blank">Marquette University</a>! They had "inspirational napkins" :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>OCTOBER 27TH</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pv5zMTySRgI/UJns-UXxDGI/AAAAAAAAIy4/IC5r3IAoX98/s1600/20121026_144520.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-pv5zMTySRgI/UJns-UXxDGI/AAAAAAAAIy4/IC5r3IAoX98/s320/20121026_144520.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>The set-up at <a href="http://www.ogdenchurch.org/" target="_blank">Ogden Church</a> for the show in Adrian, MI.<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uP40hExz-PA/UJns-XWZv-I/AAAAAAAAIy4/mpyh6kQ0gLM/s1600/20121026_143208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-uP40hExz-PA/UJns-XWZv-I/AAAAAAAAIy4/mpyh6kQ0gLM/s320/20121026_143208.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Really enjoyed playing with these guys! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>NOVEMBER 3RD</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YXKmxPYD4yQ/UJnto8_tw-I/AAAAAAAAIzE/uUK5BZlTE0c/s1600/20121103_193208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-YXKmxPYD4yQ/UJnto8_tw-I/AAAAAAAAIzE/uUK5BZlTE0c/s320/20121103_193208.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/moralcircus" target="_blank">Moral Circus</a> did a GREAT job opening the show at <a href="http://www.unioncoffeehouse.com/" target="_blank">Union Coffee House</a> - Buchanan, MI.</div><br><b>POST-TOUR</b><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-afXxIKRpDyA/UJnuSorrF0I/AAAAAAAAIzM/urkCRPDnpv8/s1600/20121029_130852.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-afXxIKRpDyA/UJnuSorrF0I/AAAAAAAAIzM/urkCRPDnpv8/s320/20121029_130852.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>Judah, rockin' the <b>Fall 2012 Tour</b> onesie!<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-LlrHZyIF_1E/UJnuSoJbfOI/AAAAAAAAIzM/zYDtYU74evg/s1600/20121029_155614.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-LlrHZyIF_1E/UJnuSoJbfOI/AAAAAAAAIzM/zYDtYU74evg/s320/20121029_155614.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div>From the Scobie family to you, thank you! We had a blast traveling around and sharing our lives with you. I hope we get to do this again very soon. We are so very blessed. Thanks!! -Kurt, Elizabeth, & Judah.<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297342012-10-08T21:05:00-04:002012-10-08T21:05:00-04:00Hope Through Brokenness: “The Lullaby” (Track 6)<b id="internal-source-marker_0.5910940535832196" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hope Through Brokenness: “The Lullaby” (Track 6)</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blog Post by Kurt Scobie</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">October 9, 2012</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></a><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here we are! The final post in the 6-part series of blogs. Thanks to all who have hung in there. I appreciate your tolerance for my ramblings on this platform. I consider it a privilege. Thank you.</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So... “The Lullaby”. I wrote this song for my daughter, <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/bellagrace">Bella Grace</a>, as my wife and I were anticipating her arrival. Many of you know the story. I never had the chance to sing this song to her as she was stillborn at 24 weeks. </span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I think about her every day and look forward to singing this song to her, one day, in heaven.</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I can see it in your eyes</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This world has worn you down today</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come and rest in my arms tonight</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I will stay</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of the most interesting things about being a songwriter is the way your songs evolve over time. Not just during the process, but even months or years after writing, some songs gain new meaning. This song has changed for me. What was intended to be sung as a lullaby over my little girl, has now been sung over me. I don’t know when it happened, but at some point I was listening back to this song and it hit me. Just as I longed to sing this over my child, God longed to sing the same over me.</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lay your head upon my heart</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That’s where I’ve held you today</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And where we’ll never be apart</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come and stay</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I miss her. That might be hard to understand if you’ve never gone through anything like this, but it is a true feeling. Believe it or not, you can miss something you’ve never had. You can miss someone you’ve never met. “Come and stay” is a call out to Bella. I wish she could somehow, someway, come and just be with me. If you are a parent, you understand how much holding your child is comforting to YOU, not just to them.</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">From when you fall</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To when you wake</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I will stay right here</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your fears to take</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And when you call</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you arise</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I will be your all</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Being a parent makes you feel needed/wanted like never before. I understand this song in a new way, now that my son Judah is here. I want to be his “all”. </span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I will wipe away your storms</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just as I’m calming all your fears </span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is everything you need</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come and be</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Every time I get to this part, “Here is everything you need”, the question “Why, God?” always surfaces in my mind. It probably always will. </span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most of the anger surrounding this whole event has passed, but there is still hurt. There is still discomfort. Here I am, one year later, and I just struggle with it. </span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As the river fills the sea</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So my love flows for you</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And it’s a steady, mighty stream</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come, dream</span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My love for Bella reaches into eternity. I hope she knows the love I have for her. I hope she senses that love, wherever she is, in her heavenly home. She is still mine. She will always have my love.</span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My friend Andy has been working on a personal project, “Marked”, that highlights different people and their stories behind their tattoos. His blog OneNineImages will soon have photos of my tattoo and tell Bella’s story. You’ll be able to check it out here: </span><a href="http://www.onenineimages.com./"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">http://www.onenineimages.com.</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks for reading.</span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">-Kurt</span></b>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297472012-09-09T13:22:00-04:002012-09-09T13:22:00-04:00Hope Through Brokenness: "The Romancer" (Track 5)<b id="internal-source-marker_0.8093550014309585" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hope Through Brokenness: “The Romancer” (Track 5)</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blog Post by Kurt Scobie</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">September 9, 2012</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the midst of the immeasurable pain my wife and I experienced when our baby passed away, was a peace that God provided. We sent up a lot of prayers while grieving the loss of Bella, but this song is a prayer that I prayed asking God to simply draw close to us.</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Step</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So softly</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And hold my hand</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This land is exploding tonight</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Can we stand?</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And just dance</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When life blows up in your face, you long for an escape. You can only focus on the chaos and the explosions and the destruction for so long, before you just need a distraction. Before you just need to check out for a bit. </span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You are the center</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And I’m spinning ‘round</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You move me faster</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And I’m holding on</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m fixed on your beauty</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ll never look away</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dance with me</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And everything will be OK</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This chorus may not be the most “deeply” written, but the words call out to God for the deepest level of intimacy. My prayers immediately following Bella’s passing were for a feeling of closeness with God that would mute the world around me. The pain seemed so great and lasted for so long that the only thing I could pray for was a mental escape. My desire, at this place of utmost brokenness, was for His presence. God’s closeness. Simple. Deep. Nothing else. </span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Shift</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re moving</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wave on wave</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So deep from your ocean</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Crash to these shores</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And I crave more</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">An overwhelming “ocean” of love flooded into my life when I prayed for this rescuer to come. I was so blown away by the ways God was revealing His love for me that I began writing it all down. From little things to huge things, God was crashing wave after wave after wave of peace and comfort into my world. The biggest of these blessings was discovering a few months after losing Bella that another baby was on the way. Even though my son Judah was only the size of a fingernail when we found out about him, that fraction-of-an-ounce of hope was enough to keep me hopeful (that is, FULL of hope). </span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In the community of people who have suffered the loss of a baby, if a child is born after that loss he or she is called a “rainbow baby”. The rainbow is a symbol of hope and promise. Judah’s fingernail-size life was a small and seemingly insignificant promise, but God was faithful to grow that hope and bring that MIRACLE (there really is no other word for human life) into our world. </span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The overwhelming waves of God’s love continue, even today. We just passed the one-year mark from when we lost our first baby. And we are continually showered with more promise and hope than we can keep track of.</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Touch</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So softly</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stop</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ll wait</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re the Romancer</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Love</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This dance, this prayer for comfort is ongoing. It is the perfect evening that never ends. When one song ends, the next begins. The Romancer is walking with us through this dance we call life, full of hopes, dreams, hardship, heartache, gains, losses, music, silence... and love. This is the point. The greatest is love.</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You are the center</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And I’m spinning ‘round</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You move me faster</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And I’m holding on</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m fixed on your beauty</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ll never look away</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dance with me</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And everything will be OK</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One last note. That “everything will be OK” part might be misleading. This life will always have brokenness. The person you think has everything going for them, doesn’t. We will be broken. And that is ok. Because our completeness doesn’t come from having it all or never getting hurt, but from trusting His perfect touch to bring us comfort and healing. True completeness. True hope through all of our brokenness.</span></b>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297372012-08-06T20:21:00-04:002012-08-06T20:21:00-04:00Hope Through Brokenness: “The Warnings” (Track 4)<b id="internal-source-marker_0.05255637364462018" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hope Through Brokenness: “The Warnings” (Track 4)</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blog Post by Kurt Scobie</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">August 7, 2012</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="background-color: white; color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The warnings are all around us. Signs, messages, alerts, sirens, and the timely words of a trusted friend are all right there. The problem isn’t a lack of warnings. The problem is a lack of heeding to those warnings. </span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">He walks up, sexy designer jeans</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You wish you could read him like his drink, he’s holding</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Label, pointing toward you</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Trapping you in you, pinning you to you</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Most people, regardless of the red flags, will do what they want to do, once they have decided to do it. I think it is a pride issue. Some of the most difficult words to say in the English language are “I was wrong”. Our pride can lead us right off a cliff.</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You laugh, girl</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Because you never wanted to cry, girl</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Because you never wanted to</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Turn around</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And now he’s back, girl</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another pretty label he hides, girl</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But no one ever told you</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Just turn around</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wake up and see</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The warnings</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How far is too far before you “can’t” turn around? Does there come a point where you’ve “gone too far” to make the right decision?</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Oh and what’s inside him kills you baby</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Impairs drive and operation</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Who’s your king? And are you the queen?</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And who will take the wheel? Tell me how you feel</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A working title for this song, at one point, was “Government Warning” because of the warning label you see on a bottle of alcohol. Those people that sometimes show up in our lives, that are “bad” for us, should come with a warning label, shouldn’t they? They impair our vision, operation, and some are just poison to our lives. No, the warnings aren’t as obvious when it comes to people. But they are there. We just need an awakening in order to see them. What is impairing your vision?</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wake up and see</span><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Who he’s going to be</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And who are YOU going to be? Do you need to “wake up”? </span></b><b id="internal-source-marker_0.05255637364462018" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The warnings are there. Are you paying attention?</span></b>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297162012-07-29T16:13:00-04:002012-07-29T16:13:00-04:00Hope Through Brokenness: "The Night" (Track 3)<b id="internal-source-marker_0.24196369922719896" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hope Through Brokenness: “The Night” (Track 3)</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blog Post by Kurt Scobie</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">July 29, 2012</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></b><br><h3><b id="internal-source-marker_0.24196369922719896" style="font-size: medium; font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><i>“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” -Plato</i></span></b></h3><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I wrote “<a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/lyricsthenight">The Night</a>” a few years ago after I learned that the idea of divorce was lingering in the life of someone I knew. Marriage is hard. And this couple had much to overcome. When I heard that there was a period of separation (with kids involved), I knew that this “crash” would leave a mark.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Can you breathe?</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Can you move?</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Can you see how many fingers I’m holding up?</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The baby’s fine</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hold my hands</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And blink twice if you understand</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We are all wrecked. We’re battered. Broken. Beaten. After the impact, all we can do is ask “Am I alive?” “Am I ok?” The world moves on, it seems, and we’re just... in shock. All we can do is sit. And stare.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It happened fast</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When you crashed</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The other driver walked away without a scratch</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And no one spoke</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And faces cried</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With tears that come from deeper than eyes</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The song “Breakeven” by The Script says “when a heart breaks, no it don’t break even”. When we’re broken, all we can see is our own brokenness. Everyone else is fine. The guy in the other car walked off the scene untouched and all we can think to do is cry.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And your mama prayed</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And your daddy’s heart stopped beating</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And all anyone else can do is pray. And cry. And hurt for you. All of which seems to be pointless. But... it’s not. What else can be done? </span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And this is the night</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’ll never forget for the rest of your time</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And it hurts right now</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And it’s not just your life you saw flash before your eyes</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And tonight’s the night you died</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And you came back to life</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For me and my wife, September 8th (and the 6th) will always be a day we “never forget for the rest of our time”. When we went in for the gender ultrasound on September 6th, 2011, we had no idea that our lives were about to change, forever. We were blindsided when the ultrasound revealed that our little girl had no heartbeat. And now “Bella Day” will be every year on her birthday (September 8th) in the Scobie household. The pain we feel isn’t near as strong as those first few months, but the emotional scars we have from going through the loss of our baby will always be there. </span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These crashes in life bring about a new normal. A part of us dies. A different life is born.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You were out of bed</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And off your crutch</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When I came by to see how you were holding up</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And days turned years</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost forgot</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Your need to heal from the inside out</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is the long stretch. The part we rarely talk about. We love to tell/hear stories about the big moments of failures and the big successes. But what about the in-between space? What about those weeks or months or years of “blah” between the time you fall and the time you’re back at full speed? Those parts usually get paraphrased or skimmed over in stories. But, those “boring parts” are where true growth happens. Healing takes time. </span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By the way, most of the people who said “Oh my gosh, I am SO sorry” on your Facebook post do not remember, years later, that you even went through such a hard time. True friends continue to check in on you through those “blah” times.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And you are almost strong</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wounds become scars and the weakness is gone</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Almost.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is the night</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’ll never forget for the rest of your time</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And it hurts sometimes</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But everyone’s talking about how you survived</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And tonight’s the night</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You died and you came back to life</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">By the grace of God, the couple I mentioned earlier were reunited and their marriage was saved. My wife and I have seen renewal in our journey as well. But those moments, “the night” we died and came back to life, we will carry with us forever. </span></b>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297422012-07-24T19:06:00-04:002012-07-24T19:06:00-04:00Hope Through Brokenness: "The Ride" (Track 2)<b id="internal-source-marker_0.19466189155355096" style="border: 0px rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hope Through Brokenness: “The Ride” (Track 2)</span><br style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blog Post by Kurt Scobie</span><br style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px rgb(204, 204, 204); font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">July 25, 2012</span><br style="border-color: rgb(204, 204, 204);"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs" style="border: 0px rgb(204, 204, 204); color: #cc0000; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; border: 0px rgb(204, 204, 204); color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a></b><br><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></b><br><b id="internal-source-marker_0.8666730327531695" style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“If we wait for the moment when everything, absolutely everything, is ready, we shall never begin." - Ivan Turgenev</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-style: italic; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“Do not wait until the conditions are perfect to begin. Beginning makes the conditions perfect.” -Alan Cohen</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Track 2, “<a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/lyricstheride">The Ride</a>”! I am publishing this a few days later than planned, but it has been quite a “ride” lately. It was a matter of minutes after I posted the first blog in this series (“<a href="http://kurtscobie.blogspot.com/2012/07/hope-through-brokenness-wake-track-1.html">The Wake</a>”) that I received a call from my mom. When I saw her name come up on the caller ID... I knew. My grandpa, who had taken a fall nine weeks earlier, had passed away. This was my dad’s dad, and the first of my grandparents to pass. So, my wife and I headed up to Michigan for the funeral, and we have been trying to get caught up after being out of pocket for a few days.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is life, right? Our plans get thwarted. Our friends move on. Our loved ones say goodbye. Life happens.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“The Ride” is about that. </span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am done</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Waiting for the clock to tell me when</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Waiting for the right time to begin</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This mess I’ve made will be a mountain where I stand</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am all about preparation and timing. But, for me, the best education has been just to go for it. Failing means learning. And sooner or later, those failures (lessons learned) pile up enough to give you a firm footing.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re never gonna stifle this persistence</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re never gonna stop me with your friction</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Every move I make I make in the one who puts this all in motion</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“The One”, by the way, is Jesus Christ. He is my source.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ri-iide</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am living for more than the end</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ri-iide</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m not waiting for all of the answers</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">before I begin</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Life really <i>is</i> short. In his song “<a href="http://youtu.be/9DkIecQwCFU">Better Than Me</a>” my friend <a href="http://www.mikekinnebrew.com/">Mike Kinnebrew</a> says “<i>Thirty years they just took to flight. Time just pulled me like a train.</i>” That train pulls us faster and faster every year. We get so wrapped up in our goals and just getting through the day, that we forget to pause and simply take in this gift we call life. I am all about goals and reaching finish lines, believe me. But this race, this journey, has MUCH for us to take in, in every moment! That line between point A and point B is an exciting, hilly, bumpy, peaceful, happy, rocky, frustrating, smooth, sad, unbelievable ride. Ride!</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whoa-oh-oh</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Finally my eyes have vision</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This open heart has a mission</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Step by step by step</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I follow the unstoppable leader of the hopeful broken</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Throughout the process of writing, tweaking, recording, and releasing these songs I discovered even more how much every person on this planet has brokenness. I have heard nonstop story after story from friends, family, complete strangers, and random fans who have been through hell. Job losses, divorces, deaths, and broken hearts abound. I have also heard stories of people a few years removed from those same hard times. They have clarity. They are stronger. The wind was knocked out of them, and they had to start over. They had to be carried, then they crawled, then walked. Step by step by step by step by step...</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This life it pulls</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The ride it rises and it falls</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Beyond our dreams when we were small</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When we were fearless, before we lost it all</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s sad to think that when these storms come, our “new normal” becomes a life with a little less innocence. I can think of no other time in my life when I felt more defeated and broken, as when my wife and I went through the loss of our daughter, <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/bellagrace">Bella</a>. We got robbed. That’s not the way things are supposed to be. Fearless will never again be an approach we take when it comes to having children. </span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">That seems like a pretty downer statement. But this is our reality. This is life. This is our ride.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now, I believe that we will have better days of hope and happiness. I believe that these waters will calm down. I believe that we will be fearless in other areas. But, I am learning to accept the bad along with the good. The dying with the living. Complete hope, while completely broken. </span></b><br><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></b><br><b style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></b>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297322012-07-15T16:23:00-04:002012-07-15T16:23:00-04:00Hope Through Brokenness: “The Wake” (Track 1)<b id="internal-source-marker_0.19466189155355096" style="font-weight: normal;"><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Hope Through Brokenness: “The Wake” (Track 1)</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blog Post by Kurt Scobie</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">July 15, 2012</span><br><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 13px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Thanks for reading! I am hoping that this series of blogs helps you (and me) better understand the songs on my new project, “</span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/thehopefulbroken"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Hopeful Broken</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">”. With each of these blogs I’ll be dissecting the lyrics, and elaborating on the ideas expressed in the songs.</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So, here we go. Track 1. “</span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/lyricsthewake"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Wake</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">”</span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wake up</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We’re getting out of this place</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m breaking you out of these chains</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You’re no slave</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You are an heir to a throne not a grave</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Somewhere along the way, whether by choice or by force, we all have fallen into a pattern of numbness that calls for a rescuer. Usually without realizing, we end up chained to our habits or hurts and we buy into a lie. “You are a failure”. “You are poor”. “Death owns you”. “You are a slave”. And we cannot come out of this on our own. We need help. We need someone to break the chains for us. We need the voice of one who is awake to tell us the truth. To bring us back. </span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Stand up</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Wipe off the dirt from your crown</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I’ll carry you I’ll take you out</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t be afraid</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I know the way out</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I know the way</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But, trust is hard. For the oppressed and imprisoned, even harder. We have been trained to believe that we are all on our own. That the only way to get anything or anywhere in life is to do it alone. The “independent woman” and the “self-made man” are our models. Complete trust in someone else to save us, is near impossible. And how are we to know this “savior” can really help us? How are we to know that his heart is good? What if she fails me? Do they know the way?</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But, if we choose not to trust, is there any hope of freedom? Trusting in our own way has lead us to chains. Should we trust ourselves... to save ourselves?</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Free now</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am breaking you out</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t look down</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come, leave this hell</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Freedom. It must first be declared. Then claimed. This is the power of hope. Not “well, I hope so” hope, but TRUE hope. True hope makes a way for freedom.</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Eyes wide</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is where you come alive</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is where it all turns around</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There’s no shame</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Whatever the ransom</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It has been paid</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">And coming awake is just the start. Breaking free is the beginning. There is a genuine excitement when the chains of a bad habit or an addiction is broken. Wide-eyed and alive is the only way to approach each day when we realize that we are FREE. Our debt is paid. Shame is gone. </span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Free now</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I am breaking you out</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Don’t look down</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come, leave this hell</span><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Free now</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come awake and be found</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Run unbound</span><br><span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Come, leave this hell</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 16px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“The Wake” was originally written for those affected by human trafficking. But, as these ideas grew in my head I began to recognize that this theme of ‘freedom from slavery’ is bigger than the sex-trade industry. It’s bigger than the problems of addiction and trying to kick a bad habit. I have found that this idea strikes a chord in each one of us. We all need saving. We all, in one way or another, need something that we cannot attain on our own. We all need a rescuer, a helper, a friend, to bring us to freedom. </span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Arial; font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Kurt</span></b>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297082012-06-10T11:25:00-04:002012-06-10T11:25:00-04:00Blog About Another BlogThis post is just to let you know about a guest post I did for the <a href="http://wp.me/p1Yi8G-6O">Giving Organic Grace</a> blog. Check out my post: "Free Song for Freedom" here: <a href="http://wp.me/p1Yi8G-6O" style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #1155cc; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;" target="_blank">http://wp.me/p1Yi8G-6O</a><br><div><br></div><div>Peace.</div><div>-Kurt</div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297412012-05-20T10:39:00-04:002017-02-01T14:28:43-05:00Spring 2012 Tour Photos!<br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b id="internal-source-marker_0.4845084634143859"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Spring 2012 Tour Photos!</span></b></span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span id="internal-source-marker_0.4845084634143859"><span style="font-family: Arial; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Blog Post by Kurt Scobie</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">May 20, 2012</span></b></span><br><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs" style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a></span><br><div>
<span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I can’t believe it. As I sit here looking back over my schedule for the past few months I am exhausted just thinking about all of the places I have been so far in 2012. I can’t believe the tours are over. I can’t believe I went to all of those (awesome) places. I can’t believe the number of (awesome) people I met. The past few months seem like a blur, so I'm glad I remembered to capture a few photos between my playing/singing and driving.</span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">So, here is a random collection of images from my travels over the past few months. If you were at one of these shows, <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs.cfm?postid=2097752&feature=615546#comments">please comment and tell me your favorite memory</a> of when I was in your town. For even more photos, visit </span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/2012springtour." style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">www.kurtscobie.com/2012springtour.</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Enjoy!</span><br><div><b><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; font-weight: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span></b></div>
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<a href="http://youtu.be/J8ClL_FqvSc" target="_blank">Bates College "Village Series"</a> was one of my favorite events! You could just tell that these folks love music!</div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My view from the stage at Ramapo College. Did you see my performance of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OcC9P9VCIPo" target="_blank">"Free Fallin'" on YouTube</a>?</div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Fun night at <a href="http://www.saintleo.edu/" target="_blank">St. Leo University</a> (Florida) opening for <a href="http://www.nataliestovall.com/" target="_blank">Natalie Stovall</a>! Quite possibly my favorite event of the Spring because they had FREE funnel cakes!</div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We packed the Scoburban FULL for the "<a href="http://www.tynyurl.com/smallworldtour" target="_blank">Eich, Ike, and Scobie</a>" tour. Had a blast touring with <a href="http://www.jdeicher.com/" target="_blank">JD</a> and <a href="http://www.joyike.com/" target="_blank">Joy</a>!</div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The "Eich, Ike, and Scobie" tour was AWESOME! This was from our show at <a href="http://www.milkboycoffee.com/" target="_blank">Milkboy</a> in Ardmore (near Philadelphia, PA). <a href="http://www.joyike.com/" target="_blank">Joy Ike</a> (w/ her sister Peace on Drums) and <a href="http://www.jdeicher.com/" target="_blank">JD Eicher</a> were so fun to travel with!</div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">All of this driving and I only had to open a Red Bull ONCE the entire time. That's gotta be some kind of record for a musician.</div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More photos from my Spring tours... <a href="http://kurtscobie.com/2012springtour">kurtscobie.com/2012springtour</a>.</div>
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</div><div><br></div>Crazy.<div><br></div><div>There really isn't any other word to describe the past two months. I've traveled from my current home in Georgia, to my hometown in Michigan. Driven from Maine to Minnesota. I've flown from Boston to Tampa (and back). Flown from Boston to Charlotte (and back). I've driven over 10,000 miles, slept in about 50 different hotel rooms, and performed for audiences of two to audiences of of two thousand. </div><div><br></div><div>And amidst all of this craziness, I began the process of recording a new batch of songs. I have done my best to document the progress with pictures and videos, so here is another blog with some images from my time recording.</div><div><br></div><div>Enjoy!</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iuSlc9IDmNk/T4SBvLhalgI/AAAAAAAAFG8/k2IJsR5owSA/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Big+Sky+Recording+Studio+Piano+Recording.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-iuSlc9IDmNk/T4SBvLhalgI/AAAAAAAAFG8/k2IJsR5owSA/s320/Kurt+Scobie+Big+Sky+Recording+Studio+Piano+Recording.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Getting set up at Big Sky Recording Studio in Ann Arbor, MI for Piano Tracking! LOVE playing that Yamaha C7 Grand Piano! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-N4j7eN0WmBY/T4SBwf5MzwI/AAAAAAAAFHE/lf8Ijnfc1kE/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Big+Sky+Recording+Studio+Yamaha+C7+Grand+Piano.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-N4j7eN0WmBY/T4SBwf5MzwI/AAAAAAAAFHE/lf8Ijnfc1kE/s320/Kurt+Scobie+Big+Sky+Recording+Studio+Yamaha+C7+Grand+Piano.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> The Yamaha C7 Grand Piano. Makes a great birthday gift (mine is Nov 24th, btw).</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lMYtqwCJr04/T4SBxRhjL8I/AAAAAAAAFHM/P0GoWxpCjKw/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Piano+Tracking+Big+Sky+Recording+Studio+Ann+Arbor.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-lMYtqwCJr04/T4SBxRhjL8I/AAAAAAAAFHM/P0GoWxpCjKw/s320/Kurt+Scobie+Piano+Tracking+Big+Sky+Recording+Studio+Ann+Arbor.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Recording Piano. Chris the Engineer did a swell job!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nZA9E3Wd7_Q/T4SBy6mO0vI/AAAAAAAAFHU/0N_E6a32rgI/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Vocal+Recording+Sonus+Clarus+Studio.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-nZA9E3Wd7_Q/T4SBy6mO0vI/AAAAAAAAFHU/0N_E6a32rgI/s320/Kurt+Scobie+Vocal+Recording+Sonus+Clarus+Studio.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Vocal tracking back at Sonus Clarus Studio in Adrian, MI. Finished recording vocals right before I came down with a cold.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">I cannot wait for you all to hear what we have been working on. This project is coming along GREAT and I think you are going to like it. Stay tuned, I have some VIDEO footage from the studio which I hope to be sharing soon. AND a special announcement regarding this project is on the way, as well.</div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297522012-03-28T18:44:00-04:002017-01-13T08:41:50-05:00Drum Tracking [PICS]<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">"Drum Tracking [PICS]"</span><br style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;">Blog Post by Kurt Scobie</span><br style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;">Mar 28th, 2012</span><br style="background-color: white;"><a _fcksavedtype="url" _fcksavedurl="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs" href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs" style="background-color: white;" target="_new">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px;"><br style="background-color: white; font-size: 12px;"><span style="background-color: white;">I love drums.</span><br style="background-color: white;"><br style="background-color: white;"><span style="background-color: white;">We just finished tracking drums for my new project and this part of the recording process REALLY helps me get a feel for how the songs are going to sound. In case you haven't noticed from my playing style, I am ALL about rhythm. So drum-tracking is a big deal for me.</span></span><br><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span><br><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adding drums also gives me a boost of confidence. The recording process is not without challenges and I have been nervous about this batch of songs, since I haven't become as comfortable playing them as when I began recording the "</span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/crash" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;" target="_blank">Crash</a><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">" EP. So, drums are a very good thing!!</span><br><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here is a collection of pictures from the studio AND a quick video of Mr. Scott "Skipper" Gentry laying down some drums on a new song.</span><br><br><span style="background-color: white; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enjoy.</span><br><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br></span><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-E4lBPkGICFM/T3PZcw9pOHI/AAAAAAAAEvQ/BbeJuQENrtc/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Control+Room.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-E4lBPkGICFM/T3PZcw9pOHI/AAAAAAAAEvQ/BbeJuQENrtc/s400/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Control+Room.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-w4dU0e1GbZ4/T3PZdygLLxI/AAAAAAAAEvY/Acprx5sOfq0/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Drums.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-w4dU0e1GbZ4/T3PZdygLLxI/AAAAAAAAEvY/Acprx5sOfq0/s640/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Drums.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="640" width="480" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JvghfnR_ylM/T3PZfG0I9DI/AAAAAAAAEvg/SKXU5or0Bgs/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Jake+Rye.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-JvghfnR_ylM/T3PZfG0I9DI/AAAAAAAAEvg/SKXU5or0Bgs/s320/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Jake+Rye.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-K7P9jBKU0wA/T3PZfylK2mI/AAAAAAAAEvo/8caz3Uf9-To/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Jake+and+Scott+Drums.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-K7P9jBKU0wA/T3PZfylK2mI/AAAAAAAAEvo/8caz3Uf9-To/s320/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Jake+and+Scott+Drums.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nyAyrigtrwY/T3PZgjX57qI/AAAAAAAAEvw/eAePZCk5qVI/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Scott+Drums+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-nyAyrigtrwY/T3PZgjX57qI/AAAAAAAAEvw/eAePZCk5qVI/s320/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Scott+Drums+1.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ohq5fEv0K_w/T3PZhe34cmI/AAAAAAAAEv4/ROpJ_Dvc7j4/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Scott+Drums+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-ohq5fEv0K_w/T3PZhe34cmI/AAAAAAAAEv4/ROpJ_Dvc7j4/s400/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Scott+Drums+2.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="300" width="400" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vcu9LOT1TCA/T3PZiK3I2LI/AAAAAAAAEwA/eXyeR_hKJA4/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Tambourine+Scott.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-vcu9LOT1TCA/T3PZiK3I2LI/AAAAAAAAEwA/eXyeR_hKJA4/s320/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012+Tambourine+Scott.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-w_X6FmUoM_o/T3PZi67ZtrI/AAAAAAAAEwI/78XNKIABLZE/s1600/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-w_X6FmUoM_o/T3PZi67ZtrI/AAAAAAAAEwI/78XNKIABLZE/s400/Kurt+Scobie+Studio+2012.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="400" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-c779a9bda04cfa57" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/get_player">
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Blog Post by Kurt Scobie<br>
Mar 1st, 2012<br><a target="_new" href="./blogs.cfm">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a></span><br><br>
My travels in the Northeast continue after a few days in Charlotte, NC!<br><br>
The <a target="_new" href="http://www.naca.org">NACA National Convention</a> happens each year in February, bringing together musicians, comedians, and other entertainers as well as college programming board representatives from all over the country. You may have seen someof my posts on <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/kurtscobiemusic">Facebook</a>, <a target="_new" href="http://www.twitter.com/kurtscobiemusic">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://foursquare.com/kurtscobiemusic">Foursquare</a>, and <a target="_new" href="https://plus.google.com/b/102060536631531550196/102060536631531550196?prsrc=3">Google+</a> from my time at <a target="_new" href="https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23NACA2012">#NACA2012</a><br><br>
Here is a glimpse of my travels from Boston to Charlotte and back. Enjoy!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/2d5864b36ba09a33b31b2d2af833d3136f43b17d/large/Boston-Fog-Kurt-Scobie.jpg?1375887228" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="600" /><br>
A foggy Boston skyline the morning I left the Northeast.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/6c440640948235363c29bf06488d645cceb6b028/large/Charlotte-Airport-Kurt-Scobie.jpg?1375887228" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="800" width="600" /><br>
Smooth travels to Charlotte, where I was welcomed by sunshine!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/79becadc8f9294b9a8acb303aef8b8784e3fa90f/large/Charlotte-Airport-Carolina-Brewing-Company-Beer-Kurt-Scobie.jpg?1375887228" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="800" width="600" /><br>
The "Hoppyum" IPA! I had some time to kill waiting for my ride in Charlotte, so you know I just had to grab a local brew!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/16297e4383dc04df84ae28b11571486cd531f6ff/large/Hey-Cole-Booth-NACA-Kurt-Scobie.jpg?1375887228" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="800" width="600" /><br>
Hanging out at the Hey Cole Booth at the "Marketplace". Do I look tired?<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/67314da56e1755fd290cc6a8d5363ef981c23eaf/large/Hey-Cole-Kurt-Scobie-Spring-Tour-2012-Poster.jpg?1375887228" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="600" /><br>
The posters were hung in the booth with care... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/be200c8311bc9b8da9101eb75fc5cb22bc93bdba/large/Elizabeth-NACA-2012-Kurt-Scobie.jpg?1375887228" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="800" width="600" /><br>
My lovely wife came to see me while I was somewhat close to Atlanta. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/c0db9aeee29074f1275a9930b83d54a083371412/large/NACA-2012-Showcase-Alternate-Kurt-Scobie.jpg?1375887228" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="600" /><br>
The 2012 NACA National Convention Showcase Venue! I was a "showcase alternate" and didn't end up getting a showcase, but it was still a fun trip! Met a lot of interesting folks and had a blast in Charlotte!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/97bafb66fffb0f6d33303293f0d5cf858fc4dc79/original/Charlotte-Airport-Planes-Kurt-Scobie.jpg?1375887228" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1024" width="768" /><br>
Clear skies and smooth travels back to Boston!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/7e4504a5868ff1c7478aee2be5643d41a340ed0d/large/Snowy-Boston-Kurt-Scobie.jpg?1375887228" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="450" width="600" /><br>
Back in Boston and now it's snowing! Its pretty from my hotel window, but now I have to go drive in it. Showtime!<br><br>
Thanks for following! Until next time...<br><br>
Kurt<br type="_moz"><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297402012-02-21T12:01:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:49-05:00Pics From the Studio<div><b><span style="font-size: x-small;">"Pics From the Studio"</span></b></div><div><i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Blog Post by Kurt Scobie</span></i></div><div><span style="font-size: x-small;">Feb 21st, 2012</span></div><div><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/blogs"><span style="font-size: x-small;">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</span></a></div><div><br></div>My new project is underway!<div><br></div><div>The other day I went in to the <a href="http://www.sonusclarusmg.com/">Sonus Clarus</a> studio to begin my next EP. A new batch of songs are now on their way through the recording process, which means it wont be too long before you'll be able to get your ears on some new music from me. In October of 2010 I recorded "<a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/buy">Crash</a>" with producer Jake Rye, so I am super excited to begin this process with him again. I'll be stopping in Michigan several times within the next few months (between my <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/shows">northern travels</a>) to work on the new EP.</div><div><br></div><div>I'll keep you posted on the progress along the way. Here are some pics from the other day.</div><div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xt59HIw4tHg/T0Qa_KTqohI/AAAAAAAAC9w/sJ4Gh9JPAgM/s1600/20120219_110843.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-xt59HIw4tHg/T0Qa_KTqohI/AAAAAAAAC9w/sJ4Gh9JPAgM/s320/20120219_110843.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Laid down some scratch vocals on one of Jake's new fancy pants microphones.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jYaup1G5WZQ/T0QbB6ZCyHI/AAAAAAAAC94/qQu56A8YAII/s1600/20120219_110911.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-jYaup1G5WZQ/T0QbB6ZCyHI/AAAAAAAAC94/qQu56A8YAII/s320/20120219_110911.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Producer Jake's workstation, where the musical wizardry comes to life.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PXlIC-k6OJ8/T0QbElwJwII/AAAAAAAAC-A/9ELLZ4VdhfA/s1600/20120219_111009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-PXlIC-k6OJ8/T0QbElwJwII/AAAAAAAAC-A/9ELLZ4VdhfA/s320/20120219_111009.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The nearly-finished Sonus Clarus studio. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UDeEcDZpzI8/T0QbHj6C_fI/AAAAAAAAC-I/Yvcd50zXUZE/s1600/20120219_112430.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//1.bp.blogspot.com/-UDeEcDZpzI8/T0QbHj6C_fI/AAAAAAAAC-I/Yvcd50zXUZE/s320/20120219_112430.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Scratch piano. Laying down the song structure. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oo3ebRWIi8E/T0QbJtyQZtI/AAAAAAAAC-Q/tN68a2CQHiw/s1600/20120219_114117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//2.bp.blogspot.com/-oo3ebRWIi8E/T0QbJtyQZtI/AAAAAAAAC-Q/tN68a2CQHiw/s320/20120219_114117.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">MIDI magic. Tedious, but necessary. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-C8ug7LiYLu4/T0QbLmsK2jI/AAAAAAAAC-Y/IKKS26cgex4/s1600/20120219_121058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//4.bp.blogspot.com/-C8ug7LiYLu4/T0QbLmsK2jI/AAAAAAAAC-Y/IKKS26cgex4/s320/20120219_121058.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="320" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Singing a new song. Just you wait... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pdNPSiJZoVI/T0Qa9AlZo2I/AAAAAAAAC9o/VOZRwfPdnGs/s1600/20120219_110831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img src="//3.bp.blogspot.com/-pdNPSiJZoVI/T0Qa9AlZo2I/AAAAAAAAC9o/VOZRwfPdnGs/s320/20120219_110831.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" height="240" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">An old friend. Looking forward to giving ol' Baldwin a pounding again.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">There's more to come. Stay tuned for more updates from the studio!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">Peace.</div><div style="text-align: left;">Kurt</div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297152012-02-02T05:24:40-05:002012-02-02T05:24:40-05:00The Travel Madness Begins<b>"The Travel Madness Begins"</b> <br><i>Blog post by Kurt Scobie</i><br>
February 2nd, 2012<br><a target="_new" href="./blogs.cfm">www.kurtscobie.com/blogs</a><br><br>
My performance at Ferris State University on February 14th is the first of about 30 college shows -within a two month time span. In March, almost every week I have five college shows. On top of that, I'll be filling in the holes with clubs, coffeehouses, <a target="_new" href="./houseconcerts.cfm">house concerts</a> and anything else I can. The madness has begun.<br><br>
I am a little nervous, since earlier this week I was in an accident that left my tour vehicle (<a target="_new" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=303155986398603&set=a.156001194447417.27067.152182258162644&type=1&ref=nf">my trusty Chevy S-10</a>) TOTALED. Thankfully, no one was hurt, but now I am a little over a week away from leaving and I have no car. The rental I have right now is pretty sweet... but at $63 a day (plus about $80 to gas up) I'm gonna need something a tad more practical. Needless to say, I have begun a new full time job: CAR SHOPPING.<br><br>
I'm sure that everything will work out just fine. I am really excited about the next two months! I have met some of the most interesting people over the last two years of playing at colleges. The coming weeks I'm sure will bring new friends and a bunch of new stories to tell. Thanks for reading! I look forward to sharing my tour tales with you.<br><br>
Here's where I'll be performing in the next few weeks. If you're nearby, come and say hi. <br><br>
Feb 14th - Ferris State University (Big Rapids, MI)<br>
Feb 15th - Rubble's Bar (Mount Pleasant, MI)<br>
Feb 16th - Lake Superior State University (Sault Saint Marie, MI)<br>
Feb 21st - SUNY Upstate (Syracuse, MI)<br>
Feb 23rd - Western Connecticut State University (Danbury, CT)<br>
Feb 29th - Bay State College (Boston, MA)<br><br><a target="_new" href="./bandsintown.cfm">>>click here to view the full schedule>></a><br><br><br type="_moz">Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297192012-01-04T11:15:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:48-05:00Looking Back on 2011If there is one word that sums up my 2011, it is <b>GRATITUDE</b>.<br><br>
I am infinitely thankful for the incredible opportunities I had, the meaningful work I accomplished, and the fascinating people I met. Truly. 2011 was an unforgettable year. It certainly did not lack challenge (wich is my second choice for "word of the year'), but even the challenges brought about things to be thankful for.<br><br>
This post is an attempt to give you a recap and point out some things that stood out for me last year.<br><br><b>CRASH</b><br>
January 4th was the release of my very first solo studio project. I had the distinct pleasure of working with one of the music industry's finest producers, <a target="_new" href="http://www.sonusclarusmg.com">Jake Rye at Sonus Clarus Media Group</a> to create this EP. "<a target="_new" href="./buy.cfm">Crash</a>" was a fun project that allowed me to learn and grow as a recording artist all the while making something that I am STILL proud of today. Back in high school I "released" a couple of "records" which I thought were SO GOOD... for about a week. But, this CD has been time-tested and I know that I will be proud of it for years to come. I cannot express how thankful I am for those who helped me make this project happen. "Crash" was an awesome start to 2011 and it set the stage for a fun year of sharing the music with new fans in new places.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/ec58bac0a8e5ba1b892bccf6529f031784cbfee7/large/Kurt-Scobie-Crash-CDs-Arrival.jpg?1375887226" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="600" /><br>
The "Crash" EP just after they arrived at my doorstep (and just in time for the <a target="_new" href="./cdreleasephotosjanuary4th2011.cfm">CD release show</a>)<br><br><br><b>TRAVELS WEST</b><br>
I love traveling. I recommend it. Everyone needs to experience life outside their own world. My travels to the West were horizon-broadening, for sure! Between January and May of last year I performed for the first time in California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Colorado. I cannot wait to go back! The people were some of the coolest I've met, and the scenery... well... here's a tiny snapshot of all I got to see: <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/64e81dc23ed5a31d2a335ea6037c739bceb88b03/large/Mount-Rainier.jpg?1375887227" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="600" /><br>
Picture taken while flying to Seattle. I believe this is Mount Rainier. <br><br><br><br><b>MUSIC VIDEO<br></b>Now this was fun! I had done my part in creating the music, so all I had to do was sit back and watch other people create the visual. I am SO thankful for my talented friends at <a target="_new" href="http://www.threeringmedia.com">Three Ring Media</a> for taking on this project. They put a lot of thought and planning into this and I cannot thank them enough. I also had some help from friends who were extras and those who helped fund the project.<br><br><a target="_new" href="http://youtu.be/Z_RA9KvzKms"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/fdb1f0de54abf7e701a4796db24deda7946864ca/original/Your-Crash-Music-Video-Still.png?1375887227" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="427" width="512" /></a><br>
"Your Crash" Official Music Video - March 17th, 2011<br><br><br type="_moz"><b>1000 MILES<br></b>Not only did I put some serious mileage on my trusty S-10 pick-up, but I had a stellar year of RUNNING some serious mileage as well. You could say I caught the "running bug" in 2011. I ran my first 10k, my first <a target="_new" href="./teamscobie.cfm">half-marathon</a>, AND ran over a thousand miles last year. Plus, I had some awesome supporters who helped me raise $1000 for non-profit <a target="_new" href="http://www.asourown.org">As Our Own</a>. I "ran for Valarri" in the Atlanta Half-Marathon on Thanksgiving to raise funds and awareness for human trafficking. I felt incredibly honored to be able to run for such a worthy cause.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/8a7d6c20bf38ef252e6e59acf629f65de5a5428a/large/Kurt-Scobie-1000-Miles-20112.jpg?1375887227" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="678" width="600" /><br>
Run on Dec 31st brought my Nike+iPod mileage to exactly 1000 miles!<br><br><br><b>SHOWCASES</b><br>
I had the opportunity to showcase my music for thousands of people between four different performances at the end of 2011. Showcases in Myrtle Beach, Cincinnati, Syracuse, and Hartford have lead to <a href="./shows.cfm">a BUNCH of shows</a> for 2012. I am PUMPED to get back out on the road again this year and share my music. Of these four showcases, I received the greatest response from the Northeast region of the U.S. so I am gearing up for travels to Massachusetts, New York, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and New Hampshire.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/552601325bbcf75345f641269ecc23ce9d272218/large/Kurt-Scobie-NACA-Showcase.jpg?1375887227" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="800" width="600" /><br>
Showcasing at NACA Northeast Nov 17th, 2011<br><br><br><b>REST<br></b>2011 ended with some much needed rest and relaxation time with my wife. We had the opportunity to get away to Charleston, SC for Christmas and spent New Years in Atlanta. It was low-key and perfect. I enjoyed several different craft beers (Mmmm.. IPAs), some amazing sushi, caught up a little on "Parks and Recreation" and "Psych", and started off 2012 worshiping with my <a target="_new" href="http://www.victoryatl.com">Victory World Church</a> family. <br><br><br><b>GRATITUDE</b><br>
There's so much more. 2011 was an unforgettable year. I can only imagine what this upcoming year will hold. I just know that I have much to be thankful for. And if 2012 is be anything like I think it will be, grattitude will win "word of the year" twice in a row.<br><br>
Thankful.<br>
Kurt<br type="_moz">Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297632011-11-22T04:03:00-05:002017-02-01T14:28:48-05:00"The Luckiest" - Ben Folds - Kurt Scobie [Cover]<div style="text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fQisUAbTKbU" width="420"></iframe></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">I figured I was due for a Folds cover. People often ask if I listened to Ben Folds a lot growing up. But, he's actually not much of an influence for me. This might surprise you, but up until a few years ago the only Ben Folds song I had ever heard, was "<a href="http://youtu.be/Wt5EHAqhR1c">Brick</a>". Thankfully, someone pointed me to more of his music. This month's cover song is one of my favorites to play.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">So here you have it. My cover of "The Luckiest". Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br></div><div style="text-align: left;">-Kurt</div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297582011-10-17T20:04:00-04:002017-02-01T14:28:47-05:00"The Wake" (Single) - Kurt Scobie [Original]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object class="BLOGGER-youtube-video" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0" data-thumbnail-src="http://0.gvt0.com/vi/7ZirJWxEjCg/0.jpg" height="266" width="320"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/7ZirJWxEjCg&fs=1&source=uds">
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I have been in Colorado this past week for wedding festivities as well as some performances. Shows at <a target="_new" href="http://www.thewalnutroom.com">The Walnut Room</a> and <a target="_new" href="http://www.spotlightmusicstore.com/spotlightmusicstore-events-promos">Spotlight Music Cafe</a> went very well and I can't wait for another trip out here! Here is a quick pic from the other night. Fort Collins is a very welcoming place :) <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/43968bd56ecf35c53c98f0e071f2cb89de71d0c7/medium/Kurt-Scobie-Spotlight-Music-Cafe-Fort-Collins-CO.JPG?1375887226" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><br>
If you have been following my <a target="_new" href="./freedownload.cfm">Email Updates</a>, <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/kurtscobiemusic">Facebook</a> posts, or <a target="_new" href="http://www.twitter.com/kurtscobiemusic">Twitter</a> tweets lately you have probably heard the big news here in <a target="_new" href="./kurtscobiecrash.cfm">KS</a> land. With the excitement of BABY SCOBIE coming at the end of this year there is much to celebrate around here. My wife, Elizabeth, is almost 18 weeks along and as the baby grows, so does our excitement. There is no denying how miraculous this whole process is. God's orchestration just blows my mind. <br><br>
So what do I do when major things happen? Write. SO, a NEW SONG is on the way! Check out the (blurry) pic below from the studio. My single "The Lullaby" is set to release digitally on Oct. 18th. Some of you have already had a chance to check it out at a <a target="_new" href="./shows.cfm">live show</a>. The rest of you will just have to wait :)<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/a9d54ac2d2c83aee3ef7288f7b65213fd30466c7/medium/Kurt-Scobie-Big-Sky-Recording-The-Lullaby.JPG?1375887226" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="225" width="300" /><br><br>
Welp, that's all from me. Thanks for checking out the blog. There will be more pics to come. Gender ultrasound, anyone? :)<br><br>
Peace.<br>
Kurt<br type="_moz">Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297222011-06-22T07:44:00-04:002011-06-22T07:44:00-04:00The KS Monthly Email UpdateMy July 2011 email update will be the most exciting update I have ever sent.<div><br></div><div>Ever.<div><br></div>
<div>If you haven't signed up (and downloaded the <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/freedownload">FREE song</a>) yet, you definitely do not want to miss this one. </div>
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<div>Once a month I send an email about all things music happening in my world. My email subscribers are the FIRST to hear about new shows, tours, songs, albums and special events. I occasionally include an extra special free download as well!</div>
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<div>If you have been following me and supporting my music for a while but have not yet signed up, I hope you will. Those who subscribe to my email updates I consider my greatest supporters and friends. </div>
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<div>So, seal the deal! Sign up today and prepare yourself for some exciting news! The email will be going out <b>JULY 5TH.</b>
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</div><div><br></div><div>Peace.</div><div>Kurt</div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297392011-05-24T11:27:04-04:002011-05-24T11:27:04-04:00Someone Else's BlogMajor thanks to these fantastic folks who have featured my music in their blogs.<br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.music-gems.blogspot.com"> <b>Music Gems</b></a> - <a target="_new" href="http://www.music-gems.blogspot.com">http://www.music-gems.blogspot.com</a><br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.soundsthatmatter.com"><b>Sounds That Matter</b></a> - <a target="_new" href="http://www.soundsthatmatter.com">http://www.soundsthatmatter.com</a><br><br>
If you haven't yet checked out these blogs, you need to! They are doing some cool things in the music-blog world. <br><br>
Also, if you are a music blogger or know someone who has a blog, let me know! I'd be happy to do an interview. Just contact me via my <a target="_new" href="./contact.cfm">webform</a>.<br><br>
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Kurt<br><br type="_moz"><br>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297352011-04-23T08:43:00-04:002011-04-23T08:43:00-04:00RainMy last few trips have had a lot of it. <div><br></div><div>I recently toured with <a href="http://www.sarahpeacockmusic.com">Sarah Peacock</a> to Philly and Pittsburgh where we had non-stop precipitation. And now, St. Louis is giving me the same attitude. Meanwhile, I saw on the news this morning that Texas is in for one of the worst dry seasons in a long time. Crazy. Thankfully, I didn't fly to St. Louis for this trip because the airport is shut down. Yup. Closed. A tornado ripped the roof off of one of the terminals last night. Oh, and there were baseball-sized hailstones falling. Thankfully, I was inside.</div><div><br></div><div>I have much to be thankful for these days. Here's a quick (and incomplete) list:</div><div><br></div><div>-Health</div><div>-Supportive and wise friends</div><div>-The opportunity and ability to help people who need help</div><div>-A bank account not in the red</div><div>-Time on the road, meeting new and cool people</div><div>-The opportunity to reach new people with my <a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com">music</a>
</div><div>-A <a href="http://www.squareup.com">Square</a> card reader (I'm a geek, but it's just freakin' awesome)</div><div>-A cell phone to keep in touch with family & friends</div><div>-An understanding and respectful wife who just GETS me</div><div>-Rain</div><div><br></div><div>I could keep going. I should keep going. It is good to realize and write down all that you have been blessed with. Especially those "opportunities" that feel more like inconveniences.</div><div><br></div><div>In all honesty, I put that last one on the list reluctantly. It is difficult when going through a time of growth to count what is growing you as a blessing. Rain is wet and cold and makes the world all gray and... bleh! Not to mention the havoc it causes when driving through D.C. (turning a 5.5 hour trip from Richmond to Philly into a 7.5 hour trip). Not exactly the kind of "blessing" we pray for.</div><div><br></div><div>But, I forget about the renewal that comes with the rain. I forget about the growth that it brings. Even destructive tornados and flooding can wash away the old to make way for the new. Yes, it's hard. Even devastating. But, when the storms clear it's time to rebuild. Communities come together and often grow closer and stronger after disasters strike. </div><div><br></div><div>On the news this morning, while showing all of the storm damage here in St. Louis, they were saying that NO ONE was killed in the storms. No one! Buildings can be rebuilt. Cars can be repaired. Human life is more fragile. And important. No one was killed - THAT is something to be thankful for.</div><div><br></div><div>I have been listening to Sara Bareilles a lot lately. Fanatically. Maybe even a little unhealthily. Her song "Let the Rain" says this:</div><div></div><blockquote>
<div>"And I always felt it before</div>
<div>that the world was filled with much more</div>
<div>than the drowning soul I've learned to be</div>
<div>I just need the rain to remind me"</div>
</blockquote><div></div><div>For me, rain is a reminder. Of growth. Of renewal. Of new life. It reminds me that even though my circumstances seem dreary, there is a better version of myself on the other side of this rainy day.</div><div><br></div><div>What "rainy" circumstance are YOU thankful for?</div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297202011-03-17T05:43:58-04:002011-03-17T05:43:58-04:00"Your Crash" Official Music VideoThe <a href="./vids.cfm">music video</a> for "Your Crash" is finally here!!<br><br>
What began as an idea in 2007 has come to completion today. Endless thanks to all who were involved in the creation of the music video. <a target="_new" href="http://www.threeringmedia.com">Three Ring Media</a> did an awesome job putting this project together. I am super pleased and super pumped to let you finally see what we have been working on for the last few months.<br><br>
I hope you enjoy!<br><br>
Peace.<br>
Kurt<br type="_moz"><object width="645" height="390" id="player1" name="player1" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000"><param name="movie" value="http://www.fargotube.com/flash/videoplayer.swf">
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As I type this blog, I am on a plane on my way to one of several colleges out West! This particular trip has me on six different flights and four layovers so I am getting plenty of time in front of my trusty Mac. <br><br>
If you've been following any of my posts, updates, tweets, or emails lately, you know that I just released my EP "<a target="_new" href="./buy.cfm">Crash</a>" January 4th. (Check it out here: www.kurtcobie.com/buy). I can't express enough how grateful and pleased I am with the way things are going with that. You all have given me great feedback and reviews on the CD and my music is reaching new ears! Thank you. <br><br>
So, the CD is out. Now what? Well… a LOT. With my <a target="_new" href="./shows.cfm">travels</a> west I am meeting GREAT new people and gaining new fans. It is all pretty exciting. In January I was out in Denver (for the first time) at <a target="_new" href="./pics.cfm">Johnson & Wales University</a>. The folks out there were superb! They were really nice and even offered to take me skiing, but my trip was just too short. I guess I'll just have to go back. Whatd'ya say, Denver?? I must say, Colorado has set the bar pretty high (about a mile high). I hope these other destinations are up to the challenge (this means you Montana, Washington, Idaho, California & Oregon). I expect amazing. <br><br>
Along with these college shows I am finding out that some college, indie, internet, and public radio stations have begun playing my new tunes! It is QUITE exciting to hear your own music on the radio for the first time. And there are more and more stations jumping on board each week. If you have a favorite station where you think my music might fit, let them know. You could be responsible for bringing my music to hundreds… thousands… MILLIONS of new people (really hoping for that last one). :) If you hear one of my songs on the radio, make sure you let me know about it (<a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/kurtscobiemusic">Facebook</a> / <a target="_new" href="http://www.twitter.com/kurtscobiemusic">Twitter</a>). <br><br>
Exciting, right?! If I weren't on a plane full of business people I would be giggling like a 4 -year-old girl and peeing my pants right now. Just kidding… a little. <br><br>
Oh, and the fun doesn't stop there. I have MORE exciting things coming up which I'll be announcing soon (Official Music Video anyone?). SO, if you're not already, sign up for my monthly email updates at <a href="./freedownload.cfm">www.kurtscobie.com/freedownload</a> and follow the daily posts on <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/kurtscobiemusic">Facebook</a> & <a target="_new" href="http://www.twitter.com/kurtscobiemusic">Twitter</a>. My journey is getting greater, bigger, harder, crazier, more fun, and more interesting. I hope you'll join me. <br><br>
Peace.<br>
Kurt<br><a target="_new" href="http://www.kurtscobie.com"> www.kurtscobie.com</a> <br><a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/kurtscobiemusic">www.facebook.com/kurtscobiemusic</a> <br><a target="_new" href="http://www.twitter.com/kurtscobiemusic">www.twitter.com/kurtscobiemusic</a> Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297092011-01-12T21:15:00-05:002017-01-13T08:41:47-05:00"Crash" EP - The ProcessIn December, 2009 I made a trip up to Michigan for the holidays. My parents and a few of my siblings still live in southeastern Michigan where I grew up. Not only was I spending Christmas with family, but I had scheduled some studio time with a guy I knew from high school. He had had some success in the music industry and wanted me to come in to see if recording together would be a good fit. It was almost time for me to get into the studio again and so I took him up on his offer to do one song.<br><br>
In just a couple sessions <a target="_new" href="http://www.sonusclarusmg.com">producer Jake Rye</a> and I had created a near-finished song, and what would eventually be track 4 on my EP. The "New Studio Version" of "Maybe" was sounding the best I had ever heard it. The vocals were crisp and full, the piano cut through the mix amazingly and the overall production was incredibly professional. After getting the final mix I knew instantly that this business relationship was going to work very well. In addition to being an outstanding producer, Jake was fun to hang out with and a talented musician as well.<br><br>
Over the first few months of 2010, Jake and I made plans and worked out the schedule for me to come to the studio. Initially, I was planning on doing a full 10-12 song album, but time, money, and wisdom suggested that an EP was the way to go. Over the summer I polished up my songs and saved up money. A few of the songs ("Your Crash", "Blank Page") were <i>well</i> rehearsed, but some songs weren't even finished. One song actually didn't even make it to the CD. I made the final decision on "Last Call" the first day in the studio. I had been working on another song but I didn't feel it was ready.<br><br>
So, on a crisp morning, October 11th, 2010, I arrived at the Sonus Clarus studio to begin tracking. The funds had been saved, the music was ready, and so were we. It was time to make the greatest record we could. The process moved along fairly smoothly from the scratch piano to the final vocal tracking. Each piece was falling into place nicely (as I dreamed) and before I knew it, three weeks had gone by and I was heading back to Atlanta with a great excitement! Not only did I feel good about the recording, but I hadn't seen my wife in a LONG time and I was ready to be home!<br><br>
November began the challenging task of listening to mixes. For someone who often gets hung up on details, critiquing song mixes can be a never ending process. Not only did I have to communicate to Jake what changes I wanted, but it was also time to bring the <i>other</i> pieces of the project together. I had done a photo shoot with an Atlanta photographer, <a target="_new" href="http://www.onenineimages.com">Andy Brophy</a>, in September 2010 and I had about 300 photos to sift through. <br><br>
This part of the CD process seemed to take the longest. November proved to be very busy for me with conferences, a tour, Thanksgiving, and everything involved with putting this project together. Before I knew it, the Christmas season was in full swing and the CD release date was fast approaching. Some things ended up taking longer than expected and other things simply slipped through the cracks. I was getting nervous. It was the week of Christmas and "Crash" was behind schedule.<br><br>
If I had to choose one word to describe my experience throughout this whole process, it would be "growth". Yes, it was fun. Yes, it was exciting. But, more than anything it was a major time of growth for me. As things got stressful and deadlines were missed, I discovered that I am a person who naturally likes to be in control. Or at least I like to <i>feel</i> in control. But, when it came down to crunch time, I had to give up control in order to release the CD on time. So I learned to delegate a few things out and entrust parts of this project to other people. <br><br>
So, with several people working on different aspects of "Crash", the CD release show was getting closer and closer. Once I had everything submitted for the discs to be duplicated, I received an email stating that my CDs would arrive to me on January 6th (two days <i>after</i> the CD release show). Not good. But, after a few emails back and forth, and more over-budget spending, everything was back on schedule.<br><br>
December 31st, 2010 began with a knock at my door. I was like a kid at Christmas as my "Santa Claus" (dressed in brown) delivered seven boxes full of CDs. My excitement grew as I tore open the first package to reveal my very first professional, fully produced, shrink-wrapped, bar-coded studio EP. See picture below. It was everything I dreamed of.<br><br>
And the creation process of "<a target="_new" href="./buy.cfm">Crash</a>" was complete.<br><br>
We had an excellent night for the CD release. I felt incredibly blessed to have so many of my friends and 'family' in one place to help celebrate. I only wish I had had the time to talk to each person individually and thank them for their support. After it all was said (sung) and done, I went home January 4th, 2011 with a deeply grateful feeling inside for everyone involved in the process. What an experience! Incredible.<br><br>
And now a new process begins. I have boxes and boxes of CDs to sell, so that I can have the money to do this whole thing all over again! I am saddling up for a GREAT 2011. I hope to see you out there.<br><br>
Peace.<br>
Kurt<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/25628/ec58bac0a8e5ba1b892bccf6529f031784cbfee7/large/Kurt-Scobie-Crash-CDs-Arrival.jpg?1375887226" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="400" width="600" /><br type="_moz">Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297242010-09-09T14:29:00-04:002017-02-01T14:28:41-05:00(No title)<div>Check out my 'new song' called "Your Rewards"...sound familiar? I hope you'll check out the music video project I am launching on <a href="http://www.rockethub.com/projects/333-kurt-scobie-s-music-video-for-your-crash">RocketHub</a>. </div><div><br></div><div><br></div><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/nwRVgFMAtTw?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1">
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Back in 2005 I wrote "Your Crash" after hearing the stories of people whose lives "crashed" in Hurricane Katrina. When the song came about, I honestly did not fully realize the extent of what people went through. Through the writing process I began to understand more about the devastation and the song really began to carry great meaning for me. It is truly honoring when people come up to me after shows (sometimes in tears) telling me how they have connected with my lyrics. I feel very blessed to be able to connect with people through my music.<br><br>
I really hope the expression and message in "Your Crash" is magnified through this music video. In all honesty, I am a little concerned that this creative endeavor will... flop. There are many risks involved in what I do, but this one seems to be a bit bigger than most day-to-day adventures. This is uncharted territory for me, and I hope to do well. On the other hand I am reassured that I have a team of talented professionals and, more importantly, awesome friends to help me accomplish this project. My concerns are, for the most part, overshadowed by my confidence in the people I am working with (no pressure, you guys).<br><br>
I REALLY appreciate the amazing support I have received so far on this project. I have such a great group of friends and fans that have encouraged me along the way. You guys allow me to keep doing what I do. Thank you.<br><br>
If you haven't checked out the video and project info yet, please do so at <a href="http://www.rockethub.com/projects/333-kurt-scobie-s-music-video-for-your-crash">www.RocketHub.com</a>. I am very excited about it!! There are different levels of support and different REWARDS for each level. Please consider helping out.<br><br>
Even if you are not in a position to support financially, I hope you'll still follow the process. I am going to be <a href="./blogs.cfm">blogging</a>, <a href="http://www.twitter.com/KurtScobieMusic">Twittering</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Kurt-Scobie/32271027484?ref=ts">Facebooking</a>, and <a href="http://foursquare.com/user/kurtscobiemusic">Foursquaring</a> as this project moves forward. I hope you'll join me!<br><br><br><br><br type="_moz">Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297262010-09-04T07:40:00-04:002017-02-01T14:28:41-05:00Kurt Scobie "Your Crash" Music Video Launch<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family:helvetica, arial, sans-serif;font-size:13px;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 16px;"><br></span></p></span>Please take 2 minutes (1:36 actually) to watch this video.<br><br><object width="660" height="405"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/Gr_RYBcVZEg?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1">
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<embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/Gr_RYBcVZEg?fs=1&hl=en_US&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="660" height="405"></embed></object><div><br></div><div>Check out the details at http://www.rockethub.com/projects/333-kurt-scobie-s-music-video-for-your-crash#</div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8393172534675811785-669785620386348525?l=kurtscobie.blogspot.com" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297272009-06-03T08:02:00-04:002017-02-01T14:28:41-05:00"SCO[O]B Tube" - New Video Each Week in June and JulyEarlier this year I had the opportunity to perform on WUGA Radio in Athens, GA. Not only was my performance aired on the NPR station, but the show was recorded and then played on local Athens Cable. I had a friend touch up the videos with a little editing, and I have nine movies of nine original songs which I performed that day.<br><br>I decided to upload a different video each week for the months of June and July. Below is a link to the first video! You can find the rest of these videos in coming weeks at www.kurtscobie.com/vids or on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/kurtscobie. Enjoy!<br><br>Click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ophXStIjUc">here</a> to see video<br><br><object width="580" height="360"><param name="movie" value="https://www.youtube.com/v/0ophXStIjUc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&border=1">
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<embed src="https://www.youtube.com/v/0ophXStIjUc&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="580" height="360"></embed></object><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8393172534675811785-7734743927355291443?l=kurtscobie.blogspot.com" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297282009-03-16T09:53:00-04:002019-08-16T05:07:43-04:00Surf Scobie's Site & See Scobie Sing Songs<span style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;font-size:100%;">So, how are you doing? Are you ready for the warm weather? It is on the way! Here in Georgia we have had a few 70-80 degree days (7 days after it snowed) and I am ready for it! I am ready to get outside, play some music on your favorite restaurant’s patio, and enjoy <span style="font-size: 12pt;">the southern sun! Get ready for it.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br><br></span></span><p style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In addition to the warmer months ahead, I am also excited for a couple other things. As you may have heard (and some of you have already checked it out), I have been working on the new </span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com" target="_self">website</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> for the last month, and it finally went live this weekend. I am pumped about it getting off the ground, and I hope you’ll go check it out and let me know what you think. You’ll find </span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/pics" target="_self">pictures</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, </span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/lyrics" target="_self">song lyrics</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, </span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/buy" target="_self">downloads</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, </span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/reviews" target="_self">reviews</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">, and a whole lot more. AND I am working on a couple more additions that will be up shortly. So click over there and check it out!</span><br><span style="font-size: 12pt;"></span></span></p><p style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I also want to remind you of my </span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/shows" target="_self">show schedule</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> (on </span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com" target="_self">KurtScobie.com</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> as well). I have some great appearances and performances lined up for the coming months, including: Eddie’s Attic, Kavarna, Dakota’s, Cielito Lindo, and Abbott’s. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to come see me in the weeks to come!</span><br><br></span></p><p style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">In other Kurt Scobie news…I joined a gym. Yup! Time to burn off that extra winter baggage! The trainer said that I was in pretty good shape, but my recent experience on the treadmill suggests otherwise. Now, I’m not too concerned about that, because I have been a runner since middle school. What I’m not so thrilled about is the lifting. Probably the last place on earth I would like to be is on the bench press. I know the guys are all impressed when I pump those 100 pounds of iron into the air (with great effort), but I’d much prefer to keep my guns at home. Yeah, I went there. That’s right -guns.</span><br><br></span></p><p style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Nevertheless, I will be sticking to the fitness plan <span style="font-style: italic;">as well as</span> the music plans. There are exciting times on the horizon.</span><br><br></span></p><p style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Again, please drop me a line to let me know how you’re doing! There is actually a contact form on the new site where you can just </span><a href="http://www.kurtscobie.com/contact" target="_self">message me directly</a><span style="font-size: 12pt;">. And I certainly hope to catch up with you at a show!</span><br></span></p><p style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br></span></span></p><p style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Peace.</span></span></p><p style="font-family: Times New Roman,Times,serif;" class="MsoNoSpacing"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">-Kurt</span></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8393172534675811785-815079736192855219?l=kurtscobie.blogspot.com" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297062009-02-25T16:40:00-05:002009-02-25T16:40:00-05:002-25-09 <span style="font-size: small;">Good things. Good things. Mazel Mazel!<br><br>
Good things have been keeping me from updating you. The problem is that if I am busy doing a lot of things I find it difficult to make time to sit down and update my friends. But, if I do have time to write anything, I end up running out of information to write about.<br><br>
Well, I have indeed had quite a bit happening that has limited me to insufficient twitters and facebook status updates. Today I fill you in.<br><br>
The National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) is an organization that hosts conventions, conferences and festivals every year. College students from across the country, from many different schools get together and select the talent they want to have at their schools. Musicians, artists, comedians, magicians, and other forms of talent present their best for the students and advisers who attend.<br><br>
The NACA National event this year was held in beautiful Nashville, TN. Elizabeth and I celebrated Valentines Day early this year because I had to be in Nashville on February 14th. And the National convention ran for several days at the massive Opryland Hotel. If you have never been, I highly recommend it.<br><br>
There were thousands of students representing hundreds of schools at this event. It was incredible. Amazingly, I ran into some people from my humble little hometown (Blissfield, MI).<br><br>
Well, the event kicked off on Saturday with musical performances and emcees and a few comedians. They were all very talented. I did not perform at this event, so my main focus was meeting people and beginning to get connected to the NACA world.<br><br>
The Marketplace, or Campus Activities Market Place (C.A.M.P) was my whole reason for existence that week. If you've been to a bridal show, this is similar. If you have never been to a bridal show, this is still similar. I was set up with some CDs and flyers in a booth (among hundreds of booths) so I could chat with the representatives (students) from different schools as they walked around and "shopped" the different talent. It was awesome! In addition to musicians and comedians, there were companies who had inflatable games and even a synthetic ice rink!<br><br>
The Marketplace only happened a couple times a day for about an hour each time, so I ended up with quite a bit of free time in Nashville. I was able to catch a show at 3rd and Lindsley, hang out in a few of the 'honky-tonks' on Broadway, and visit with my Nashville buddies. I also performed at the Commodore Grille on West End.<br><br>
A few cool people I met include: John Bataglia (Beauty and the Geek - image consultant), Ralphie May, Zac Brown Band (ok, didn't actually meet him, but he was there), Brian Brushwood (Bizarre Magic), and other great artists, magicians and comedians!<br><br>
It was a great time in Music City, to say the very least. It was also a very busy one. I made it home to Atlanta on Thursday at about 4 a.m. Then, I geared up for a few performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Needless to say, my health got a bit poor but, it was all worth it!<br><br>
My first NACA experience was fantastic and I met a lot of cool people. Let me rephrase that. My first NACA experience was fantastic BECAUSE I met a lot of EXTREMELY cool people!<br><br>
Expect to hear more good things from me.<br><br>
Mazel Mazel!<br><br>
-Kurt</span>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297292009-02-23T08:02:00-05:002009-02-23T08:02:00-05:00Mazel MazelGood things. Good things. Mazel Mazel (rhymes with 'nozzle').<br><br>Good things have been keeping me from updating my Blogspot. The problem is that if I am busy doing a lot of things I find it difficult to make time to sit down and update my friends. But, if I do have time to blog, I end up running out of information to blog about.<br><br>Well, I have indeed had quite a bit happening that has limited me to insufficient twitters and facebook status updates. Today I fill you in.<br><br>The National Association for Campus Activities (NACA) is an organization that hosts conventions, conferences and festivals every year. College students from across the country, from many different schools get together and select the talent they want to have at their schools. Musicians, artists, comedians, magicians, and other forms of talent present their best for the students and advisers who attend.<br><br>The NACA National event this year was held in beautiful Nashville, TN. Elizabeth and I celebrated Valentines Day early this year because I had to be in Nashville on February 14th. And the National convention ran for several days at the massive Opryland Hotel. If you have never been, I highly recommend it.<br><br>There were thousands of students representing hundreds of schools at this event. It was incredible. Amazingly, I ran into some people from my humble little hometown (Blissfield, MI).<br><br>Well, the event kicked off on Saturday with musical performances and emcees and a few comedians. They were all very talented. I did not perform at this event, so my main focus was meeting people and beginning to get connected to the NACA world.<br><br>The Marketplace, or Campus Activities Market Place (C.A.M.P) was my whole reason for existence that week. If you've been to a bridal show, this is similar. If you have never been to a bridal show, this is still similar. I was set up with some CDs and flyers in a booth (among hundreds of booths) so I could chat with the representatives (students) from different schools as they walked around and "shopped" the different talent. It was awesome! In addition to musicians and comedians, there were companies who had inflatable games and even a synthetic ice rink!<br><br>The Marketplace only happened a couple times a day for about an hour each time, so I ended up with quite a bit of free time in Nashville. I was able to catch a show at 3rd and Lindsley, hang out in a few of the 'honky-tonks' on Broadway, and visit with my Nashville buddies. I also performed at the Commodore Grille on West End.<br><br>A few cool people I met include: John Bataglia (Beauty and the Geek - image consultant), Ralphie May, Zac Brown Band (ok, didn't actually meet him, but he was there), Brian Brushwood (Bizarre Magic), and other great artists, magicians and comedians!<br><br>It was a great time in Music City, to say the very least. It was also a very busy one. I made it home to Atlanta on Thursday at about 4 a.m. Then, I geared up for a few performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Needless to say, my health got a bit poor but, it was all worth it!<br><br>My first NACA experience was fantastic and I met a lot of cool people. Let me rephrase that. My first NACA experience was fantastic BECAUSE I met a lot of EXTREMELY cool people!<br><br>Expect to hear more good things from me.<br><br>Mazel Mazel!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8393172534675811785-4886683166859438986?l=kurtscobie.blogspot.com" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297302009-01-28T08:18:00-05:002009-01-28T08:18:00-05:00Your Atlanta Braves PianistWell, have you seen the pictures yet?<br><br>Friday I had an opportunity of a lifetime! I woke up to an early call from one of the marketing coordinators for the Atlanta Braves, and they were in desperate need of a piano player... for THAT NIGHT. "Kurt Scobie to the rescue!" I thought. So I said "hey, no prob!"<br><br>My wife and I dressed our best and headed down to Buckhead. I don't remember too well, but I probably said something like "Ready Baby?" She most definitely said "Yes!" So we hopped out of the truck, headed into the InterContinental Hotel, and walked down the hall to the Windsor Ballroom.<br><br>I shook a few hands with my contacts and waited for guests to arrive.<br><br>Then, as Derek Lowe, Brian McCann, Chipper Jones and other stars from the Atlanta Braves (and many other guests) arrived, I began to play the beautiful grand piano just outside the ballroom.<br><br>The Atlanta Braves Foundation hosts a "Diamond Gala" every year as an opportunity for people to give. They then allocate funds to various charities. People and businesses had donated guitars, autographed souvenirs, and many other items for the silent auction that also took place.<br><br>The main part of the evening, however, was after I had performed. It was "Casino Night". Guests were able to purchase "Braves Bucks" to gamble at the many Blackjack tables that were set up. When I talked to Brian McCann and Derek Lowe, they said they were winning (probably because they were dealing).<br><br>Well, there was also a special guest at the Gala. You had to pay a little extra in order to spend time at his Blackjack table in the VIP area. You might recognize this Hall of Famer by the names "Hammer", "Hammerin' Hank", or "Bad Henry", but this Boston Brave is best known as "Hank Aaron". I had no idea he would be there. And I certainly didn't think I'd have the priveledge to get my picture taken with him. But I did! Check it out. Me, Kurt Scobie.....and Henry Louis Aaron! What a cool experience! What an honor.<br><br>I hope you can enjoy a piece of my excitement. Take a look at the pics on Facebook and/or Myspace<br><br>We had a great time at "Casino Night" and the event was a success!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8393172534675811785-5257520636375043574?l=kurtscobie.blogspot.com" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div>Kurt Scobietag:kurtscobie.com,2005:Post/297312009-01-14T12:45:00-05:002009-01-14T12:45:00-05:00who's idea was this whole 'new years resolution' thing, anyway?I used to work at a YMCA in Nashville, Tennessee. January was always our busiest month as people would come in faithfully to "get buff" or just "shape up". And I'm sure they meant to keep coming in February but, you know how life gets in February. Valentines Day and all of that stuff. Life is busy, right? Oh and March is just too crazy. I mean, Spring is on the way and don't forget about March Madness! And April...well, lets just say my life is just too devoted to Uncle Sam. Or at least on the 14th right? Gotta get those tax returns done! And after the 15th? Well, who said 3 1/2 months was enough time to fill out tax forms? How could I possibly get to the gym when my bank account is getting enough of a workout? Well May rolls around and I just forgot about the whole resolution thing anyway. Maybe I'll just go out and run a little this summer. And you know what happens June through August. There is certainly a lot of activity going on. Unfortunately it looks less like exercise and more like Barbeque's, Parties, and soaking up some sun! Who wants to workout? It is too HOT! School gets going in September and October, so that’s out. What's that? Well... Yes I REALIZE I am not actually IN school! But, OTHER people are and I am beginning to run out of excuses, so I need to borrow yours. And Oh my goodness! It's November already?!?! Where did the year go? Whoops! Hey, pass the turkey will ya? I'll have seconds of Mom's mashed potatoes and EXTRA gravy please! Pile it on! Might as well make the most of this whole "NOT following through on the resolution" thing. "Live to Eat!" That’s my motto! Well! What a year! It is December and the year has just flown by. Now, this next year, this is it! I am going to get in shape and eat better and watch less TV. Oh, can I have more Eggnog please?<br><br>Yeah! So, how's that New Years resolution coming for ya? Still going strong? Is this "the year" for you? Question: did you WRITE DOWN what you resolved to do this year? You know, it is said that a verbal contract is as good as the paper it is written on. I'd say it is safe to say the same about plans. If it isn't written down, good luck!<br><br>Here are a few things I'll be doing this year:<br><br>-writing a new song each month<br>-reading a different book each month<br>-getting the Kurt Scobie website up and kickin'<br>-finishing my first-ever EP<br>-getting out there and playing music for YOU! I'll see ya there.<br><br>Your turn! Write it down. Where do you want to be in 5 years? What do you need to do today to move closer to that?<br><br>By the way, the YMCA was pretty busy for a few weeks, then most people just couldn't keep the excuses away. However, there were a few people who were new in January and just kept coming. Success! Be that guy! Be that girl! Be that success!<br><br>-Kurt<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/8393172534675811785-4856744056065012526?l=kurtscobie.blogspot.com" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="1" width="1" /></div>Kurt Scobie