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[SOUND CHECK] SOMETIMES MUSIC TAKES A BACKSEAT was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer, and a friend So, needless to say, I have had to adjust my of the family’s wife (who doesn’t drive) called me plans... But I am encouraging myself to trust in Well friends, I have had a challenging week. and asked me to go to downtown Seattle to bail the Lord (to get my tasks done still) and lean not There are times when you need to just punt your him out of jail for a DUI charge. Yikes! I am writing on my own understanding. practice time, rehearsals, and even a gig or two this on my cell phone while in my fifth hour of when a family or friendship crisis occurs. waiting for him to be released at the jailhouse. I have had too many of those in just this last My plans for the week needed to be altered week... My nephew’s newborn son died shortly while I spend time mourning, driving to doctor’s “Lord, I want to be available for what you want after delivery (rest in the arms of Jesus, Baby offices, trying to give Godly counsel to my me to do.” Ash), one of my sons and I have had several friends dealing with the cancer news, and now draining meetings with oral surgeons about his preparing to talk things out with a friend who Gripped in His Grace... upcoming procedure, a life-long friend’s wife now has a DUI on his record. Bruce & Judy We are God’s people before we are musicians… sometimes music takes a backseat. [CONTRIBUTORS] Roger Beale Nationally sought-after vocal coach. His teaching and coaching facility, The Voice House, is involved in the management and care of the professional voice. [email protected]. Bob Bennett Singer + songwriter living in Southern California. Happy to have a place in the pages of [CM] and hope some of this stuff encourages my musical brethren. Bryan Duncan Singer, songwriter, author + publisher. Host for RadioRehab.com Inducted into the Christian Music Hall of Fame in 2007. 40 years, 22 albums, Doves + Grammys. BryanDuncan.com Michael Hodge Michael Hodge is the guitarist for Lakewood Church in Houston, TX. He also does producing in Nashville, TN. BobBennett.com Robert Berman Robert is a Sunday School teacher, music nerd, and acoustic guitar enthusiast. He lives in rural Tennessee with his wife and three boys. Paul Clark Guitarist, singer, songwriter + producer. Recognized as one of the founding fathers of the Jesus Movement and the Contemporary Christian Music industry. Bassist of Blues Counsel. Has worked on every side of the music industry. He is currently on staff as at Grace Chapel in Franklin, TN as Minister of Pastoral Care. RickCua.com Doug Doppler Doug is a worship leader + former Guitar Hero session player, Favored Nations recording artist spends his time demoing the coolest gear for his web site. GearTunes.com Drummer from Los Angeles. Currently playing for Franklin Graham events worldwide. Spent 2 years drumming for The Lion King in Hollywood. DavidOwensDrums.com John Standefer Guitarist, teacher, and performer. Winner of the 2002 National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship and 2004 International Home of the Legends Competition. JohnStandefer.com Tom Jackson Live music producer. Has taught indie + major artists of every genre, including Taylor Swift, Lecrae, Shawn Mendes, The Band Perry, Francesca Battistelli... OnStageSuccess.com Stefan Konstantopoulos Stefan Konstantopoulos is a writer and music aficionado from Nashville, Tennessee. PaulClarkMusic.com Rick Cua David Owens Dr. Ken Steorts Founder and President of Visible Music College in Memphis, TN. President of Madison Line Records. Founding guitarist of the band Skillet. Visible.edu MadisonLineRecords.com Norm Stockton Session bassist, clinician, solo artist from Orange County, CA. Former bassist for Lincoln Brewster. Author of The Worship Bass Book on Hal Leonard. ArtOfGroove.com NormStockton.com Keith Mohr Founded Indie Heaven in 2002. He also serves independent Christian artists, musicians and songwriters through The Mohr Creative Group. IndieHeaven.com Roger Zimish Freelance guitarist, indie artist, clinician + Jesus guy based in Hendersonville TN. Author of the Guitar from A2Z column. Like Roger Zimish Guitarist on facebook. [email protected] Sue Ross-Mohr Founded The Inner Vizion in 2003, a creative promotions, marketing, consulting service to individuals and companies worldwide. TheInnerVizion.com The Cast The Details Publisher + Editor: Bruce Adolph Vice President: Judy Adolph Layout + Production: Matt Kees CTO + Art Director: Doug Doppler Customer Experience: Brian Felix ChristianMusician.com AdolphAgency.com [email protected] [email protected] ©2016 Christian Musician published by Adolph Agency, Inc. Nov  Dec 2016 ChristianMusician.com 9