Thursday, May 26, 2005
better than his pumpkin bread, just barely...
as long as i am in the mood, i also want to brag about another musician i listen to. his name is colby stead. never before have i met a more creative person in my entire life. not only is he creative in his music, but also in how he delivers his emotion and style. out of a simple name has come so much inspiration and love.
not only on a musical level have i a relationship with colby, but i consider him a very good friend. whereas most people seem to gain prestige, power, and notoriety with fame, colby has an incredible persona that does not reflect that of an successful performer.
his music is not for the faint of heart however. he plays tunes that will sink directly into the very soul of any person. the lyrics are not only real, they echo emotion that makes your heart race with feelings juxtaposed. after seeing a colby show, you leave the performance with more than just emotions that make you think, you might just leave the venue carrying something.
one of the most ironic senarios i have ever encountered has been in participating in a colby show. most people attend a concert feeling like they have to sit there and listen, and leave with little or no interaction with the artist. colby is unlike anyone. he stays afterward and talks with fans, he remembers their names (seriously, he remembers almost all of their names and important things about them), and he always makes sure you feel genuine.
one more thing. he not only gives a gift of music, he gives the gift of prizes. colby has a raffle and gives out prizes. its quite frankly a brilliant move. people are participants in the very show they expected not to participate it. its enthralling.
colby's also the most forgiving person. just ask me. actually, ask him, or at least have him tell you the story of his guitar and a trip to texas to visit me. hehe. please visit his website at:
http://www.colbystead.com/
oh yeah, be sure to try his homemade salsa and pumpkin chocolate chip bread. wow.
hyrum
not only on a musical level have i a relationship with colby, but i consider him a very good friend. whereas most people seem to gain prestige, power, and notoriety with fame, colby has an incredible persona that does not reflect that of an successful performer.
his music is not for the faint of heart however. he plays tunes that will sink directly into the very soul of any person. the lyrics are not only real, they echo emotion that makes your heart race with feelings juxtaposed. after seeing a colby show, you leave the performance with more than just emotions that make you think, you might just leave the venue carrying something.
one of the most ironic senarios i have ever encountered has been in participating in a colby show. most people attend a concert feeling like they have to sit there and listen, and leave with little or no interaction with the artist. colby is unlike anyone. he stays afterward and talks with fans, he remembers their names (seriously, he remembers almost all of their names and important things about them), and he always makes sure you feel genuine.
one more thing. he not only gives a gift of music, he gives the gift of prizes. colby has a raffle and gives out prizes. its quite frankly a brilliant move. people are participants in the very show they expected not to participate it. its enthralling.
colby's also the most forgiving person. just ask me. actually, ask him, or at least have him tell you the story of his guitar and a trip to texas to visit me. hehe. please visit his website at:
http://www.colbystead.com/
oh yeah, be sure to try his homemade salsa and pumpkin chocolate chip bread. wow.
hyrum
