I was recently doing some research on Christian songwriting legend Steve Taylor (he makes movies now), and I came across this poignant statement from a 2008 interview:

I found it difficult as both a Christian and an artist to continually do stuff that’s centered on your persona. It becomes hard to reconcile it with your ego…  …As you go on, it becomes hard to balance all that self-promotion with being a follower of Jesus. I appreciate those who are able to do it well, but it’s just something that can wear you down.

This is especially true for artists, but I think it applies to all God-fearing people in general.  Right?  Don’t all Christians struggle with reconciling their ego with their faith?

Taylor went on to quote a teacher, “…if you were a totally well-rounded mature individual, you wouldn’t need to get up on stage in the first place.”

Hmm…

That may or may not be true.

You should come to the show.  Here’s the low down…

• What:  a local show at a coffee shop.  very cozy and communal.
• Where: @ The Muse in Lynchburg.
• When:  @ 8pm on Saturday, March 6
• Who (the artists):  Ivorywood (Jacob Russo and Harrison Peaks), Justing Snyder, and Set Sights North