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October 2005 Newsletter
September
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Here we go now! Last month we had another truly grand show. What's kind of cool is that 4Fs is foresighted and fortunate enough to do what no one else in the Detroit Metro area seems to try to do - create a spiritual... non-religious... yet diverse Christian shows. In September's show we featured the talented: Michael D and Carl Thomas Gladstone. |
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Thomas Gladstone - Carl was a lot of fun! His songs as
well as what he had to say in between were: encouraging; witty; and
colorful as he illustrated the story of the Savior and also chapters in
his own life. Carl is a solid singer, songwriter / musician who has a grasp and lucid direction of his lyrics and melody. After his set, he talked with Rufus onstage about his influences and how he weaves together theology and music. He also shared about an organization (One.org) that fights world hunger. For more information about Carl visit: |
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Michael
D - This was 4F's
first time and pleasure to feature this dynamic
Grand Rapids MI artist and certainly will not be our last. Lead
singer, Michael has a great voice and shared thoughtful songs of
faith and hope. His vocals have been referred to as having
"plenty of blue-eyed soul". And we see
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The Michael D band was tight, with great dynamics and tasteful instrumentation. As they ministered, it was obvious they had a love and commitment to the Lord. These guys were also just great folks and very supportive of our efforts at 4thFridays. We appreciated them too! |
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rufus harris - The
houseband opened their first set with a cover of Michael
McDonald's (that is, the Doobie Brothers) Takin' It to the Streets. Rufus
shared that the song - although it originated from a secular source -
its message really is or should be the spirit of church. Rufus
reminisced about becoming a Christian in an auto factory in Wayne MI,
because a believer shared the Gospel with him on the job.
They also performed Believe a song about having faith regardless of the current state of church. They closed the set with My Life a song whih considers God's love and our service to Him. The band closed the night with the smooth yet challenging UMustBeBornAgain and Love In What You Do. 4F acknowledges and appreciates the houseband's commitment in standing with us. |
 Jeannine, Rufus and
Charles
 Sidney |
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Here's what's coming up on
October 28th... |
This is our last show of the
year (boo hoo) and what better way to celebrate than with Grand
Rapids rocker - Crisi and
poet extraordinaire Angel Rivers. Crisi - We can't say enough good
things about this Grand Rapids artist. She first performed at
Woodward Crossing with her band back in June. Her performance was
amazing. With a Bachelor of Music Degree from Cornerstone
University, Crisi has been busy performing at national and
international venues both as a soloist and with her band. She has been
interviewed on radio and TV and has opened for several recording
artists. Crisi is an accomplished songwriter, singer, and acoustic guitar player having recorded three projects. She has written many of her songs while leading worship for two different contemporary church plants. Having a heart for ministry is a passion to Crisi. The new CD entitled "Woman You see" was just released this past September and is published through Cabgirl Music. The band has performed at camps, churches, clubs, seminars and even sporting events at the impressive VanAndel Arena in Grand Rapids, MI. The band members are Brad Angus on percussion, Nathan Martin on bass, Curt Hines or Mike Marsden on electric lead guitar, and Crisi Dykstra on acoustic guitar and vocals. These very talented artists have a great passion for music and for the Lord. It shows in every performance. She'll take the 4thFridays' stage this Friday. www.crisisband.com |
 You've probably heard us mention
Angel before. Her fluid and rhymetic delivery coupled with
engaging words make her an absolute delight to listen to. Angel Rivers is a school teacher by
day and poet by night. She is a graduate of Tennessee State
University and holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and
Chemistry. Angel started writing poetry in the summer of 1998 as a result of a difficult situation that she encountered in her life. She believes God has used her gift of poetry to deliver and heal her through the turmoil she faced and that He now uses it to inspire all who lend an ear. The thing that makes Angel's style of poetry unique are the strong apologetic lyrics. Don't miss one of the finest Christian poets at this week's show.
Raffle - With paid admission, you'll receive a ticket for the 4F raffle. The drawing is held near the end of the show. You can win music and coffee in a little canvas tote.
Eye Candy From Woodward Crossing
4thFridays is presented by Red Letter Records and theCAMP (Christian Artists & Musicians Project): Come check it out This month in Studio A The Ford Community & Performing Arts Ctr. 15801 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI between Southfield & Greenfield Rds. Doors open at 8pm/Show starts at 8:30pm Admission: $10
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