Andrea’s blog

So, this past Friday, I performed at the Life! on Wilshire for the LA Music Awards Showcase which is a great way for all of the nominees to share their gifts and passion for music.

The Life! on Wilshire was a beautiful L.A. restaurant/club, which was right off of Cresent Heights and Wilshire Blvd. I arrived at 8pm and was immediately greeted by Al Bowman and his lovely wife, Susanna who are the founders of the LA Music Awards.

You know, when Al introduced me before my set, you could really tell that he was passionate about music and I was so touched that he appreciated my music and songwriting. He said that he loved that my album crosses the genres, as it has many different styles (pop, jazz, blues, folk, etc) and that not only was I nominated along with David Upton for Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year (which he presented me with a beautifully framed certificate) but that I might also get a nomination for Best Single and Best Triple A Song!

I hope to find that out soon!!

I had an amazing crowd of friends and loved ones there to support me! My heart smiles because of their support and presence!

I started out my set with “Lost” and then spoke a little with the crowd about how God has been able to use my struggles with RSD (nerve disorder) to not only become a better woman but to also lean on Him for all of my needs. Through Him and my journey through this valley, have I been able to write my album and perform again!

Then I performed “Beautifully Broken”, “I’m On My Way”, “You Are”, “Amazing Grace” and “Because of Who You Are”.

I really love Indie Music…not only is it innovative, but you feel a kind of kinship with the other artists, and as much as I enjoyed the other artists who performed along with me that night–David Upton, Brian Judah, Whitney Steele and Jamie Myers, you could tell that they were just as supportive and enjoying my music! For that I thank them!

I posted some pictures from that night on my Myspace page and once I receive the video, graciously taken by my dear friend, Joseph, I will post that up as well.

My hope for all of you is that you realize that the gifts the God gives you, whether it’s singing, dancing, acting, being a good parent, finance, lawyer, doctor, etc…whatever it is…is that when we put God first and open our heart to His will and put our Faith in Him…He will move mountains for us and bless us abundantly.
I hope that my music inspires you to reach out and grasp what God is offering, which is everlasting, eternal life through Christ Jesus.

John 3:16–
For God so loved the World that He gave His only Begotten Son, so that WHOSOEVER believes in Him will not perish but will RECEIVE Everlasting Life!!

Amen!!

Wow, what a great night! Last night, Friday June 6, 2008, I performed a homecoming concert at my home church in N. Swansea at Abundant Life Assembly of God.

I’ll have pictures on in my myspace album soon!!

The fellowship hall was filled with family, friends and friends to be that enjoyed the coffee house atmosphere that Pastor Mike and his youth group helped set up the night before the concert.

The concert started out a little rocky with some microphone issues, and thankfully with a mic change and a lot of prayer, we started the first song over and it was smooth sailing.

I started out the concert with my first track, “Father” and then followed with 8 other songs from my album.
Here’s the song selection:
“Father”
“Don’t Cry”
“Beautifully Broken”
“Lost”
“Meet Me Here”
“I’m On My Way”
“I Don’t Wanna”
“You Are”
“Thank You”

I was so excited to be able to share my music and God’s message! Thank you all that came to the concert for supporting my music ministry and for openning your hearts to what the Lord has to say! I pray that you always know that God is there for you no matter what your struggling through whether it be physical ailments, like me with my RSD, or family issues, financial problems, job, etc…that God can get you through it. 2 Corinthians 12:9 says: “My grace is sufficient for you for my power is made perfect in weakness, therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weakness, so that Christ’s power may rest on me”.

God is bigger than all of our problems and stresses in life, so we need to trust and believe that not only GOD CAN, BUT GOD WILL! I’ve seen it in my own life with being able to slowly over come the crippling pain of RSD and being able to write and record my album and spread God’s message that being broken is beautiful! We can do all things through Christ Jesus!

Looking forward to seeing you all again and gearing up for my next church tour in California with 3 Points of Light!

God bless and don’t be stressed!

In His Grip…Always,
Andrea