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Earth Day Music Fest 2010

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

I recently returned home from an exciting journey. Compassion Music hosted the 3rd Annual ‘Earth Day Music Fest’ in Myrtle Beach, SC. First of all, I have to give an extra special ‘shout out’ and ‘thanks’ to Curtis Freeman. He is a co-founder with Compassion Music and is the actual “founder” of the Earth Day Music Fest movement.

This event had more people in attendance than any prior year. Vendors were lined up for what seemed like a 1/2 mile. The bands were fantastic and included mostly local talent and a few traveling artists. The line-up was: Bullfrog (Local), Jordan Loder (Acoustic Reggae from Cali), Sai Collins and the Getaway Drivers (Wilmington), Sideways Derby (Local), Ten Toes Up (Local), Lyndsay Wojcik (Asheville, NC), Ras Bonghi Reggae All-Stars (Charleston).

Compassion Music set up a tent next to the stage and set out on a mission. Two Compassion Music artists (Forget Reason and Soul Faction) gave away hundreds of CD’s to raise money for non-profit organization LOVE146 (www.love146.com)

The official Earth Day Music Fest website is here: www.earthdaymusicfest.com

All-in-All, this was a successful event. We received amazing feedback from event attendees, the media, the bands and the vendors, who said this event brought a much needed dose of culture back into Myrtle Beach and helped raise awareness about ‘real’ social issues. Even the town of Myrtle Beach wants us back next year. I’m looking forward to hearing more stories and seeing the IMPACT we can make next year!!

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Night of Worship/CD Release Experience

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Ok… first of all.. forgive me for taking so long to blog again. Things have been very busy – very productive and very busy!

This post is about three subjects near and dear to my heart… God, Music and Leadership!

Background info… John Maxwell is a teaching pastor at Christ Fellowship, here in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. It has been interesting to see how our church has grown by embracing the leadership principals Mr. Maxwell teaches. The church celebrates 25 years of service this month as it grew from a small group in Pastor Tom Mullin’s home to 4 campuses with over 13,000 regular attenders weekly.

CF-Night of WorshipFirst up… Music – The amazingly talented worship leaders at Christ Fellowship completed an all original worship CD, called “In Your Love”. Last night, October 4, 2009, I was a part of something waaay bigger than me. I sang with the worship team which included the music leaders from all campuses. The night was a “Night of Worship” and CD Release event. We came together in one place, at one time, to celebrate what God is doing in the church, the community and the world. The entire auditorium was packed, every seat filled!!! Plus, thousands joined online as well. It was quite an experience that everyone should have seen!!

I have to mention the talented music leaders that wrote the songs and performed on this album -  James Duvall, Jay Boykin, Drew Middleton, Russell Allen, Phil & Jaci Jackson, Harold Ross and Joe & Tina Cromey.

Leadership… The experience last night leads me to another thought. I can tell the church leadership has been pouring into these young worship leaders and teams at the 4 campuses. I am privileged to spend time with many of the young leaders at this church and I’ve watched the “leadership baton” get passed down to this new young and vibrant group of leaders. Last night showcased some of the extraordinary talent the music team has; I could tell these young leaders are making a huge impact in our community and are going to make an even bigger impact in the world at large.  I am so excited to be a part of such a forward thinking team of young leaders that want to impact our world in a BIG way!

Links:

25 years of Impact – Christ Fellowship
In Your Love CD

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Compassion Music Inc.

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009
Compassion Music Inc

Compassion Music Inc

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Compassion Music, Inc. is a privately owned corporation with headquarters in Palm Beach County, Florida. My wife, Kara and I started this not-for-profit business in 2006. We both love music and business and decided to create a

music philanthropy business harnessing the great power of music. The current business model is to partner with Non-Profit organizations world-wide to creatively develop programs and events using music as the centerpiece.

SFF 2006 Jeremy Camp takes the stage

SFF 2006 Jeremy Camp takes the stage

What Makes Compassion Music different?

We have ‘purpose’! The Vision of Compassion Music is to Impact Future Generations Through Healthy Music. More specifically, our business is focused on making a positive impact in the world by harnessing the transcending power of music. ‘Philanthropy’ is a corporate initiative. We help Non-Profit organizations build unique programs that utilize music in order to raise money for philanthropic initiatives.

Learn more here: www.compassionmusic.com

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