Friday night I drove down to Edmond, OK with Josh, Patrick, and my sons to see Derek Webb and friends in concert. I was already familiar with Derek both as a solo artist and with his work with Caedmon's Call. Having seen him perform live, I have to confirm that I am a now a fan. What a great evening of music with Derek, his wife Sandra McCracken, Water Deep, and Ali Rogers.
Derek's music is not for everyone, I suppose. He offers up unapologetic critiques of materialism, politics, and particularly the church with a call for her to return to her first love. You can download Derek's newest album The Ringing Bell for free at noisetrade.com.
Here's a sample that you won't be hearing on christian radio anytime soon:
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Good times.
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