Frequency Podcast

It’s been a while since we shared a new episode of “Shut Up and Listen” but that is not a reflection on host Jim Gray or his work ethic. For this latest installment, Jim connects with actor, writer, and director David Leo Schultz. You may be familiar with David’s directorial work in Ragamuffin, the well-regarded Rich Mullins bio pic from 2014. He’s currently preparing to roll out a full length feature addressing the life of author and evangelist Brennan Manning. Jim and David share some laughs as they discuss the film industry, writing, ADD, and what it means to be a Christian navigating the Hollywood landscape.

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In our latest Amp’d Interview (#13 if you’re counting), Joe sits down with Building 429 frontman Jason Roy. We caught a few minutes of Jason’s time as he was enjoying the excitement of interstate travel on a tour bus. Joe and Jason explore the band’s new album, Unashamed, which is available today (September 25, 2015). In addition, they chat about Building 429’s involvement with the Kendrick Brothers and their movie, War Room, which songs are good to run to, and what Christian artistic endeavors are currently inspiring him. Enjoy!

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Happy Friday, everyone! We’re back – just in the time for the weekend, with episode 34. Our guest is a gentleman who makes up one quarter of the Juno Award winning band, The City Harmonic – none other than Elias Dummer. He’s the band’s front man, plays piano, and writes many of their songs. He’s also a native of Hamilton, Ontario, which is one of Dan’s old stomping grounds. Dan takes the lead on this in-depth interview with Elias touching on the new album, We Are, the nature of worship, and his heart for Hamilton and uniting churches.

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We’re back with episode 33 of the podcast! In this episode we introduce you to Brad Guldemond, a singer/songwriter and Canadian to the delight of our co-host Dan Thomson. In this episode, we talk about songwriting, opportunities for collaboration and Brad’s focus on kids’ worship music as well as fun new lyric videos.

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What do Emily Freeman, Bonnie Gray, and Jessica Turner all have in common? As Frequency followers know, each of them has been a guest on the podcast. In addition, each of them is featured in The Beauty of Grace, a compilation of stories cultivated by our guest, writer and photographer Dawn Camp.

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We sit down with BEC recording artist David Dunn regarding his latest release, Crystal Clear. Joe chats with David about his stint on The Voice, songwriting, and some tough truths about being an artist.

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Hey there. You non-songwriters will forgive us this little indulgence. For our latest Amp’d interview, we asked Shane Whalen from the International Songwriting Competition to hang out with us a bit. Why is that? Well, we like what they do and the way that they do it.

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Perhaps we say this too much, but we really mean it this time: You are in for a treat today. For our latest Amp’d Interview, we brought on recording artist Josh Wilson to talk about his forthcoming album That Was Then This Is Now (July 31, 2015). Not only that, but we invited author (and occasional guest) Bonnie Gray to sit in as co-host for the interview. In fact, Bonnie did such a great job, Joe effectively just sat back and enjoyed the experience. We think you’ll do the same.Josh and company chat about the new album and play some word association games regarding some of the songs. They explore the themes of the album as represented in lyrics and as influenced by his own life experience – addressing specifically the idea of fear and the importance of saying “yes” when God calls us to serve his purpose. Oh, and he shares some pretty exciting news, too.

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OverviewAlbum: HomeArtist: Brothers McClurgGenre: Gospel, Roots RockLabel: SprigRelease Date: March 31, 2015Standout Tracks: “Still”, “Hem”, “Lord Lord Lord”ReviewIn 2012, a worship band out of Buffalo, NY, released an under-appreciated LP. Join the Sound by Brothers McClurg was released with little fanfare and, as one might expect, performed poorly. Subsequently, they were released by their label, and they retreated back to Buffalo to regroup.Fast forward three years. Chris and Anthony Hoisington, the brothers of Brothers McClurb, return to the scene with Home (and also a fine EP, Around the Mic). It represents a rededication to the legacy of music and their family’s musical heritage tracing back to The McClurg Family Singers (a southern gospel group led by Pastor Bill McClurg, their maternal grandfather). It’s not that the group had abandoned that sound for their prior album – it was just buried in arrangements.With the marketplace seemingly flooded with other acts jumping in on the roots-driven country folk bandwagon made popular by the Civil Wars and Mumford &Sons, it is easy to be dismissive of yet another entry. But Home represents the elements one hopes for in good music: authenticity and familiarity without coming across as derived. Home will call to mind elements of The Eagles (think “Seven Bridges Road”), Counting Crows, Jackson Browne, and Gaither – all depending on the song.The tone is set immediately with “Intro”, a 41-second mono track that emulates a person shuffling through stations on AM radio. It effectively sets you in the correct timespace for Home. This nimbly transitions into “Move Us On”, a gentle, tightly-arranged worship song featuring discerning touches of steel guitar. The pace picks up with “Still” and “Hem”, the stand-out tracks on the album – representative of the breadth of styles present on Home. Your toes will tap, and you quickly find yourself singing along.Perhaps one of the greatest strengths of Brothers McClurg as evidenced on Home is their adept blending of the southern gospel of their heritage with touches of modern worship. It provides a bridge between generations that draws each to find a greater appreciation for the individual styles.Of course, it’s impossible to ignore the quality of their execution. The harmonies are tight, the songs tastefully arranged, with obvious attention given to the overall flow from beginning to end.In fact, the presentation is almost good enough to overcome a weaker second half. Not surprisingly, on a 14-track LP there are bound to highs and lows. Thankfully, the lows are only considered such in comparison with the strong first half of the album.Home by Brothers McClurg is a fine LP of folk-driven worship music – probably one of the best of 2015. If there is justice in the world (and there seldom is in music), it will garner the attention and accolades it deserves. For now, allow us to encourage you to download a copy of your own. If you’re the skeptical kind, at least start out with downloads of “Hem” and “Still”. There’s little doubt you’ll be hooked from that point.

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We’re excited to bring you Wise Words 36 featuring BEC recording artist David Dunn. This excerpt represents a teaser of the forthcoming full interview with David in which he discusses necessary humility inherent to the artist’s journey. Great stuff!

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