Brothers, Jeramy & Cody are The Band Reeves --third generation construction workers who may sing in they homes they build, preachers kids who still found their own way to Jesus, and songwriters who know how to build redemption into a country song. We can't wait for you to spend time with us in this One Small Step conversation! Amazing things happen when we pray that we would have eyes to see! Bandkind
Tyler Michael Smith talks about #onesmallstep for #bandkind how he and his wife (and six children) Keep music in the mix as a family. We visit his early years growing in a musical family, working with his dad, Michael W Smith and his vision for his orchestral works, scoring films and being a worshipper. Bandkind
You heard it said in the faith "breaking chains" but imagine really doing that with prisoners. Sanctus Real talks the gravity of Send Musicians to Prison and the potential outcomes at an Ohio Correctional Facility, songwriting with purpose and building intentional set lists for the live show. Bandkind
Tim and Ronetta Cartwright have written a contemplative study in "God Bod Watch Your Wait" a biblical account of Lot and his family as they over wait in Sodom and Gomorrah. Find in our time together an awareness of what God's timing looks like and practical tools to best utilize the wait. Bandkind
Matthew West stood center stage on New York City's famed Carnegie Hall backed by a 200 person choir, a full orchestra and his band. Bandkind® sat in the private "Dress Circle" among West's family as we took in a hand-crafted setlist spanning West's career. We recount the mission of West's music, his playful time with family, and prayerful decisions along the way that landed him on one of the most historic stages.
A candid conversation with Brandon Heath reveals the reason for The Ache, his latest album addresses authentic personal history alongside what he's gleaned from life's experiences. We also talk about his unique involvement in a Space Mission and the two NASA Astronauts. With his latest music Heath has once again created a platform for the American Sign Language community to "hear" his music with The Ache, a record he hopes will speak to fathers, anyone who has a father, and draw people to the Heavenly Father. Bandkind
Join us as we revisit early writing with Laura Story and connecting music to the Word, relationships and honesty with self with Bandkind.
Kim Walker Smith talks worship, Trample and Family with Bandkind.
We Are Messengers founder/frontman Darren Mulligan joins Bandkind from his Ireland home to talk: the twist on loss and the source of joy, why Frank Sinatra doesn't do it and how wrapping two projects in '24 ("Where The Joy Is" --sweet vinyl of the LP available now & "Hark, The Herald Angels Sing" EP) are markings of a healthful place.
Composer, Master Pianist, Natalie Layne is at Museum of the Bible on stage with Bandkind. We talk modern and historic music composition including her studies at Belmont University of the original Jesus Music - what he would have culturally sang as well as eras of music that inspire her from the Romantic Era to Jazz to modern gospel.
Elevation Rhythm song producer Josh Holiday thinks we haven't begun to scratch the surface of the worship genre in what's been written and played. We talk co-labs with Mitch Wong (CeCe Winans "Believe for It") and Gracie Binion ("Hunger" & "Goodbye Yesterday"), the process of authenticity and its messy redemption. This is One Small Step for Bandkind®
Matthew Kooman & Daniel Kooman have filmmaking in their blood, and with their latest—you can own a piece of this epic film by investing—do that here: https://wefunder.com/danielmovie and help make biblical history in this film come to life on the silver screen! We share all the details -- including their request of Michael W Smith & his son Tyler Michael Smith. The Kooman Brothers talk vision for Daniel! bandkind
Bandkind had the opportunity to sit and talk Space & Jesus with Levi Lusko. We talk "Last Supper On The Moon" (which is dog-eared, highlighted and underlined here). "Marvel at the Moon" has us telescoping child-like faith. Bandkind
Riley Clemmons is an artist who feels deeply, communicates in melody and takes the humanity of Jesus to the next level in “Jesus cries” We talk about what Church Pews have seen over the years and spend some time dreaming too. Plus she has Christmas news to share! Bandkind
Mike Donehey shares unfiltered ideas from The World Stage Theater at Museum of the Bible. He connects overarching concepts and daily thoughts with the Bible creating good fodder from this former Theater major turn frontman of Tenth Avenue North. Bandkind
Producer, composer, writer Kristen Brewer of Sight & Sound Theatre unlocks the book of Daniel on the stage and the sliver screen and Bandkind has the producers notes. Shout out to Daniel on the stage Belmont University for coming along side Kristen and to Gordon College for coming along side Olyvia Shaw!
Blessing Offor has been called the hardest working man in Music City by Australian Benjamin William Hastings. He speaks his native Nigerian dialect for us and talks about what it was like to tour with Lauren Daigle watch Kirk Franklin at the Grammy's (we show highlights from Maverick City Music Kingdom Tour and then hear what he created after the death of his sister. I love the heart of this conversation with Blessing!
The Lauren Daigle "Be Okay" co-write with friend Ellie Holcomb holds a back story of a song written in thin air about some of the hardest questions pertaining to humankind. Lauren Daigle spends time with Bandkind to cover in real time invitations: a nine year old to take center stage, a man punished to a lions den, a friend that laid his life down for those he loved, and a rare look at the years that could have given Lauren Dangle a foundation of fear, but instead have turned to a great jubilation inspiring sold out crowds in packed venues.
Eddie DeGarmo talks giving an early touring platform to DC Talk, managing artist publishing for some of the biggest songs in our industry (and some of your favorites), to being depicted in the major motion picture Unsung Hero. Nik's years working with him at Forefront hold many memories. Where were you when these things happened? Maybe you were singing along!
Ever wish you could sit down for a master class with a prolific singer/songwriter? We got you! Welcome backstage with Capitol Recording Artist and worship leader for an illuminated session that will better equip you to write that song (and keep writing)! On the heels of a full day Museum of the Bible Integrity recording artist Matt Redman and Jason Ingram & Pat Barrett highlight the best (and most rewarding) parts of writing worship songs. Come along for this backstage exclusive (bring your writing notebook!) Bandkind
