The Story Behind Mountain Roads In mid-September, Brian Keith Wallen toured through Colorado, and as has become our custom, we played a few shows together. We had a blast performingContinue readingPreparation Meets Joy: The Making of Mountain Roads
Mountain Roads, Wallen and Phelps
Brian Keith Wallen and I are excited to announce the release of Mountain Roads, a collection of seven songs available as a digital download. We had a bundle of fun recordingContinue readingMountain Roads, Wallen and Phelps
Tenn Street Coffee with Brian Keith Wallen
While Brian Keith Wallen was in Colorado this month, he and I played and sang our hearts out in four different venues. On a Saturday morning, we set up atContinue readingTenn Street Coffee with Brian Keith Wallen
I Couldn’t Wait to Call Dad
Giving the communion meditation at First Christian in Colorado Springs, I related the story of my first thumbpicking contest and wanting to call dad. … Continue readingI Couldn’t Wait to Call Dad
‘Tis the Gift to Be Simple
Anyone who has attended many of my performances has heard me perform the Shaker dance song, ‘Tis the Gift to Be Simple. I have spoken and written often about theContinue reading‘Tis the Gift to Be Simple
Tenn Street Coffee and Books
Special places. The places where memories happen. I’ve found a few over the years. The Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill, Ky., is one. The Methodist Church in Metamora, Ind., isContinue readingTenn Street Coffee and Books
Ain’t Misbehavin’
I’ve enjoyed playing the Fats Waller tune, Ain’t Misbehavin’, for years now. It’s even more fun when I get to jam with good friends in a great place like Tenn Street Coffee. … Continue readingAin’t Misbehavin’
Pickin’ and Winnin’
I had booked the gig at Pateros Creek Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado, months before. With it being a Sunday afternoon in mid-January, it figured to be an NFLContinue readingPickin’ and Winnin’
How Far Is It to Bethlehem?
A traditional English carol, offered with my prayers and best wishes for a blessed and happy Christmas. … Continue readingHow Far Is It to Bethlehem?
Tables
My tribe of Christians is the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The communion table serves as a central focus in almost all of our sanctuaries. Each time we gather forContinue readingTables