Some Laudable News
The David Crowder Band, it seems, has announced an upcoming tour which will be performing in “club-like venues”, according to the Christian Post.
On the heels of the release of their fourth studio album, REMEDY, David Crowder Band embarked Wednesday on a 28-city tour that will hit many unlikely venues.
The popular band will perform at clubs, House of Blues, and a dancing hall in addition to stops at traditional venues like concert halls. And it’s not from a lack of options.
David Crowder, the band’s frontline singer, said the move to stop at club-like venues was deliberate.
“We’ve been really intentional about what kind of space we wanted this music to enter into,†he explained.
The idea behind the tour carries a similar tune to the message presented in the group’s new album REMEDY, which encourages listeners to be part of the remedy in today’s ailing world.
“This tour presents opportunity to tear down walls that are drawn between what is sacred and what is secular, a chance to reorient space where corporate worship would be unexpected,†said Crowder.
“If we are reading the gospel right, once the veil is ripped, God is everywhere. He is accessible in every space, and there’s not one moment that’s not a spiritual moment in our lives.â€
The DCB, one of the artistically best overtly Christian bands in America, started out as the band for the University Baptist Church at Baylor University in Texas. Today, many of the songs written and performed by the DCB are staples in contemporary and modern worship services. It is exciting to see that they are moving out to venues which might encourage non-Christians to attend, where they will definitely be rubbing shoulders with Christian fans of DCB.
I received news of this from CR?N, whose mysterious ‘editor’ posted the news without comment. Perhaps the “editor” this time was Mike Corley, who uses Crowder’s music in segments of his radio program, despite DCB’s direct ministry as part of the ECM. If so, thanks Mike. If not, thanks Mr. Editor - perhaps you are a DCB fan, as well?
October 5th, 2007 at 9:48 am
I saw that, too. I don’t know if it was meant as a criticism, but I suspect it was.
DCB is basically the worship band at the late Kyle Lake’s church, which by many would be classified as Emergent, so I’m sure the standard guilt-by-association rules would apply here. The ironic thing is that DCB has been involved with Passion for a long time too. John Piper has been a featured speaker at many of the Passion events too. It’s probably confusing to the ODM’s.
I picked up Remedy last week, and was a little disappointed, honestly. It’s good, but I think that A Collision was much deeper lyrically, spiritually, and musically. Remedy seems a bit more “churchy” to me. I’m sure the club shows will still be awesome, though.
October 5th, 2007 at 9:56 am
Phil,
It was Slice that published an article equating Kyle Lake’s accidental electrocution with God’s judgement on the emerging church.
As for Passion, I’ve seen fits and starts of criticism from Ken, but never anything full-blown. The same goes for Andy Stanley and Northpoint Church in GA, which has ties to Louie Giglio via 7:22 in Atlanta. Stanley has received one dark hint from Ken, but nothing since…
October 5th, 2007 at 10:04 am
I’ve noticed that recently CR?N seems to be publishing a lot more stories with no editorial. Just little blurbs. I think the thing that probably annoys them is the fact that DCB is playing in worldly clubs.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:08 am
It’s easier to post these things without the blurbs, because largeley CR?N seems to enjoy preaching to the choir, so why post commentary when the yes men and women are already on board? Saves time that can be better spent upping traffic at your own personal site.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:10 am
Are you telling me that believers are going to mingle with sinners? Kinda like Jesus? As a matter of fact like Jesus did when he came to this world in the first place.
I for one am shocked, if they want to hear about Christ and His wonderful redemption we will be open for business at 11:00 AM on Sunday morning. Until then pose for some posters! And if you happen to mistreat me at the cash register you will pay!
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October 5th, 2007 at 10:15 am
The real question is, are they bringing a pulpit to all their shows? If not I don’t see how they can possibly sing, talk, or live in a Godly way.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Ya know, Tim, if I wanted to make a point about the shape of pulpits I could say that a lifted up pulpit emulates a rock concert stage. I have seen rock guitar solos played on a similar pulpit, really.
But since that doesn’t fit one’s agenda, you can go with “my church exalts God’s Word - Look at our wonderful Pulpit!” Paul says that exalts the outward “beggarly elements (KJV)” and obscures the substance which is - drum roll - Christ Himself, present in - drum roll - spirit and within us and our substance toward Him is - drum roll - faith, the SUBSTANCE of things NOT SEEN. That’s right I SAID NOT SEEN.
How do these people pick and chose which Scriptures they like and ignore the spiritual essence of the entire New Testament? And if there ever was a golden calf it is their denominations. A loose denomination can be beneficial, but when you are wedded to them it takes the place of - DRUM ROLL - Truth itself!
I thought the days of divine pulpit design were over, I was wrong. How about “Come see our pulpit, we made it in the shape of Mount Sinai so our Pastor can climb up and get God’s Word every Sunday!”
October 5th, 2007 at 10:31 am
Speaking of pulpits and guitars makes me think of a movie I watched recently - Air Guitar Nation. It’s quite possibly the most awesome documentary ever produced. Do yourself a favor and rent it. One warning there is male nudity for about two seconds (it’s non-sexual). There’s not any actual pulpits, but plenty of awe-inspiring performances.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:33 am
As long as they bring a pulpit like this:
I always loved those pulpits. When I was younger I thought that top part of that kind of pulpit was interesting. If the congregation didn’t like the pastor, they could just drop it on his head!
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October 5th, 2007 at 10:38 am
That’s great, Matt! Is that a pulpit or a ticket booth?
October 5th, 2007 at 10:46 am
Rick,
I have now successfully performed a thread jack. From the David Crowder Band to pulpits in one easy comment. I credit you with the assist.
October 5th, 2007 at 10:58 am
Sorry, I’m such a follower!
October 5th, 2007 at 1:06 pm
OK, to get this post back on topic; why does the linked article say “club-like” venues in the headline? The actual tour is called the “Remedy Club Tour”, and I think all the venues are actually clubs if you look on their website. Does saying “club-like” make it an OK Christian event. We must not say we’re actually going to a club.
October 5th, 2007 at 1:26 pm
I do believe, Phil, that the editor was attempting to mask his general disdain without actually revealing his view, kind of like when Ken claims he is not a Calvinist. I mean, come on, a positive article about creative evangelism on CRN?
Nickel…spittoon….remember?
October 5th, 2007 at 1:27 pm
Their D.C. show is at the 9:30 Club, a real rock venue that has hosted some big (mostly secular) names. However, Jars of Clay played there a few years back, if memory serves. Here’s how DCB plans to lead their fans to the fires of Molech (from the website):
“Surely We Can Change Something: TOWELS AND SOCKS! here’s the deal, we would like this concert to leave more than just fuzzing memories of sonic happiness. we think it fitting for the night to include concrete expressions of remedy. thus, we have contacted the local homeless shelter and asked what they need most. they have informed us that towels and socks are the items most needed. here’s what we would ask you to do do: bring towels and socks to the concert! you heard correctly - BRING TOWELS AND SOCKS WITH YOU TO THE CONCERT! don’t show up with out them. we will pile them up and drop them at the local shelter where there shall be much rejoicing.”
There go those ECM-types again, being the hands and feet of Christ.
October 5th, 2007 at 1:40 pm
While it is possible (and rather likely) that this article wasn’t meant to be a positive example of orthopraxy, since CR?N didn’t attach a ’spin’ to it, I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt until they say otherwise…
October 5th, 2007 at 1:41 pm
The Philadelphia show is at the Electric Factory, it’s a place bands big and small, “christian” and marketing labelless play.
A few weeks later Rob Bell is speaking there too, it obviously must be a den of terrible sin…
October 5th, 2007 at 1:42 pm
Maybe and hopefully, Chris, but I am drawn to interpret within an historical context.
October 5th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
Ray Jr. are you implying there is a difference between secular and Jars of Clay? I’m just asking.
October 5th, 2007 at 5:05 pm
Chris,
Wasn’t me that wrote the article. In fact, since the first time somebody brought up the fact that I was playing David Crowder music during my radio program, I tried a couple of times to find out which bumper it was and I still don’t know which one songs you are talking about. Thats how out of loop musically I guess I am.
October 5th, 2007 at 5:13 pm
“Thats how out of loop musically I guess I am. ”
At least, Mike!