Hitting the road

This weekend marks the beginning of my family vacation. We are headed to Miami, OK. for me play a worship service at the Ottawa Indian Baptist church. Once we have finished there, we are off to spend some quality time together, just me, my wife and my 3 kids in Branson, MO. Planning on a pretty laid back week. No real big plans. Hang out in our cabin, take walks, watch movies, eat in and out. Really, it is mainly a chance to just be...Then it is back home on Sunday. I have been busy setting up booking for myself and the band. Check out the website for further dates.

What to call it

As a musician, terms like gig, show, performance, concert and the like are common to words to describe when the artist plays an event. As a Christian artist, I find it somewhat perplexing as to what to call it. I do not like the term "show" as I am not attempting to entertain people, yet take them to a closer understanding of God. The word "performance" indicates that what the artist doing is not real, or is more of a staged pre-determined order of things with no room for spiritual input. The term "gig" lends itself to create an impersonal vibe as though the artist is just playing another "gig", then it is on to the next one. "Concert" to me just screams "I AM HERE TO SHOW YOU MY TALENT!! LOOK AT ME!!! Not good...As Christians, we are to be humble, not proud. While there are many very talented Christians, those who put there talents out there in a vain attempt to showcase themselves rather than the Lord they serve are what I would consider misguided. So what to call it. How does a Christian artist describe accurately what the listener will be attending, what will happen while in attendance? I am up for suggestions....
-Jamison

The Wait

Sometimes we as humans tend to be a bit impatient. I am VERY impatient. I am one of those people who likes instant gratification, instantly...now. Right now!!! Well, God is not a God of instant gratification. He has shown me in recent months how to be more patient. I am tested on this daily.
If you put a pot roast in the oven for only an hour, what you have is a very tough piece of meat. You can eat it, but your body will have a much harder tie with digestion, not to mention chewing it up....But if you let is simmer, over time, what you get is so tender you can cut it with a fork.
While things in my life seem to creep by, even sometimes just stop, I know that God's timing is perfect. I only have to put the meat in the oven and wait it out. Soon, what I really desire will come to me. A life with more tender moments, better flavor and one easier to digest. If I live in His will, wait for Him to make the move, things will be way better. - Jamison

Things happening

As I continue to seek God on the direction for this time in my life, He continues to tell me not to get discouraged. You see, God knows me better than anyone. He knows that I am a terrible public speaker. I cannot play guitar and talk at the same time. I know that sounds strange as I can sing and play all day long. But as I go out into the world and play music, I am woefully aware that I will indeed have to speak to groups of people. Most of the time I will not know anyone in the audience. One would think this would make it easier, but I wonder.

I look forward to how God may use me to "speak to people" in a group setting. I am confident that the music will speak volumes. Thus, I will continue to promote the music as it promotes the truths of God. I will trust Him for the words to say and who to say them to. I welcome any opportunity to play. Bring on those living rooms! Down with comfort zones. - Jamison

Sad Day

I have been on the truck for 15 years now. EMS that is. Not many days come much sadder than 2-10-10. We along with several others were called to work an accident wherein the fire chief of the local lake community was killed. It was a simple accident, but it resulted in the death of a beloved man in the community. I pray for his family that they can find peace and for the man driving the truck that killed him that he find a stable place in the chaos that at this moment must be on his mind. Life is fragile. We only get one ride on this ball, then it is off to wherever our lives have led us. I am sure that chief Stan is walking where angels trod and is at peace. A good man was lost, a nice man, a fireman. Thank you Stan...you will be missed.

Exciting events

Well, as the release date for my CD approaches, there is much excitement in the Jamison camp. Last night I did a radio interview on Rapture Ready Radio and had a good time doing that. Many thanks to Matt at RRR for his kind words and for having me on. One of my favorite worship artists Jared Anderson was recently on the show...so I feel I am in good company. You can visit their site above to hear it or simply click here to listen to the interview and to "First Woman" as broadcast.
I have been gaining a small fan base on Jango radio over the past week. My songs have been played over 1500 times! I have been getting notifications all week from fans in over 10 different countries! How cool is that! I hope to begin going out and playing different venues soon. I have a couple of events on the books already.
Feb. 18th 8pm @ Wheat State Pizza, across from PSU in Pittsburg, KS.
March 5th @ "The Love Bubble" in the Pittsburg Meadowbrook mall. 6-8pm.
There will be a radio promo for that even broadcast on 99.1 KSEK FM radio in the week leading up to the event. Please come out if you get a chance. I will have CD's on hand at both events.
I am also looking to book events wherever will host me. So if you know of any churches, organizations of coffee houses...whatever! Please visit my website to contact me directly.
Thanks for reading! - Jamison

Getting so close

Well, the CD is all finished! I have placed my order for the first 500 copies. I will have them in hand in less than 2 weeks. They will then be available on the website and in local music stores in Pittsburg and Joplin. I will also have some at my church, Covenant Harvest Church as soon as I get them.

I have 2 songs in rotation on Jango radio now! Pretty cool service. I have been getting people signed up as fans! I have 4 fans at home, but have never had any outside of that! Too cool....Looking forward to playing live. Looking into some coffee houses and churches to play at in the near future. Thanks for reading...Jamison