Phil Keaggy

By Clay Barnett • Dec 19th, 2009 • Category: Album Reviews

I love Phil Keaggy. Even after almost 40 years of being in the music business, he still knows how to create music that speaks to the heart. His lyrics are thoughtful. His guitar licks are impeccable. His voice is unmistakable. When I saw that he was releasing this album, it had me singing “All I [...]


Concert Review: Shane and Shane

By Clay Barnett • Nov 19th, 2009 • Category: Features

Live with special guests Bethany Dillon and Brett Blondell


Shane and Shane

By Clay Barnett • Nov 3rd, 2009 • Category: Album Reviews

Oh, Shane and Shane, where do I begin? Your harmonies: simple, yet beautiful. Your lyrics: brilliant and thought provoking. Your arrangements of songs old and new: Unique and inspiring. This has been my response to pretty much everything the Shane’s have produced, live or in studio. They’re set apart by their individuality and [...]


Various Artists

By Clay Barnett • Dec 23rd, 2008 • Category: Album Reviews

At first I was thinking that ten artists on one CD was a bit much. I’ve never really been a fan of compilations and special projects. I typically lean toward focusing on one artist at a time, giving them all a fair share at a good listen over a span of a couple songs. Even [...]


Concert Review: Copeland

By Clay Barnett • Dec 12th, 2008 • Category: Features

With Lights, Lydia, and Lovedrug at the State Theater, November 21


Concert Review: Shane and Shane

By Clay Barnett • Nov 5th, 2008 • Category: Features

Live from Lakewood High School in Bradenton, FL, October 5th


Shane and Shane

By Clay Barnett • Oct 30th, 2008 • Category: Features

The Shanes’ open up on their new Christmas project, songwriting, and finding balance.


Concert Review: Switchfoot

By Clay Barnett • Sep 24th, 2008 • Category: Features

Live at State Theater, September 6