Archive for June, 2009
- wednesday meeting with derick thompson at starbucks. grande decaf americano with room two pumps of hazlenut. #
- day full of 1 on 1’s = lot’s of coffee = mmmmmm. #
- @BenKasica hancock observatory and cheesecake factory all in one building. or come hang out is beautiful downtown naperville. in reply to BenKasica #
- http://twitpic.com/8lyro - jferg getting prepped on the “real” ot stage. #
- @jekblad yes he spilled awesomeness all over it. in reply to jekblad #
- eating a lean cuisine pizza listening to @jonferguson thru my monitors. he’s sounds good along with pizza. #
- now listening to @jonferguson referencing viagra in his message. nice. #
- @dougLeddon microwave. yum huh. #
- @sherryg they don’t think ur cool? wanna borrow @jonferguson’s shirt? #
- @jonferguson it was @sherryg that was trying to make fun of u. I like the shirt myself. she just wishes she was hip like u r. #
- @PatMasek happy bday pat! #
- the @bigideatheater1 band was cookin today! #
- @rgryan well it’s not 101 here so it could be debatable. #
Sean: What’s your name?
Tony: Tony Germann
Sean: At which campus are you directing arts?
Tony: Romeoville
Sean: What instrument do you wish you could play that you can’t currently?
Tony: Ukelele (seriously); drums (almost as serious); Ableton like Ekblad (not serious)
Sean: Who’s your favorite musical artist?
Tony: Rush
Sean: What’s your favorite hobby other than music/art?
Tony: Cycling
Sean: Who are your influences?
Tony: The Monkees (seriously), Joe Satriani, Alex Lifeson, Tom Morello, Neil Schon, Pete Yorn
Sean: What’s your artistic background?
Tony: Uh, music
Sean: Why are you qualified?
Tony: As a musician? If that is the direction of the question then it is 30 years of playing guitar; touring, club circuits, recording, radio appearances, etc. Lead and organized many of the gigs and events.
Sean: Married? Single? Kids? Pets? Or just gear?
Tony: Married with 2 children and pets (we have a zoo: dog, cats, gecko, and a hedgehog). Lotsa gear.
Sean: What’s your favorite caffeinated beverage?
Tony: A tie between Guyaki tea and Soy Mocha.
Sean: If you had to choose between a new car or a new piece of gear, what would you choose?
Tony: Gear because I can get an old car
Sean: Mac or PC?
Tony: Both. Seriously. I don’t get the bad blood between the two. Both are good. Currently own a pc but looking for a mac too.
Sean: Who do you want to be when you grow up?
Tony: Sponge Bob
Sean: In your opinion, what’s the best thing about being an artist at Community Christian?
Tony: Being able to use my God given gifts to glorify Him and helping others to get there too.
Sean: What’s your name?
BT: BT Norman
Sean: At which campus are you directing arts?
BT: Shorewood
Sean: What instrument do you wish you could play that you can’t currently?
BT: Keys
Sean: Who’s your favorite musical artist?
BT: John Mayer (live not studio)
Sean: What’s your favorite hobby other than music/art?
BT: Any Sport or competition that I can win.
Sean: Who are your influences?
BT: Michael W Smith influenced the vocals big time growing up (not a fan anymore but MWS was hot in the 90s). My life influence is my high school small group leader who taught me to stop complaining about the way things are and work to change them.
Sean: What’s your artistic background? Why are you qualified?
BT: I have led worship bands since I was 16. I started working in crafting full services through college and helped start a youth celebration service at Springbrook Community Church in Naperville. Got a BA in Biblical Studies from Moody. Then did a 6 month residency with CCC in 2008.
Sean: Married? Single? Kids? Pets? Or just gear?
BT: Married to a beautiful woman Jeanette Norman on June 21 2008.
Sean: What’s your favorite caffeinated beverage?
BT: Dr. Pepper
Sean: If you had to choose between a new car or a new piece of gear, what would you choose?
BT: New car. I’m not a gear person too much.
Sean: Mac or PC?
BT: Mac. I would like a new laptop but not over a car.
Sean: Who do you want to be when you grow up?
BT: I would like to plant a church. Not sure where yet but I know that’s in the future.
Sean: In your opinion, what’s the best thing about being an artist at Community Christian?
BT: Personally I think we benefit from years of experience by so many different people. I also think that CCC is a place that has brought out the best in me by giving me opportunities to lead, serve, dream and try new things. As an artist I would be pumped to be a part of the arts team at every location we have.
- @tammymelchien get back soon. cancel that surgery. we miss you. in reply to tammymelchien #
- i’m kinda sad the weather robbed the white sox of an easy win yesterday. #
- @jekblad good to hear man. glad everything’s ok. in reply to jekblad #
- just finished an awesome night of worship at the yellow box. incredible turn out and great singing. #
- http://twitpic.com/7yr1b - bill carroll being roasted. #
Sean: What’s your name?
Carson: Carson Cheatham
Sean: At which campus are you directing arts?
Carson: Naperville Downtown
Sean: What instrument do you wish you could play that you can’t currently?
Carson: Banjo
Sean: Who’s your favorite musical artist?
Carson: This list could get long. Currently, I’ve been enjoying Phil Wickham. He brings a fresh sound to the world of worship. Outside of the worship realm I enjoy an eclectic list of artists ranging from Sufjan Stevens to The Foo Fighters and everything in between…
Sean: What’s your favorite hobby other than music/art?
Carson: Running half marathons/marathons
Sean: Who are your influences?
Carson: Jesus (gotta put the Sunday school answer), my wife, and my mother.
Sean: What’s your artistic background? Why are you qualified?
Carson: I’ve always loved music. In middle school I joined the marching band and took up the trombone. In 8th grade I got my first electric guitar. I taught myself drums my freshman year of high school and then started a band with my friends. After high school I decided to go to college and major in Music Ministry, which landed me an internship at CCC in 2006. After that I spent two years in New Hampshire as a Students Arts Director. Earlier this year I was hired back on at CCC as the Arts Director for Naperville Downtown. I hope that qualifies me.
Sean: Married? Single? Kids? Pets? Or just gear?
Carson: My wife and I are coming up on our one year anniversary!
Sean: What’s your favorite caffeinated beverage?
Carson: Black coffee
Sean: If you had to choose between a new car or a new piece of gear, what would you choose?
Carson: New Gear!
Sean: Mac or PC?
Carson: Mac
Sean: Who do you want to be when you grow up?
Carson: I guess I’m already doing it.
Sean: In your opinion, what’s the best thing about being an artist at Community Christian?
Carson: There are so many outlets and other talented musicians to surround your self with. It’s fun!
Here at Community we have 10 Arts Directors at 9 campuses and 1 all knowing yoda like church wide Arts Director. I thought it might be cool for you all to get to know them a little better. So for our first interview with an Arts Director, meet Jeff Ekblad.
Sean: What’s your name?
Jeff: Jeff Ekblad
Sean: At which campus are you directing arts?
Jeff: Yorkville
Sean: What instrument do you wish you could play that you can’t currently?
Jeff: I wish my piano chops were better.
Sean: Who’s your favorite musical artist?
Jeff: I don’t think I have a favorite, I try to learn from all types of music. I’d say right now I’m into Prince/James Brown/Stevie Wonder type stuff, but on the guitar rock side of things the Silversun Pickups.
Sean: What’s your favorite hobby other than music/art?
Jeff: Killing zombies in COD5
Sean: Who are your influences?
Jeff: I learned guitar from Hendrix I suppose, but necessity is my true influence. I ask, “What do I need to get done right now?” and I make it happen. Whatever comes out comes out.
Sean: What’s your artistic background? Why are you qualified?
Jeff: I played in band in school, bands out of school. Spent a lot of time as a band leader for a Youth Band while I was in high school, took music theory in college. Those two experiences taught me the importance of part-writing and “instrumentalization” in general. I’m a self taught self starter. People skills are probably more important in my role than artistry. Don’t tell anyone.
Sean: Married? Single? Kids? Pets? Or just gear?
Jeff: Married to Elisa, daughter Liana is 2 and Lila is due in September!
Sean: What’s your favorite caffeinated beverage?
Jeff: Coffee. If it’s really late rum n coke. But only if it’s really late, like past noon or so. (just kidding)
Sean: If you had to choose between a new car or a new piece of gear, what would you choose?
Jeff: We choose to have one car because of the lack of money we make. So if we’re talking an ADDITIONAL car, then I’d consider it. Probably not though. Mac pro.
Sean: Mac or PC?
Jeff: Mac
Sean: Who do you want to be when you grow up?
Jeff: A musician. More specifically in charge of Sean Bublitz.
Sean: In your opinion, what’s the best thing about being an artist at Community Christian?
Jeff: Although music is rewarding in a lot of ways, the relationships with my artists is probably more rewarding. Being a part of life change on a global scale by helping people find their way back to God makes the insanity worth it.
- i’m starting to think @billshazzar and dave matthews are related as many times as dave says monkey. #
- @jekblad na just listened on rhapsody. don’t think i’ll be buying. in reply to jekblad #
- http://twitpic.com/6zkbc - hung out above chicago sunday with my parents for their 39th anny. Congrats to them. moslty my mom. #
- http://twitpic.com/720ay - team picnic. jimmy john’s is fast. #
- http://twitpic.com/723z5 - bramlett wowing the crowd at willow. he’s sooooo funny. #
- with some community arts directors at red robin. we just got mistaken for hillsong united. until they heard or accent or lack there of. #
- @jekblad don’t stay out too late kids. lot’s to learn tomorrow. in reply to jekblad #
- darlene zschech just said she loves eric bramlett and that he needs to move to hillsong. what? #
- http://twitpic.com/753kq - watching @billshazzar being really funny in his breakout. #
- RT @daveferguson: one more reason to be a White Sox fan http://twurl.nl/nwb7wf //or cards fan. nice post. #
- http://twitpic.com/7b8g0 - getting pumped for this weekend. wrapping the renegade joy series. it’s a can’t miss. #
- @jonferguson remember this feeling as you talk about joy in suffering this weekend. no one can talk about it better than a cubs fan. #
- @jekblad bc rich check. peavey amp check. strawberry montana banana sound guy check. #
- tim sutherland said we had the best service ever at community yesterday. how do we follow that? with better than the best ever. #
- next week we’ll follow with the bestest than best services ever. #
- see what happens when you mention bc rich in a tweet. they start following you. gibson, fender, gretsch, ibanez, g&l, epiphone, follow me! #
- http://twitpic.com/7dud9 - awesome day at the yellow box. this band is smokin. #
- awesome weekend at the yellow box. getting excited about the yellow box night of worship this thursday at 7 pm. #
- @dougLeddon doug thanks for asking. you can find out more than you want to know about it at seanbublitz.com. basically a night of music! in reply to dougLeddon #
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