• Blazing a Trail

    October 22, 2008 - Comments (11)

    I can't believe we have already reached the end of October.  This tour has really flown by! Which is a good sign that we are having fun out here on the road.  My band, the crew, and Josh Wilson have made for some awesome traveling companions, and this fall has been a blast. 

    Last night, we played in Iowa, and I've begun to lose count of how many Iowa shows I've done.  But it never fails, every time I play in Iowa, the crowd is so supportive, It's always such a great experience. 

    During the show though, I looked out and saw a little boy in the front row who was sound asleep (how he was able to sleep while the band was rocking I don't know…) His name was Donovan, and so I had the crowd whisper, "night night Donovan."  After all, it was a school night…

    My mission to write a song for every city has been a success so far.  I can't say each song has been a hit, but I have given it my best shot, and at the very least I've tried to make it rhyme!

    I'll find a way to post those made up songs on myspace or something soon.  

    Day off today in Rock Island, IL.  Good to rest.  Then we play here tomorrow night.  Appreciate your prayers as we travel on…-mw
    Matthew West POSTED BY:
    Matthew West

    • 11 comments

    1. 1. Zach Nielsen commented:

      Wed 22/10/08, 8:52 am

      Iowa? Didn’t I always tell you that state was the best?
      Corn fed,
      z

    2. 2. teia commented:

      Wed 22/10/08, 6:24 pm

      http://www.youtube.com/user/teiasworld
      Hey. If you click this link it has the video from the Hartland, WI concert!
      THANKS!
      teia

    3. 3. spencer hayes commented:

      Wed 22/10/08, 11:06 pm

      thank you so much for playing tonight, i go to the rock church, (kingdom youtch church) we baptized like 50 kids tonight, but God moved and thanks for playing for us. we appreciate it, and we love you.

    4. 4. Brice Musgrove commented:

      Sat 25/10/08, 11:49 am

      We were the family at the Marion show that drove over from Des Moines, and you provided autographs to my daughter Taryn and son Ryan. I didn’t want to take too much of your time then, but wanted to take this opportunity to say “Thank you”. You were so kind to spend time talking with my children, they were absolutely thrilled to get to meet you and obtain an autograph. For my own personal experience, I have been away from Christian music for 15 years. I bought your disks prior to the Iowa State Fair show and your songs have brought me back. It has helped me to search out my own faith in a way I never have and has brought a connection with God for my family that we didn’t have. Thank you so much for your faithful work for God and for telling your amazing story. God Bless you and your family!

    5. 5. Brent McCoy commented:

      Mon 27/10/08, 8:11 am

      It’s too bad you didn’t come to the OKC area! Maybe next time!
      -Brent

    6. 6. Heather commented:

      Mon 27/10/08, 7:26 pm

      We went to your concert at Door Creek Church in Madsion, WI. You came out first as Matthew East and then Matthew West. My 6 y/o daughter leans over to me and says “Mom isn’t cool that they both have the same first name and like to play music together.” I then mistakenly leaned over and told her you were just kidding and that Matthew East and West were the same person. Not to be outdone by her mother she then leaned over to her 3 y/o brother to tell him the truth. He promptly got mad and they started a fight about whether there were 2 of you. My husband looked over at me in despair. Guess I should have kept the news to myself. Thanks for a great concert and your music and message was great!!

    7. 7. Hannah commented:

      Sat 8/11/08, 8:47 am

      Hey! I think every song of yours is a hit! :D
      nice job. I love your music.
      You should come to Massachusetts sometime.

    8. 8. Carla commented:

      Mon 10/11/08, 1:02 pm

      We had the opportunity and blessing to see your concert in Farmington, NM. We live in Pagosa Springs, CO (but I recently moved here from Grand Junction, CO). Our friend, Jon treated us to the concert. It was my step-son’s first Christian concert. We were exiting the door after the concert ended. My husband, Joel was teasing Jon “That was worth the 15 bucks you paid for the tickets!” Just then, you and other band members were heading in the door for autograph signings – just in time to catch Joel’s comment. You said “Glad to hear it.” It was priceless! My husband is a consummate practical joker. The timing couldn’t have been better. Truly we all enjoyed the concert. We listened to Matthew West cd’s most of the 2 hour drive home.

    9. 9. Sarah Johnson commented:

      Tue 11/11/08, 9:44 pm

      I went to your concert in Phoenix, no Scottsdale, no Cave Creek AZ. It was a Tuesday night well spent. I have never been to a Christian Rock show before but really loved it. I won the tickets from KLOVE and I want to thank them so much for such a great blessing! God has blessed all–thank you for sharing His message.

    10. 10. Peaches commented:

      Sat 15/11/08, 7:19 am

      Thank you Lord for this ministry…
      After the death of my son & his best friend, when in the throws of near-suicidal grief, I heard “More” resounding from my car stereo – as if God (& my son) were singing from heaven to save my life!
      You see, my son’s very last words to me were “I LOVE YOU MORE…”

    11. 11. Jacqueline commented:

      Sun 7/12/08, 11:21 pm

      http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fg6gdMy8xxE
      Someone else took this video of the show in Madison, WI. This was, by far, one of the best songs you’ve ever written extemporaneously. It was definitely our fav!

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