Les Paul

An innovator in the music and recording world died today at 94. Les Paul was an incredible guitar player and inventor. He developed and introduced multi track recording, delay effects, and overdubbing to the recording world in the 1940's and 50's and changed how we record and listen to music forever. He was also a pioneer in the development of the solid body electric guitar, changing rock music forever. Even at 94 years of age he played guitar with his jazz trio every monday night in New York city at the famed Iridium Jazz club on broadway. He was an incredible example of a man who worked hard his entire life. He will be missed.

Jesus, may I pursue you and my life with that much passion and intensity. 

grace and peace,

Matt

Top Ten of 2009

William Fitzsimmons is one of my favorite new artists. His record, "The Sparrow and The Crow," has been on constant rotation since I picked it up earlier this year. He tackles some really heavy issues on this record. Divorce and the death of his dad.

Even with the weight of these topics, there is an underlining hope in the record. I suggest you pick it up here.

grace and peace,

Matt

10 Years

Adrienne and I celebrated 10 years of marriage last week and 14 years of dating. True love, true work, true commitment. 

to my lovely bride and my best friend, oh, how I love thee.

CJ and Renee' Bergmen

Our dear friends C.J. and Renee' Bergmen have a recent blog post I would like you to read here. If you feel led to join in the story He is telling through their lives, please do. If you cannot give financially, please join us in prayer and tell their story to a friend.

grace and peace,

Matt

Date Night

I had another great date night with my wife this week. Dinner and then The Fray, Jacks Mannequin, and Meese show at Dodge. I love being married to my best friend and am blessed to celebrate 10 years of marriage with her this month. Love you babe!

My summer so far :-)

Here are some pictures of the kids and what they have been up to this last month.

Ryland and one of his many many towers


I tried to get creative and made a water area for Ryland on our patio




Sitting in his water bucket


Ryland wanting to play with London's Toys


Matt and London

Vacation

We're actually on a vacation. We're in Austin for a week, eating, laughing, and loving on my family. Adrienne, Ryland, London, and I are spending some much needed time away with my brother, sister, mom, and all of their families. I love them all and I LOVE Austin.

grace and peace,

Matt