New music venue in Spokane? YES!

Here's a scenario that's played itself out a multitude of times since I've moved to Cheney:

My e-mail inbox has an unopened message from one of my favorite musicians or bands with the title "Fill in the blank on tour".... and I click!

... only to find out they're playing in Portland or Seattle, and then skipping to Idaho or further east.

What if we had a venue musicians would love to play in Spokane? Wouldn't it be great if the Inland Northwest music scene could explode with quality musicians in a quality venue?

Hmmm, maybe it could be called The Bartlett?

That's right. YOU can be a part of making this idea that's been in the works for years become a wonderful reality!

Please go check out Caleb & Karli Ingersoll's inspirational story and campaign on indiegogo HERE.      There's only 5 days left, so make it happen by Friday, December 21st!

I couldn't help myself but pledge two separate times already because I so believe in this project. Perks range from a sticker pack, drink, shirt, or a digital compilation (from many wonderful, local artists), all the way to opening weekend concert tickets or entrance to the soft opening party. 

Choose what you want to give, but please...give something! You and the rest of Spokane area will be reaping the benefits for years to come.

(If you want any more information, you can also check our their facebook page)

Kye Kye

Hopefully the day is soon coming when Kye Kye is a name recognized by everyone in the music world.  I realize it's a bold statement to tell you that you will like their music, but . . . I have yet to find someone that's proved my theory wrong thus far.

• Do you crave music that doesn't sound like everything else you hear on the radio?
• Check out Kye Kye! You might even recognize it from a recent Samsung commercial...

• Are you a Christ follower who's frustrated trying to find believers who create great music?
• Check out Kye Kye! They love Jesus AND will blow your mind with their music....

• Reading this right now?
• Check out Kye Kye :)

Please give their music a listen, head over to their website (where you can even find all their lyrics written out w/ a scripture reference for each line!), then check out their kickstarter project if you like what you hear!

[If you want a few tracks for free, refer to my first blog post and you'll find info there]

Instead of supporting a large music corporation, you can help fund Kye Kye's kickstarter project to produce a new album they'll be recording in Nashville this January. YOU can be a vital part of their newest music journey, and you'll reap the benefits when they're done :)

Check out the video and project HERE.

I'm honored to call Olga, Tim, Alex, and Tommy my friends and I can wholeheartedly say their music is a ministry worth investing in. (And I'm not just saying that...I drove 14 hours round trip to see them in Boise this summer and it was so worth it!) Here's me and Olga in Boise:

So don't waste any more time; go get their music and share it with the world!

Matthew Mayfield

Today, I want to share with you an artist I discovered on Noisetrade last year.

               -- If you haven't ever heard of Noisetrade, check it out here right now! --
  (FREE music from tons of up and coming artists. And if you want, you can tip the artist.)

Back to someone I discovered there -- Matthew Mayfield. I have a habit of downloading tons of music when it's free (and legal, might I add), so sometimes music can get lost in my library & I don't ever listen to it again.

A few months back, I rediscovered the MM album I had and started listening to it a lot more. When I found out that Matthew was opening for NEEDTOBREATHE in Spokane, I was stoked! Bought my ticket right away and looked forward to an epic show.

Last week, I got a mass e-mail from Matthew's manager saying they needed help with the merch table in Spokane this past weekend and I jumped on that bandwagon right away! So...I got to do merch as well (free admission and shirt and TONS of fun)--see pictures below :)

What does this have to do with you? For a limited time, Matthew's newest album is up for FREE download at noisetrade.

Heads up - if you want the clean version, don't listen to 'Heart in Wire' ;) I love this guy's voice and he was super cool to hang out with at the show.

Don't wait...I'm not sure how much longer his album will be available for free download...head over there now!

Allen Stone

Spokane, you're in for a treat on Friday night.

The one and only Allen Stone (born & raised in the small town of Chewelah, WA) will be at the Knitting Factory on October 26th. Tickets are only $12.50 (Get 'em here) and you will not regret your purchase!

I guarantee it.

My drive to Moscow, ID just over a month ago to see this very man (& his band) was well worth it.

But...if there's no way you can possibly make it on Friday, you're in luck. For a limited time, his latest (self-titled) album is on sale on iTunes for only $7.99.

Allen Stone rockin' it at the University of Idaho

Getting Started...

The first thing I always tell people who ask me about new music is pretty simple:

1. Go to www.comeandlive.com (click on the 'downloads' tab at the top)

2. Look up
           a) The Ember Days
           b) Ascend the Hill
           c) Kye Kye

3. Download and enjoy!

4. Donate to the cause if you feel so inclined :)

That's a good start for some sweet, free music!

Also...bookmark this website because all their music is free. Yeah, ALL of it.