Sunday Summary Special: Buckhead Church 03.16
Posted by Reid Greven on March 16, 2008
I had another treat this week – though it was a loooooong day….
Todd Fields and some of us “north” boys went down to play at Buckhead Church today, our “downtown” campus.
Most of us are normally at North Point (where I work – so I’m always there) in Alpharetta or Browns Bridge Community Church up north in Cumming. So the day at Buckhead was quite out of the norm, especially for me. I hadn’t played a Sunday service at Buckhead in over 2 years, and haven’t played at all in their new AMAZING building.
The crazy length comes via Buckhead’s service schedule – 9 AM, 11 AM and 6 PM. Yepper, that’s 6:00 PM! It’s to reach the younger crowd that populates the hip Buckhead area. And folks, mostly without kids, that normally would not be drawn to a morning service.
The bummer is that you do a full AM rehearsal, run-through and services, and then come back at 3:30 and do a full PM tech rehearsal, run-through and service. So you play through each song at least 7 times minimum. Multiply that by a 3 song set, and it’s a vocalist’s worst nightmare…
The big treat was playing with the “boys” – great friends and incredible musicians, and worshipping with great songs, including one of the greatest songs ever written.
WORSHIP:
“Marvelous Light ” – Charlie Hall tune. Good, familiar tune with Charlie’s new bridge.
“Let Me Sing” – Todd Fields. Fantastic tune. Check out what this guy has to say. Interesting…
“Breathe On Me ” – Todd Fields, Christy Nockles, Nathan Nockles
My favorite worship song right now – maybe ever. Quite possibly one of the most incredible ever written and recorded. This song is a shining example of how impeccable musicianship and parts with detailed and inspired production can turn a wonderful song into something very, very incredible.
Playing that song all day with these guys was no task. It was an absolute pleasure.
And now, some candid shots…
That’s Amber Blossom doing announcements.
In the band were Todd Fields, Pat Malone, Ashley Appling, Steve Thomason, Ryan Stuart and me.
Thanks for the fun day, Buckhead! (And I was home just in time to help put the kiddos to bed. Sweet!)
What did YOU get to do today?
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cdenning said
Thanks for the link, dude. Breathe on Me is also one of my favorites, with those nasty string parts. So good. Sounds like yall had a great Sunday. You should come up to NC and check us out sometime.
Los said
SO bummed I missed it!!!
See you in the morning.
Los
Chris said
Does Buckhead have a balcony? It looks way bigger in Carlos’ photos from the back of the room.
Troy Kennedy said
I feel you on the long day. At our church we have a run through at 7a.m. then three services; 8:30, 10 and 11:30. Then at 2:30 I do another rehearsal with another band and usually another set of music for a 5pm service.. The day goes from 7 to about 6:30. That afternoon rehearsal is a killer vocally after doing the morning services where you usually blow it out. I am trying to come up with some other solutions.
Seth said
Hey Reid,
Missed seeing you guys Sunday. Buckhead is pretty amazing. Though, I am a bit prejudice ever since the time Chip and I had to go put their prompter in its wood case because they couldn’t seem to do it.
Hope to see you soon!
Seth
reidgreven said
Hey Chris, Carlos has a magic camera…
Kidding. It’s 3500 seats (including balcony), so I didn’t get either of the sides well. The height of the stage, proscenium and lighting rig is quite large, so it certainly looks impressive from the audience.