Florida Part 2

Hey Friends,

We are still in the amazingly humid and FUN state of Florida.  We know, we know, – to all our northern friends – please don’t hate us as you’re seeing your breath evaporate in the cold October air.  We’ll be back soon and we’ll feel your pain.

With the warm Florida climate we’ve successfully extended summer. We’ve been to the beach, to the pool, and had a day in Disney World.  While at Disney World, John was selected from the audience to be an extra during the Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular.  He wore a red robe and a turbin.  Then they asked John to get into costume – hehe – just kidding…dumb joke. Thanks to all of you who posted on our facebook page about where to go at Disney (we love you!).  It was super helpful and we took a lot of your advice and we’re so happy that we did.

What was our favorite part about Disney?

Matthew: Rockin’ Roller Coaster

Noele: Wine & Cheese Festival at Epcot Center

Dan: Seeing Evie go on her first ride: It’s a Small World After All

Jordan: Listening to Spiro Jira Live at Epcot.

John: Tower of Terror (first ever ride for John at Disney)

Katy (Matthew’s wifey): It’s a Small World After All

Aside from all the fun activities we’ve also had the chance to play a lot of shows in:  Gainesville, Orlando, Ft. Lauderdale, Jacksonville, then back to Fort Lauderdale…and we’re still not done.  We’re heading to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area (as we write) and then to the west side of the panhandle to the city of Gulf Breeze.

Just yesterday we had a unique opportunity to do something new as a band.  We were asked to be a special guest at Calvary Chapel’s music school, “Ocean’s Edge”, located in Fort Lauderdale.  The school operates for 10 months at a time.  Students (college age and beyond) have their choice of two areas of study: Worship Leading or Artist Development.  The school seeks to equip students for effective ministry through biblical knowledge coupled with music theory and performance.  It was an honor to perform for the student body and conduct a question and answer forum where students asked about various topics like: life on the road, songwriting, band dynamics off-stage, personal discipleship while on the road, and many other topics. Class was in session – and, No – we didn’t give homework.

We also were interviewed by RELEVANT Magazine.  We performed 5 songs live at their studio in Orlando.  All five songs PLUS a 12 minute interview is available at their website (and downloadable on their iTunes Podcast for free: Episode 10-16-09).  Check it out!  www.relevantmagazine.com

We’re happy to be on the road, doing what we love. Thanks for coming along with us by checking up on us.

REILLY