*FAS Review

Open Book gets a nice review from the nifty folks/friends on FAS (Friday Afternoon Song) here. Thanks Blake!

*Christianity Today reviews OPEN BOOK

Check out Christianity Today’s take on OPEN BOOK!

“Sounds like … the sparse rock rumblings of Ryan Adams crossed with the organic, Americana underpinning of Emmylou Harris

At a glance … an intensely reflective record that digs deep into the songwriter’s emotions from childhood through today

It’s often been said that solitude can do wonder for a songwriter, and in the case of Andrew Greer, retreating to a Wyoming lodge built by Buffalo Bill Cody served as a primary muse. Not only did it keep him away from Nashville’s industry rumblings, but it also forced a soul-bearing, lyric-crafting period that ranged from reflective to regretful to redemptive . . . Read the full review here.

*”Gone are the Days” Music Video

Shot in Nashville, TN last fall by Julee Duwe and Jace Freeman, the music video for “Gone are the Days” (and Andrew’s first!) from his new record, Open Book is now up and running for your viewing pleasure on Andrew’s YouTube page. The song features background vocals by the beautiful Julie Lee.

*iTunes, Amazon, etc.

Open Book is not only available here at andrew-greer.com, but has been distributed to other popular venues like iTunes and Amazon.com for your shopping convenience.

So get out those gift cards and get to buying. Christmas is a-coming!

iTunes
Amazon.com

andrew-greer.com

*Andrew interviews BeBe & CeCe, Crowder, Flyleaf + NFL’s Ben Utecht, Skillet Podcast

Andrew catches up with the delightful duo BeBe & CeCe Winans on their reunion and long-awaited new record and talks to the always-articulate David Crowder*Band’s front man about the art of recording “church” music, as well as receiving a rundown on Skillet’s latest with John and Korey Cooper, time on the road with Pillar’s Rob Beckley and a informative spar with Derek Webb. Andrew also chatted with Cincinnati Bengals’ NFL SuperBowl Champ Ben Utecht about his dual professions as part-time musician and full-time jock.

Plus, check out reviews of new releases by Fred Hammond, Diamond Rio, Leeland, Mindy Smith, Phil Stacey and more, and interviews with Mark Schultz, Avalon, Flyleaf’s Lacey Mosley and the irascible former Blind Boys of Alabama lead singer, Clarence Fountain.

Read all of Andrew’s recent articles by visiting Andrew’s “Words” page here.

*OPEN BOOK available now!

OPEN BOOK is now available here @ andrew-greer.com. 1 for $9.99, 2 for $14.99.

Soon to be available on iTunes, Amazon.com, etc. Track listing below:

And To Our God
Time Has No Meaning
All I Need
Mais Pour Amour
You Came Pulling Through feat. Ginny Owens
Some Other Time (Avery’s Hymn)
Hymn For Leaving
Gone Are The Days feat. Julie Lee
Emmylou
Learning To Live
For Us Wait
Remind Me feat. Cindy Morgan

*Tweeter. I mean TWITTER.

I guess I’m weak. Because . . . now I’m on Twitter. If you would like to teach me what this bird-like network is all about, or see me try to foolishly figure it out, follow me here: Twitter.com/agreermusic.

As always, my official site is here: andrew-greer.com.

Over and out.

*Andrew interviews SCC, Mary Beth Chapman + D. Webb Review, Travis Cottrell Podcast

Andrew recently sat down with Christian music’s “Artist of the Year” to discuss a more affective matter – adoption. Joined by his articulate bride and Show Hope spearhead, the Chapman’s spoke about Maria’s lasting legacy through Maria’s Big House of Hope, China’s new six-story facility that will take immediate care for orphans deemed “special needs.” ( See video here.)

Andrew also reviewed the controversial new record by complicated songster, Derek Webb, as well as four-star releases by Aaron Shust, Melinda Doolittle, Jason Crabb, Melinda Watts, Project86, Ginny Owens and Skillet’s upcoming “Awake.”

Check out his special “Redirecting the Spotlight” podcast with Travis Cottrell, a recap on a LIVE confrontation on the “fashion” of social justice by authors Donald Miller and David Dark, and read other recent article by visiting Andrew’s “Words” page here.

*Facebook!

Thanks to my dear friend Christy Davis I have now entered the inevitable realm of perpetual socializing that is called ‘facebook‘. I resisted without success.

Visit: MY FACEBOOK to become a ‘fan’. And don’t leave without leaving a “Hello” on the wall!

Of course you can visit my official site here.

* Newsletter 6/15/09, Relief

But this morning I miss him.

People are drawn to Dad, understandably. He listens incredibly well. With a warm smile and engaging eyes, he inspires transparent chats from complete strangers, open discussions from people he’s never seen before. I’ve seen it happen real time.

I don’t know if he knows this, but I derive a sort of healing quality from being with him. I’m OK with who I am around him. And from what my father communicates to me, it’s OK to be who I am.

The other night Lauren Hennessy, one of my favorite youngsters at church, got up on stage with her guitar and with the purest, nasally bluegrass tone sang: “’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear, And grace my fears relieved . . .” These are the kind of exposed lyrics that when married with it’s gaelic melody and a child’s voice, conjures the Holy Ghost. And sends chills down my spine . . . Read the full entry here.