Thanks to Ted Elm and the fine folks at WWJC’s “Northland Notebook” radio show in Minnesota for the great interview segment with Andrew about his latest project, Open Book.
You can listen to the thirty-minute archive here: Northland Notebook Archives.
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The kind critics at JesusFreakHideout.com are spotlighting Andrew’s new record, Open Book, as their current “Indie Spotlight.” Read the review @ JFH here!
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The kind people over at CCM have published a feature Q&A with Andrew alongside other November artists like Phil Wickham, Sara Groves and Switchfoot.
Read Andrew’s take on the making of Open Book and what he prefers – music or writing. Check out the article @ CCM here.
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I haven’t felt very inspired to write lately. I have a new record out (subliminal message: “Buy Open Book here.”) and have been touring with it quite a bit – which has left me little time to put pen to paper.
There have been some sweet moments worth recording since we last connected. Visiting with old friends and meeting new ones during a concert at First Baptist Sundown (evidenced by the picture below). The McCrary Sisters harmoniously wailing at a Mike Farris show here in town. Sights and sounds of the ocean outside my back door thanks to the generosity of dear friends while performing in Pensacola.
But all of these expressions lose their luster in the wake of my proclivity, my disposition, to sin.
During a concert in my hometown last month, I sang a hymn with a message I learned as a kid: “I surrender all . . .” And as happens when I sing for people I love, I choked up. Attempting to play the remainder of the chorus, I heard two familiar voices from the back row singing . . . Read the full entry here.
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Open Book gets a nice review from the nifty folks/friends on FAS (Friday Afternoon Song) here. Thanks Blake!
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
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