Friday night I had a bona fide Girls' Night Out. Starting with some scrumptiou
s eats at Blue Plate, an über-swank meat & three with a view of the Tennessee River, our next stop was attending a Steven Curtis Chapman concert.
Steven is a year older than me and his recording career began the year I got married, 1987. Since then, he has released 16 albums, scored 45 #1 hits, earned dozens of music awards, and in the process, gained the affection and respect of fans and industry insiders.
I, on the other hand, can make a scorchin' crème brûlée, have had three babies, served two years as our kids' school's PTF president, and have yet to release an album. There's a reason for that.
There's also a reason Steven's career has such long legs: style and substance.
For almost three hours, he sang new songs…
He sang old songs…
He shared stories about his family….
As a parent who has adopted three children (in addition to the three he and his wife, Mary Beth, had biologically), Steven encouraged others to rescue the orphaned through adoption.
In addition to his talents as musician, songwriter and singer, he's a masterful storyteller.
As a mom, I can't imagine what a THRILL it is for Steven to perform alongside his sons now–
Caleb, playin' guitar and singin' his heart out…
And younger brother, Will Franklin', a wild man with some mad percussion skills.
How cool would it be to perform with your BABIES?! The "mom" in me was totally gushing over this.
Steven has a lot of fun with the audience…he even invited some kids on stage with him; they thought they were auditioning as back-up dancers.
Above all, Steven sings–and speaks–about his faith with heartfelt conviction…he's credible, believable. You can tell there's something different about him in the best of ways.
Even though I couldn't score a pass for a "meet and greet", Steven Curtis Chapman is STILL one of my favorite Contemporary Christian artists; it's not the first time I've enjoyed him in concert, I'm sure it won't be the last :).
Related Links:
"Cinderella" video (a MUST CLICK if you have a daughter!)
Adoption information, Shaohannah's HOPE
Steven Curtis Chapman Website
SCC Video Blog (the man is freaking hilarious!)
Just wanted to say Hello and let you know that you have been tagged at my place for a Make a Wish meme.
Sounds like a wonderful evening!
I love how he advocates for adoption.
**Just so you know birthing 3 humans is no small feat girl;0!
You’re touching the world in huge ways too.
CUTE GIRLS NIGHT OUT PIC!!!!! =)
Sounds like you had a GREAT time!!!!
That did look like a wonderful time.
I always wanted to adopt a little boy — now I think I’m too old. I’d have to adopt a grown up one. (:
OH!! He was just here in Houston on Valentine’s Day, and we missed him.
I SO dig him.
And the Cinderella song makes me cry. That is so my life with my sweet princess!
Sounds like it was a great night out. It’s nice to hear SCC is still going strong:). The mother in me woulda melted to see him performing with his babies, too, lol.
Lizzie, your comment made me smile…more than once :).
Jeannie, thanks girlieQ and we did!
Pamela, awwww, come on…it’ll make you feel young again! Or kill you. Maybe you’ll get one with Karmyn this time….????
Stephanie, I can see Bethany twirling now…:)
TLG, yeah, it’s kinda nice to see the (ahem) “old guy” still bringing his A game. He has the energy (on stage) of someone half his age!
I’m currently in the process of trying to convince Hubby to fly to Florida for a SCC concert in April. I’ve loved his music for years, but have never seen him in concert. Sounds like a wonderful, fun night – and no wonder he looks so tired on his video blogs!
I have loved Mr. Chapman for all these years too. That is great that his sons have joined him.
GREAT PICTURES!! BTW, what kind of camera do you own? You have some of the clearest pictures I’ve ever seen. Another BTW,…you’re a pretty good photographer.
I love SCC!!! And so does my pretend boyfriend Clay Aiken — he got to sing with Steven on one song during a concert in North Carolina awhile back.
This isn’t the greatest quality video-wise, but…
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ukETlDGtUqQ
So glad y’all had a terrific time! Great pics.
Are you a prfessional photographer or what? Great Pics! I know you had a blast. By they way, who is that “Hot” mama sitting by you in that picture? I hate I missed this concert. I think this is the first year I’ve not seen him in concert since Steph and I met (14 years) You are right. He is a great singer, songwriter, storyteller, man of faith and conviction, and affectionate Father and Husband. This guy is the total package. Do I sound like a fan or what? I’m so glad you had fun with the girls.
I’m so glad you got to see him. We saw him out here in October. You brought back some good memories. He even wore the same shirt it seems. You didn’t say who opened for him. I imagine if Bethany Dillon was still with him you couldn’t have passed on commenting about her. His songs touch(ed) us on many levels. It was SCC that prompted us to adopt Lily from China.
Here is my post and some pics I got from the show.
SCC post
Jana, Good luck with that!
Peculiar, thanks, sweets. It’s a Nikon D-40 and I’m STILL learning how to use it!!
Fresh Girl, you made me grin REAL big :).
Chas, I sooooo wish you had been able to join us…you would’ve had a HAREM!
Robert, Caleb, his son “opened”, but really, it was Steven for almost 3 hours. Unbelievable. I’ll hop over (soon?) to check out your pics and post. How COOL that he influenced you to rescue a baby!! 🙂
what a cool and fun gals night out…and sounds like a great concert too 🙂
He’s always been one of my hero’s. He actually went to the same college my son goes to (well, a few years before my son got there – I’m old like you!). Thanks for sharing the pics.