Wednesday
Nov142007
Sabbatical, Part 1
Wednesday, November 14, 2007 at 02:02AM
I've been blogging pretty much at least once every other day for almost two and a half years straight. It's been a good time, and I've been able to build up some loyal readers (you) who've really helped me with getting my music out there. And made. And written... But you may have noticed that my posts have been a little less frequent as of late, and maybe lacking a little spark.
Friends, I'm tired.
Between a roller coaster of a Fall season work-wise, two little girls, our community and my marriage, I just don't have any gas left for the blog right now.
So I'm going to take a Sabbatical. Albeit a short one. On November 27 I'll be playing the first of 19 Andrew Peterson Christmas shows (in 20 days). I'll have plenty to talk about and share with you, and some free time to write it in, when that tour hits. But from now until then, I'm going to go dark.
Or at least, I'm not going to feel any pressure to write anything. If something comes up, I'll post it, but I'm not making any promises. I'm going to go ahead and plan on doing this from the end of the Christmas tour until the New Year as well. That'll be Part 2.
I'm looking forward to having some thoughts pile up in the queue and I think not writing for a little while will make me more excited to write again when the time comes. And it might make some of you more excited to read it again.
So here are a couple things I want to mention to tide us all over:
- Tomorrow, Nov 15, Randall Goodgame and I will be playing a show at Montreat College, in Montreat, NC. We would love to see you there. Randall's one of my best friends, and my most frequent collaborator, but we've never done a show together. I really honestly can't wait.
We're also having a "conversation" with students, and whoever else wants to come, at 4:30. We'll be talking about writing, art, friendship, whatever. Be fun to have some of you guys there!
- The Christmas tour starts Nov 27. Special guests this year will be yours truly, Jill Phillips and Andy Gullahorn, Sara Groves and Bebo Norman. You won't want to miss it. You can see all the dates of the tour RIGHT HERE.
- The Caedmon's single, "There is a Reason", which Randall and I wrote, is still climbing radio charts. It's currently at #7 on the main chart, I believe. If you have a station in your area that plays christian music, please call them and ask for the song. You don't have to actually even listen to the station, but some people do and we'd love for them to hear our song.
- Also, dates are being filled currently for the Caedmons' "Overdressed" Tour. It's looking like we'll have about 24 shows. Derek will be opening and I'll have my own set within the show. I'm really excited for the opportunities to both play the new Caedmon's stuff live and to get to share more of my music with folks who might not have heard it before. As time comes I'll be putting some hare-brained schemes up here to help get the word out while I'm on the tour. And I'd love to hear your suggestions.
- The Andy O Rumor Forum is really starting to come into its own. I'll probably show up over there a little bit more in the coming weeks, and I hope you do too. CLICK HERE to visit.
- And lastly, many thanks to those of you who commented on my previous post. I really love that the comments have been both well-written and respectful. I learn so much from these discussions, and I'm still wrapping my head around all that's been said. You make me a better person. Or at least a more informed one. Thanks for giving me the grace to start the conversation with my half-formed opinions.
As Walter said to the Dude: "I myself dabbled in pacifism. Not in 'Nam, of course."
Wise words. Thanks for yours.
All right, that's it for me tonight, and for the next two weeks. Thanks for your following for so long and for your graciousness with this time of rest. Looking forward to seeing a bunch of you on the road here soon. Daily I see more and more how I can't do what I do without you guys. Thanks, thanks and more thanks.
See you soon.
Top Five Things Andy Could Do With His Free Time Now
Friends, I'm tired.
Between a roller coaster of a Fall season work-wise, two little girls, our community and my marriage, I just don't have any gas left for the blog right now.
So I'm going to take a Sabbatical. Albeit a short one. On November 27 I'll be playing the first of 19 Andrew Peterson Christmas shows (in 20 days). I'll have plenty to talk about and share with you, and some free time to write it in, when that tour hits. But from now until then, I'm going to go dark.
Or at least, I'm not going to feel any pressure to write anything. If something comes up, I'll post it, but I'm not making any promises. I'm going to go ahead and plan on doing this from the end of the Christmas tour until the New Year as well. That'll be Part 2.
I'm looking forward to having some thoughts pile up in the queue and I think not writing for a little while will make me more excited to write again when the time comes. And it might make some of you more excited to read it again.
So here are a couple things I want to mention to tide us all over:
- Tomorrow, Nov 15, Randall Goodgame and I will be playing a show at Montreat College, in Montreat, NC. We would love to see you there. Randall's one of my best friends, and my most frequent collaborator, but we've never done a show together. I really honestly can't wait.
We're also having a "conversation" with students, and whoever else wants to come, at 4:30. We'll be talking about writing, art, friendship, whatever. Be fun to have some of you guys there!
- The Christmas tour starts Nov 27. Special guests this year will be yours truly, Jill Phillips and Andy Gullahorn, Sara Groves and Bebo Norman. You won't want to miss it. You can see all the dates of the tour RIGHT HERE.
- The Caedmon's single, "There is a Reason", which Randall and I wrote, is still climbing radio charts. It's currently at #7 on the main chart, I believe. If you have a station in your area that plays christian music, please call them and ask for the song. You don't have to actually even listen to the station, but some people do and we'd love for them to hear our song.
- Also, dates are being filled currently for the Caedmons' "Overdressed" Tour. It's looking like we'll have about 24 shows. Derek will be opening and I'll have my own set within the show. I'm really excited for the opportunities to both play the new Caedmon's stuff live and to get to share more of my music with folks who might not have heard it before. As time comes I'll be putting some hare-brained schemes up here to help get the word out while I'm on the tour. And I'd love to hear your suggestions.
- The Andy O Rumor Forum is really starting to come into its own. I'll probably show up over there a little bit more in the coming weeks, and I hope you do too. CLICK HERE to visit.
- And lastly, many thanks to those of you who commented on my previous post. I really love that the comments have been both well-written and respectful. I learn so much from these discussions, and I'm still wrapping my head around all that's been said. You make me a better person. Or at least a more informed one. Thanks for giving me the grace to start the conversation with my half-formed opinions.
As Walter said to the Dude: "I myself dabbled in pacifism. Not in 'Nam, of course."
Wise words. Thanks for yours.
All right, that's it for me tonight, and for the next two weeks. Thanks for your following for so long and for your graciousness with this time of rest. Looking forward to seeing a bunch of you on the road here soon. Daily I see more and more how I can't do what I do without you guys. Thanks, thanks and more thanks.
See you soon.
Top Five Things Andy Could Do With His Free Time Now
Reader Comments (19)
will miss your thoughts while youre gone...but enjoy the time.
the best way to go out is always with a big lebowski quote.
I will see you and Randall in Montreat. I really honestly can't wait.
Rest well.
"Say what you want about National Socialism ... at least it's an ethos."
[Do you even begin to realize the gaping maw to which you've opened the door now? I might be quoting The Big Lebowski to you for the next year solid.]
Google says Montreat is a solid 7 hour drive from my house; darn it . . .
Enjoy your Sabbatical Andy- I hope it's restful and blessed. Thanks for sharing with us! I can't wait for the BTLOG tour to hit Austin! Woot!
Tom
What is BTLOG?!?!?
i belive the correct term is that you are going Rogue
The Osenga Identity.
A story of a nine-toed secret agent who goes deep under cover to find a solution to the problems created by the "Christian Music Industry"
Jason http://www.andrewosenga.com/blog/2007/11/14/sabbatical-part-1/#comment-59010" rel="nofollow">asked:
It's http://squarepegalliance.net/2007/11/11/2007-andrew-peterson-christmas-tour/" rel="nofollow">the Behold the Lamb of God tour.
Thanks Geof- I was just about to say that. :)
Have a good rest! Just don't forget you make our lives brighter. Peace.
It's good to know Andy will be out there, takin' 'er easy for all us sinners.
(Did you say something about a "gaping maw," Geof?)
Thanks Geof.
Any idea when the Overdressed Tour dates will be published? I'm there whether you guys make it out here to California or not. I'll gladly hop on a plane to see that show.
Yeah, I'm also hoping there's at least one stop in the southeast. Maybe Atlanta or Birmingham, and hopefully on a Friday or Saturday.
Chasemonkey: That link I posted http://www.andrewosenga.com/blog/2007/11/14/sabbatical-part-1/#comment-59037" rel="nofollow">back up yonder has the tour dates, which do include shows in Huntsville, Birmingham, and Augusta. :)
[I don't post these tour dates for my health.]
This is the longest that Andy has gone without mentioning Ron Paul.
Kind of weird isn't it?
I'm so dreadfully disappointed!!! Me and my sister are currently looking at colleges so we decided to visit Montreat. Sadly, I had no idea you were going to be there on the 15th, so we decided to visit on the 16th! I missed you by one day! I can't believe it! Well, I am considering going to Montreat so you have to come back soon please!
Ok. Its the 27th of November. Where's the Andy-O wisdom/rant/rave/reflection/randomness? Some of us are having withdrawals.