REVerie - Brad Paisley at The Pepsi Center

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Brad Paisley – accepting the Male Artist of the Year at the 2007 Country Music Awards.

Thanks to some kind friends, Jan and I got to enjoy Brad Paisley at the Pepsi Center last night.  And we almost lost our hearing!  Not really.  But, the decibel level was supersonic, that’s for sure.  Paisley is the Country Music 2007 Male Artist of the Year, and last night, he proved why he deserved the award.  Man, can that guy play the guitar!  And sing!  I have his 5th Gear Album on my Ipod, but I was unaware that he is the lead guitar player.  At several points in the evening, I was reminded of the screaming guitar riffs of the 70’s from Jimi Hendrix.  Took my breath away.  (And nearly took my hearing…but I digress!)  If you enjoy intense and screaming lead guitar playing, check out Paisley - this guy rocks!  (At times it seemed more rock, than country, in fact!)  For any of you guys who may have attended the FBC 2007 Men’s Retreat, you may recall Paisley’s song – “I’m Still a Guy!”  (Remember that Todd and Greg did such a great job with it?).  Hearing it from “the man,” was stupendous!

A delightful surprise of the evening was opening act – Rodney Atkins!  Rodney’s lyrical stylings and passionate music was stirring, and at one point, “convicting.”  He does a song called, “Watching You,” which was the most played country song in 2007!  You can check Atkins out at www.rodneyatkins.com.  It’s a very moving song (accompanied by a video) that features Atkins’ son telling him that he learned to do what he does by watching his dad.  I don’t think there was a dry eye in the place after that song.  Powerful images and lyrics.

Atkins has a way with words – country-style!  He made me laugh several times, but never more than when he improved on a very well known country slang phrase – “Git ‘er done” – by adding – “Got ‘er did!”  Try it.  Say it all in one phrase – “git ‘er done, got ‘er did.”  You laughing?  I am.

I know that everyone doesn’t prefer country music, and I didn’t used to.  But, I think I’ve become a “red-neck,” now that I’ve been to an Alan Jackson concert (a few years ago) and a Brad Paisley concert. 

I guess it went something like this a few years ago.  A friend asked me: 

“Hey Bill, you like country music?” 

“Not a lot.” 

“Well, you need to hear some of these guys in person.  Their music rocks.” 

So…I decided to check country music out.  And I have.  And I’ve become a fan.

Or better said, “Git ‘er done…got ‘er did!”

Comments

[Sandy]

MHR,
I'm trying to picture you and Mrs. Rev at the Brad Paisley concert...too cute!! I LOVE Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill, and Martina McBride, to name a few. They are considered Country Rock artists. I don't really care much for genuine country music, but I do enjoy "country rock." Sounds like Paisley may fall more into that category. Glad the two of you had a "git 'er done, got 'er did" time :-)

[Paul S.]

Great song by Mr. Paisley. My boys are teenagers now, but I know that they are watching me, maybe closer than when they were young. Being a rolemodel is a duty that anyone in a position of responsibility, whether it be a parent, politician or celebrity, should assume. It comes with the territory, and those that deny it need to wake up.

I hear that taste refines with age, that may explain your newfound love of country music.

[Steve-O]

Hey Pastor Bill -

I'm with you - I have come to "appreciate" country music - but not the old stuff! I'm very much looking forward to Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban in March at the same venue. One thing I must comment on is your blog heading "Brad Paisley at The Pepsi Center." I work part-time down there, so the following has been beaten into me - it's "Pepsi Center" not "The Pepsi Center." Much like you wouldn't go to a baseball game at "The Coors Field." OK - I'll get off my soapbox...

[Suzette]

I heard "Watching You" for the first time last May, shortly after my eldest son informed me his girlfriend was pregnant. I bought a copy for him and had the pleasure in October of witnessing the two of them marry. And a couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of telling him from what I've observed he is a good husband and a good daddy.