Jackson Waters is hot…
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I posted this at MonticelloLive today:
The contemporary Christian band Jackson Waters released its first label-released CD today. Entitled Come Undone, it’s being released by Word Records. Monticello native, David Leonard is the lead singer, song writer and plays guitar and keyboard on the album. The band has been together for four years and have been with Word for a year.
Two singles have already been released on the radio, Give Me Amazing Grace and the title cut from the CD, Come Undone.
“It’s got something on it for everybody! It’s a good mix of style and sound,” says Leonard. “We’re hoping to get on the road and promote the album.”
What I didn’t say there is how old this makes me feel. Dave is Rob Leonard’s son. Rob and I were campus ministers together at UAM. I was the director of the BCM, while he directed the MBSF. Rob is still there, carrying out a wonderfully effective ministry to collegians. He has not been recognized enough for his tireless commitment to collegians.
Back to Dave. I can still remember him as a kid running around on campus at different ministry events. It’s a little surreal to see his band hitting the big time right now. Heck, the closest I’ve ever been to actually knowing a famous musician is the gals of Point of Grace, whom Caro and I went to school with. Then there’s Ben Coulter, who I’m still hoping will allow me to introduce him in his first concert when he makes it big.
But I’m excited for Dave and the Leonards now. Way to go, Dave!
The rest of you, go buy the album here!
March 1st, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Want to hear something funny? Sure you do! I mean why wouldn’t you? My brother introduced me to a local (as in Shreveport local) band called Losing Anna. They were made up of a few guys that grew up in our church and some other musicians from around time. They split up over the summer so that some of the members could move to Nashville and pursue music careers. Well, they’re reuniting St. Patrick’s day for a concert and they’re being joined by…wait for it…Jackson Waters! Everybody sing with me, “It’s a small world, after all…” Hey, I don’t hear everybody singing!
March 1st, 2007 at 5:11 pm
I obviously meant “from around TOWN.” I really should edit before I submit.
March 2nd, 2007 at 1:36 pm
I heard that song - Small World - a lot on our Disney trip, and after bumping into another couple from our town bound for DW on our flight there who was returning on the same flight, it’s obviously a strange, small too.