Chasen Callahan

Moving On Friends!!! Click Here

2008-07-10T15:53:00.000-07:00

I'm moving on friends: My blogs are moving to Chasen-c.vox.com. All my stories and more are told only here.

She's A Fine Motorcycle!

2008-07-07T19:04:00.000-07:00

Wow! Columbia SC home of the Gamecocks. We played at 5 Points Pub Sunday night in Columbia SC and had a great time. Here's how the night went:

ONE- Drove through a bad thunder storm talking about gas.
TWO- Drove around 5 Points Pub at least 6 times to find out we could have came through the front door.
THREE- Realized that Aaron had ate pinto beans and decided to let the sound man know it as he bends down beside Aaron.
FOUR- Ate little 2" Jimmy Johns sandwiches for supper in a green room that, well lets just say it was a rock and roll green room.
FIVE- Played what felt like a real good 50 min set for 12 people including the opening band and bar tenders. (but yes we sold merch and enjoyed every minute of it.)
SIX- Got to hang out with some really cool fans, THE SKIPPERS CREW. (Hope to see you guys soon)
SEVEN & THE BEST ONE YET- Met Darrell, or who I like to call "Mr. Jingles". He is responsible for the Jingles called "She's A Fine Motorcycle", & "Pie In The Sky".

Darrell if you ever read this thanks for a great ending to the night in Columbia SC and I hope you make millions off your Jingles.
We are on our way to Savannah GA. Then to Boca Raton FL. So until then, GOOD BYE.
Chasen C.

Ready, Set, Fireworks

2008-07-05T07:41:00.000-07:00

Last night was so good. Greenville really showed us how well they could sing. It started raining earlier in th day and what was funny is the weather man said there were on a 30% chance of rain for that day, and I guess that the 30% decided to fall on us. But everyone didn't mind they danced in the rain and was happy as could be. When we came on there was a bout 10,000 people and NO RAIN. We were stoked. I have to say that was one of the most memorable shows. Because of it being at home and our fans where so loud when they would sing. I Think my most memorable moment of last night was when we did our song Drown and the new song Follow Me Home (Summer Time). Especially when everyone in the place wrapped their arms around each other and united as one and was singing on Follow Me Home (Summer Time). The Fireworks were so Big it was nice. My son sleep through the whole thing. (WHAT!) I hope everyone had as much fun as we did last night. I Really appreciate Redemption World Outreach Center and HIS Radio 89.3 for helping promote and putting on this show. To our Fans I hope to see all you guys real soon and thanks for a wonderful night, Have a great July 4th weekend.
U.N.T
Chasen C.

Viva La Vida: The Meaning

2008-07-02T07:18:00.000-07:00

This coming Sunday I'm at home for the day and Marathon Church has asked me sing Cold Plays new radio single Viva La Vida. I hope you have had a chance to get the newest Cold Play record cause it is very good. It's more of a story than people think it is. I bought it the day it came out but I've been taking it in, letting everyone else blog and write about what they thought of it. I figured I really needed to do some research before I would sing it for 3500 people. I thought this was a great way to look at the song.

Coldplay gone catholic!?

If we analyze the lyrics, the song has obvious biblical references and I think it's a song about Jesus Christ.

I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sweep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own

All catholics should know that Jesus Christ gave the word and he controlled the seas - I think that the line now in the morning I sweep alone clearly means that Jesus Christ was betrayed and had to endure many things alone! The first verse is talking about a decline from wealth and fame to a nobody, just like Jesus Christ experienced on his life! He used to be a king, but he had to die for all human beings..So on a certain way he turned over his kingship (I used to rule the world). Clear reference of someone giving God kingship over his life.

I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing,
"Now the old king is dead, long live the king!"
One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt, pillars of sand

The line upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand, possibly is a reference to the sermon on the mount where Jesus speaks of a wise man building is house on a rock while the foolish man builds his house on the sand, only to be washed away.

Those days, there were different kings! Ones thought the king was Jesus Christ himself, others thought the king was the Roman authority and other thought the king was the Jewish priests.

I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you know there was never, never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world

Jerusalem bells and Roman Cavalry, it's obvious it's a biblical allusion. I think the line Be my mirror my sword and shield, it's a praying to God for strength. Also, the line my missionaries in a foreign field, has to do with the idea of taking the message of God and Jesus Christ all around the world. Finally, never an honest word, meaning the betrayal to Jesus Christ and his subsequent death.

I know St. Peter will call my name, referring to the fact of being admitted to heaven!

It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become
Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever wanna be king?

This could be a reference to John the Baptist of the New Testament.
In The Book of Mark, John is noted as the one that comes before Jesus to announce His coming to Earth. A lot of people thought he (John) was going to be their Messiah, however he corrected them and told them that it was the One after him that would fill that role. I, also, argue that point because it is said somewhere that John's head was brought to king Herod on a Silver Platter.

Blew down the doors to let me in, meaning when Jesus Christ got furious because they turned the temple into a market!

No one can know the true meaning of this song unless we hear it from Chris Martin him self but I would say that that is good idea of what he might say.
If your in the Greenville SC area this Sunday come to Marathon Church 315 Roe RD. Greenville SC 29611 I hope to see you there if not go get the record Viva La Vida
from Cold Play.

U.N.T
Chasen Callahan

2008-06-22T12:09:00.000-07:00

"The Question"

2008-06-22T11:39:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking a lot this weekend about my life, my family, and where i am in life. I've been doing a lot of writing and most of the time the meanings of the songs come after the song is done, I know weird huh. I wrote a song called "The Question" and It was a song intended to come from the point of I believe Christ and no matter what scientist or what people say I will believe! Every time I would get to the second verse I would have to stop because of it not coming to me. Today I finally realize what was going on. I realized that we sometimes think that God is after revenge and He isn't. He is everything but that. We think that he is after us or out to get us. He came to earth and died so no one would "get us". He is a loving God and a God of multiple chances. I heard my pastor say our lives are like ropes, we mess up and we put knots on our rope and we get discouraged. But the beauty of God is that he takes those knots and turns them into stepping stones. It's easier to climb a rope with knots wouldn't you agree. Jesus has taken a lot of messed up people and made them into Godly men and women for Him. My song "The Question" hit's this point I believe in a God that makes all things good. I believe in a God of multipul Chances. I believe in a God who brings hope and forgiveness to us. We find ourselves asking for this forgiveness and He forgives but we never forgive ourselves. Remember God used a lot of people with knots, he can use you. Run with God run with His wind behind you guiding you the way. His plans are better than ours.
U.N.T
Chasen Callahan

Greetings

2008-06-18T06:31:00.000-07:00

Hello Everybody we had a great time this past weekend in OK & MO. We had a few radio interviews we did while we were out there. So we thought we would give you a taste of one of the radio adventures. This is with our good friend Rod from 99 hit FM in Springfield MO.
(99 Hit FM)
We got a lot of big tour news coming soon so stay posted.
Chasen C.

The Kitchen Sink

2008-06-01T14:37:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone we had a great night last night. We hope that you saw us on the Kitchen Sink last night on the Gospel music Channel. We had a great time shooting the episode and as soon as we can we will post the interview on our website. Here's a few pictures to preview until we get the video up.

Gospel Music Channel - This Saturday

2008-05-28T19:11:00.000-07:00

See Chasen on The Kitchen Sink this Saturday May 21st only on the Gospel Music Channel.

Relevant Magazine & Chasen

2008-05-27T10:14:00.000-07:00

Chasen-If you’ve been to a wedding anytime between 1998 and now, you’ve slow danced to one of Edwin McCain’s smash singles “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More.” McCain (who still records and tours) helped develop and release fellow South Carolinian Chasen, who has released a strong set of acoustic driven worship/rock, which he honed on the road opening for the likes of Sister Hazel and Relient K. He’s already scored a hit on Christian radio (“Crazy Beautiful”) and proves himself a gifted songwriter and arranger throughout his 13 track debut.

Relevant Magazine

The Prestige

2008-05-25T05:22:00.000-07:00

What a great movie I have to say it took me 2 years to finally watch this movie. Now that I have it is one of the best movies I've seen. Compared to the illusionist this dominates. I say it's a must see. here's a little about the film.

The Prestige is a 2006 period film directed by Christopher Nolan, The story follows Robert Angier and Alfred Borden, rival stage magicians in fin de siècle London. Obsessed with creating the best stage illusion, they engage in competitive one-upmanship with tragic results.

The film features Christian Bale as Alfred Borden, Hugh Jackman as Robert Angier, and David Bowie as Nikola Tesla. It also stars Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Piper Perabo, Andy Serkis, and Rebecca Hall. The film reunites Nolan with actors Bale and Caine from Batman Begins.

The film is split into three storylines, each resembling one of "the three stages of magic". First, there is the setup, or the "pledge," where the magician shows the audience something that appears ordinary but is probably not, making use of misdirection. Next is the performance, or the "turn," where the magician makes the ordinary act extraordinary. Lastly, there is the "prestige," where the effect of the illusion is produced. There are "twists and turns, where lives hang in the balance and you see something shocking you've never seen before

To find out more about the film click here.

Until Next Time
Chasen C.

4 Blogs N 1

2008-05-23T19:17:00.000-07:00

(1.) Just getting used to having a son. A lot of times I walk down stares and look at my wife holding him and I'm like o yeah we have a son, thats mine. I really love that little boy, he's a keeper. :)

(2.) On a side note congrats to our fellow American idol winner David Cook. Just Kidding we really have no connection although I did know a lot of the contestants this year it was a little weird to see them. We met at either other singing competitions or shows. But the guys and I really wanted David Cook to win, and so it was he won. David Cook said it best "if you don't dream big whats the use of dreaming". Sad but true thats Silvers and mine ring tone, man thats bad.

(3) Today Silver and I went and picked up our brand new trailer. It was much needed. We were out of room in our old trailer, so now we have plenty of room.

(4) Lastly we have started writing for our next record. As few of you know we have a lot of songs that did not make the record that fans love. We are just writing we're not in the studio with our producer yet just getting songs together. So you may hear songs that are not on the record in our live shows. We like to see how you react so we know if they are keepers or not. Well thats all for now. If I don't see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and goodnight
Chasen C.

Wednesday May 21st

2008-05-19T16:12:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone, So in 2 days on Wednesday the 21st of May we will be at High Praises Church in Willamston, SC. Whats cool about this show is it absolutely FREE!
There's only 400 Tickets or only 400 seats, first come first serve. If you liked the CD release Party then you will love this show. Once again this show is FREE & it's this coming Wednesday! No ticket is needed just you and your friends. We hope to see you there. Here are some directions and a number if you get lost along the way.

High Praises Church
4506 Midway Rd
Willamston, SC 29697

For more information go to (864)-261-0811

THIS JUST IN

2008-05-16T20:58:00.000-07:00

Whats up friends? We are hitting the road again starting May 21st. We will posting some new dates for June and July very soon. We are headed our way to the west coast. Thats right Cali here we come! We have had a lot of fans from California asking for us to come out and play. So we are on our way. We will have two fall tours for the mid west and west coast and they are BIG. So please check back for our tour dates. Thanks for all the support and we cant wait to get back to a city near you.
Until Next Time, God bless

Chasen, Silver, & Aaron

Pull The Sun Glasses Down & Look Sideways, Thats CSI.

2008-05-13T08:39:00.000-07:00

I dont know about you but I watch a lot of TV shows and movies. Not as much as Silver but I watch my fare share of them, especially on tour. I was watching one of the great CSI episodes and I have to say that is the most ridiculous show I have ever seen. For some reason I cant stop watching though. If you don't know what I'm talking about let me explain. On one episode they found this camera built inside of a car and they hook it up to the back of this hummer, thats right a hummer with 22" rims. First of all this is what a police car should look like:
But on the episodes of CSI Miami this is their police cars:

They go to the back of this hummer and in the back there's this glass that comes down from the roof of the hummer. They plug in the camera that was found at the crime scene to the hummer by USB and then the glass that just came down becomes a video screen and they find the killer right there in front of them.
If we could only have the police hummer vehicles and those detectives they have we would never have to worry again about who did what to who. (Sarcasm!)

I still find my self watching those CSI Miamis, it's like a bad wreck, you know it's bad but you cant help but look. "Thats what we call a Crime Scene Investigation",

Horatioa Cane

Until Next Time
Chasen C.

A Whole New World.

2008-05-12T09:28:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody, Just wanted say thanks for all the prayers & support. Emerson was born Friday May 9th @ 9:13pm. He weighed 7lb 10oz & A healthy baby boy. Here's a few pictures of the E-Train.

The Big Whammy!!!!

2008-05-06T20:47:00.000-07:00

Ok, ok so here's where I am. Today my friend (Stevo) & I went to pick up a nice rocking chair from Babies-R-Us. All went good, we picked it up and put in a truck I borrowed from my other friend B-Holda. We tied it down with bungee cables so it was in there pretty good but I still felt something odd about the box. I drove off got on interstate 85 in Greenville SC. I was going around 50 or so. The speed limit is 65. I was just talking and WAM!!!!! Stevo says we lost it, hang on wait its... BAM!!! A transfer truck creams our brand new rocking chair into 1000 pieces. I quickly pull over try to get out and another truck barely misses my door. I run and stop traffic on 85 & pick up the chair with one hand and grab pieces with the other hand. I take the chair home to my wife almost in tears. Well we've been trying to get this chair for about a month and we finally found this one in-stock here, not no mo. It will be a while before they get another one. To end this big extravaganza I called Babies-R-Us and they are ordering another one for nothing. After we take it back of course. (Which I think thats funny because of all the pieces there are to take back)
Well we head to the hospital tomorrow afternoon and he will be here Thursday. Wish us luck, Pray for us and I will update you on more news with me and the guys from the band.
Until Then, Go Babies-R-Us
Chasen Callahan

Anxiously.

2008-05-03T10:44:00.000-07:00

This is a song I worked on yesterday while I was anxiously waiting on Emerson to be born. For more blogs vist the new Chasen website

Anxiously

There’s a blue room at mid night
And I find my self down by his bed side
Praying that I will be a good dad.

To hold my son or play with his toys.
To dress him up like he's a cowboy.
Oh what I'd do to have him right now

Long walks at night
Hundred calls from another line.

Anxiously waiting, it’s driving me crazy.
There’s gotta be somebody out there to
comprehend my
Anxiously waiting, rapidly fading
Into this moment in my life
Where I quickly change my world to better his

So tonight I’ve been wondering maybe if I
Could sing a little he would come
And make my day

And now it’s beyond my prayers, my dreams
To bring him home make a family and find what
I’ve been searching for

Clocks ring cause it’s time
It’s like I can hear him cry

Anxiously waiting, it’s driving me crazy.
There’s gotta be somebody out there to
comprehend my
Anxiously waiting, rapidly fading
Into this moment in my life
Where I quickly change my world to better his

Come Home baby (4x)

Anxiously waiting, it’s driving me crazy.
There’s gotta be somebody out there to
comprehend my
Anxiously waiting, rapidly fading
Into this moment in my life
Where I quickly change my world to better his

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365 days of Christmas morning.

2008-05-02T11:37:00.000-07:00

Ok I'm new at this whole DAD business but here's what I want to know. When will the little guy get here? We went to the hospital Thursday Morning around 5:30am and we thought we had a winner. But it was just not the right time. He needed to cook for just a little longer. So now my wife and are trying to find things to do to make the process move a little faster. Like walking 2 miles in 2.5 hrs, eating Mexican food. Either way I would rather him come when he is supposed to come verses us forcing him to get here. This whole process is like Christmas morning every morning. it might change once he's here but as now we are just enjoying these "Christmas mornings." Well I'll keep you all updated and thanks for reading my blogs.
U.N.T (until next time)

GO BUY IT!!!!!!

2008-04-14T18:13:00.000-07:00

Chasen has their first debut record coming out tomorrow, April 15th. You can buy Chasen's "Shine Through The Stars" any where CD's are sold. Chasenmusic.com

Youth Pastors!!!

2008-04-11T15:30:00.000-07:00

Youth Pastors, start planning your trip to Avalanche 09 with:

Music from:
Sanctus Real
Chasen
Decemberadio
Jeremy Horn

Entertainment With:
Bob Smiley
Salvation Skate Team

National Known Speakers:
Jeremy Kingsley
Alan Callahan
and much more.

You can have this 3 day 2 night engaging conference for only $40 per student. To sign up please visit us back on our myspace and register your group. After Sep. 22nd the price will be $50 per student. We cant wait to see you on February 14th-16th for Avalanche Student Conference 2009!

The Reflection.

2008-04-03T08:38:00.000-07:00

WOW! What a week it's been. We just got back from Belize. We had the opportunity to play our music for thousands of people in another country. From the very time we steeped off the plane we were treated like royalty. We really feel a close connection with the people in the country of Belize. We were there for 7 or 8 days and we did everything from swim with sharks and stingrays, yes there was a ugly, ugly Barracuda too. Any way we did things like that to tubing through caves in the mountains. We had a mud bath that was a very unconformable but hysterical experience. (thats a story in it self, lets just say I got really close to my managers) We really did have a great time with the band called Everlife. I would encourage you to check out there site and if you get the chance to see them play, do it. It was an honor for us to have this opportunity. We could have not done it with out John Eve and Anthony from Rowkids. We look forward to see where God takes us next year. To all of our fans down in Belize thank you so much for a great week. Like we said you have a beautiful country and this wont be the last time that you will see us.
On another note, if you every need a security guard or a driver we've got the men for the Job. Eloy and David from Belize, thanks for keeping us safe. you guys are the real deal. Here's a few shots of our trip.

Until Next Time
Chasaen C.

"el mexicano"

2008-03-06T16:06:00.000-08:00

It has begun. For the past few days I've been rocking the flops and loving it. But I do feel me having to get a tan soon. I'm trying to figure out how to get a tan and not be girlie and go to a tanning bed. I got to do what I got to do though cause I leave for our shows in Belize City in three weeks. I could be the white boy I am and go down there and get "el lobsterfied", Thats my "el mexicano" coming out. That's not something I want to experience. Well I hear that it's supposed to get colder so I hope I didn't talk too soon.
Chasen C.

Chasen hard at work.

2008-02-20T21:25:00.000-08:00

Today was so much fun. We are on a small Acoustic tour with Edwin McCain. We Are in FL meeting with a lot of Magazine companys and radio stations. At the end of the day yesterday we meet with some folks from Disney World. You can probable tell where this is going. They gave us free tickets for all the parks for today. Wow! It was crazy we went to 3 parks thats all we had time for. Hollywood Studios, (aka MGM) Animal Kingdom, & Magic Kingdom. By the time we got to Magic Kingdom we were beat so we got back on the monorail and watched people. My favorite ride was Mt. Everest in Animal Kingdom. This ride was incredible very fun and catches you off guard the whole ride. Here are the 5 worst assumptions.

5. Assuming that there will be no lines simply because it's wednessday afernoon in FEB.
4. Assuming theres no harm in feeding the birds at Magic Kingdom... they will crap on you!
3. Assuming people are friendly and happy just because they say it's the happiest place on earth.
2. To assume they will have wireless internet at the "All Star Hotels". They don't even have free internet at all.
1. You should not assume that all McDonals are "participating Mcdonals".

We really did have a lot of fun down here today, made me want to take a vacation. We are now in Jacksonville FL on our way to Newberry SC to start our Acoustic performances. we hope to see you guys soon and if you get the chance go to Disney it's worth the money and the lack of wireless internet.
Chasen C.

2008-02-17T18:08:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, to start things off I just thought the face Clint is making in this picture is funny. (we love Clint his like our little brother.) so today was a awesome day for us guys, we were at Marathon Church in Greenville SC. Thats where I was a worship leader at for many years. It was good to go back and see everyone and play for a lot of familiar faces. I have to admit it was a little hard to wake up at 6:45am and be ready to sound check by 7:30am. I hope we can make it back again soon. After we ate some nice American/Mexican food at our joint Los Amigos we went back to our houses and tried our best to get some afternoon naps in but that didn't last long. Silver and I had to prepare for our up coming acoustic performances so we headed over to our rehearsal hall and began to pack the van in the rain. It was a little different when you take the trailer off and just store all the stuff in the van. It makes us look like we're homeless. Me, Silver, and Will (road manager) leave out at 7:30am for Orlando FL. for our acoustic appearances. We hope that we will see some of you guys at the shows.
(FYI)
Here in the next few weeks you should be able to see some changes in the look of the myspace so tell your peeps to be on the look out for the new website and space. As usual thanks so much for all of the support. We would not be where we are today with out you guys as fans. Hope to see you all soon. Audios amigos.
Chasen Callahan

VA.

2008-02-11T19:33:00.000-08:00

So this weekend the band and I were in VA. Man, beautiful country but very windy. I dont know if it was just us being up there but it was bad. while we were there a forest fire broke lose and they had to shut down the interstates. A tree was up rooted right in front of us at the venue and Aaron almost got picked up on the way home. Wow what a weekend.
Chasen

5:30am

2008-02-07T05:22:00.001-08:00

So I woke up this morning at like 5:30am. What! That's right 5:30 in the morning. I got up went let the dogs out and sat on the couch for a sec then got up let the dogs back in. By this time my wife is awake and not feeling so hot with the baby so I got her somethings and tried to go back to bed. Well I tossed and turned because my brain just wouldn't stop running sometimes that's a good thing but this morning all I wanted to do was sleep. I had some heavy meetings yesterday and I was beat. Long story short I have yet to finish my sleep. Maybe I can make up for it tonight some how. Wait, I think I might be tired yep I'm feeling sleepy...

*10min Later*

Nope false alarm I'm still up. Well until next time.
Chasen

And so it begins

2008-02-01T20:19:00.000-08:00

And so it begins! The show "Lost" started last night and what a great show it was. One thing about Lost is it always leaves me wanting more. Will we ever find out what truly the island is. If we ever do then we know that ABC's Lost contract has ran out. so until then enjoy the season.

2008-01-31T18:50:00.000-08:00

Avalanche wants to hear from you. Leave a comment let us know what you think about Avalanche Student Conference. Give us some ideas about what you would like to see for 2009.

**Which Band would you like to see at Avalanche Student Conference 2009:

Hawk Nelson

Needtobreathe

Family Force 5

Toby Mac

David Crowder Band

Let us know @ www.myspace.com/AvalancheyouthConference
Until Next Time.

Contagious Laughers

2008-01-30T20:09:00.000-08:00

So tonight I realized that I absolutely love to laugh. If I don't laugh somethings really wrong. I feel better when I smile and laugh, I feel healthier. If only we had more contagious laughers in the world. Whats the meaning of Laughing you may wonder, well it's an Adjective and it means; laughing - showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness; I hope to find more of this laughter in my feature.

Don’t Be A Butt Flicker

2008-01-29T07:31:00.000-08:00

So as we (chasen band) we're traveling through Memphis our road manager Will Carter ask if I am a tree hugger. Well the answer is yes to a degree, my family's from Oregon. So I read this statistic and it drove me crazy so this where the tree hugger comes out.

Don’t be a butt flicker. The average smoker smokes 10,000 cigarettes a year, making it the most commonly littered item. More than 100 billion cigarette butts–weighing 100 million pounds–ends up as litter each year. And ... are you ready for this? “Annual cigarette butt litter, end on end, measures more than 2 million miles. That’s 337 roundtrips from Los Angeles to New York.”
The solution for this is quite simple:
• If you smoke, be mindful to dispose of the butt properly. Remind friends to do so as well. When more than 25,000 fires are caused by cigarettes annually, it makes sense that we be a little more responsible in disposing of them.

Go To Chasenmusic.com

2008-01-27T19:53:00.000-08:00

Hello Friends wanted to let everyone know I've posted some new live photos in the live photo album. Hope everyone is doing well and getting ready for the love month coming up in a few days. We get ready to head out on the road again starting Feb. 5th keep on checking back for more up dates. Thanks for all the support and we will see you soon.

CHASEN C.

**There has been talk of a west cost tour so keep your eyes open for those dates**

"The Orphanage"

2008-01-12T12:16:00.000-08:00

So me and the boys from the band went to a late night showing of "The Orphanage" after the show in Hueytown AL. What a great movie. Heres how I feel about the film.
"Horror movie" is too strong a term for "The Orphanage," This is a haunted-house ghost story that derives its unsettling effect from a skillfully built atmosphere of mounting dread, reaching back beyond the pop-slaughterhouse sensibilities of most current fright flicks to older films like "The Innocents" and "The Uninvited" — pictures in which a sense of the uncanny was summoned not with hacksaws and cleavers, but with a simple creak in the night.
A woman named Laura (Belén Rueda) has moved into an abandoned orphanage with her doctor husband, Carlos (Fernando Cayo), and their 7-year-old son, Simón (Roger Príncep). The property is located on a bleak stretch of Spanish coastline that's unlikely ever to feature in tourist brochures. Back when it was an operating orphanage, Laura spent part of her childhood here, before being adopted; now she and Carlos are fixing the place up as a school for handicapped children. At the moment, there are no other kids for Simón to play with ... apart from an invisible friend he calls Tomás. (The movie also echoes "The Shining" in some ways.) Then, just as Laura is wondering what ever became of the orphanage playmates of her own youth, the boy announces that Tomás has been joined by a whole group of invisible kiddies, and that they want to play a strange game with him. Before Simón can explain exactly what it is, though, he suddenly disappears. Months pass, and eventually everyone decides that Simón must have come to some sort of harm and been killed. Everyone except Laura.
"The Orphanage" is an unassuming picture, but it's considerably more than just a rote genre exercise — it gets under your skin. The script, by Sergio G. Sánchez (another Spanish director), concludes with a gratifying twist, and the movie leaves you feeling not simply wrung-out by shock and carnage, but genuinely spooked.

Until next time
CC

Where R The Blogs?

2008-01-06T17:41:00.000-08:00

Ok so I've been blog lazy and I know thats not the cool thing to do. There's been a lot of crazy things going on, from my music to me and Casey getting ready to have our little boy (Emerson). I have to say that I am tired but I don't know why. I was off this Sunday so I got to sleep in. Not only that but I went to bed at 9:30 10:00pm last night. That means I slept for 12 hours I woke up as if I've been hit by a 18 wheeler. Don't know what that means for tonights sleep. The Band and I have been hard at work working on some new tour stuff. Cant wait to play some of the songs for our fans. There will be more blogs coming up so keep on reading. Don't give up on the Chasen blogs. Until Next Time.

The Killer Shoppers!

2007-12-20T17:47:00.000-08:00

Christmas brings the good and the bad out of people. My mom and I went out on our annual tradition shopping day today and man, this year is CRAZY! People just do not know how to drive and say thank you. Beware of shoppers out there friends their out to kill. I just hope I wasn't labeled one of them after today.

Music That Surrounds Us

2007-12-16T19:32:00.001-08:00

So this movie my wife took me to tonight. I have to say it's by far one of my favorite movies. I have heard by some locals that say it's awful, I disagree. This movie is made from a deep writers point of you. People who just like music will not like this movie. It takes a special person to appreciate this film. I thought the actors and actresses were great, they played their roles as written. I give it a 5 out of 5. I will say there is a part at the front where this kid is playing an acoustic guitar and then it's the same guitar but it sounds like an electric. Of course it's Hollywood anythings possible. Go see the movie if you are about music not being just about noise but how it's a reminder from God that there's more to the world than just living day after day. It reminds us that music surrounds us for a purpose that leads our paths together.

Friday Day/Night Movie

2007-12-15T20:14:00.000-08:00

Tonight Casey and I took our nephew to see Alvin & The Chipmunks new movie. I have to say I was just excited as he was to see it. We left about 3:30pm today to see it. 3 theaters and 4 hours later we got to see it. All the theaters that was showing this movie was sold out until 7:30pm. After the movie I felt like a kid again. The only thing I didn't like about the film was it didn't show Christmas enough. It is well worth seeing. Here's a little trailer below just in case you never saw it.

2007-12-09T20:02:00.000-08:00

"Highway Eyes"

2007-12-09T19:32:00.000-08:00

New songs are on the way. As I ride and look at the world through my "Highway Eyes" I notice how beautiful but how dark the world truly is. So needless to say I have found a new way of writing. Here's a little taste:

Drinking To Breathe (The Flood)
By: Chasen Callahan

So Many years to make this city few short years will tell it all
How it fell and how it marks the place where all the sinners march
O yes the few short years will tell it all.

Cause
The Flood swept through these empty sex filled streets
And the night grew long as the water rose
Now as I walked these streets my heart nearly skips a beat
Cause their in over there heads but they’re still drinking to breath

After all the devastation the land was filled with looting and poverty
Their skewed minds lead to tents outside where they choose to live, live there lives against mans rules

Cause
The Flood swept through these empty sex filled streets
And the night grew long as the water rose
Now as I walked these streets my heart nearly skips a beat
Cause their in over there heads but they’re still drinking to breath

What do you say to a broke down heart that once was alive but now is torn apart.
What do you say to a beat down soul that once was young but now is old?
the flood that forever haunts there dreams & makes our God the one they hate/ o what do you say.

Cause
The Flood swept through these empty sex filled streets
And the night grew long as the water rose
Now as I walked these streets my heart nearly skips a beat
Cause their in over there heads but they’re still drinking to breath

Sweep in sweep in water sweep in and wash the streets clean
Make these bitter souls pure again

A Little Under The Weather In 4 States

2007-12-05T08:51:00.000-08:00

Well my friends I have to say that I am under the weather. Me being a southern boy, I can't handle the cold northern snowy weather. we hit St Lois and from there on out it was all down hill. We played at a place called the crave and it was a cool little place to play we had some fans drive 1 hour to see us play. It was great we had a chance to make new friends and bring people closer home for Christmas. From there we drove through the night to Pawnee IL for the next morning. We really appreciated the worship service and the message that morning it's always good to have somewhere to go and hear the message and get fed. We left there and drove through the night to Toledo OH. We had an on air interview the next morning with Yes FM, what a great radio satiation. We had a lot of great response from the interview and we realized that we are really loved by the Yes FM listeners. We had a show that night in Walbridge OH at the Grounded Gourmet Coffee shop. We had some great ribs at Chris and his wifes (the owners) house. We also got to spend some quality time with John from WMUZ in Detroit, he drove down to hear us play. At the coffee shop people were lined up waiting to get in from the bitter cold and the place was packed. It was a great night and it will be one of those nights we will remember. We had a show last night in Grundy VA, what a place. On the drive over the mountains we laughed our heads off. We saw a horse from the outside eating inside a trailer and on the other side there was a car that had drove through the trailer. Once we got into Grundy it was a little better but they are doing some major construction in the city and when I say construction I mean they are rebuilding the whole city. We had fun and we are ready to go. So I know this was a little longer blog than usual but I had a lot to say. If you know any ideas on how to get rid of this nasal congestion please leave a comment below. Well until next time.
Chasen

Memphis TN. and more

2007-11-30T21:46:00.000-08:00

Hello friends, tonight we were in Memphis TN @ The Side Door. After a radio phone interview with our good friends at Yes-FM in Toledo OH, we loaded into a venue called The Side door. It was a great little venue. Here are some of our high lights of the night:

One:
The Guys tonight out sang the girls and yes if you know how we end our set you would know that Guys usually don't sing it like they mean it. So, way to go guys, maybe the girls in St. Lois can redeem themselves.
Two:
Tonight in the Greenroom they served us with some really great Bar-B-Q & Memphis style Bar-B-Q Ribs.
Three:
With all of our & Jeremy's equipment it takes up all of the space in our trailer so Evan was the master packer tonight and we had a perfect packed trailer.
Four:
Ska came back with one of the bands that played with us tonight. There bringing it back baby.
Five:
Last but not least we had really good sound dude he was 19 years old and he went beyond the call of duty. So thanks Ben we appreciate it.

Memphis thanks for a great night.
Until Next Time.
Chasen Callahan

Lakeland TN. With Horn

2007-11-29T22:56:00.000-08:00

Hello friends we have officially started the All Hearts Home For Christmas tour. Tonight we were in Lakeland TN. and it was a treat. The place we played was a Worship and arts college similar to Hillsong College. It was very cool to see the students worshiping which the students dorms were at Days Inn Hotel across the road on a side note. But any way, very very cool night with Jeremy Horn pretty good way to start off the tour. Go to www.jeremyhornmusic.com to find out more about Jeremy and his Memphis Music background. Tomorrow night me and the boys will be in Memphis TN. at The Side Door, so until then.

Our First Present

2007-11-27T19:14:00.001-08:00

So today I went and picked up our first present for my wifes and I little baby. No this is not for him or her to drive yet but for starters it dose have room for him/her to ride. My truck had no room for the little one so I went with a very safe 2005 Navy Blue Nissan Murano. Purchased from Norris Ford in Pickens SC. greatest people on earth. If your in the market for a new vehicle, their the place to go. Ask for TJ, he will hook you up. Dec. 18th we find out what the baby is so let the presents begin all around,
Happy Holidays-(Christmas)

A Shirt Party

2007-11-24T19:51:00.000-08:00

Although I am not happy with the score I will say thank you God for Clemson Tigers. 23-21 Clemson wins. Sounds to me like there will be a Clemson shirt party at one of the Chasen band sound check parties. For any one who wants to see Aaron (drums) Evan (GTR) Clint (Bass) Jon (manager) wear a Clemson shirt come to a chasen show near you.
I love you boys.
Chasen

What About The Turkey?

2007-11-24T07:06:00.000-08:00

So it's Saturday Nov. 24th and man I feel full. The average person eats 4000 to 5000 calories on Thanksgiving day. Well I have to say I didn't fail at that. I was so full as usual. The thing that i forgot to do was eat turkey. It was on my plate but I just realized out of all those calories i ate there were no turkey. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and accomplished there 4000 to 5000 calorie intake. Now don't let that sit and settle, get out and exercise.

"Life's a garden, dig it."

2007-11-13T07:49:00.000-08:00

I worked at a church for about 8.5 years. Growing and making my self available for ministry and people. Being a volunteer or being paid full time I've seen both sides. I have to say that now that I'm a full time musician touring the country I look back and miss some parts of the church. I remember people leaving the church saying, "I just don't get anything out of the preaching." Well after hearing a lot of really good speakers along the way I got the chance to go back to the church that I was apart of this past Sunday. I sat with friends of my wifes and I. It truly was refreshing. I'm used the teaching of a little deeper than Topical teachers/preachers. So as I sat there and listen to the message I started questioning why was I having a hard time following what the speaker was saying. Everything he said maid sense I was just not following. Was I becoming one of the ones who leaves cause they didn't get anything out of the message? The title of the message was "Getting the most out of life" and he used a video from this professor at a college who was giving 2 months to live but he was healthier than any of us in the room. It was very touching and very heart felt. The professor said "Experience is what you get not what you want". So true to todays society. So I did get something out of the message so I knew I wasn't one of those people who left just because their not getting anything out of the message. My wife and I got in the car and I began to tell her my frustration not with the speaker but with me. She said something to me that I wish so bad I could have said to the ones who left because of the message. She said "It's not the speaker or preachers job to give you a garden. He is there to give you a seed to plant, go home read more dig a little deeper and plant a garden." Wow! That hit me so hard, I was always expecting a garden when really I was given a seed and not planting it. Styles of preaching are very different and there are lots of them out there. When it comes to getting something out of a message on personal level it's not up to the speaker/preacher to give you the whole garden. "Life's a garden, dig it."

Comfortable You

2007-11-12T20:50:00.000-08:00

When you feel so comfortable with something or someone you cant get rid of the thought of not being comfortable with them.

You took me in for a ride
You said that you didn’t mind
By the look in your eyes you’ve got me there on your mind
What happen to us back then
When our love wasn’t pretend
We both knew it all started with
You pulled me into a place you knew a place you knew that I’d be comfortable
I can’t deny it that I didn’t mind it I didn’t mind being comfortable with you.
You led me on and you said,
I didn’t care but I did
Another puzzle piece forced but we knew that it wouldn’t fit
Only 5 years ago
I gave you my heart to hold
Can’t comprehend the end so we go back to
You pulled me into a place you knew a place you knew that I’d be comfortable
I can’t deny it that I didn’t mind it I didn’t mind being comfortable with you.

Baby's, Paint, & Hatred

2007-11-10T16:48:00.000-08:00

So my wife took a trip to Orlando FL. this week. As everyone knows we are expecting a baby in May. So of course everything is starting to come together, Painting, new furniture, baby cloths, etc... So she and I picked out this color for the living room and I decided to paint the living room for her while she was gone. I figured well one of my buds will help me. Ok I found out real quick no one likes to paint. I was stuck doing it by myself. I called my brother who was having some kidney problems to see if he was feeling well enough to come over and help. My brother is a trooper first of all, he is the kind of guy that will give you the shirt off his back. He met me after he worked all day and then cut grass and still came over and helped me. So thank you Chance for helping me and giving me the time you did. It was good getting to hang with you. So I finished around 12:00pm. I went and picked Casey up from the airport and brought her home and she loved the paint for the first ten minutes. We sat on our couch and we both hate the paint. I left the tape around the edges so now I've got to go out and buy new paint and redo it. So Chance if your reading this I guess I'll get to have some more hang time with you. I HATE PAINTING! and it's just started

Love is invincible

2007-11-06T18:44:00.000-08:00

Song Of Songs 8:6-7

Hang my locket around your neck,
wear my ring on your finger.
Love is invincible facing danger and death.
Passion laughs at the terrors of hell.
The fire of love stops at nothing, it sweeps
everything before it.
Flood waters can't drown love,
torrents of rain can't put it out.
Love can't be bought, love can't be sold
it's not to be found in the marketplace.

Sayings of the wise

2007-10-25T10:08:00.000-07:00

First plant your fields; then build your barn.
Proverbs 24:27

You can look forward to a dirt-poor life, with poverty as your permanent house guest!
Proverbs 24:34

Wisdom is the art of living skillfully in whatever actual conditions we find our selves.

From Religious performance to a channel of leadership.

2007-10-24T12:37:00.000-07:00

These are some verses that are good for Leaders.

Good Leadership is a channel of water controlled by God; he directs it to what every ends he chooses. Proverbs 21:1
This totally is a verse for worship leaders. if you ever think that it's about you. Be very sensitive to Gods voice when it comes to leadership.

Religious performance by the wicked stinks it's even worse when they use it to get ahead. Proverbs 21:27

If you stop your ears to the cries of the poor, our cries will go unheard and unanswered. Proverbs 21:13

We justify our actions by appearances; God examines our motives Proverbs 21:2

Steve Fee & Friends O HAPPY DAY!

2007-10-20T08:55:00.000-07:00

Last night was a night I needed to happen. Casey (my wife) and I went to see Steve Fee at Anderson University. It was in a theater that only sat around 250 seats. So it was really intimate setting. I have never seen Steve Fee live before but I have done a lot of his songs in a worship setting or on the road so I was real excited to see him. I have to say that I was blown away. A lot of people may not agree because they are not into the style of worship he dose but for me it was something that I've been needing. When your out on the road you are giving yourself away to the broken and the people who just need to talk. so when you get the chance to experience what they experience you become very humbled and fulfilled. Steve Fee is more than a worship leader to me he was a pastor. When I left I felt like I left a church service. After words Evan Silver, Bryan Holder, and I were looking at all the equipment and Steve's band was extremely nice and wanted to know more about us. Steve Fee came up and we began to talk to him about worship the road and label talk. It was good to hear that he is in the same position that I am in with his career. Time is everything. Patients is were Successes begins. If you ever get the chance to see Steve Fee live in concert please go see him you want regret it. I was dead before Christ but now that we have relationship with him I now am alive, O HAPPY DAY!

RadioJDRFStonebridgechurch&brookwoodchurch week!

2007-10-08T07:27:00.000-07:00

So here I am on a Monday morning just doing a little work from bed and I start thinking about what I did this past week. I realize that I have an excuse to be tired. Last week I joined up with my radio promoter (Chris Hauser) and two other artist Jeremy Horn and Nate Huss. We hit the road in Nashville TN and went to over 10 states and 18 stations all in 5 days. our schedule look like this: 5:15am wake up call on radio at 7:45-8:00am leave around 9:00 get in the van drive 2 to 3 hrs. to another state eat lunch with a radio station and then get in the van and drive to another state which was about 3 to 4 hrs away to either eat dinner or we were on air by 4 or 5 eat dinner and drive to the next sate to sleep for 5 or 6 hrs to get up and do the very same routine again. But I have to say we made great connection and got picked up on some stations (song nothing Like You) and got to eat lunch on Lake Michigan. (to tired to remember it but I do a little). I got home about 2am Saturday woke up at 6:15am a went to the JDRF walk to cure diabetes. My wife works there so I went to help her and get things going. I left around 10am or so and came home took a 15 min nap and left to go rehearse with Chasen band. At around 5:30 the Stone Bridge Church crew came and we set everything up for the next morning for our first day at Stone Bridge Church. (which was awesome) I woke up at 6:15am and went and led worship at stone bridge then went to Brookwood church in Simpsonville SC and did a show which was incredible whole other blog though. Got home around 10:30pm or 11pm, a real early night actually and crashed to find my self in bed this morning writing this blog. sorry for such a long and detailed blog just needed to write it out. Well I'm going to go and chill out for a little bit. I found out as they say in Oklahoma, good buy.

U.N.T.
Chasen

A Night In Death Vally

2007-10-06T19:51:00.000-07:00

How about those Tigers (Clemson). All though they played like crap in the 1st half I was proud for what they did in the 2nd half. I did think that it was a little "bush league" for the coach for VT to Score with 30sec left on the clock. As for VT good team, just not our time I guess.

"A Song For Daisy"

2007-09-25T20:47:00.000-07:00

Healing a Broken Heart – There is a reason
Once there was a young man who proclaimed to have the most beautiful, flawless heart. An old man challenged him. The crowd looked at the old man’s heart. It was beating strongly, but full of scars. Some pieces had been removed and others had been put in, but didn’t fit quite right. The old man looked at the young man, “I would never trade my heart for yours. Every scar represents a person I’ve given my love -- I tear out a piece and give it to them. Sometimes they give me a piece of their broken heart, which I fit along jagged edges. When the person doesn’t return my love, a painful gouge is left. Those gouges stay open, reminding me that I love these people too. Perhaps someday they will return and fill that space.”

We all know that emotions are a vital part of the way we are made. Yet we can’t understand why it takes so long to heal from emotional injuries. We would never prematurely remove a cast or sutures until the broken bone or skin was fully restored. We must realize complete emotional healing requires time. The book of Psalms offers great comfort when experiencing long-term emotions like sadness, fear, and grief. “He heals the brokenhearted, binding up their wounds” (Psalm 147:3).

I think a broken heart is part of life, even Christ went through it. I wrote a song called "A Song For Daisy". When ever you have a broken heart I encourage you like I encourage Daisy, don't let go and don't lose hope. You will be and you are loved tonight always remember that. Like I said before “God heals the brokenhearted” (Psalm 147:3).
U.N.T

The Most Exciting 25 Seconds In All Of College Football."

2007-09-22T13:31:00.000-07:00

My grandfather was a huge Clemson fan because of the rock. I remember sitting on the hill watching them rub the rock and run down the hill. Here's the story of how it all began.

Ohio State dots the "i." Tennessee runs through the "T." Texas A&M has midnight yell practice. Florida State has Chief Osceola, Renegade and a flaming spear.

But few college football traditions generate as much excitement and pageantry as Clemson's players rubbing Howard's Rock and running down the Hill before each home game at Memorial Stadium.

"It's very emotional going up there," Tigers running back C.J. Spiller said. "You know it's game time when you get on the bus and go up there and rub that rock."

The Rock
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The Tigers began the tradition of running down the Hill, which sits above the east end zone, in 1942. The tradition began because of necessity more than anything else. The shortest walk from the team's dressing room in Fike Fieldhouse to the stadium was to walk down Williamson Road and enter a gate underneath, where the stadium's large scoreboard now stands.

Legend has it that in either 1964 or 1965, S.C. Jones, a Clemson alumnus, made a trip to California. While driving through Death Valley, he stopped and picked up a large, white flint rock.

The following season, Howard told his players "If you're going to give me 110 percent, you can rub that rock. If you're not, keep your filthy hands off of it."

The rock soon became "Howard's Rock" and a Clemson tradition was born.

Clemson has done it prior to every home game except during 2½ seasons in the early 1970s. When Hootie Ingram succeeded Howard as coach prior to the 1970 season, Ingram decided his teams would make their entrance out of the west end zone, instead of running down the hill.

The Tigers followed Ingram's route before each home game in 1970 and 1971 and the first four home games in 1972. Clemson went 6-9 at Memorial Stadium during that stretch. Clemson's players voted to run down the hill prior to the South Carolina game in 1972, and they beat the Gamecocks 7-6.

The Tigers have been running down the hill ever since. Clemson has won more than 70 percent of its home games.

After warm-ups, Clemson retreats to its locker room in the west end of the stadium for final instructions from coaches. About 10 minutes before kickoff, the players climb aboard two buses and make their way around the north stands to the east end zone.

The Tigers then crowd the entrance to the stadium and more than 80,000 fans rise to their feet in anticipation. The public address announcer tells the crowd: "Ladies and gentlemen, you are about to witness … the most exciting 25 seconds in all of college football."

A cannon booms, the players descend down the hill, each one touching Howard's Rock, and they run through two lines formed by the school's marching band.

"It's definitely different when you're playing," Tigers quarterback Cullen Harper said. "As a redshirt freshman, I was just out there excited and having a good time. But as a player, you rub that rock and it definitely means a lot. The tradition behind it, knowing guys in the past [have done it]." Spiller says it's a tradition like no other in college football."I'm usually the last one that rubs the rock," Spiller said. "It's something that I always did in high school, being the last one on the field. The rock is a tradition here. It's been here for a long time, and to be part of that tradition is great. Other colleges don't have that."

Science & Coffee

2007-09-22T12:31:00.000-07:00

If you are like me I try to stay away from caffeine as much as possible so I switched to decaf with my coffee. Well after having a nice conversation with Erin Brown (Evans Girlfriend) about decaf coffee I was wondering about the decaf in a decaf coffee so I found this here on the en-tro-net. Enjoy

Science Daily -- Coffee addicts who switch to decaf for health reasons may not be as free from caffeine's clutches as they think. A new study by University of Florida researchers documents that almost all decaffeinated coffee contains some measure of caffeine. "If someone drinks five to 10 cups of decaffeinated coffee, the dose of caffeine could easily reach the level present in a cup or two of caffeinated coffee," said co-author Bruce Goldberger, Ph.D., a professor and director of UF's William R. Maples Center for Forensic Medicine. "This could be a concern for people who are advised to cut their caffeine intake, such as those with kidney disease or anxiety disorders." In the study's second phase, scientists analyzed 12 samples of Starbucks decaffeinated espresso and brewed decaffeinated coffee taken from a single store. The espresso drinks contained 3 milligrams to 15.8 milligrams of caffeine per shot, while the brewed coffees had caffeine concentrations ranging from 12 milligrams to 13.4 milligrams per 16-ounce serving.

Even though the amount of caffeine in these coffees is considered low, some people could conceivably develop a physical dependence on the beverages, said co-author Mark S. Gold, M.D., a distinguished professor of psychiatry, neuroscience and community health and family medicine at UF's College of Medicine. "The important point is that decaffeinated is not the same as caffeine-free," Griffiths added. "People who are trying to eliminate caffeine from their diet should be aware that popular espresso drinks such as lattes (which contain two shots of espresso) can deliver as much caffeine as a can of Coca-Cola - about 31 milligrams."

Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by University of Florida.

Now with all that said I think I'll have a cup of decaf coffee, or will I?
U.N.T

Misunderstanding The Double Lines...

2007-09-18T07:44:00.000-07:00

...Things were almost clear till some news totally rocked my world. Sunday my wife and I found out that we are going to be having a baby and we are so excited. We went to the doctor Monday and it is official, there's no misunderstanding the double lines. I have to say that it was one of the best feelings in the world to hear the doctor say, well congratulations you are pregnant; well not me but Casey that would be impossible for me to be pregnant. There's not a minute that goes by without me smiling, I can't stop smiling. It will be a little difficult with Casey for the next 9 months cause I will still be traveling and my new album drops FEB. 5. So that will be hard but God is in Control and we are ready for a new adventure. So more blogging will continue on the little rocker that will soon enter this crazy world.
Chasen

Set List & Up Coming News

2007-09-17T11:58:00.000-07:00

Well I've been at home for about a week now, I had some shows here and there and was able to do some thinking. Things were almost clear till some news totally rocked my world, which is another blog. So needless to say I have more thinking to do. Every week I see friends Bryan C, Lee M, & Wil M. do set lists for Sunday mornings and I have to say that I miss getting together a set for Sunday. Preparing for it everyday till Sunday morning and then getting to see the out come of your hard work. There's something to say when you've worked so hard on something and then see the seeds that you sowed in people. Now my work is the same but a little different. Every day I perform the same set and if I'm lucky I'll get asked to come up with a worship set. Even when doing the same set you play for different people, that's the part I love. I have prepared my whole life for this moment in my life. Starting October 7 at 10:07am I will begin to help out a good friend of mine, Sammy Clary and start his church Stone Bridge Church. You may ask, well aren't you on tour? Well the answer is yes but I can do a lot of the graphics and paper work out there on the road and when I'm at home I'll lead worship. I'm very excited to take what I have learned from Bryan Cox and Marathon Church and put it into practice. So maybe just like my friends I can show my hard work and let you know how it goes, so until then I'll keep you updated on the newest Chasen Callahan news.
Chasen

Judging A Book By It's Cover.

2007-09-01T20:17:00.000-07:00

Just looking through these blue eyes is enough for me to see what the damage is. I see you coming through the door of the restaurant and I cant turn away. I look because I am confused on what I see. A young lady that is awkwardly drawing attention to herself walks through the restaurant door. I have to say that I am not drawn in an attractive way I am drawn in a, I feel sorry for her kind of way. It appears as if she belongs to every man in the restaurant. I turn away and start to laugh on the inside, why? I sit at my table enjoying my food as she makes her self known. I begin to judge, but not intentionally. I was sitting with my band and she comes over to us and ask, are you all looking to buy a used car? At that time I realize that I can't talk to her, why? I try to explain that we are from Greenville SC but my words are blocked by my my thoughts of ho she is. As she begins to talk I notice these guys that were sitting with her looking at us and one of them ask, so are you guys in a band? Evan said yes and started to explain who we were. During this whole time I could not look at the girl or the men because I judged them. One of the guys started telling us about how he moved up to AL. from FL. His family is still in FL. while he gets his new job prepared for them. He begins to tell us he was just praying that morning,God please send me some good Christian music. At that point I begin to think of what a jerk I've been because of my stupid flesh. They go with us out to our van and he buys three CDs for him and his two girls. I pray that God blesses him and his family. I guess the old saying "never judge a book by it's cover" is so true.
just something to think about.
U.N.T
Chasen

The Blog below

2007-08-28T13:26:00.000-07:00

WARNING!!!!
The blog below is very EMO. It is a generic question. It is not directed to the chasen band or on the road related things. (this blog here is mainly for Evan Silver) I'm not going to quit it's just a question on Humanity.

All That I Am

2007-08-28T12:41:00.000-07:00

doubt |dout| noun
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction : they had doubts that they would ever win.

So my time here recently has been consumed with the questioned of will I spend my life missing out on what life is all about. Or will I say that it was a good day just because I'm alive. I think if I could change one thing in my life it would be the doubting side. So far I've doubted a lot this week. Everything that I started a long time ago. Maybe that's all that I got. Everyday is filled with wishes, dreams, and fantasies. All that I got is all that I can give. Is that enough? I can't breathe without thinking of who you are and how you love me. I have to say I am captivated by everything you are from the color of your eyes to the dreams of who we could be. What if You are all that i am and thats why no matter how far I go no matter how much I turn away you never leave my thoughts, my actions, my dreams, my hopes, and me. I hope that is true cause if you are really all that I am, then you really consume me and I will never have to worry about losing you, because you are all that I am.
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A Hundred Bucks

2007-08-27T16:41:00.000-07:00

Aaron (Drummer) and I are sitting at Starbucks just enjoying ourselves in Arkansas. As I'm surfing the net and listening to people around me Aaron begins to tell me about what he got his Wife for her 23rd birthday. I have to say it is a nice gift. At the end of his spill he says chasen when I say A hundred bucks what do you think of? I look at him with this look of, where are you going with this. After about ten seconds of silence he ask again, A hundred bucks what do you think of? I look at him again with confusion and he says "do you think about like a hundred deer just gazing in a meadow or you know like, big bucks. Well as usual I start laughing at him cause I realize that is exactly what I was thinking. The words and thoughts out of Aaron Lord amaze me what will he say next? What do you think of?
U.N.T

2007-08-22T22:42:00.000-07:00

Some Photos From The Road:

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2007-08-20T22:15:00.001-07:00

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Tour EP for Chasenmusic.com

2007-07-20T22:02:00.001-07:00

2007-07-20T22:02:00.000-07:00

A Typical Phrase For The Common Christian To Say

2007-06-26T16:37:00.000-07:00

In John 3:3 Jesus says, "Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God." “There is only one way into the kingdom of God and that is by repenting of sin and turning to Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord” (Relevant Bible Teaching, Brent Barnett). This is a typical phrase for the common Christian to say. I find people tend to use this a lot on the side of the road written in permanent marker on a piece of cardboard. Although true, I have to say people can take it a little extreme. Being “born again” are Gods words to us we can’t deny that. But maybe we are taking them out of context. For me personally I am born again because I have chosen to have a relationship with Christ. To walk with him daily (not physically) and to serve him full time with my whole heart. But that is just the brink of being “born again”. If you keep reading you will notice that Nicodemus was very confused by these words spoken by God (John 3:4). Being “born again” is a very humbling experience, I wake up everyday and feel like I’m born again. “After a fall out with Christ I feel born again”. Sometimes when I see the cardboard with the turn or burn logos on them or see I guy/girl spitting and shouting Gods going to strike you down if you’re not born again. “I’m not questioning God, just those he choose to carry his cross”. I don’t have all the right answers but I know that I will show Christ and his love better through loving people and a simple conversation of believing in Him. Take it, leave it, it’s Just something to think about.
U.N.T

Recently Added On I-Tunes

2007-06-25T07:56:00.000-07:00

Audioslave -
Revelations

Rob Thomas -
Ever The Same - Something To Be

Lifehouse -
Album - Who We Are

Nevertheless

2007-05-14T12:52:00.000-07:00

Last week I started this new thing with some staffers. Every Monday-Wednesday at 8:30am we meet and talk about what we've got planned on getting accomplished that day. We also have our daily devo. It hit me hard and personally Monday. We started talking about self-discipline. We all need self-discipline in our lives and we need to break the tradition from our past. My schedule makes it hard sometimes to get there at 8:30am. I know that I have to have self-discipline with this. Not knowing how to accomplish this by myself I went and reread the scripture they read that morning. 2 Samuel 5, 6-8 focusing on verse 7"Nevertheless, David took the stronghold of Zion that is, the city of David.” Nevertheless as David did. When I feel that I don't want to get up, or when I start focusing on other people and what they’re doing versus myself I have to say nevertheless. I'm called to do what God has called me to do - just do it nevertheless.
U.N.T

2007-05-11T21:01:00.000-07:00

Studio 6

2007-05-05T19:39:00.000-07:00

I will start a Studio Blog entitled STUDIO 6 on Tuesday May 8th letting you know all the things that are going on with myself and the other guys as we make our way through this moment in our lives.
Check it only at Chasen Virb

RUN!!!! Go watch cartoons

2007-04-29T21:00:00.000-07:00

So I'm stuck watching this Americas Next Top Model show. If you don't know anything about this show it's Tyra Banks batting her eyes and asking for advice from her mom to give to the gals on her show. They say the same thing during the deliberation at the end of the show each week. I think it's fine this whole advice from mom thing but that's it. They're on like there 6th season and they do marathons every freaking Saturday on MTV, MTV2, or VH1. I could deal with it for the first Hour but for 6 hours? My wife is so obsessed with this show. She knows every one of the girls' names where they live and how many kids they have. I say ok they have twelve weeks to find Americas Next Top Model. One week is a 1-hour so that's 12 hours total. Well we've been watching this thing for 6 hours, no lye. I say enough is enough. So I do what every man would do gab the remote control and turn it to cartoons, well I don't think every man would do that but I just got this new network called Boomerang and it shows every old cartoon there is (Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, ETC....) You can only guess what happens when she is so attached to this show. She freaks out and needless to say I watch the rest of Americas Next Top Model, Go Eva!!!! CRAP I've falling into knowing their names. Oh well, men let that be a lesson to you. If your significant other starts watching something that is not only a chick flick kind of show but it's a chick flick show marathon, RUN!!!! Go watch cartoons.
U.N.T
Don't miss STUDIO 6. My new blog series coming may 8th only on The Chasen Virb

Info One - Info Two

2007-04-28T20:16:00.000-07:00

Hello Friends, I have to say life is grand. Waiting for the world to turn to Sunday. Life seems to be this way over and over. Sitting waiting for the next day because maybe that day I wont regret something's I say and did. People I hurt and People I lift up, why can't I stay consistent. All the things I said about situations in my life could have been resolved if I would have just shut up and let them dissolved. That was emo!!! It's ok to be emo sometimes if you do it right. Ok, there's no room for emo talk your right. But life is grand though I just thought I would let you know what I was thinking at the moment. Great things I see in the feature for myself. (Jeremiah 29:11) I just keep on being reminded that. I just need to be sensitive about me getting in the way. Info one: I'm Reading the book of Samuel and loving it. It tells stories of how God teaches obedience is better than sacrifice. That really hits hard in my life. Info two: I start recording on CHASENs first national record in 8 days. Now granted we have been in there for going on 5 weeks with Preproduction and we still have 5 days left before we start tracking. It's a long process (2 months) but I don't mind Cause I know Gods going to do great things though these lyrics and the impact that this CD will make on a lot of lives. I will start a Studio Blog entitled STUDIO 6 on Tuesday May 8th letting you know all the things that is going on with myself and the other guys as we make our way through this moment in our lives. Well as I always say,
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I hear ya.

2007-04-19T07:56:00.000-07:00

Religious Ceremonies or rituals are empty unless they are performed with an attitude of love and obedience. Being religious, going to church, serving on a committee, and giving to a charity is not enough if we do not act out of devotion and obedience to God. A sacrifice was a ritual transaction between man and God that physically demonstrated a relationship between them. If the person’s heart was not truly repentant or if he did not truly love God, the sacrifice was a hollow ritual.
Where is God truly leading us? Have we been so blinded by the good deeds that we are expected to do that we never see what God is trying to show us.
“22Does the Lord delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the Lord? To obey is better than sacrifice. And to heed is better than the fat of rams. 23 for rebellion is like the sin of devotion and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, He has rejected you as King.” 1 Samuel 15:22-23
Listening is easy to do when we are interested in the conversation. It’s not as easy if it’s really not what we wanting to HEAR. “It’s better to obey than to sacrifice.” Example: God I hear you but that’s not what I want to do so I tell you what, I’ll take my kids to church and I will give some money to a charity and that should be enough right? I pray that I am always listening to what God is truly saying not just to the things I want to hear.
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What A Day!!

2007-03-31T19:36:00.000-07:00

Saturday march 31st, about to finish preproduction on the first half of CHASENS new record. It’s a long process but it's well worth it. today I am in the studio from 8:50am until 11:30pm if we get these songs down what a day. I'm ready for this new record to start taking shape. After next week and starting April 9th we will be on the way of making our first national debut record with Edwin McCain and Award winning producer Noel Golden. I'll keep you up dated as I go through this awesome experience. Well going back to mixing some rough copies of our new stuff. It’s going to be a late night.
U.N.T

AMP'd set list (3-28-07)

2007-03-28T07:43:00.000-07:00

Deeper Delirious?
Salvation Is Here Hillsong United
Rain DownDelirious?
RevolutionHillsong United

*New promo video for the next series SUCKER FREE

Step It Up!

2007-03-26T13:06:00.000-07:00

People are dying and wasting away life. People are missing out on what it means to be alive. Nations are being corrupted with false beliefs. People are contradicting there self’s day in and day out. When are we going to step up? We have solders that have stepped up and said I'll go because it is for what we believe in. Why can't we not step up and help one another, if a man’s down help him up. No one volunteers any more. No one ever donates money to anything. If they do it's like pulling teeth. When did it become ok to liquor up their minds for just a little of peoples money and time. Lets bring in a bunch of people, give them free alcohol, a really touching speech and see how much money we can get. We need to step it up, who'll be the first? Where are you? Let's step it up.
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AMP'd Set List (3-21-07)

2007-03-21T12:30:00.001-07:00

Take It All Hillsong United
The Time Has Come Hillsong United
Every Little Thing Hawk Nelson
Dare You To Move Switchfoot

New Countdown: It's XPLOSIVE!!!!!

Speechless

2007-03-21T12:21:00.000-07:00

1-26-07
Wanting the best lyrics, best songs and the best response can put a strain on your brain.
3-18-07 (continuation of top)
But waiting for the right time right place right moments is well worth it.
Since that time 3 to 4 songs have been arranged and written. Lyrics
and songs are a way for me to change, surrender, renew, regroup, remind,
settle down, call out, let lose, tell my true feelings, and get away. Tonight
I was reminded that there's hope for me. I was reminded that You are the
reason for change. You make us all believe. You feel in the blanks.
When I don't have the words You draw a understanding between what is
real and what is useless knowledge.
I can't find the words to say but I know Your still here.
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Going Down In History

2007-03-17T21:34:00.000-07:00

Going down in history is a huge step. If I were to go down in history that means I’m up there with George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Brittany Spares. So I got to thinking, how would I go out? No not like die but what would people say about my life and how I lived it. The more I ask my self that question I got a little low. Have I reached that pinnacle yet of going down in history to it's fullest, have I "burned out bright"? I want people to see the things that I do as an example not just as a routine. This blog for example you probably heard this before. Maybe not these exact words but you have heard what will people remember me as, have I lived my life to the fullest. I don’t want to become a rut believer. I really want to burn out bright. I want to know that I have accomplished enough with my daily walk with Christ. Don't hear what I'm not saying. You don’t have a point scale with God but I want accomplish enough to where I helped someone get closer to Christ or even become a believer. I want to go down in history as having a relationship with Christ and not just being apart of a religion.
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AMP'd Set List

2007-03-13T08:06:00.000-07:00

Series: BEST SEX EVER

What The World Will Never Take: Hillsong United
No One Like You: David Crowder Band
Where The Love Last Forever: Hillsong United
Amateur Lovers: Switchfoot

2007-03-12T13:39:00.000-07:00

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Imac The Way Of The World.

2007-03-06T06:42:00.000-08:00

Each week my wife and I try to get together with some friends of ours. My friend Sammy Clary just bought a 24" Imac computer. I love a mac computer that’s all I use. It has a program on there that should be called click here to laugh hysterically for Hours. Here is what you can do with this program.

I hope you enjoy making fun of all of us but it was well worth it. I laughed for hours no lie I was still laughing when I put these pictures up here. Well,
U.N.T

"The River"

2007-03-05T11:36:00.000-08:00

Check out these lyrics from Good Charlottes New song "The River". I have to say they've made a change. I don't know how they are in their everyday walk but it seems to me as if they have changed there ways of thinking.
THE RIVER = (Good Charlotte Feat. M Shadows & Synyster Gates from Avenged Sevenfold)
As I walk through the valley of the shadow of LA The footsteps that were next to me have gone their separate ways
I've seen enough now to know that beautiful things don't always stay that way I've done enough now
to know this beautiful place isn't everything they say I heard that evil comes disguised Like a city of angels I'm walking towards the light Baptized in the river I've seen a vision of my life And I wanna be delivered In the city was a sinner
I've done a lot of things wrong But I swear I'm a believer Like the prodigal son I was out on my own Now I'm trying to find my way back home Baptized in the river I'm delivered I'm delivered You're from a small town you're gonna grow up fast
underneath these lights Down in Hollywood on the boulevard the dead come back to life To the praying Mother And the worried Father Let your children go If they come back they'll come home stronger
and if they don't you'll know They say that evil comes disguised Like a city of angels I'm walking towards the light
Baptized in the river I've seen a vision of my life And I wanna be delivered In the city was a sinner I've done a lot of things wrong But I swear I'm a believer Like the prodigal son I was out on my own Now I'm trying to find my way back home
Baptized in the river I'm delivered I'm delivered Baptized in the river (on my own) Baptized in the river (on my own)
I wanna be delivered (on my own) (on my own) Baptized in the river (on my own) I wanna be delivered Baptized in the river (on my own) I wanna be delivered Baptized in the river (on my own) I wanna be delivered I confess I'm a sinner
I've seen a vision of my life And I wanna be delivered

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My Words For The Day

2007-03-02T19:41:00.000-08:00

The Chasen Band was in The BIG CITY of Greenwood SC. I have to say tonight was a really incredible night. We had about 300 students jumping and shouting as loud as they can. It feels so good to know that you are loved in cities beside you’re own. We had a lot of fans there tonight so I applaud all you guys who came out and witnessed this night. Being on the “ROAD” is a great place to learn about Faith, Trust, and Love. Coming off the road for a little while to create this new record will teach us all patience but it's well worth it. I hope to see you out of staters at some of the shows coming up. For the ones who have never experienced a Chasen show we love to have a lot of FUN and we want you to come be apart. Well,
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GET AMP'd

2007-03-01T09:00:00.000-08:00

Each Wednesday night I have the honor of being apart of a ministry called AMP'd. We started AMP'd about a year and a half ago. It started off with 50 students and now we have grown to 200 students each week. For the past 8 to 9 years I've trained students and worked with leaders to form a student lead ministry with the help of Bryan Holder. 8 years ago it started with various members of the Chasen band leading each week. I noticed that it was great for me but that was not what I was there for. After attending Saddle Backs conference I realize Students want to see their friends up on stage. They want to be apart of the ministry, they want to call it there own. Last night was incredible. We are in the second week of our series "Best Sex Ever". Last night the Song list was:
TELL THE WORLD (Hillsong United)
OUR LOVE IS LOUD (David Crowder Band)
DIRTY LITTLE SECRET (All American Rejects)
YES YOU HAVE (Leeland)
Bryan Holder who is the youth pastor of Marathon Church in Greenville SC said it perfectly. Our students seemed to be shocked at what we do. It’s not ever church service you hear songs like, Dirty Little Secret, 1st Date, Amateur Lovers, Every Little Thing. God is using us in an awesome way on the road and at our home church. You can find out more about AMP'd (MSM) at www.marathonchurch.org
Last but not least I have to say AMP'd would not be where it is today with out help and cooperation of our student staff. Thank you so much for all you do week in and week out. You do make a difference.

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Never Know What You Got.....

2007-02-28T10:52:00.000-08:00

I wake up at 3:30am this morning and I realize that this could be the last time I spend time with my wife. See in two hours she will be on a plane headed to ST. Louis. I've always loved to fly and still do, but there's something weird about this one. I have to say I was a little scared not for me but for her. I know she's a big girl and can handle it though. I wake up with this numb feeling and start the car. As I look in her eyes I realize that I'm captured by who we are and who she is. A few turns and a gum stop at the airport I give her my last good bye. I turn and look back and almost knock over a very large muscular man. I said I'm sorry took the turn and I realized on my way down the escalator that you really never know what you got till it's (she’s) gone. She landed safely in St. Louis. Now if I can just get her back home ok. The sad thing is I can’t pick her up because I'm out on the road but it gives me more time to think about what I do have. It's all in how you look at it.
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HEROS: SAVE THE CHEERLEADER SAVE THE WORLD

2007-02-27T11:29:00.000-08:00

As I watch this show it becomes so intense for me each week I love it. My wife and I are hooked. This week’s episode you’ll find a lot of information about some of the main characters. If you can't watch it on Monday nights at 9:00 pm I would invest in TIVO, it’s worth it. Make sure to watch the promo above.
U.N.T

2007-02-24T06:37:00.000-08:00

Chasen Concert At Hopewell High School In Charlotte NC
CYC Conference.

Set ONE
I’m With You
Here I am
Take It All (BIG ENDING)
You and I
If It Comes Down
Beautiful
All Your creation
Gotta Believe
Shine Trough the stars
Daisy Don’t Let go
Nothing Like You
Crazy Beautiful
Waiting On A Disaster

SET TWO
Look To You
All Your creation
Take it all
Lord I lift Your Name
Came To Rescue
Your Reasoning
Farewell

I'm For You

2007-02-20T08:11:00.000-08:00

Tell me where it’s hurting are you burning? Running just to catch your breath and going nowhere. It’s getting old when you feel like you got nothing left. Well it ain’t over ‘til it’s over. I told you since the day we met. So let me be the voice through all the noise. Whatever I gotta be I’ll be for you. Whatever you need from me To see you through. Whatever I gotta be I’ll be for you. I’m for you If you never knew If you never knew I’m for you You know it’s true I know the feeling I know it’s real when the drama’s all in your face. You see a mountain I hear a promise – it’s never more than we can take Well it ain’t over, ‘til it’s over We can learn from our mistakes So let me be the voice through all the noise. Everyone of us will fall Have our backs against the wall. And everyone shares a need to be loved. You’ve always been for me. So I will be for you. That’s just what it means to love
Written by Toby McKeehan, Cary Barlowe and Aaron Rice.

Just a hint of the new Toby Mac. album VERY GOOD!!!!!!!!!
U.N.T

Chasen Podcast 2

2007-02-17T07:41:00.000-08:00

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If I Could Only Dig It

2007-02-16T10:55:00.001-08:00

Can You Dig It
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A conversation to whom I love

2007-02-15T12:47:00.000-08:00

Bigger and better than yesterday. That's the saying I’m caught in these days every show and every conversation. So this is a conversation I find myself having with the people I love.
Bigger and better than yesterday. Sometimes you hold so tight,
It slips right through your hands. Will I ever understand? Everything will not be the same everyday but my heart stays consistent with you. How can I beat the days that I feel are the best. If I’m always striving for the bigger and better than yesterday concept then I should be one step ahead of the game right? But I fall, I'm human. But the funny thing is when I fall I think of whom I've hurt verses what will happen to me. I keep telling my self, bigger and better than yesterday. You stay strong when I feel like letting go. Who will I be a few years from now? Am I a strong enough man to fulfill this bigger and better than yesterday concept. I hope I'm whom you've dreamed of. I hope I'm what you want me to be. I hope I'm bigger and better than yesterday.
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Crazy people talk

2007-02-09T12:04:00.000-08:00

A doctor of psychology was doing his normal morning rounds when he entered a patient's room. He found Patient #1 sitting on the floor, pretending to saw a piece of wood in half.
Patient #2 was hanging from the ceiling, by his feet.
The doctor asked patient number 1 what he was doing. The patient replied, "Can't you see I'm sawing this piece of wood in half?" The doctor inquired of Patient #1 what Patient #2 was doing. Patient #1 replied, "Oh. He's my friend, but he's a little crazy. He thinks he's a lightbulb." The doctor looks up and notices Patient #2's face is going all red.
The doctor asks Patient #1, "If he's your friend, you should get him down from there before he hurts himself"
Patient #1 replies, "What? And work in the dark?"

Sounds like something I would do. If you sit in the studio long enough you seem to relate yourself with bad humor.
U.N.T

Thoughts From A Bad Speler

2007-02-08T11:48:00.000-08:00

When did it become ok to critique but be defensive when critiqued? I’ve been very careful with my words when critiquing. I wish we all would see how valuable we could be if we would take words with a grain of salt. It always sucks when a friend who you’ve trusted with everything shatters you. Trust is earned, but you don’t want to sound like your friend has to prove whom they are in order to own your trust, that’s selfish. I want to be excited for them when they try to succeed and help them along the way. But when you’ve put everything in to something and it gets thrown back in your face it’s hard to say, they wouldn’t do anything to hurt you. I guess I could just let it go but that lets me know that I still care of how they feel. I’ve noticed that I have a big heart and love people. All kinds and all colors. Here lately I’m finding it harder and harder to put my trust in people with low confidence in them self. The more I help I get slapped in the face. Over time you realize that they are content with who they are and what they do, no matter if it’s wrong or unnatural. I’m always asking my self this. Do I expect people to act according to how I’ve been brought up or do I expect people to go the extra mile and know what’s right and wrong. I’m falling into a rut of bitterness because of lack of trust. Better is the man who’s lost it all. Why can’t we all have that attitude? If you have something to say to someone say it to his or her face. Don’t talk behind there back and wait for it to get back to them. Thoughts from a bad speler is a way of saying back up and get the idea of what I’m trying to say verses trying to find something wrong with it. When you read this I want you to ask your self am I like these thoughts? Do I walk around being so literal that my mouth gets in the way of how I really feel? If you find your self here then maybe its time for a check up. Your mouth and the way you say things may affect your friendship and the trust of your friendship forever. Proverbs 18 &19. Again these are just thoughts from a bad speler.
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What A Show!

2007-02-05T12:52:00.000-08:00

What a show, this weekend I went with my boys from the Chasen band to fusion warehouse in Anderson SC. The place was very cool. It’s was full of high energy games TVs half court basketball etc. I do know that we had a blast at the place everyone was very nice. Although we had some technical difficulties we managed to get through the night and God did some awesome things. After that we went on down to a little place called Walhalla SC. My self and the boys really enjoyed spending the weekend with that bunch. We pull up and had no clue what to expect. That was the first church event that we’ve done in a while and it was great. Yeah some people might say that it's not Chasens typical place to perform but I felt like I went back to my roots, where I started. The Crowd was very into us and very appreciative. I want to thank everyone at open door Baptist church for opening their doors for us, no pun intended. Well as the night went on Saturday we noticed the crowd was a whole lot louder than most places we play. Sometimes you have to go back to your roots to be energized and to realize what you have. Change is good it's all in how you deal with it. If there was anything that I learned this weekend it was even though we don’t always get the best the best could make it self-known.
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It's A Long Night

2007-01-31T11:35:00.000-08:00

Ok so me and my boys from the band Chasen are on the way home from a show in ATL. We have decided to throw in the rag on Vinny Vandura. (our van) We get up to 60mph and it starts shuttering our brains out. Ha Ha we made a joke about it but little did we know what would happen at 3:00am. We’ve been riding for about an hour and a half and we heard some rubbish under the van but we thought it was the road and the van shuttering. I’m trying to keep my eyes open to help JD our manager stay awake and not swerve off the road. Not because he is a bad driver it’s because our van is of devil. Any way I open my eyes and I see we are close to a town near ours and Wam! Boom! Bang! That’s right Flat Tire. The rubbish under the van all that time was pieces of the tire. Well I know what your thinking, just get out and fix it. Well that’s easier said than done. We get out and our door breaks for the 50th time and we cant find our lug wrench. We have a jack a spare tire but not a lug wrench. Have I mentioned that it’s one of the coldest nights of the year and we don’t have any heat in the van. I call and wake up a friend of mine Bryan Holder and I really don’t know what I will say cause it is 3:00am but I tell him the story. He says call *HP for help. Well that leads me to where I am now writing. Waiting on the HP people to be our Hero. I really hope that a bunch of computers nerds don’t show up. (HP People, Ha!) To leave you I will say one last thing. As the van is running to have some motor heat we are on the red line on our gas gage. We arrive in Greenville SC. at 5:45am. We recommend a lug wrench or a redneck.
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Words From The Green Room

2007-01-30T16:59:00.000-08:00

Patience is the ability to endure waiting, delay, or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset, or to persevere calmly when faced with difficulties.
I wish that I could have more patience. Each day I try not to get my hopes on anything. Waiting for my big break and I'm waiting for the world to change, wait that sounds like a John Mayer song. Any way, we are about to play a show in Atlanta and I have to say we went back to the western days. I guess with a name like Smiths Ole Bar you have to take it for what it is. I do know that it is freezing in our dressing room I feel like I’ve been walking through snow for 30 min. We heard a joke at this venue, want to hear it, hear it go. What has one arm and sucks.... Def Leopard. My apologies, I don't listen to Def Leopard much but I just thought it was funny. There’s no telling what you might here in the green room.
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Giving Props Where Props Are Due.

2007-01-25T15:38:00.000-08:00

Now that I am getting a lot of response to the Dance Dance video I have to give props to my friend Steve-o. He showed me two videos that day on you tube and this was the one that was funny and the second I have to say that I regret those five minutes of my life. Thank you steve-o for all that you showed me.
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