Cornerstone ended for us yesterday at 11:30 p.m. and the next show started for us this morning at 9:00, which includes a 7 hour drive...This meant we were exhausted today. We all took a nap from 2 to 7:30, which was glorious.
Cornerstone was pretty dang awesome. I got to see a lot of bands that I have been waiting to see for a while. I made a top 5 list of favorite shows.
1. Paper Route-they are one of my favorite bands and embodied everything I want to be in a band.
2. Over the Rhine- jazz is so close to my heart and these people did it well. Also the drummer played this amazing solo that included blowing a breaker and him continuing the solo until it came back on.
3. Questions In Dialect- They played a great set that included a theramin, ridiculous rhythms, and perfect grooves.
4. Foxhole- instrumental and creative with a trumpet as the front man.
5. Rosie Thomas- cute and funny
5. The Myriad- They were great although they change the same story everytime they play to include a body of water close to where they are playing.
Leeland might have made the list but they were way too "pro" with their in ear monitors and ridiculous (40 minute long sound check) requests.
It was just a great time to meet some great people, share fun stories, make new ones, sleep under the stars, not shower for a week, hear some great music, be encouraged, be challenged, be frustrated, and grow closer to some friends.
Father make us intruments of your peace, love, and justice. May we embody a glimpse of who you are to the unbelieving world. Help us to wash the feet of those we encounter and learn to be one as You are one. Forgive us, wash us clean, because we are in desparate need of being washed.
