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Robbie Seay Band
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| There’s something to be said for being comfortable with being uncomfortable, for being at a place in your life where you’ve settled in. A place where you know who you are – both the good and the bad – and you know your purpose, and as difficult as... |
 There’s something to be said for being comfortable with being uncomfortable, for being at a place in your life where you’ve settled in. A place where you know who you are – both the good and the bad – and you know your purpose, and as difficult as it can be some days, you’re more than okay with it.
Welcome to the world of Robbie Seay Band, a group of musicians bent on creating art, not only for art’s sake, but for the sake of giving authentic voice to the hopes, fears, joys and sorrows of everyday people.
Never has this calling been more readily answered than on their third EMI release, Miracle. Honed from community life at Ecclesia Church Houston, where Robbie Seay and his band serve on a weekly basis, Miracle is a collection of songs composed and recorded over 10 months. A call and response to life, to what God is doing in their midst, as it happens.
“Music comes from that communal place, in nature, in worship, in stories, sermons, conversations...” Robbie Seay says. “Part of the calling of a worship leader is to be compelled and obligated to voice the prayers of the community and live in the middle of what’s truly happening in your community. That is far more powerful than simply regurgitating and mimicking music from other communities.”
Produced by Seay and Tedd T (tobymac, Mute Math, David Crowder Band), with some help from Dan Muckala (Brandon Heath, The Afters) and Matt Bronleewe (Chris Tomlin, Leeland), Miracle continues to walk the ambient edge musically, while delivering unforgettable, heart-bare lyrics composed in the context of community.
“In some ways, this record reflects the past year for us - representing a broader journey and reality,” Robbie says. “From the deepest depths of sorrow and angst to the greatest moments of celebration in scripture, the band strikes up and it’s beautiful to be part of that. Each song seems to echo what God is doing among us, that this is not a me-centered life we’re living... we are not alone.”
When the whole world seems to turn its back on me, all alone out on the sea,
I need a miracle, I need a miracle...
The title track and first single of the project, “Miracle” came in the wake of devastating news. “I remember getting a phone call from one of my closest friends. ‘Kristy has cancer. It doesn't look good, but we're believing for a Miracle.’ I wrote the lyrics the next day. I prayed and believed with him. Kristy, wife and mother of three young boys would die two months later.
“The song is not a miracle sweat cloth,” Robbie continues, “or a televangelist coming to a town near you. It's the crying out when you're in the depths of life. Believing. And as we all know, sometimes it doesn't end like we so fervently believed. The song is not a promise of a miracle. It is, however, the declaration that we all will find ourselves in great need of one at some point in our lives - and in those moments, we choose to believe even when we can't see our hands in front of our face.”
Awaken my soul... All I’ve gained I’m letting go...
“Awaken My Soul,” a driving anthem written on a plane en route to California, is Robbie’s take on the story of the prodigal and the band’s current single. “Realizing my own sin and stubbornness made me the perfect match with the prodigal, but the song is really more about the Father’s response. God not only waits with forgiveness, he pursues us. His rescue follows us closely. So, awaken my soul. All this stuff, all the fame, it’s loss compared to the powerful force of love that is the Father.”
We see mothers bury sons and begging you to come, Oh, oh oh,
We need your grace, Oh God, your grace... We cannot wait
Perhaps one of the most vulnerable songs on the project, “Lament (We Cannot Wait)” was written to express the grief of the Ecclesia Church community when tragedy hit home. “When my wife got off the phone with Karen, our dear friend and nanny to the Seay kids, I knew the news was bad. Karen's oldest son was shot and killed. Karen works at our church as well, and our community rallied around her in love and support. But losing a son, for a community and especially a single mother, this was life at its hardest. I began to write ‘Lament (We Cannot Wait)’ in my kitchen that night, after the house was still and quiet. It became our plea, our prayer for Ecclesia and our city.”
“Lament,” featuring independent artist Breanne Duren’s (OWL CITY) haunting childlike voice, rings even more loudly in the wake of the earthquake in Haiti. “It has also taken on new meaning for all our brothers and sisters in Haiti who are living through Hell and have lost family and friends, Robbie adds. “God's grace, We cannot wait. It's our only hope in times of grief and desperation.”
Still, there are songs of life and redemption to be sung. And Robbie Seay Band strikes a miraculous balance, reminding believers of the rich history of God’s redemption among us. Songs such as the hymn like “Let Our Faith Be Not Alone,” the captivating “Crazy Love,” “Your Love Is Strong” and Seay’s modern adaptation of the classic hymn “Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go” (featuring Audrey Assad) are powerful testimonies that God’s love and his rescue is sure.
In this collection, as in the previous six releases (four independent), Robbie Seay Band continues to dig down to the ministry and artistic roots that God has planted within them. To compose songs forged in the fires of that place, where life on the road is simply an extension of life at home. To give the people songs that reflect a more honest look at life, a voice to respond from an authentic place.
“Our music isn’t just a vehicle for what I’ve got to say. It’s a dual calling, being a person of faith and an artist with some influence. The idea that any of us are grand saints of the faith is just ludicrous. Most of us artists are just trying to love family, love God and make good music.
“The older I get, the more I have to make sure I’m answering both callings, asking, ‘What would you have me say, God?’ Would you give me the strength to say it?’ That’s the kind of artist I want to be.”
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3/16/2010 - CD Review: Robbie Seay Band - Miracle
Artist: Robbie Seay Band
Album: Miracle
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
Reviewer: Alex Judge
Now I’m not entirely sure how to pronounce “Seay,” but I can “say” that the Robbie Seay Band has produced a good album. With the typical acoustic guitar, softly distorted electric, and the natural sounding drums, Robbie lets his signature vocals cut through the rhythmic music bed to make your head nod to the beat. The lyrics are well crafted, not overly predictable, and accompanied by the catchy tune that will be stuck in your head for days.
“We Are Not Alone” seems to have a southern influence in the finger picking and the lap steel-esque guitar while “Long Way Home” and “Lament” present a more ambient influence. Robbie reworks the hymn “Oh Love That Will Not Let Me Go” that results in a style comparable to Needtobreathe. Look for the title track “Miracle” to be an instant favorite along with “Crazy Love,” which exhibits memorable melodic lines and beautifully crafted instrumentation.
For those who are already fans of Robbie Seay, you will not be disappointed. If you haven’t heard the band before, check out this new album and you may find a new favorite. For those who were not into his earlier releases, you may find the experimentation to your liking. Overall, the Robbie Seay Band incorporates a good amount of old, tried and true styles with some musical exploration. The songs on this album got my head nodding to the rhythm and had me humming along even after the song ended.
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3/9/2010 - Robbie Seay Band Kicks Off "Miracle" CD Release Tour March 23
Sparrow recording artist Robbie Seay Band will celebrate the forthcoming release of its latest project, Miracle, with an 8-city Texas tour, kicking off March 23.The band will be joined by new Integrity artist John Mark McMillan and local singer/songwriter Jillian Edwards. See below for a complete list of tour dates. For additional information, visit www.robbieseayband.com or www.myspace.com/robbieseayband. Street week interviews are available upon request at mandy@savvymediasolutions.com.
Robbie Seay Band Miracle CD Release Tour Dates
March 23
Houston Baptist University
Dunham Theater
7502 Fondren Rd.
Houston, TX 77074
7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
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March 24
First Baptist Church Magnolia
18525 FM 1488 Rd.
Magnolia, TX 77354
7:00 PM
Tickets: $12
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March 25
Common Grounds
1123 South 8th Street
Waco, TX 76706
7:00 PM
Tickets: $10 adv/$12 door
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March 26
The Palace Theater College Station
105 S. Main St.
Bryan, TX 77801
7:00 PM
Tickets: $10
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March 27
Mosiac Austin
5619 Airport Rd.
Austin, TX 78751
8:00 PM
Tickets: $12
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*Robbie Seay Band and Jillian Edwards only
March 29
TriPoint Church San Antonio
3233 North Saint Mary's
San Antonio, TX 78212
8:00 PM
Tickets: Free
March 30
Hardin Simmons University
Behrens Auditorium
Abilene, TX 79698
7:00pm
Tickets: $10 or free w/ student ID
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*Robbie Seay Band and John Mark McMillan only
March 31
The Oaks Fellowship
777 S I-35E
Red Oak, TX 75154
7:00pm
Tickets: FREE - Love offering will be taken
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2/8/2010 - Robbie Seay Band Offers Third Label Project, Miracle, March 23
Sparrow Records artist Robbie Seay Band releases its third label project, Miracle, March 23. A reflection of Seay’s work and relationships within Ecclesia Church in Houston, the record captures thoughts, feelings, and realities of his local community.
Produced by Seay and Tedd T (tobymac, Mute Math, David Crowder Band) with additional contributions by Dan Muckala (Brandon Heath, The Afters) and Matt Bronlewee (Chris Tomlin, Leeland), Miracle is a collection of songs inspired by the real life stories of those around him. It is a call and response to life, to what God is doing in their midst, as it happens.
Seay wrote the album’s title track, for example, in reaction to a friend who was diagnosed with cancer, while “Lament (We Cannot Wait)” was penned to express the grief of his congregation over a church member’s death. “Let Our Faith Be Not Alone,” sung by Ecclesia for more than a year before Seay recorded it, is a song meant to encourage the church as a community of faith. Similarly, “Kingdom and a King” talks about the church moving together to reach those in need.
“In some ways, this record reflects the past year for us - representing a broader journey and reality,” Robbie says. “From the deepest depths of sorrow and angst to the greatest moments of celebration in scripture, the band strikes up and it’s beautiful to be part of that. Each song seems to echo what God is doing among us, that this is not a me-centered life we’re living... we are not alone.”
The project’s current single, “Awaken My Soul,” is presently vying for adds at Christian radio, while Robbie Seay Band has confirmed select tour dates with sixstepsrecords singer/songwriter Charlie Hall this spring. Additional tour information is forthcoming.
An example of the many ways Robbie Seay Band is connected to both the local and international church is a unique partnership with Church Online. Fans can tune in to services on LifeChurch.tv the weeks of February 6–12, February 27–March 5, and March 20-26 for an exclusive preview of songs from the new album. The band will perform three worship sets, including several tracks from Miracle, to be viewed by more than 140 countries and territories. These performances offer a rare glimpse inside Robbie Seay Band’s Church Online sessions at the Red Tree recording studios in Magnolia, Texas.
Known for a psalmist/songwriter worship style that features raw, insightful lyrics coupled with an equally engaging sound, the Houston-based Robbie Seay Band is comprised of Robbie Seay, Ryan Owens, Matthew Kidd, and Michael Lisenbe. Since signing with EMI CMG imprint Sparrow Records in 2005, the band has released two critically acclaimed albums, Better Days (2005) and Give Yourself Away(2007). The band’s music has received high profile television placement in promotions for FOX’s “American Idol,” as well as CW programs “One Tree Hill” and “Life Is Wild.” At radio, the band’s Christian AC single “Song of Hope” climbed to No. 6 and remained on the charts for an entire year from 2007-2008. The song became the No. 7 song on the year-end AC chart. When not on the road, the Robbie Seay Band leads worship at Ecclesia Church, a Houston-based community of faith that seeks to embrace culture through practical love. For more information, visit www.robbieseayband.com or www.myspace.com/robbieseayband.
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10/28/2008 - Robbie Seay Band Winds Up Fall "Hope, Cofee and Melody" Tour
Sparrow Records artist, Robbie Seay Band will head out on the remaining dates of its popular 2008 “Hope, Coffee, and Melody” Tour next month. Also continuing on the ticket is author Chris Seay.
The fall “Hope, Coffee, and Melody” tour kicked off Sept. 10 at The Heights Baptist Church in Richardson, Texas. Missing several early dates due to Hurricane Ike, the tour picked up full swing again in October and will wrap Nov. 14 in Irving, Texas.
“We’re eager to get back on the road with Chris Seay in a few weeks,” says Robbie Seay. “We hope folks will join us not only for a concert but also for an evening of story and coffee …of hope and a reminder that God is calling us to something bigger ourselves.”
Chris Seay is a church planter, pastor, president of Ecclesia Bible Society, and internationally acclaimed speaker. He is a key contributing writer for The Voice Bible translation which officially launches later this month with the release of The Voice New Testament. The Voice™ translation provides a true interpretation of the biblical text while including historical and cultural expansions of the story. With additional background on setting and characters, the project’s narrative screenplay-like format is ideal for group studies and dramatizations, and the inserted devotional commentary helps readers truly understand the context of the biblical story. For more information on The Voice™ New Testament and to download a free copy of The Gospel of John presented in The Voice™ Bible translation, visit http://www.hearthevoice.com. Chris Seay’s previous books include The Gospel Reloaded, co-authored with Greg Garrett, The Gospel According to Tony Soprano, and Faith of My Fathers.
Known for its alternative worship style that features raw, insightful lyrics coupled with an equally edgy and engaging sound, the Houston-based Robbie Seay Band comprises Robbie Seay, Ryan Owens, Taylor Johnson, Michael Lisenbe, and Tyler Halford. Having recorded four successful independent projects, the band signed with EMI CMG imprint Sparrow Records in 2005 and released two critically acclaimed albums, Better Days (2005) and Give Yourself Away (2007). The band’s music has received high profile television placement in promotions for FOX’s “American Idol,” as well as CW programs “One Tree Hill” and “Life Is Wild.” At radio, the band’s Christian AC single “Song of Hope” climbed to No. 6 and remained on the charts for an entire year from 2007-2008. Robbie Seay Band’s current single, “New Day,” is currently vying for adds at AC radio. When not on the road, the Robbie Seay Band leads worship at Ecclesia Church, a Houston-based community of faith that seeks to embrace culture through practical love. For more information, visit www.robbieseayband.com or www.myspace.com/robbieseayband.
“HOPE, COFFEE AND MELODY” TOUR NOVEMBER 2008
DATE CITY
11/5 Dallas, TX
11/6 Abilene, TX
11/8 Phoenix, AZ
11/9 San Diego, CA
11/10 Los Angeles, CA
11/11 Santa Cruz, CA
11/12 Whittier, CA
11/13 Los Vegas, CA
11/14 Irving, TX
*dates subject to change
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3/14/2008 - Robbie Seay Band's "New Day" to be Featured on Oprah's Big Give
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – “New Day,” from Sparrow recording artist Robbie Seay Band, will be featured on episode three of “Oprah’s Big Give,” which will air this Sunday, March 16 at 9 pm ET on ABC. “New Day,” showcased on Robbie Seay Band’s critically acclaimed 2007 release, Give Yourself Away, is slated to be the group’s next Christian radio single, following their Top 5 hit “Song of Hope.”
The March 2 premiere of "Oprah's Big Give" drew 15.7 million viewers, the largest audience in primetime that week for any program other than "American Idol," according to Nielsen Media Research. On the show, participants compete to find the most creative ways to multiply a given amount of money and other resources before giving them away to help others.
In addition, FOX recently featured Robbie Seay Band’s “Rise” on four national television promotional spots for its hit show “American Idol.” The song was used in promotion for the seventh season of “American Idol,” which premiered January 15 and 16.
Give Yourself Away released August 28 and was one of the top 25 Christian albums downloaded on iTunes for over 18 weeks. The album features the hit single, “Song of Hope,” which charted 18 weeks in the Top 5 on R&R’s Christian CHR National Airplay chart and Top 10 on R&R’s Christian AC National Airplay chart. The song was also one of the Top 20 Christian CHR/pop singles of 2007, according to CRW’s year-end charts.
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