Sites We Like
Advocacy
Child Sponsorship
Sponsoring kids in other parts of the world has changed my own family’s lives, never mind the lives of the families we’re helping. Please consider participating in the blessing of child sponsorship.
Rich Mullins Foundation
International Justice Mission
Great Music
- FeedTheLake (Our store of like-minded artists)
- Phil Robertson (One of Carolyn's favourite drummers, Phil Robertson offers his services online.)
- Brett Wade (Brilliant session singer/guitarist Brett Wade does online sessions.)
- Lance Odegard (Wow. Great rootsy, thoughtful songwriter. I got to sing on his new record.)
- Sheree Plett (best voice I've heard in a long time).
- Michael Hart (A Vancouver fixture. Recently heard him sing "Desire," jaw dropped.)
- Debbie Zepick (Mostly Celtic, really good.)
- Steve Bell (one of the finest communicators I’ve encountered).
- Bob Bennett (legendary songwriter, and he was my 3-year-old’s biggest crush).
- The Clumsy Lovers (my brother's band - I produced their latest).
- Spencer Capier (plays with me, but does so much more).
- Spencer Welch (sadly, doesn’t tour as much with us anymore, too busy being an amazing vocal coach).
- Glen Soderholm (rich, thoughtful worship).
- Greg Sczebel (outstanding pop/soul talent).
- Pierce Pettis (astonishing songs).
- Brooks Williams (plays so good).
- David Wilcox (don’t know him, just love him).
- Sara Groves (my favorite CCM artist)
Great Culture Sites
- Dwight Ozard (RIP, still making us think)
- Pacific Theatre (Amazing Vancouver-area theatre company)
- Paste Music
- Eighth Day Books
- The Dirty Shame (Blog of great writer John Blase)
- The Rabbit Room (The terrific Andrew Peterson and his merry band of fellow artists)
Resources for Musicians
- GMA Immerse
- GMA Canada
- Breakforth (amazing Canadian worship/arts conference).
- Taxi (independent a&r).
- Useful articles on business aspects.
- Institute of Music Ministry (Pacific Life Bible College)
Carolyn's Other Blog Sites
- Love Was Here First (Scrapbook of the Making of the New Album)
- Wrestling With Angels (Columns and Articles)
- Songville (For Songwriters)
- Conversantlife (Archive of Older Musings)
- Newsblog (News Archive)