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Category Archives: Music
Don’t Brag!!! A story from a proud Papa
You and I have both been told it’s not good to brag. Well I’m going to break that rule today because I have a good reason to brag at least just a little. You see my daughter Nicole Rose Moran is a gifted and talented singer. While it is true her abilities are a natural gift, she has also been working very hard to own her gift and bring it to the level of that now. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Current Affairs, Music, Weblogs
Tagged Born this way, Bruno Mars, Come away with me, Eagan High School, Just the Way you Are, Lady Gaga, Nicole Moran, Nicole Rose, Nicole Rose Moran, Norah Jones
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Dakota Valley Choral Festival 2011
The amount of creative and artistic talent south of the river is quite amazing to consider sometimes. In this case I am thinking about the vocal talents of the students in school district 196 and this even includes younger children. So what am I talking about? Well on Sunday evening Oct 30th 2011 at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church in Apple Valley, MN the Dakota Valley Choral Festival was held. This was apparently the 35th year of this festival and the church was packed for very good reason. This festival is so well run and the level of talent is so high that the show gives the listener the impression that they are listening to a college choir. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Current Affairs, Music
Tagged apple valley, Choral Festival, Dakota Valley, Dakota Valley Choral Festival, Dakota Valley Choral Festival 2011, Eagan, eastview, rosemount
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U2 Minneapolis 2011 – The 360 Tour
U2 Minneapolis 2011 – The 360 Tour
This may have been the concert of a life time.
There is a reason why U2 has experienced such huge success and career longevity in this crazy music industry when many bands can’t sell any albums (ok cds, dvds or mp3s) and most bands cannot fill up a giant venue. That reason is showmanship and respect for the audience. U2 puts on a show that will blow your mind, and probably your ears also (my ears are still ringing). Continue reading
Posted in Art, Music, Photography, Weblogs
Tagged 360 tour, minneapolis, pictures, U2, u2 concert, wayne moran
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Eagan Art Festival 2011: More Images
I had so much fun at this years Eagan Art Festival and the weather was soooo great on the second day that I ran around most of the day capturing many more images. I just wanted to share a few more with you.
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Posted in Art, Current Affairs, Music, Photography
Tagged art, Eagan, Eagan Art Festival, Eagan Art Festival 2011, Festival, wayne moran photography
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Eagan Art Festival 2011
It is time once again for the Eagan Art Festival. This is the 17th Eagan Art Festival and it has grown to be one of the best in the state with over 100 artists, youth events, music, assorted entertainment and of course great food. Continue reading
Posted in Art, Current Affairs, Music, Photography, Weblogs
Tagged 2011, art, Eagan, Eagan Art Festival, Eagan Art Festival 2011, Eagan Photographer, Festival, photographer, wayne moran
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We wish you a Merry Christmas
We wish you are Merry Christmas Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. We Wish You are Merry Christmas… And a Happy New Year Listening to: Bing Crosby: I'll be home for Christmas Ok, as you can see, I did make in out … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Current Affairs, Heartwarming Stories, Music, Photography, Weblogs
Tagged "we wish you a merry Christmas" bing crosby christmas picture
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Minneapolis Skyline
Minneapolis Skyline Originally uploaded by !!WaynePhotoGuy. Listening to: Regina SpektorSummer in the City. Part of a recent outing… I think this whole outing was very successful!!! If you are interested in being able to take pictures like this click here … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Current Affairs, Music, Photography, Series
Tagged 3rd, ave, avenue, beautiful, beauty, bridge, city, city life, colors, golden, HDR, minneapolis, Minneapolis skyline, minnesota, mississippi, mn, night, photography, reflection, reflections, river, skyline, stunning, waynephotoguy
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The Nativity Story
My family and I went to the new movie "The Nativity Story" this weekend http://www.thenativitystory.com/ First of all getting four kids, two of which are boys in high school, to go to a movie that is not filled with action … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Current Affairs, Movies, Music
Tagged christmas, isreal, jesus, Nativity, story, The Nativity Story
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Gospel Concert Huge Success
The Fred Steele Gospel music concert/ worship fest at South Suburban Evangelical Free Church last night was a huge success. The roof was blown off and God glorified. You really can get those Norwegians moving. Here are a few pictures… … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Music, Religion
Tagged answers, concert, evangelical, fred steele, free church, gospel, gospel music, music, questions, South Suburban, steele
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Singing Gospel is A Lot of Work!
I didn’t know that singing Gospel music could be so much work. We are preparing for a gospel music concert this coming Friday November 4th. Hey, I guess that is tomorrow. Anyway, we have been working very hard on this … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Music, Religion
Tagged concert, evanglical, fred steele, gospel, gospel music, Questions and Answers, questions answers, South Suburban, ssefc, whities
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U2, I wish it were Me too….
My really good blogging buddy Well Woman over at Ramble On went to the U2 concert in California Nov. 2nd. Her fantastic review is here…
Posted in Music
Tagged bono, california, concert, ranble on, U2, well woman
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Gospel Music Concert: Fred Steele
Friday, November 4th, 7:00 pm Join us for an evening of music featuring Fred Steele and the SSEFC Worship Choir led by Pastor Patrick Smith. John Stacknik will speak about urban ministry, followed by dessert and fellowship. An evening full … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Religion
Tagged black, concert, fred steele, gospel, music gospel music, southers, steele
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Fred Steele: What a blessing
Last night I got my sox blown off and I was blessed beyond measure. Let me try to tell you the story. You see, we are having a mission conference at our church in a few weeks. The organizers of … Continue reading
Katrina Survivors Tribute
A wonderful tribute to the survivors of Katrina has been written my by Les Lewellyn of the Dixie Lizards. He wrote the song in honor of all of those affected on the Gulf coast. He said…. I have friends, family, … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Dixie Lizards, Gulf Coast Lullaby, Les Lewellyn
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A Huge Switchfoot Fan
If you are not familiar with the hugely successful Christain crossover band Swithfoot, Broken Masterpieces is doing an awesome review of their latest album Nothing Is Sound. You can check it out here…
My Son’s Band
My oldest son came home very excited the other day. He has gotten himself in with a few guys that have formed a garage band. They have written four or five songs and now they have recorded their first one. … Continue reading
Only The Good Die Young?
The other day I was listening to my local classic rock station. The Billy Joel classic, Only The Good Die Young came on and of course I was singing along with it. You know it’s a catchy tune, and I … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary, Music, Religion
Tagged billy joel, heaven, jesus, only the good die young
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American Idol: Bo and Carrie: And then there were two
And then there were two: Last night on American Idol the 3rd to the last contestant Vonzell Solomon was eliminated. She had the spark, she had the smile, she had the moves but maybe she was just a little too … Continue reading
Posted in Current Affairs, Fun, Music, Television
Tagged American Idol, bo, carrie, Vonzell, Vonzell Solomon
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Christian Carnival Posts I like…
I am going through this weeks Christian Carnival and I am reading the posts more carefuly. Some I really like and I want to highlight them here. Diane at BorgardBlog wrote a very interesting bit of fiction "The More Things … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Religion, Weblogs
Tagged abortion, c s lewis, Christian carnival, church fathers, francis schaffer, power of music, slavery
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Lighter Things: American Idol
If you are plugged into the culture at all, you have at least heard of American Idol. Basically they are going through the TV season trying to select the best singer from a very large group of singers. In our … Continue reading
Posted in Cultural Commentary, Current Affairs, Misc, Music
Tagged American Idol, Bo Bice, Carrie Underwood, Everybody loves Raymond, Sonspot
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Online Classical Christian Education
This morning I was cruising around the Internet and I stumbled across a fantastic educational resource. It is a site for On-line Classical Christian Education. You know what the coolest thing is? For the most part it is free!!! Now … Continue reading
Posted in Art, Books, Literature, Music, Religion
Tagged free education, free online classical christian education, free online education, online classical christian education
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Bush and His iPod
So we hear Bush has an iPod! I can’t believe it, the President is more cool than I am. Where is this world going? Now keep in mind, I am a software engineer. I make my living with high-tech stuff, … Continue reading
Now for Something Completely Different
You have heard the saying, "music calms the animal within", well in that vain in my rushed and hurried world I am purposefully inserting more moments of calm and more moments of beauty. One of the ways I am doing … Continue reading
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History of Twelve Days of Christmas
There is one Christmas Carol that has always baffled me. What in the world do leaping lords, French hens, swimming swans, and especially the partridge who won’t come out of the pear tree have to do with Christmas? Well just … Continue reading →