Bryan, not to sound trite, but DANG man, this one was on fire. I loved, “Ice on the branches in the winter of my discontent.” That was awesome, and “I Never Should Have Left You” resonates with where I’m at in life now.
Thanks again for doing these, I’m gonna have to go back and re-listen to them now.
Perfect Timing was the first SCB album I had the privilege of hearing. What a ride it must’ve been. All the excitement and despair rolled into a decade of music. I guess if this were a VH1 show at some point we would’ve heard “an when we return, Sweet Comfort Band hits rock bottom” Looking forward to the next chapter in your journey including the likes of Chuck Barth and Larry Brown
It is easy to get caught up and lose sight of the feeling of why you are doing something. God can take our mistakes and use them for His glory! Thank you for sharing.
thanks for hangin around with me even after not getting that back stage pass LOL the next episode is called “The Aftermath” it actually put me in a terse mood! for a minute
Much needed Bryan. The insight of how Life behind the music and ministry has an impact. I truly try my best not to hurt those around me. I guess, washing feet keeps me humble… I have followed You walk with Jesus through my Life. Yes, I have sung songs you have written to those I have Loved and Lost. Not knowing You have had those same things happen to you. God knew what I needed along the way in this Life. ” The Jesus in You to help along The Way” One of the darkest times in my Life, You visited Solid Rock Church in Ohio. Going through Life changing time, I witnessed how you handled some moments you were going through as well that truly helped me in my pain at the time. You needed Prayer for your back, We All Prayed. Not knowing the outcome of The Prayer, just listening to the next project you released helped me understand how Prayer Changes Things and Worship still is above All we give to The Lord. I think that was around 13 or so years ago.
You continue to make a difference in All You do in Jesus’s Name. It’s worth for more the you, I and everyone can imagine. Keep on moving, the Harvest is being brought in, you may not see the work that it is having on dry, uncultavated ground, water has a way through the music you are giving.
I Love You, My Brother. May The Lord continue The Gift of music in You.
Just …Wow! So interesting to hear your stories of those early years. It’s so weird how God works. As you were closing out that chapter I was just discovering SCB and Christian Rock in general. Your voice was it man. I heard it and it put validity to the genre behind those lyrics. It’s great to hear the backstory of some of those songs. I was disappointed to open that “Perfect Timing” cassette and see “The Farewell” tour insert. My face….. But it all makes sense now. When you started your solo career. I was so eager to get “Have yourself committed”. It felt so much more free than anything you did in SCB. Little did I know you may have been thinking…have yourself committed actually meant “Am I really doing this again?”. Lol I’m glad you did. Looking back I’m sure can be rough. You managed to do what few artist could do in CCM. Connect on a level beyond Sunday morning gloss. I think you have been as transparent as you could be with your music. Especially in a genre that isn’t always welcoming to that. I love the highs and sometimes lows in your music. Those of us who enjoy your journey don’t feel like we got a CCM fabrication but rather something that was real and authentic. I for one would love to hear you continue on with your solo journey. The processes and where and why you did what you did with each album. It’s fascinating. Bless you brother. I mean that in the most sincere way possible. You are valued and treasured.
man that last paragraph just made my day.. I’ve always thought of my songs as a diary of a walk with Jesus.. and I also knew I was not helping my CCM career in doing it! funny too .. when I went solo one of the first songs was actually “Maybe This Time”.
the next episode though is called “The Aftermath” a wrap up of a decade in a band
thanks for walkin with me Ron! means a lot
Being honest with ourselves and then acting on it is the hardest thing… I don’t believe it. I worked on a concrete crew in Jacksonville Florida for 2 years after leaving the military. There was always something satisfying to leave a slick slab for the carpenters. The foundation, when it’s level and the rebar is set in right it stands the test of time. Kinda like faith… 1984 I was in Okinawa. God bless.
Perfect Timing was my first experience of SCB. Loved it.
Do hard times bring the best songs? Sometimes it would be nice if they were in the third person, instead of experiencing them in the first person, no?
You guys made a difference in my life. SCB, then your solo stuff; Randy with Allies etc. Thank you.
Lol Ilove that book! I’m sanguine too and yes Randy was definitely melancholy, deep thinker. I made everyone in my circle take the test just to see if I was right about them. Lol. Sure made certain people more predictable.
Hi Care! I realized though, after leaving the band I was more meancholy than I wanted to be.. I worked at being outgoing a little. Hope yer doing good. I still go back to my apartment days when you were something akin to a brief salvation! thanks for still bein here
I just got 3 more of your CD’S & I thought that was it but I guess not because I don’t have this one. I am looking forward to finding it. I am sure it was for your best to take a break!!!
LOL Hi J.A.L.! I have 22 albums I think..I’ve even lost count. I had to take another break too when the Pandemic hit.. didn’t want to either. but God laughs at our plans sometimes. Nutshells have been a rejuvenation of another kind for me.. going back to more Bible reading.. I’ve been winging it for a while..
Every time I listen to your Nutshells I am enlightened..Jesus.. Music and disconnect have been a theme throughout my life as a child entertainer. My divorce trial is just 3 days away ..Thank you for your wisdom words Mr.D ️
Please keep these stories coming. You’re providing some exceptional insight and wisdom for us younger guys. I really hope you continue the stories AFTER the “Aftermath” and into your solo career. We need to hear your life lessons!
Thanks MW! sure didn’t see this comin.. grandpa tellin’ stories! I’m always afraid that maybe I didn’t learn anything! LOL and yea, lets see what I can find to say going forward..
Absolutely loved all the stories about SCB!
Please continue the stories of your solo career.
I will be contributing financially at the begining of September for the nutshell’s you have done so far.
I have just binge listened to all of your nutshell sermons and they do have a lot of value to me.
You have even had an impact on my 19 year old twin musician sons. (You have actually made contact with the guitar player)
Thank you for being you!
Wow thanks for takin the time with my new endeavor Mark. you’ll have to give me the names of your twins. I talk to a lot o music types lol. I’ve been on the road a lot this month after 4 years of almost nothin’! but I’ll start up the stories of going solo next week. Thanks for your endorsement
He goes by _jax.lucas_ on instagram.
My favorite album by anyone was Cutting Edge.
That still rocks as good as anything even today. I found a new cd on Amazon and paid way too much I’m sure:)
I reached out to years ago from Cincinnati.
I am in the plastic surgery business if you remember:)
You attended a funeral of someone we both know etc…
yer the guy that was gonna fix my eyelids ? LOL… and I don’t know Jack.. but I do know Jax! LOL good to hear from you again. I was starting me declining career when you offered. Couldn’t fly out just for that and spend the recovery time
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Bryan, not to sound trite, but DANG man, this one was on fire. I loved, “Ice on the branches in the winter of my discontent.” That was awesome, and “I Never Should Have Left You” resonates with where I’m at in life now.
Thanks again for doing these, I’m gonna have to go back and re-listen to them now.
Hey DF.. means a lot to hear you quote lines .. I never know where they’re going to go! thanks for being here too..
Perfect Timing was the first SCB album I had the privilege of hearing. What a ride it must’ve been. All the excitement and despair rolled into a decade of music. I guess if this were a VH1 show at some point we would’ve heard “an when we return, Sweet Comfort Band hits rock bottom” Looking forward to the next chapter in your journey including the likes of Chuck Barth and Larry Brown
Thanks Doug! there’s one more episode wrapping up the SCB decade “The Aftermath” coming next week
I loved this album. I wore out my tape twice. My second favorite album as Breakin the Ice is my all time favorite
glad to hear about yer favorites.. or that you even have some o ours! LOL Thanks for resonating here too.
It is easy to get caught up and lose sight of the feeling of why you are doing something. God can take our mistakes and use them for His glory! Thank you for sharing.
thanks for hangin around with me even after not getting that back stage pass LOL the next episode is called “The Aftermath” it actually put me in a terse mood! for a minute
Much needed Bryan. The insight of how Life behind the music and ministry has an impact. I truly try my best not to hurt those around me. I guess, washing feet keeps me humble… I have followed You walk with Jesus through my Life. Yes, I have sung songs you have written to those I have Loved and Lost. Not knowing You have had those same things happen to you. God knew what I needed along the way in this Life. ” The Jesus in You to help along The Way” One of the darkest times in my Life, You visited Solid Rock Church in Ohio. Going through Life changing time, I witnessed how you handled some moments you were going through as well that truly helped me in my pain at the time. You needed Prayer for your back, We All Prayed. Not knowing the outcome of The Prayer, just listening to the next project you released helped me understand how Prayer Changes Things and Worship still is above All we give to The Lord. I think that was around 13 or so years ago.
You continue to make a difference in All You do in Jesus’s Name. It’s worth for more the you, I and everyone can imagine. Keep on moving, the Harvest is being brought in, you may not see the work that it is having on dry, uncultavated ground, water has a way through the music you are giving.
I Love You, My Brother. May The Lord continue The Gift of music in You.
Wow, you just made my day Shawn! stuff that’s always needed to hear from time to time.. thanks for your encouragement here and now!
Dude, this is raw and one of the best stories I’ve heard. Well the plane wreck was pretty intense.
Love the stories. Props!
thanks Tom.. I really never can tell if this means much of anything but it’s pretty close to the realities that I remember
Just …Wow! So interesting to hear your stories of those early years. It’s so weird how God works. As you were closing out that chapter I was just discovering SCB and Christian Rock in general. Your voice was it man. I heard it and it put validity to the genre behind those lyrics. It’s great to hear the backstory of some of those songs. I was disappointed to open that “Perfect Timing” cassette and see “The Farewell” tour insert. My face….. But it all makes sense now. When you started your solo career. I was so eager to get “Have yourself committed”. It felt so much more free than anything you did in SCB. Little did I know you may have been thinking…have yourself committed actually meant “Am I really doing this again?”. Lol I’m glad you did. Looking back I’m sure can be rough. You managed to do what few artist could do in CCM. Connect on a level beyond Sunday morning gloss. I think you have been as transparent as you could be with your music. Especially in a genre that isn’t always welcoming to that. I love the highs and sometimes lows in your music. Those of us who enjoy your journey don’t feel like we got a CCM fabrication but rather something that was real and authentic. I for one would love to hear you continue on with your solo journey. The processes and where and why you did what you did with each album. It’s fascinating. Bless you brother. I mean that in the most sincere way possible. You are valued and treasured.
man that last paragraph just made my day.. I’ve always thought of my songs as a diary of a walk with Jesus.. and I also knew I was not helping my CCM career in doing it! funny too .. when I went solo one of the first songs was actually “Maybe This Time”.
the next episode though is called “The Aftermath” a wrap up of a decade in a band
thanks for walkin with me Ron! means a lot
Being honest with ourselves and then acting on it is the hardest thing… I don’t believe it. I worked on a concrete crew in Jacksonville Florida for 2 years after leaving the military. There was always something satisfying to leave a slick slab for the carpenters. The foundation, when it’s level and the rebar is set in right it stands the test of time. Kinda like faith… 1984 I was in Okinawa. God bless.
wow so you did slab work too! … I wouldn’t last long in that job ROFL thank God that wasn’t the last time I heard from him!
Perfect Timing was my first experience of SCB. Loved it.
Do hard times bring the best songs? Sometimes it would be nice if they were in the third person, instead of experiencing them in the first person, no?
You guys made a difference in my life. SCB, then your solo stuff; Randy with Allies etc. Thank you.
LOL.. I’ve never done well with songs about someone else’s misery! ROFL good to hear from you Westy! thanks for participating!
Lol Ilove that book! I’m sanguine too and yes Randy was definitely melancholy, deep thinker. I made everyone in my circle take the test just to see if I was right about them. Lol. Sure made certain people more predictable.
Hi Care! I realized though, after leaving the band I was more meancholy than I wanted to be.. I worked at being outgoing a little. Hope yer doing good. I still go back to my apartment days when you were something akin to a brief salvation! thanks for still bein here
I just got 3 more of your CD’S & I thought that was it but I guess not because I don’t have this one. I am looking forward to finding it. I am sure it was for your best to take a break!!!
LOL Hi J.A.L.! I have 22 albums I think..I’ve even lost count. I had to take another break too when the Pandemic hit.. didn’t want to either. but God laughs at our plans sometimes. Nutshells have been a rejuvenation of another kind for me.. going back to more Bible reading.. I’ve been winging it for a while..
Every time I listen to your Nutshells I am enlightened..Jesus.. Music and disconnect have been a theme throughout my life as a child entertainer. My divorce trial is just 3 days away ..Thank you for your wisdom words Mr.D ️
you’ll have to show me a link to yer childhood work! and yes, I’ve been there with the not so perfect timing of divorce.
Please keep these stories coming. You’re providing some exceptional insight and wisdom for us younger guys. I really hope you continue the stories AFTER the “Aftermath” and into your solo career. We need to hear your life lessons!
Thanks MW! sure didn’t see this comin.. grandpa tellin’ stories! I’m always afraid that maybe I didn’t learn anything! LOL and yea, lets see what I can find to say going forward..
Absolutely loved all the stories about SCB!
Please continue the stories of your solo career.
I will be contributing financially at the begining of September for the nutshell’s you have done so far.
I have just binge listened to all of your nutshell sermons and they do have a lot of value to me.
You have even had an impact on my 19 year old twin musician sons. (You have actually made contact with the guitar player)
Thank you for being you!
Wow thanks for takin the time with my new endeavor Mark. you’ll have to give me the names of your twins. I talk to a lot o music types lol. I’ve been on the road a lot this month after 4 years of almost nothin’! but I’ll start up the stories of going solo next week. Thanks for your endorsement
He goes by _jax.lucas_ on instagram.
My favorite album by anyone was Cutting Edge.
That still rocks as good as anything even today. I found a new cd on Amazon and paid way too much I’m sure:)
I reached out to years ago from Cincinnati.
I am in the plastic surgery business if you remember:)
You attended a funeral of someone we both know etc…
yer the guy that was gonna fix my eyelids ? LOL… and I don’t know Jack.. but I do know Jax! LOL good to hear from you again. I was starting me declining career when you offered. Couldn’t fly out just for that and spend the recovery time
Need to get you back out here and hang for sure.
Love to hear these stories!
You will be hearing from me soon
Hopefully you just heard from me:)
Hi Mark.. wow it has been awhile… glad you found me in my new witness protection location on line! LOL