Rick Shivers: News

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-Rick

Well, my friends, you may have thought I'd checked out. It's been much too long since I updated anything on this site. So if you've been checking for anything new or wondering where I've been.......my apologies! Anyway, me and the rest of Just Like Jonah had a busy spring & summer, but we've been on somewhat of a hiatus the last few months. Good news is.......our CD is finally 100% complete! Eleven songs total (10 new and a remake of 'God Thing), all done the JLJ style......which by the way we proudly admit, fits into no particular style. Come out to Just Off Main in Grapevine on New Year's Eve for the CD Release Party!

New recordings underway with band Just Like Jonah...will update progress as we go. New gigs coming up through the spring and early summer......some already set, others on the horizon......check my calendar for updates!!!

Been kinda quiet over the last month or so.....writing and working on new material with the band. We plan to start recording some in December so check back for updates from time to time!

One of my newest songs, "Highs and Lows", has been posted to the Indieheaven Radio Charts! Log onto www.indieheaven.com and click on the radio tower for the list. Find my song on the list and cast a vote (using the stars at the top). Started at the bottom and still pretty low, so help me move it on up! You can vote once a day from any IP address.

First two gigs with the new band (Just Like Jonah) were great! Summer Bash 2006 at Restoration DFW (5/19/06) with Whites Lane and Kari Jobe......fantastic event with great worship and enthusiasm for God! "Crusin' Granbury" Memorial Day Weekend event in the town square.....small crowd during our time slot but still lots of fun! Hope to have pics of both events soon!

Me and the new band (Just Like Jonah) will be playing at 'Summer Bash 2006' at Restoration Church Youth Center in Euless, TX, Friday May 19. (see calendar for more details)

I've hooked up some new players! Met these guys while playing backup for another artist last fall and everything seemed to gel right off! After talking a bit we got together and formed our own band---"Just Like Jonah." Right now we're reworking some originals, writing new ones, and getting ready for opportunities that God is already beginning to open up. More updates later.....

I now have short audio clips you can check out while you're here. **Be sure to check back from time to time for clips of new, unreleased material I'm working on---then email me and let me know what you think!**

Every 1st & 2nd Saturday I lead worship at St. Paul UMC in Hurst (5-6pm); come and be a part!

Finally, a much needed overhaul!

Friday March 24, 2006; joined with 99 other guitarists to lead the congregation in an amazing night of worship & fun! First UMC in Bedford, TX, was filled to capacity, and sadly hundreds had to be turned away. Visit www.mastermedia.org for possible future dates, and mark your calendar for Oct. 14, 2006,.......1000 Guitars of Praise at Reunion Arena in Dallas!