What’s up with Art?

So, for those of you that don't know: I'm sort-of stepping back as music director at St. Vincent's.

WHY?!

I got married, now have two lovely children, and it's a 35-mile commute twice a week to LIFE TEEN – and I still have a full-time job. That said, I will still be involved about 1-2 times a month, as well as at retreats and stuff.

It is our long-term plan to find a full-time replacement for my services. Until then, the band will continue to support itself from within.

What will you be doing?

Several things: First of all, I'll be spending a lot more time at home with my family. Somehow, I'll still be very busy though.

I will also be helping out as a substitute at other parishes, such as St. Jude's, Holy Family, Mary Queen of Peace and Assumption up in Bellingham.

I will also continue to drive music planning and liturgy for St. Vincent's LIFE TEEN and writing more music. My wife and I are even working on our first song together!

Apparently I'll also be doing some more regional events. I just got asked to play bass at Steubenville Northwest at Gonzaga next summer, as well as some other events around Washington. More to come as events unfold!

BTW: If you're a musician looking to do more events and don't care so much what you play, there are never enough bass players or drummers!

Any other plans?

Watch this space for announcements! Let's just say:

• Yes, there will be another album!
  
• There will be an event to kick it off!
  

I will continue to post on this space – maybe even more extensively with the extra time.

God bless you in your ministry!