About Me
Been there, done that. Bought the T-shirt. Got fat, and outgrew the T-shirt. That is the story of Once Blind. Each member has spent years in the local bar band circuit, in various genres of the Minneapolis music scene. Each member has had many ups and down, made personal memories, connected with people, made friends – pretty much “did it allâ€. Been there, done that.But there was always something missing. No – not fame, fortune, big cars. Heck – Ted can barely drive the car he has, and certainly doesn’t know how to take care of one. He doesn’t need a big expensive machine to destroy.No – there was always this sense of dissatisfaction – or should I say MISS-satisfaction. Something was really missing. Each member felt this – and it continued to grow stronger and stronger.And each member, in his time, came to the realization that playing for self was not going to cut it. And playing for self was what they were doing – whether it was an audience of girlfriends and spouses, or thousands – they always played for themselves.That changed as each member finally heard the call – the call that was always there. “Stop playing for yourself. Play for MEâ€. God was calling. He was challenging them to write songs for Him and Him only. And LUCKFULLY, they listened!Once Blind is a band of Christians, not just a “Christian Bandâ€. They are just like you – they have struggles they deal with daily. They fall down. They hurt, and hurt others. But by the grace of God, they are filled with the desire to play for a new audience. An audience of one!
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SHEESH! What is the DEAL with us?So - another opportunity for you to click things and respond to various emails, confirming your love for us.This one is for Jansport's battle of the bands. the winne...
Posted by on Tue, 04 Aug 2009 14:02:00 GMT
Taylor Guitars, Elixir Strings, Once(b)lind and YOU!!!
Yes - YOU! YOU can help vote us in to win Taylor guitars and Elixir strings!!!!How????Here's How!!!1. Click this link: http://testdrive.taylorguitars.com/BandProfile.aspx?c=7428&p
=3252. Enjoy list...
Posted by on Mon, 03 Aug 2009 14:43:00 GMT
Seth Allen Thomas Butz
Who has four names??? When I friend Seth, and saw he has four first names - I honestly wondered if he had been married a couple times. You know, how women put their maiden names in their Facebook n...
Posted by on Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:10:00 GMT
In Your Weakest Moments
I was praying today, about how I so often fail. Fall. Stumble. Over the same stupid little stumbling blocks in life. The same ones. Over and over. And - I don't want to do that. So I asked God ...
Posted by on Sun, 26 Jul 2009 06:28:00 GMT
I've Got My Own Album To Do....
That was the title of Ron Wood's first solo record. At the time I "think" he was still in the Faces. (I think? At least it was before he went on to become the other guitarist in the Rolling Stones)...
Posted by on Mon, 20 Jul 2009 14:48:00 GMT
Unified By Grace
We have been blessed to be part of an initiative called "Unified By Grace" - it's a partnership between Quickstar Productions and St. Timothy's Church in Cantonsville, MD. St. Timothy's Church adopte...
Posted by on Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:01:00 GMT
Mountain of Praise!!!!
So - what are you doing next weekend? Yeah, I figured. Nobody likes to do anything in the summer. :) Well - if you are looking for something to do, come on out to Wautoma, Wisconsin! Mountain of ...
Posted by on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 08:02:00 GMT
What's Gnew???
Remember Gary Gnu? No Gnews like good Gnews? something like that.Anywhooo - just wanted to drop y'all a note, to let ya know what we know. So - here is what we know, and what you will soon know.......
Posted by on Mon, 08 Jun 2009 08:54:00 GMT
What Is The DEAL With This Alex Guy???
So - I met Alex, sort of, about a year ago. We became Myspace friends - our bands, that is. He was (is) in Calling September, the greatest solo group I'd ever heard. I was (am) in Once(b)lind, form...
Posted by on Thu, 21 May 2009 20:43:00 GMT
I Played For My Mama Today
Today, I performed at the home my mother lives in. I gotta say, it was something I "thought" I was doing to be nice to her and her neighbors. But it ended up being a bigger reward for me.No - not be...
Posted by on Sat, 16 May 2009 20:21:00 GMT
