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The Vanilla Swirl

About Me

Ok, who am I? Ok, I guess I'm a guitar player whose played in a dozen odd bands over the years. Starting in the mid '70's I played in a "contemporary christian music" band in Kentucky (and Indiana and Virginia). Moved to Indianapolis IN in 1981 and played with a few bands around,(Sonlight Band, House on Fire) did a few projects with unknown people. Slowed down in the '90's and played in church, had the pleasure of playing with Devin and Brennan Chaulk of "Haste the Day" many Sunday mornings (and their dad Reverend Bill Chaulk)and several prison concerts. The last 5 years or so I've been immersed in the "black gospel" scene here in Indy. (Thanks Brennan for joining us at Madam Walker Theater). I currently play for Napoleon Williams and True Friends True Praise. I also play for Emaus Christian Church and Leonard Carver and New Harvest. I've had the blessing to play with Lamar Campbell, The Pace Sisters, Neal Roberson, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Kathy Taylor, Denise Ticsner, Tye Tribbett, and Donnie McClurkin. Oh, yea, Angela Spivey thinks I'm pretty good. I am trying my hand at production (Pony Cart Productions).
Haste The Day - Mad Man

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Jesus (I will one of these days) All you guys!

My Blog

The sum of all things

I just had my 53rd birthday and the last few of these have caused me to be more introspective. Whether it's because it's closer to the end of my natural life or closer to 2012 (when the world will end...
Posted by on Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:54:00 GMT

Who we elect for President

Ok, I've been putting this off for a long time but I can't avoid it. This election cycle has been the wackiest in my memory. The republican candidate has been chosen not by republicans but by many cro...
Posted by on Sat, 24 May 2008 16:44:00 GMT

the death of CCM

I just received the last issue of CCM magazine. After 30 years the powers that be have decided to stop the print version. Whew! 30 years of Contemporary Christian Music! There is a good article by Cha...
Posted by on Sat, 05 Apr 2008 05:01:00 GMT

My first blog entry

I have been called the "Vanlla Swirl" because for the last few months I have been playing lead guitar for a couple of black gospel groups. Napoleon Williams and True Friends True Praise (myspace.com/t...
Posted by on Sat, 08 Jul 2006 14:06:00 GMT