Musical Inspirations

What kind of music inspires you? For me, it is music that moves me emotionally. This can be accomplished through heartfelt lyrics, a unique sound, or a simple melody. There are few bands today, in my opinion, that have accomplished all three of these. Some of my all time favorite Christian bands include Shane and Shane, Kari Jobe, and Jars of Clay. Each one of these artists completely capture me with their unique sounds and meaningful lyrics. Shane and Shane is particularly special to me because they inspired my husband to begin playing acoustic guitar. Of course, I love the Beatles and think that they were and still are the best band that ever was. Their music has proved to be timeless and influential to many current artists. Ray Lamontagne is another awesome artist who possesses a one of a kind sound. He writes directly from his life experiences and his background is truly inspirational. Mr. Lamontagne is one of six children raised by a single mother. They grew up extremely poor, but he describes his childhood as very happy. All of these artists have inspired both me and my husband to pursue music artistry. Please click on the artist names to take a listen to my favorite artists. Maybe one these artists will become your favorite too!