Josh Garrels
I do not consider myself of any significant musical talent. However, as a native to Nashville I have observed that far too often ego, self-promotion, and financial gain often take precedence over the creation of a pure and honest work of original art in one’s musical career. This is not true, however, for artists like Josh Garrels. For valentine’s day, Grace gifted me tickets to his sold-out show at Loveless Barn tonight. A film was shown before the actual concert – a documentary called The Sea In Between produced by Mason Jar Music. The guys at Mason Jar Music had brought together a group of unbelievably talented musicians to back Garrels – playing songs from his newest album while traveling around Mayne Island, B.C. The autobiographical nature of the film added a very personal and intimate energy to the concert that followed. Garrels is very vocal about his Christian faith, another refreshing point in an age where many in my generation have become discontented with what is offered in contemporary Christian music. A powerful and true statement that was made about Garrels is that he has purposed to make music and give it away as a service rather than sell it as a product.
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