Monday, May 14, 2007

Radiant is worth another look

I wanted to take a moment to tell you about another exciting new band I encountered recently, a Dallas-based outfit called Radiant.

The Mrs. and I caught them at Calvary Church in Pacific Palisades during late April for a worship concert with Travis Taylor (who is also an outstanding songwriter/singer in his own right). Radiant backed Taylor as well as its own leader, Levi Smith, in one of the more inspiring sets I've heard in quite some time. Think what would happen if Coldplay met God and you get the idea.

Some innovative uses of guitar effects and piano combined with a solid rhythm section led by brothers Daniel and Jesse Hopkins had us on our feet with our arms vertical for the better part of two hours.

To learn more, visit their site: http://www.radianttheband.com

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