Friday of last week I went to see Shawn McDonald at the Cup O Joy in Green Bay. I liked his music but what I enjoyed the most was his sincerity. It seemed like genuine worship to a Father who saved him six years ago. Maybe it was because when he sang he never open his eyes. They say that’s a performance faux pas and I can see why: the line between the audience and the stage disappeared and it didn’t feel like and obligation to worship with him. It was a refreshing split from an American Idol culture.

Before I saw the concert there were certain stylistic things he did in his singing that seemed really showy or “put on,” but after seeing and meeting him I believe that he is simply sharing the great talent God has infused in him. No doubt it still was a performance, but without pretense; God was(and is) first.

According to a sticker on his CD cover he’ll be touring with the David Crowder Band later this fall. I strongly suggest listening to his music and/or seeing him live.

“God is alive and moving.” – Shawn McDonald at the Cup O Joy, G.B.