News for April 2013

Urban Abbey Promotion

I’ve sent a ton of you a link to this blog entry to invite you to promote the concert at Urban Abbey in the Old Market district of Omaha NE on April 19th.  It’s going to be a great concert and I’m so grateful that you think so too and that you’re coming and that you’re telling other people about it and that we’re going to pack the house.  That makes for a pretty sweet Friday night.

Here are the details:

Nate Houge – Acoustic Concert
Urban Abbey – 1026 Jackson St, Omaha, Nebraska 68102
Friday April 19th 2013 @ 7pm
All Ages – No Cover

Poster: Urban Abbey  (prints well as black and white)

Facebook Event: http://on.fb.me/12FikOS (If you’re in Omaha and going and would like to invite others, let me know and I’ll add you as a host.)

Press Release: Nate Houge Urban Abbey Press Release

Music: http://natehouge.com/music/reform-follows-function/

Bulletin Blurb:

“Nationally touring folk rock artist Nate Houge will be playing an all ages concert at Urban Abbey (1026 Jackson St) in the Old Market district this Friday, April 19th at 7pm.  Nate Nate Houge is known for his catchy tunes, honest lyrics, stories, and quirky sense of humor. You may also recognize his name from his work with Rachel Kurtz, Jonathan Rundman, and Sparkhouse.  This concert is open to the public and all are welcome.  Check out Nate’s music and more at natehouge.com.”

Sample Announcement:

“This Friday Nate Houge will be playing an acoustic concert at Urban Abbey in the Old Market.  Nate’s from St. Paul MN.  He’s one of those Lutheran touring musicians you may be familiar with. It’ll be a great night of music and fun.  It’s all ages, it’s free, and it starts at 7pm, so check your bulletins for more details, you won’t want to miss it.”

Thanks for your help in promoting this event.  It’s my first time playing in Omaha and I’m grateful for you support!

Posted: April 9th, 2013
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Songs from NWMN Synod Youth Gathering

Hey! We’re in the middle of a great youth gathering here in beautiful, balmy (not), Detroit Lakes area. Or as the locals call it, DL.
I will say right now that this is an amazing group of singers – maybe the loudest singers I’ve ever sung with at a High School event.
In an effort to get you to keep up the singing wherever you go, and perhaps lead a few songs back in your home congregations, I’ll post the songs we sing as we sing ’em – meaning I’ll keep updating this throughout the weekend.
Here goes:
Session 1
Raise A Song of Gladness – by Jacques Berthier – Taize
Where There Is Love – Ryan Marsh – Songs For a Mystical Supper
(download it free here: http://belovedschurch.org/mysticalsupper/)
(no really, stop reading this blather and download that stinking album now!)
To The Lamb and To the Lord – Nate Houge – Becoming Liturgy
Jesus Christ You Are the Light – Nate Houge – Becoming Liturgy
Be With Us Now – Nate Houge – Unreleased, hope you remember it
Your Work In Me – Nate Houge – Reform Follows Function
Be Not Afraid – Taize – ELW #388
Comfort Your Hearts – Nate Houge – Becoming Liturgy

Session 2

Jesu Tawa Pano – ELW #529
Brother, Sister, Friend – Camp song
Ridden – Nate Houge – Folkstar
Freedom Come – Ben Allaway – can’t remember the name of the resource, but e-mail me and I’ll send it to you when I get home

Session 3

Where There Is Love – Ryan Marsh – You downloaded this by now, right?
He Hung Upon A Cross – camp song
Raise A Song of Gladness – Jacques Berthier – Taize
My, My – Nate Houge – Reform Follows Function
Comfort Your Hearts – Nate Houge – Becoming Liturgy

Session 4

Where There Is Love – Ryan Marsh – Aren’t you glad you downloaded this?
Brother Sister Friend – Camp Song
Jesu Tawa Pano – ELW #529
To The Lamb and To The Lord –  Nate Houge – Becoming Liturgy

He Hung Upon A Cross – camp song

Offering:
Take Your Time – Nate Houge – Reform Follows Function
Freedom Come – Ben Allaway
Raise A Song of Gladness – Jacques Berthier – Taize

Communion:
Be Not Afraid – Taize – ELW #388
All We Can Do – Nate Houge – Reform Follows Function
Be Thou My Vision – ELW #793
Be With Us Now – Nate Houge – Unreleased


The Work of God – Nate Houge – Becoming Liturgy
Comfort Your Hearts – Nate Houge – Becoming Liturgy

 

And of course, let’s not forget the Thrift Shop Table Grace, my cowrite with Katie VanBeek:

(tune: I’m gonna pop some tags…)
I’m gonna pop some grub
Got hunger inside my belly
God is providin’, lookin appetizin’
Food is super awesome

(tune: I wear your grandad’s clothes…)
I eat my vegetables
They taste incredible
They are so colorful
Got two servings in my bowl

Posted: April 6th, 2013
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