Hey everyone. Finally got my login deal working.lol. But I talked to Adam about starting a bible study, slash Lesson, slash blog type thingy. (pardon the termonology) He said sounded like a great idea. I have one already posted on my Myspace at myspace.com/jedrichardson under my blog posts. But Anywho, I was kinda thinking about what to talk about but I figured I’d talk about what has been relevant in my life so far.
The other night, I recieved a phone call while a bunch of us were at a steak house in Hendersonville, TN. This person was having panic attacks and needed prayer and encouragement. I remember as I was talking to her, asking as many questions as I could to understand the situation, I remember telling her, and I quote, “God Loves You.” And as I said those words, they hit me so hard. Then feeling the presence of God almighty, I told her that everything was going to be okay. She pulled through and is alright now, thanks be to God, and his Love.
Last saturday, the Nineteenth, In Stereo, an annointed group of guys, and Crabb Revival played at a Church. God began to move and prepare hearts, and as Adam sang ‘Through the Fire’ he had all those that had needs to come forth and recieve from God. As the song ended, the alters were full of young and old alike. People were crying, and broken before their God. Then all of us that ministered that night, on and off stage, went down and began to pray with those that we felt lead to go lay hands on. And as I prayed for two ladies and their daughter/neice, God put in my spirit that their cries had awoken the master. And I was takin back to the scripture were the deciples were on the boat, and as Jesus laid asleep under the deck, the storms started to come and then before they knew it, the waves and winds were taking over the ship and it says that the deciples were afraid for their lives.(Matt 8:23-27)
Thats just how we are as Christians sometimes. Storms and winds blow our ship and we loose control and we start to flip out because, our ship (a.k.a. our situation) gets out of control and no longer are we able to handle things. Fear and doubt enters our hearts and our faith and trust begin to fade. I’m able to explain this well, because that is me. Just like Peter, and James, and John, I get fearful when the situation gets out-of-hand and I loose control. And we become blinded and forget who is ON the Ship. It wasn’t coincindence that Jesus fell asleep, and stayed asleep. But as the deciples, we gotta learn to seek out, and find Christ while he may yet still be found as the scripture says. And sometimes we gotta shake him, and wake him up, so-to-speak. Get down and dirty and show God just how desperate you are. How desperate we need him move in our situation.
Jesus said that Heaven is under violence, and the violent take it by force.(Matt 11:12) So in order to get what we need, God wants us to come to him and get his attention and say, “Hey! Father, I need you.” It may be in a silent prayer. It may even be with a shout and dance, or a fast from something. Whatever it is, let God know just how much we need Him. And the cool thing is that He’ll move on your behalf. He will not fail. He Loves You!!! Does He have to prove it to us anymore than He already has? Jesus Christ, God the Father, and His Holy Spirit loves you and me. Trust in Him. Reveal to him your faith, and your belief that He can do what you need. He’ll prove Himself. Try Him…
Praise be to God, and to Him all the glory and honor. Forever and ever, Amen.
-Jedidiah-

Tues, March 11, 2008

I just want to say hey first of all to all the faithful blog readers! It’s crazy! Even though a lot of you are too shy or too busy to post replies, I just want to let everyone else know how many people night after night come up to me and ask when I am going to do a new blog! I really would like to know how many people view this thing on a daily/weekly basis. To those that do, thanks for reading! You keep up better than I do!

A lot has gone on since I last posted anything. Most of it I can’t remember, and that’s sad. But I’ll try my best. For starters, the first night out this week, we played in Jackson, TN and a blizzard hit. The funniest thing, in my opinion, about that night, was that while we were setting up, Jed went outside cause he got a phone call or something. He left his jacket and hat inside on the stage. I found this mannequin behind the stage. To say the least, it was naked. Very much so. Anyway, we pulled it out on stage, stood it facing Jed’s bass amp, and put Jed’s jacket, hat, and bass on it. From far away, it looked like Jed was soundchecking without pants on. We took some pictures, but we may have to censor them before putting them on here. Mannequin buttcracks aren’t something you see often on Christian music websites. People get pretty offended at stuff like that. People might even get offended reading this right now. I do apologize for that, but I am just being honest. Next time you get out of the shower, turn backwards and look in a mirror. Maybe it’ll take a little less of the offense off this blog. Hehe.

Anyway, back to the blizzard. I, being a Buckeye from the wonderful state of Ohio, am a little perturbed that the Tennesse DOT is slacking a little in being prepared for these things. Roads weren’t cleared. Interstates weren’t cleared or salted. It’s like everyone heard that snow was coming and hid inside. EVERYONE! We had to get back to Nashville, and a normal 2 hour trip took like 5 and a half hours! Let me add here that southern truck drivers have no clue how to drive in snow, and cause danger for most of those who do. When interstates have not been cleared, you don’t pass people going 60mph! Most everyone that passed us, we would pass on up the road 5 miles and they would have slid off the road into trees or flipped their trucks because of their lack-o-concern. I think it’s funny how in Nashville, if there’s a 1% chance of snow, schools shut down, people hoard gas, food, and wood. I remember going to school in 3 feet of snow, and having to shovel a path around mom’s car so she could take me there! People need to learn!

God has been doing an awesome work in all of us lately. I have to speak for everyone in the band when I say that the past couple weeks have probably been the hardest in one way or another for every person individually. So many things have happened and we have been fought beyond comprehension, but that only means we are doing the right thing. I don’t doubt it for a second. We have had the privelege to be in some of the most incredible worship concerts/services I have ever been in, much less be a part of. I am humbled that God would let me do anything for Him, much less use me to be His voice! It has been so cool. We have been having church on the bus as well. Our Bible studies are becoming pretty intense. Last night, what started out to be a scripture reading in the front lounge turned into an all out prayer service. We sang, we prayed, we worshipped, we shared testimonies and words of encouragement to each other. The devil hates this. He hates us and what we do. That’s fine and dandy, cause I hate him too, and why should I not fight? Why shouldn’t I do anything and just wait to go to Heaven? As big of a lying predator as he has been on my life, I wanna kick the poo out of him while I’m down here! He can’t win. He’s just jealous cause he used to make pretty music and now he’s a has-been. haha. He’s a burnout. Get it? haha! He’s got nothing anymore. His career was trashed when he was kicked out of Heaven for being so egotistical.

Kind of makes you wonder who the angel of music is now? I mean, he was probably replaced, right? I bet if you put the new angel of music next to the devil and compared the two, talent-wise, it’d be like comparing John Petrucci’s guitar playing to Willie Nelson’s. I wanna meet the new angel of music one day and have him teach me the songs God loves to hear. Wouldn’t it be awesome to know what melodies move His heart? I believe if the music moves the hearts of His people, it would also move His. Something to think about anyway!

Anyway. Hope you guys have a great week! Come see us! B*ttcrack!
-Micah

Here are the answers to all of your questions. Thank you to those of you who have posted! We will be doing more things like this periodically. We want you guys to know us as much as you can and this blog is a good way to do it! Well, here goes:

***What is you guys’ favorite part about Crabb Revival concerts???

Adam: Seeing peoples lives changed, and also that person leaving
knowing that God did something in their life!!

Micah: The obvious: Seeing someone accept God or come back to Him. Besides that. Anytime the crowd is into it with us and not looking at us like we are the Beatles playing at a retirement home. Although sometimes I think some people would rather be in a retirement home. Retirement homes have exquisite pudding.

Zach: First and foremost, seeing folks’ life changed right before your eyes. Then, it would be jamming out with the best musicians I could play with… My best friends.

Terah:Mine is seeing lives changed! I also love after the song Friend of God when the band keeps playing. They rock!

Jed: The part when you can see that people are touched by the annointing and power of God. And watching people worship God.

***As road warriors, who has a better breakfast? Waffle House or IHOP?

Adam: IHop

Micah: I’m never up for breakfast, but we eat a lot of WH at night. IHOP gives me less diarrhea, so I’d probably rather go there. When I go the IHOP, I never leave feeling like hoppin’. More like “I Barely Move” or “I Need A Wheelchair”- Props to Jim Gaffigan.

Zach: IHOP is good and all, but you just can’t beat a good ol’ Waffle House.

Terah: Steak and eggs at Waffle House!!

Jed: Ihop has better sweet tea, and waffle house’s eggs literally kill my tummy, so ihop. but at ihop the workers must hop around and try to catch what you want to eat cause they take forever to get your food out. but its usaully worth the wait.

***When you were first coming into your own as Christians, how did you know what GOD wanted you to do, what gift he wanted you to have? I am trying to find my gift, and find out what GOD wants me to do.

Adam: It’s just one of those things that you know. I think everyday we are making sure we are where God wants us to be!!! stay close to him and trust your heart!

Micah: One thing I’ve learned is that if you use what He has already given you, He will give you so much more. Everyone has a way of communicating the Gospel, whether it be through their tongue, music, dance, art, intelligence, whatever. Any of these can be used to glorify Him. I would sit down and ask yourself, “What has God given me already?” Maybe it’s just your mouth. Telling your friends about Jesus. Maybe you’re good at drawing. Whatever. Use what He has blessed you with and I promise, He will use you in so many more ways!

Zach: Well, to me, the best way to find out what God wants is to A. Surrender yourself TOTALLY to Him, B. Seek His face, and C. In ALL things you do (or try to do), do it as unto the Lord, and with ALL your might. We are ALL called to share/spread the Gospel by being a living example of Christ’s love, mercy, forgiveness, and witness for the world to see.

Terah: I picked up harmony at the age of 8 and ever since then I have had a burning desire to sing!

Jed: I’ve been saved since i was five, so my prayer was always “God, just use me no matter where or what i do. if I’m working at a wood factory, or if i’m playing in the NBA, then let me be the light that You want me to be.” And as i got older, a man named Tom at my church played the lead guitar, and he had an annointing that just led people in worship, especially through his solos. And I wanted to do that, so I just prayed and asked God to give me the talent and ability to lead worship like that. And I may not be playing lead guitar, but still God has allowed this country boy with dreams and hopes to do that with which God has so graciously given to me. I may not be that great at lead guitar, or even a bass guitar for that matter, but still God has been faithful to my prayers. And I’ve never been happier. So just let God know your heart. And he’ll lead you the way you should go. And it’ll be perfect. Chase God, not dreams, and your dreams will come true.

***What’s the craziest prank you guys have ever played on each other?

Adam: One time i put a dirty diaper in mike bowling’s bag. It was bad!! But he started it. He put one in my car and it sat there for a week!! That was real bad!!

Micah: Walt always comes out from time to time. Occasionally, firecrackers can make people jump 5 feet in the air, as well!

Zach: Ha Ha. We’ve done our share of pranks…. ALL of which were pretty crazy. We like to joke on each other…

Terah: (No Comment)

Jed: Pranks!? US!? No, we dont do pranks. We’re Christians   We just sit and act serious all the time. Thats the CR (crabb revival) in a nut shell. We just put salt and hot spicy things in others drinks when they get up and walk out to talk on the phone. Oh wait…thats me.

***Just curious who does it take longer to fix their hair, Terah or the Guys?

Adam: Terah for sure!!

Micah: I really don’t know. I probably take the longest showers and the most time getting ready. When it comes straight to the hair though, I really don’t know!

Zach: Depends on whether or not I’ve been wearing a hat…

Terah: It’s so close! Probably me, Adam or Zach! Micah takes the longest showers though.

Jed: i’m going to go out on a limb here and say…TERAH!!!

***Okey this one is kinda dumb but who takes the most stuff on the road as in shoes and clothes ??

Adam: Micah. LOL!

Micah: It can’t be me. Once I packed everything for a week or so in Morocco in a small backpack. Once, I helped Terah get all her stuff on the bus. The hernia still bothers me from time to time.

Zach: Justin Ellis (Crabb Family)… Ha Ha! (See two questions up!)

Terah: That would be me!

Jed: Adam and Kristi, but only because they pack for four. Them two and their two yougins.

***What is the craziest thing beside the prank and the mask that has happened to yall why yall were on the road! Thanks Guys!! Oh yeah when are yall heading back to ole SC???

Adam: One day we were on the road and a drunk driver tried to run us off the road and he kept slowing down and speeding up!! It was crazy!

Micah: Too many to name. Once, me and Terah got into a Coke fight and drenched the front lounge of the bus in Coke. The floor was sticky like a movie theater for weeks… We’re not coming back to SC. They made us boys wear skirts in Scotland. Ain’t going back.

Zach: Hmmm. That’s a tough one!

Terah: It probably would be waking up to Rabbit (our driver at the time) screaming “Get up, Get up, Get up! The bus is on fire!” Crabbs were jumping out of bunks everywhere! That was very crazy!

Jed: Well, just this past weekend, i slept on the bottom bunk on the bus, and the bunk above me fell and almost made a sandwhich out of me. But it got wedged just as it hit my shoulder. I was laying on my side and i was talking on the phone and listening to my ipod and the roof started to touch my shoulder so i knew something wasn’t right. But I fixed it.. kinda…well it was a little slanted but still Heather got to sleep in it, but all night i kinda worried about it. So you can call me mister fix it. lol.

***What are some tips for songwriting?

Adam: Anytime you go through something it seems like God will send you a song, write down all your ideas then go from there!!

Micah: I’m not much of a writer, but I love a good hook and melody. If a song sticks in your head, it’s a keeper. And on a personal note, we always get these songs that are like 10 minutes long from people. Do you know that a radio-friendly song is like, around 3 minutes or less? keep it short and to the point.

Zach: Start off by praying for God to help you express in song what’s in your heart. Write what you feel on paper, THEN put it together to match your idea of the musical direction you want it to head in…

Terah: I really don’t feel like I have the answer to this one!

Jed: I, myself, used to have a problem with telling people what i thought. I tried to alot, but just could not explain or express myself the way that people could understand me. Like I never wanted to answer a question in class at school though i knew the right answer because no one knew what i was saying, and it frustrated me. and it wasn’t that I stuttered, which i do that too, but it was my choice of words and how i put them in a sentence. But I found that I could make sense of what i wanted to say by writing. So I wrote in journals, like prayers and poems. And when I prayed a lot of times, I found that I really wanted to write a song that worshipped God so thats usually when I wrote songs, and I’d sing them at church and people were really touched. So I think its just however you express yourself. Just kinda feel your own. Ya know? And once again, ask God to use your pen to touch lives.

***Wut is ur VERY FAVORITE-CRAZY thing to do?????

Adam: Listen to music until about 4 in the morning .

Micah: Skip school and go work in the coal mines all while doing drugs and skydiving! Just kidding. Hmm. Probly going muddin’ in my truck or taking a nap. Craaay-zeee!

Zach: I love riding ATV’s at a high rate of speed… It’s a shame I don’t have one!

Terah: Watching zit.com on youtube. It’s sick, and I guess I can’t believe people would film themselves popping a zit! There are some crazy people in this world!

Jed: Draw and write things while listening to my ipod. just relaxing and being mellow.

***Where is ur favorite place to do a concert @??

Adam: So many places. One is Choctaw OK.

Micah: Winterfest is always fun. And the Tuscahoma Amphitheater. And it’s always an honor to play the Opry or Brooklyn Tabernacle.

Zach: Tuscahoma, Oklahoma. Choctaw Indian Reservation. Y’ALL ROCK!!!!!

Terah: Anywhere were people are excited!

Jed: I really like ON FIRE Churches. We always have a good service and God really moves. People running and dancing and shouting and crying and all that good Holy Ghost stuff.

***Will You Come Do a Concert in the Ozarks/SPRINGFIELD again??????? Pretty Please?

Adam: We would love to.

Micah: No. Sorry. It’s in our contract that we will never come back there.

Zach: Sure!

Terah: We would love toooo!!

Jed: Sure, if ya’ll will have us. lol. Then, heck yeah!!

***What has been the best service yall have been in? Like the one that the Holy Ghost was just so evident.. the one where you got so pumped up you couldn’t sit down… the one where you couldn’t stop speaking in tongues..?

Adam: One of them was in Vandalia, Ohio. It was so awesome. God moved in my life that night and i knew that i would never be the same!
God blessed me! There are about 10 diff. times like that!

Micah: I hope this don’t kill the sincerity of the question, but in all honesty, there was one concert we did in Alabama, I think, where I went to do a number 1 in the bathroom after it was over and had to literally hold on to the bathroom stall to keep from falling, the spirit was still so strong (even in the bathroom). My whole body was weak.

Zach: There have been several services in which God was moving so strong. I don’t think I could pick just one to be a best… I love being in God’s presence…

Terah: Anytime we are at Todd Hoskins’ church in OH, and in my prayer closet. I have church in there sometimes! I love when he shows up!

Jed: We have been having a lot of those services lately. But one imparticular time was when we were at Bro. Todd Hoskins church and we had church. It was awesome. It was at a time when we were all really needing a touch from God, and God just blessed.

***I know that living on a bus with so many people there has to be times when atleast someone trys to aggravate you…so who is the most aggravating….lol!!!

Adam: Really no one does.

Micah: I vote me. I have gastrointestinal overactivity, a Walt mask, I’m loud, and I listen to lots of different music over the bus sound system. I know not everyone likes metal or bluegrass all the time, but when I do, I crank it! Not good when the babies are sleeping!

Zach: Me and Micah! HaHaHa!

Terah: Jed. I mean Jed. Did I say Jed? I meant Jed! LOL!!!! Jed is an awesome guy, he just aggravates! Love u Jed!!! He’s my cuz so I can say this!

Jed: No one really aggravates me. I’m not one to get aggravated easily. They’re like my family…no they are my family and I love them and we all get along. But now Terah has always acted like my real sister Rachel, and she knows how to push my buttons. But we always try to aggravate each other, but i dont think that it counts cause we usually end up laughing and just cutting up. Love Ya Terah!!! lol

***On Runaway Train, who wrote “Only A Man”? That song has amazing lyrics…

Adam: Jonny Lang. It is a Great Song!!

Micah: Some kid named Jonny Lang. Someone said he is good at guitar or something too. AND, he’s supposed to be a pretty good singer. I’ll believe it when I see it!…………playing

Zach: Maybe Jonny Lang. I’m not sure, but it’s a powerful song.

Terah: I dont know.

Jed: Johnny Lang. One of my most favorite songs on one of the most incredible albums in 2006. God Bless You Johnny

***My question is how old are each one of you and how does it feel to be on the road with your family?..you guys are the best!

Adam: I am 28. I love traveling with my family! They are the best!!

Micah: 24. I wouldn’t change my life for anything. I’ve never had siblings, and when I step on the bus every week, I have 7, closer than most of my family. It’s always a trip! Never a dull moment. To see what God does through what little we have is truly a miracle!

Zach: I just turned 23. Well, my wife, Amanda, sings for The McRaes, so we really haven’t had the chance to travel together. She is an awesome vocalist and very anointed and I am so very proud of her and her ministry. However she did get to come out with us one weekend, and it was so much fun!

Terah: I am 25 and I love these guys! They are the best!

Jed: I’m 20, and yeah, we are family. Its cool to do what you love with people that you love.

***How long did it take you to record “Runaway Train”?

Adam: About 2 months, something like that!!

Micah: It took a day for the tracking, and a little longer for the vocals. It’s probably one of the fastest albums that’s ever been put together!

Zach: Not too long…

Terah: See Adam’s answer for this one!

Jed: Two or Three months. Not too shabby, eh?

***What country would you like to visit outside the US that you haven’t been too?

Adam: France

Micah: China/Hong Kong. I love NYC, and I heard you can put like 11 NYC’s in the city of Hong Kong. I could be wrong on that number, but even if you could fit 2 NYC’s in Hong Kong, it would be one beast of a city!!!

Zach: The Florida Keys. HAHAHA! I am SO JUST KIDDING!!!! Apparently, I live in “Hungary”, cause I’m always eating something. Yeah, I know it was cheese-ish, but what can I say, I “luh” me some cheese.

Terah: Italy

Jed: Australia all the way. I’ve always wanted to surf, but I can’t swim and I haven’t seen the ocean yet.

***If you were spanked growing up as a child, how old were you when you got your last spanking?

Adam: I have no idea!

Micah: I don’t claim to have had my last spanking…

Zach: You know, I was just thinking about this the other day. I don’t remember, but I would have celebrated with a “I just go my last *whippin’ (*Texas term for spanking) party! But, as my mom will continually explain, I am NEVER too old to whip.

Terah: I was spanked, but I didn’t get many! Dad just had to look at me and I started minding!

Jed: Like nine or ten. I was a good…hggmmm…sorry had to clear my throat…boy!lol. Just ask my parents. Jay Kay!!!

***What do each of you enjoy doing in your time off of the road?

Adam: I love to relax, hang with my kids, and going out to eat, and I love sports!

Micah: I love spending time with my family, and honestly, a lot of times we (Crabb Revival) hang out together. It’s so cool to be in a band where you are really good friends off the road as well as on it. I also got an XBOX 360 for Christmas, which is a big step from the Nintendo that I had prior to XBOX. I am still trying to figure it out, and I am loving Guitar Hero and Spiderman 3!

Zach: Spending time with my wife, family, and friends.

Terah: Scrapbooking, shopping, going to the movies, and hanging out with my family

Jed: Working out, and just hanging with friends playing madden, and going to the movies, oh and eating Kabuto. Yummy.

***As each of you have traveled extensively across the country over the years. What one place has caught you off guard and taken your breath away?

Adam: Alaska was amazing!!!

Micah: One place that caught me off guard was when I slipped and fell down a ramp in GA. It also took my breath away. It stinkin’ knocked the wind right out of me. So I would say GA.

Zach: The Grand Ole Opry, New York City, Morocco, Tuscahoma Choctaw Indian Reservation Concert, Mars Music Store (You are Missed)

Terah: Hawaii, WOW!!!

Jed: Well I’ve only done this for like six months but when we went white water rafting in West Virginia. God is just so beautiful. And also Eufala, Ok.

***My husband is in a contemporary Christian band here in Blue Ridge, GA. They recently opened for Julian Drive and Aaron and Amanda. They’re burning to get on the road full time and spread the word of Christ. They play a few dates here and there at the moment. Any advice for the band?

Adam: Stay close to God, trust in him, and love the people. You have to have a heart for the lost and for God. Have alot of faith and be yourself.

Micah: Julian Drive are some pretty neat-o guys. I don’t think I’ve ever heard of Aaron and Amanda. Hmm.. Tell them to keep doing what they’re doing. God sees their hearts and their intentions. He will put them where He wants them when the time is right! Also, practice practice practice!!! We don’t get to practice enough, and I wish we could! You really do get SO much better as a band when you practice. Try new things in practice. If you know a song good already, then you’re really just rehearsing for the road. Practice is a good place to share and try new ideas. Get closer musically and don’t be afraid to push yourselves. Try things you can’t do and just practice them until you get them!

Zach: Do it all for God. Make sure that seeing souls won and lives changed your number one priority. And HAVE FUN!

Terah: It may get hard at times, but hang in there! God has perfect Will for your band! Read, pray, and stay true, because peoples eyes are always watchin’ you!

Jed: Just give it to God. Pray and fast and God will make a way. He’ll open and close doors. Just let him use you to the fullest of your ability and be faithful over the little things and he’ll give you the bigger things later.

***What annoying habit do each of ya’ll have that get on each other’s nerves??

Adam: I talk real soft sometimes and people can’t hear me. I know that gets on peoples nerves.

Micah: Like I said before, I think I have some sort of severe gastrointestinal disorder. I think I over-accentuate the relief of pressure sometimes. Especially in the mornings. I don’t know why. I guess it’s annoying to others. They’re normally kind about it. They just throw shirts and such over their faces so they can breathe. It annoys me when Adam thinks he didn’t sing or play good. Bro’s a beast and he kills it night after night. Sometimes, I don’t think Jed should stand behind a microphone. Terah taunts me sometimes. She just likes to poke you or aggravate you when your hands are full with luggage or whatever. Zach, who buys stuff for everyone all the time, will never let you pay for anything of his. Even if you sneak and buy something for him, he’ll try to throw money in your pocket and take off running!

Zach: We really don’t get on each other’s nerves that much… But maybe the fact that we make up a back-story to the most random things then cackle like giddy hyenas for extended periods of time…

Terah: Adam- He eats all the time and never gains a pound! Jed- His phone!! Micah- What he put in will come out, and lets just say “Please, NO White Castles!” Zach – “I want you to look” (inside joke)

Jed: When i find that out myself, I’ll let ya know.

What a freezing day it is here in Nashville! I went outside to go to the post office, and as of right now, I don’t think I’m going outside again until the end of May. I think my lips fell off while I was walking from my truck into the Post Office. I don’t even WANT to know what it’s going to feel like tonight. I imagine as I get in my truck to go to the bus, when I shut my door, the whole thing will probably shatter into pieces. Then, I’ll probably get my hands stuck to the steering wheel, and when I try to pull them off, my wrists will probably break in half, and I’ll be walking around freezing and forever unemployed. That is, until my legs break and they fall off. Not looking forward to going outside tonight…

Anywho. We’ve been having a lot of fun, as usual. It seems to me that we probably have more fun than most bands out there. We’re never bored and we don’t go to bed until our bodies just can’t take being tired anymore. The dumbest thing can happen that would frustrate a lot of bands, and we tend to laugh at those things. Why wait until 10 years to look back on them at laugh? I think it’s funny now!

We had a great freezing weekend. When I was leaving, my mom was like, “Honey, you think you should take your coat?” I was like, “Nah, I’ll just take a hoodie. We’re going to Georgia!” At that time, it seemed to be like a movie when Mom and I threw our heads back and chuckled at the same time of how ridiculous it would’ve been to take a feather-filled coat to Georgia. I mean, I probably could’ve had a heat stroke!

Anyway, I should not have been so brash about that descision. I ate my own words, and I scooped up a side of Mom’s words along with it. It was, infact, winter in Georgia and everyone knew it! I remember we stayed at this one place called “The Crabb Family Lodge”. When we saw it on paper, we thought someone had messed up on something, but somebody really took a Bed & Breakfast type place and called it The Crabb Family Lodge. There was a HUGE sign by the door! It was pretty awesome! Inside, it had this big portrait of the Crabb’s circa Terah at 15 or so, up on the wall. And all the rooms were labeled by other singers. I think it was awesome that my room was Jeanette Cooke’s room. Can I stress right here and now how much I love the Cooke’s??? I am a Cooke’s fan. I even have DVD’s of them made from old video tapes! They are awesome! Mike Bowling and I share a love for them, and someday Mike is going to bring her in and record a song with her, and I get to play drums on it. That will be a BIG highlight of my life!

Anyways, that was cool, and when we came outside, there was like 5 inches of snow on the ground. I like that! I don’t mind the cold as long as snow is coming along with it. Back in Ohio (Go Buckeyes!), I would run outside and take the trash out with shorts, t-shirt, and no shoes on in 4 feet of snow. I love it! Then my feet fell off and I got anthrax in my eye. Just playing. But it was awesome.

We played this weekend with Mike & Kelly, Brian Free, and The Perry’s. They all did fantabulous! I love it when the bass singers hit those notes and you start seeing blurry from the vibrations. It’s like a 747 just landed beside the building. I wish I could do that. I would just walk into restaraunts and start singing bass. Then everyone would get scared, and I’d have any open table I wanted! Ha!

Have I mentioned I got an XBOX360 for Christmas? And I am going to have to check myself into rehab for being addicted to Guitar Hero and Spiderman 3? Last game thing I had was a nintendo, and this is WAY cooler! The graphics are ridiculous! It feels like you’re really in the game. Kinda spooky, but cool, nonetheless!

I’ve been drinking V8 a lot lately. Basically because I HATE vegetables, but know I need them, so in one not-too-awful can of vegetable goo, I can get a full serving a day. I do feel better! Go V8! It’s a love/hate relationship.

Well, enough of my mumbo jumbo. When something important and cool comes along, I probably won’t tell you. I usually just resort to the ho-hum happenings and senselessness that goes on. Oh well. Have a great day! Don’t forget to turn out the lights! –That’s what Tim McGraw says at the end of the the song, ‘Country Boys and Girls Gettin’ Down on the Farm’, and I really don’t know what turning out the lights has to do with gettin’ down on the farm. But Tim McGraw said it, so he can get away with it. He gets paid to say things like that. On the next album, I’m going to holler, “Check your electric meter to be sure you keep a low bill!” at the end of a song. We’ll see what happens!

Love yuns,
Micah

P.S. The questions everyone sent us are being answered as I write this. Hope to post them soon!

I got this idea today and I’m not sure if anyone really cares to try it out or not, but here goes: I think it would be neat if all of you who actually read this would post questions on here and we (Crabb Revival) would answer them. Sort of like a mass interview. Now when I say questions, I mean like, stuff you really wonder about us that we’ve never talked about.

So, tell your friends, and any fellow fans and have them get on the site and post a question. Please refrain from questions about science and radiology and things we haven’t been schooled to answer. Please refrain from questions reguarding advice (if you really want, you can send those to us personally, but not publically). Just keep in mind that this is meant to be really fun so keep your questions fun!

We have been at a few events lately where we had to get up and start taking questions from people and it ended up being pretty funny and cool for some reason. Who knows what you’ll ask, and who knows what we’ll say!

Just post in reply to this blog…

Oh, oh, oh….AND we’re doing a tour in early 2008. Just found out. It’s gonna be AWESOME! I’ll let you know more details when I find out!

***UPDATE***
Thanks for the questions everyone!! They are awesome so far! We are going to wait a couple of weeks and then collectively answer all of them. That should give everyone who gets on here a chance to post questions if they haven’t. You guys are doing great. We are going to have some fun answers! Keep ‘em coming!

Allow me to start by saying how incredibly stinkin’ fun this weekend was. We played in the Orlando, FL area. We got to play Saturday night at this place called The Holy Land Experience. It was awesome! We didn’t get to see everything because we were busy soundchecking and eating and important stuff like that, but anyway, it’s a Christian Theme Park with a lot of artifacts and replicas of stuff that happened in the Bible. From what we saw, it was incredible. I still need to email them my idea for some rides they need to put in.

Idea #1: The Rapture: Judgement Day- A 2 minute and 42 second suspended rollercoaster with a maximum speed of 74 mph. The ride starts when passengers are immediately taken up hill with a sign towards the top that says “From Life to Death”. At the top of the hill, the coaster immediately jolts left and suddenly down into eternal darkness. Screams are heard and blazes of fire present themselves at the bottom of this hill, while all still contained in an unpredictable darkness as twist and turns seem to jolt the rider into a descension into a very hellish atmosphere. Suddenly, the coaster stops in the darkness while strobe lights pull very real looking faces of tormented souls from the walls and the floor. The coaster begins to pull again, yet this time, up hill and still in the dark and “Satan” speaks to the riders the desires he has for them in this underearth world of evil. Towards the top of this “invisible” hill, we see the first light from outside peeking through. As the coaster slowly exits to outside, large (mechanical) clawed hands come down, with the illusion of trying to pull the rider back down into the eternal pit. Before realizing what is going on, the rider is again, quickly barreling at top speed down the second and highest grade. The atmosphere is bright, and clouds and airplanes fly by as the rider ascends in giant loops and steep curves propelling the ride upward. The final ascension brings the rider towards the brightest light possible, signifying the gates of Heaven. Singing and rejoicing is heard. Angels greet the passengers as they return safely to the entrance. As the passengers exit the ride, a loud “God-like” voice is heard asking the rider: “Which will you choose? The decision is yours”…

Anyway, it’s a work in progress. We’ll see what happens. I also have an idea for a Noah’s Ark water ride/animal exhibit, and a ride called Plagues of Egypt. The Bible is full of puke-inducing machines just waiting to happen!!!

So, long-story made longer, The park is right close to Disney, but I think it could be WAY better than Disney! They are doing an awesome job already and it just started! I can’t wait to see the Holy Land experience 5 years from now. Who knows? Might wanna eat WAY before you go, so as not to lose it all on a Micah-designed, Bible-inspired thrill ride!

We got to play with Mike & Kelly, Aaron & Amanda, and Jason this weekend. It was so much fun. We did individual songs, then the Crabb Family thing. It’s so much fun to jam out and stuff. I believe we stayed onstage for about 50 minutes after the concert Sunday night, just playing. It’s so cool to get together and just do that from time to time. I think the Crabb Band should do a DVD. Just personal opinion. I think musicians would love it, and Heaven knows we would have a blast playing on it! Who knows?

Let me end this ever long blog entry by saying that the Crabb siblings are some of the cruelest individuals I have ever met. I just discovered this weekend that the ones who I thought were so cool and loved their children very much, infact, rather would scare the poop out of them. I have a mask on the bus that Zach and I so lovingly named “Walt”. I bought it at a halloween store and without posting a picture of this mauled-faced man on here, let me say that Walt has real hair, and it’s thin, reddish, and long flowing down to my elbows. Walt is overweight and has a pale, scarred face and is missing his eyebrows. When, I (Micah Todd Schweinsberg), as a grown adult puts this mask on and looks in a mirror, I honestly can’t look at myself for more than like 3 seconds. May I emphasize that I am a GROWN ADULT and the mask sort of frightens me.

So, here’s what happens… From time to time, the kids on the bus get a little rowdy. When spankings, time-outs, and noses in the corner aren’t working too well, Walt decides to come out of the back and “he” instantly gets hungry to eat little kids. Well, sure this frightens the Crabb Revival children. They run and hide and pee their diapers, but…BUT…they tend not to be so “mean” the rest of the day. Psychologically, I’m not sure if it’s messing the kids up or not. I think even Logan had a dream about Walt once and woke up crying. BUT, reguardless of how cruel this seems, we don’t really even have to bring Walt out anymore because if they get out of hand, all you have to say is, “Uh oh! I think I heard someone get up in the back (of the bus)!” Instantly, they all apologize to whoever they had been giving a hard time to, sit on the couch like stones and say, “I’ll be good.” or “I’m a good boy! Tell Walt not to come up here!”

That being said, Walt has HAD a great impact on the behavior of the children. I think he has been an effective tool in discipline…until this weekend. For some reason (and I think it’s just because I didn’t have to pack quite as much in my bag for the weekend), I brought the Walt mask. I put it on, just to scare Jason when he came through the door of the bus, and when he saw it, He kind of spazzed, then laughed and said, “You’ve GOT to wear this over to our bus!!”, so he drug me over to walk up on his bus and scare his kids (who were being ever so good and sweet, by the way), just to in turn tell them to “Go give Walt a hug bye!” before their confused stares turned to blood-curdling screams. The screams were followed by the parents (Jason, Shellye, Aaron, Amanda, Terah, and Kristi) bursting in laughter at their frightened children. I’ve never seen such cruelty!! Especially when little Eli had to be peeled off the roof and Amanda puts on “Walt” and starts asking Eli for a hug…. Not right, I tell you! Downright mean!!!

For everyone who thinks I am serious, you are WAY too serious! The Crabb Kids would never hurt anyone, especially their own children. This was just so funny that I had to share it. And don’t worry, I scared PLENTY of the parents with my mask. Amanda Crabb almost fell down the bus stairs when she saw me at the door. Haha. Payback! You never know where Walt will show up! You may just see him sitting down at the drums sometime! Be prepared! And for heaven sakes, BE GOOOOD!!!

Much love to all!
-Micah

I just wanted to post what I believe to be the best pic from Zach’s wedding…

We’re on our way to a new revolution. We’re bringing back the yo-yo! What all started as an impulse Dollar Store purchase of a $1 yo-yo has now formed into a swarm of mass “yo-yoing” on the bus. I must admit, it’s the most entertaining thing ever. We’re even into the spring and ball-bearing loaded yo-yos that allow it to sleep for nearly a minute or so, allowing us to do practically any trick you can think of. I must say Jed is quite the pro, as he is with balloon animals. Seems like Jed went back in time to some 1920’s carnivals and learned a bunch of meticulous skills from the masters themselves. Or, maybe Jed grew up in China. We still don’t know, but I believe he could kill a raven with a spitball…or his Yomega.

Things have been really fun on the road lately. Seems like all the kids are getting funnier. Charlee’s getting to the age where he is starting to talk pretty good. Logan’s at the age where he throws his developing personality at you (which I find to be a riot). And Hannah is, well, just growing up. When I think of all the kids growing up, it makes me sad. I remember when I first started playing for the Crabb’s, they were infants. Some were born after I joined. Now, some are going to school. Am I that old??? It happens, I guess. I remember Logan lying in his car seat on the bus and just staring at me with his toothless head, trying to figure me out. Just last week, I was joking around with him and I said, “Get out of town, boy!”. He immediately scrunched his brow, pointed at me with that tiny finger and said boldly, “I will NOT get out of town!…I live in Nashville!!” *sigh*.

I’ve been digging a lot of old school music stuff lately. My iPod is plagued with it, but I hardly ever dig out those diamonds that seem hidden in the midst of all the processed, over-produced, “artists by album production and not live performance”. But I’ve been digging George Strait, The Hinsons, Restless Heart, MidSouth, and just really good-feeling music. Nothin’s better than driving out through the country in spring or early fall with the windows down on your truck and just feel-good music jamming in the background. I more and more love music that creates a mood. Music that haunts your mind days after you’ve heard the actual song. That stuff is cool. It inspires me. One day, I want to be able to create that way. To put the listener in a scene in time. I pray for it!

We have seen great things happen lately in concert. Recently, our concert was stopped when the Pastor of the church we were at came up and laid hands on Adam and began to pray for something Adam’s been feeling in his spirit for a long time. It was so cool. I am so excited about this ministry. Seems like everywhere we go, people feel our hearts and our desires and specifically call out the same things as to the future of Crabb Revival. That only confirms good stuff. I believe it. I know that God is going to do great things here. He always has, and I knew He would from the start. But I’m looking for new surprises in the future! I feel it.

Question for everyone: What’s “fun” about fun-size candy bars? I mean, what’s fun about a fraction of a candy bar?! Oh, and the Buckeyes are going to be in the National Championship again. Almost forgot!

God bless until we meet again,
Micah

…He’s really not. It’s just a funny line from my favorite Chris Farley skit ever. SO, news news news. Zach got married. Which I think was a great move on his part. I was the best man at his wedding. He also chose me to exclusively stand beside him during the 5 minute ceremony they had. I thought that was pretty nice of him! Congratulations to Zach and Amanda! If you would like to send them thousands of dollars to help them buy stuff, you can reach them at myspace.com/zachandamandasmith

If you think I am a nice guy for the referral and want to do something nice for me, you can send me thousands of dollars at myspace.com/micahbatman. I’m just gonna take all that money (well, some of it) and disperse it out of a plane over Uganda. So you can know it’s going to a good cause.

I watched the CMA awards the other night. Yes, there is some country music that I like, and I don’t feel I will go to hell for it. I just like talented artists. No matter what genre. But apparently the CMA is struggling. Seems anyone gets signed anymore. They’re huge for a year, then they’re gone when people realize that their albums are over-produced and in real life, they just can’t sing good. It disappoints me. Remember when Garth was huge (in a fame way) and EVERYONE in country music sounded different? You turned on the radio and whether you had heard the song or not, you knew EXACTLY who it was singing. Even if you weren’t a big country fan. So what this all boils down to is my question… Where are all the true country music artists? Where are the ones that define themselves as individuals and not carbon-copies of what’s being successful?

Enough of country music. We played last night in GA and 7 people were saved! BIGGEST news of the week for SURE! That never fails to make my night EVERY night. My new drums are finished and being shipped to me as we speak. My new kick drum is pretty big and I am excited to slam it one good time (Thanks to John @ Orange County Drums… http://www.ocdrum.com ). Ohio State and Michigan play next weekend (us Buckeyes like to refer to this game as the only “championship” that matters). Sorry Kristi! Anyway, I am excited about that. Although, I don’t think it will be much of a game. Kind of wish it would be, though. The Bucks need at least SOME competition this year. I’d like to see them in a good fight.

Anyway, I am out. Gotta take that shower. We play tonight. I think we’re in GA still. I pray it’s a good one and that MANY lives are touched! God bless everyone! Everyone bless God!

-Micah

Hello! I wonder about the people coming on here sometimes. Like, how they stumbled upon our site. Are they Crabb Family fans who clicked on our link from the main site? Are they people who have come to see us live already? Are they people who have seen other people wearing our “CrabbRevival.net” shirts and decided to check it out? Maybe they were looking for a church online who had a free seafood event… Hey. That literally happened a couple weeks ago. Reguardless of how you got here, I just want everyone who reads this to know that we love you, no matter who you are. Even if we’ve never met you, we WANT to. God loves you. And the main desire of this ministry is for you to encounter the Love of God like we all have. It’s a beautiful thing. It makes you love people you didn’t think you could, and you love others you already loved even more!

How complicated is it to feel this love? Well, God already loves you. He has since you were born, and the filthiest, nastiest thing you have ever done never made Him love you any less. He loves us all the same. How hard is it to erase your past failures and turn your life around for good? It’s as easy as ABC. A-Accept the fact that you are a sinner and you were born into sin (this shouldn’t be a hard thing to do. I mean, look at us all and all the stupid things we have done through life.) B-Believe that Jesus is the Son of God and that He will come into your heart and guide you for the rest of your life. And C-Confess that Jesus is your Lord and Savior. Tell people what He has done for you and the change He has made in your life.

Sorry to all of you who already know Jesus. I am not a preacher and do not wish to force Jesus on anyone. He never forced people to believe in Him. It’s our choice. I was just wondering today about all the people who might like our music but are confused as to why we do what we do. Or maybe they don’t know this Jesus we talk about night after night. Everyone has been raised different and the only way some people will ever know about Him is by us sharing Him in any form we can…

So, I bought this book the day before yesterday called Save Me From Myself by Brian “Head” Welch, the former guitarist of the heavy rock band, Korn. I finished it last night, which is weird to me because I don’t read, other than the Bible. And I’ve never gotten really into anything that quick to where I couldn’t put it down. If you haven’t heard about him, he was a multi-platinum selling artist whose lyrics were filled with evil things and whose life revolved around drugs and alcohol. He decided to try Jesus, and he quit the band, gave away his money, and now lives as a sold-out Christian with a life devoted to helping others and serving Christ. If you haven’t, you need to check out the book.

So yesterday, me and my buddy Seth decide to go mini-bike riding at home. So we got the bikes out. My bike (which Seth was gonna ride) starts to fall over off the kickstand and I grab the handle. My bike fell and with my hand caught between the handle and the handbrake, I stubbed my finger or something when it twisted. So now, my middle finger on my left hand is swollen and purple in some places. I have it wrapped to my ring finger in order to stabalize it and keep it from hitting anything. It’s killing me at the moment, and I am a little concerned as to how I will manage to play drums tomorrow night, but I’m gonna do my best. Why couldn’t it be my pinky finger? Does anyone ever use their pinky finger? If I had to lose a finger, it would be my pinky, cause I don’t really use it.

Anyways, I am sitting around on this rainy day. We leave tonight for FL. I am pretty excited. Mostly because I am bringing along my Nintendo64. Zach brought his Super Nintendo last weekend and we had a blast. But I think games are too complicated nowadays. I think the 64 is like the closest you can get to that fine line of having great graphics, but still being easy to play, you know? I am not a crazy game geek, but I have a few favorites over the years and 3 of them are 64 games: Mario 64, James Bond 007 (multi-player action), and Mortal Kombat Trilogy. Hopefully, we’ll have our fair share of 64 gaming this weekend.

Luckily, I don’t need my left hand middle finger to play 64, so I’m happy!

Be good! Come see us! We will have fun, I promise!

-Micah