Advent: A Week of Hope

As we begin the Christmas season, I thought what better way than to participate in the church's liturgy of Advent. The first purple candle of Advent is the prophecy candle that represents hope and expectation. We are hoping for the Savior of prophecy to come and redeem us. Now I don't know about you, but when I have good news it is really hard to keep it to myself. David Crowder*Band has a new Christmas album this year and on that CD is the song "Go Tell It on the Mountain." The fun part of that song is that Crowder gives it some bluegrass flavor. Even better is that on their last tour as a band, 7 Tour, they performed that song. Yay!

LIVE CD & DVD RECORDING Featuring Nate Glasper Jr.

I Live to Praise Ministries presents: Confessions, Devotions & Worship a LIVE CD & DVD Recording featuring Nate Glasper Jr.

Friday December 2nd at the St. Nicholas Cultural Center. 2250 East Paris Ave SE Grand Rapids, MI. Admission only $10.00 per person. For more information, contact 616.974.9128 that’s 616.97439128

Nate Glasper is always a joy to have in our store and back in October he performed a small teaser of his upcoming live recording. Trust me when I say that going to any event with him leading worship is truly a joyful worship experience.

A New Live Album Releases from Jesus Culture!

Recorded live over three days in Chicago at Jesus Culture's Awakening 2011 conference, this is Jesus Culture's 6th full-length album. This recording features worship songs by the Jesus Culture Band as well as songs from Jake Hamilton, Kristene DiMarco, and Byran & Katie Torwalt.Live From Chicago is highly a anticipated release and is sure to ignite a generation of passionate worshippers across the globe. 

Barbara Faith Jordan coming to Baker!

Traverse City's own, Barbara Faith Jordan will be coming and performing at Baker Book House this Saturday, December 3rd at 2pm. Come on out and enjoy some great Christmas music!

Best Sellers for October

#1 - WOW Hits 2012 - Various
#2 - Blessings - Laura Story
#3 - Tent Revival Homecoming - Gaither Homecoming
#4 - The Story: the Music and Film inspired by - Various
#5 - Come to the Well - Casting Crowns
#6 - Oh for Joy - David Crowder*Band
#7 - One Song at a Time - Jamie Grace
#8 - The Whole Truth - DA Truth
#9 - Rehab Deluxe Edition - Lacrae
#10 - Love Inbetween - Matt Maher

Nate Glasper and iLive2Praize Ministries Visits 2

This Saturday afternoon Nate Glasper will be performing at our store!
October 29, 2011 at 4pm in our music department!

October 25, 2011 - New Releases

Some hard rock bands and Christmas all in one awesome release tuesday!
Oct 25 Releases

October 18, 2011 - New Releases

Today is a large release day with releases from Jason Crabb, Casting Crowns, Kierra Sheard, Emery, Sara Groves, Sandi Patty, City Harmonic, Family Force 5, the Courageous Soundtrack, Mark Harris, Micah Stampley, and Shirley Murdock!
Oct 18 New Releases

October 11, 2011 - New Releases

New releases for Deas Vail, JJ Heller, a Christmas FFH, and The Film & Music inspired by the Story!
Oct 11 New Releases

October 4, 2011- New Releases

New releases time for Relient K, Shane & Shane, Phil Wickham, and Robin Mark! Christmas releases of tobyMac, David Crowder*Band, Matthew West, Phil Wickham, and Kutlesss!
Oct 4 New Releases

September 27, 2011 - New Releases

September 27's new releases include the WOW Hits 2012, Switchfoot's Vice Versus, Heather Williams, WOW Christmas, Andre Crouch, and many more. For more info. check it out below!

September 27 New Releases

September 20, 2011 - New Releases

NEEDTOBREATHE, Leeland, Matt Maher, Vick Yohe, Gungor, and Jamie Grace all have releases that come out today! See More info. below!
Sept 20 New Releases

This is Just So Awesome!

Vice Verses by Switchfoot releases September 27, but before then picture this ... college football and Switchfoot. Sweetness, I know right!

September 13, 2011 - New Releases

So here are today's new releases that include the DVD the Shunning, Sanctus Real's Matt Hammitt's solo album, Gospel Rap's D.A. Truth, new comer Jessa Anderson, and MORE!
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September 6, 2011 - New Releases

Better Late Than Never (one of my family's mottos)

And I have to warn you that it is some not ... refined pages of new releases.

Disclaimer: Andre Crouch's CD was postponed yet again.

Sept 6 Friends

Sanctus Real's Matt Hammitt's Solo Album

I am a fan of the group Sanctus Real. Their most recent album Pieces of a Real Heart is an amazing album that really characterizes where the individuals and the group as a whole are at in life. With songs like "Lead Me" and "Forgiven," this album was so encouraging. That being said I was excited to hear that the lead singer and songwriter, Matt Hammitt, was putting together a solo record. Recently with online video resources, us music lovers can hear the stories behind the different songs. The stories behind the different songs on Pieces of a Real Heart were so touching and deep. Matt was the main speaker for the different stories, so you can get the feeling of knowing him personally.
      Last year Matt's family was challenged with the unknown future of their third baby. This album was Matt's out pouring of his struggles. All I can think is that God gives us talents and when we use them for his glory, we find healing. Healing for us and for others. As a person who works in music, I see this as true. Many times a musician will write a song out of their sadness, and it in return helps many others. Like with Steven Curtis Chapman's Beauty Will Rise, he wrote that album after the heartache of losing his little girl. Like with Laura Story and her song "Blessings." Music is truly the language of the soul, where sometimes it is hard for us to find the right words.  Thankfully our Heavenly Father provides gifted individuals with songwriting, like Matt Hammitt.



"All of Me" from Ryan Lynch on Vimeo.

August 23, 2011 - New Releases

There are many new releases for Tuesday, August 23rd, including releases from Isaac Carre, Selah, Aaron Shust, Russ Taff, and more!

Ok so I do have two disclaimers. Both Micah Stampley and Lindsay McCaul are both being postponed to a later date. Sadness.

August 23 New Releases

August 16, 2011 - New Releases

Here are the new releases for August 16!
August 16 new releases

August 9, 2011 - New Releases

Today is a Tuesday so that means we have some new releases! YAY!
Today is especially exciting due to Donald Lawrence's YRM: Your Righteous Mind is out today after months of waiting!
Today also marks the release from the Planet Shakers's Nothing is Impossible!
Today Steven Curtis Chapman release a greatest hits with a twist for a Re:creation!
Today the Gaither Vocal Band promises a youthful album with I am a Promise!


For more releases and information check it all out below!




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August 02, 2011 - New Releases

Here are the new releases of today!
We can finally bring Soul Surfer home!
Young Love by Mat Kearney should be amazing!
Perfect Game gives us a kids baseball movie based on a true story!
The female reggae musician Avion Blackmon come out with a new project!
There are more, but to see those in detail, you are going to have to look below!


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