
Let’s see if this is anything like riding a bike. I’m the guy that wrote for The Roadshow Blog the last two years. However, this year I stayed home so tonight was my first night watching The Roadshow 2011. I’m hesitant to say this since I have so many great memories from the past two years, but tonight was by far my favorite Roadshow.

MercyMe killed their set as usual, but threw in some new arrangements (at least to me) that kept me on my toes. Jars of Clay never ceases to amaze me. I remember seeing them after their Self Titled album came out in the mid-90′s and loving it then. Tonight’s show was much more energetic, but no less brilliant.

Lecrae and TFK were both acts that I was looking forward to watching as I have heard great things, neither disappointed. Both play a style of music that is easily dismissed as not glorifying to Christ and often glorifying of thing such as sex and drugs, but it could not have been more clear that these musicians are singing to glorify Christ. Matt Maher led the arena in a great time of worship playing Heart of Worship, a great song that I have not heard it was seems like years. The Afters and Anthem Lights were both energetic and the perfect start to set the tone for the rest of the evening.

The Roadshow 2011 put together another lineup that I can’t imagine being topped next, though I am sure they will find a way. See you all in Fresno!
Kyle Ray