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In June ’10 I provided music for a conference at which controversial author/ activist Brian McLaren was the keynote speaker. At the start of the conference Brian quietly approached me and asked if I would mind learning a song he hoped could be the theme song of the weekend.
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Digital revolution inspires musician to take different path by REG LITZ The challenge Steve Bell hung up the phone and shook his head. Another Christian bookstore had gone bust. This meant that another shipment of compact discs, DVDs and songbooks would have to be written off as bad debts; the fourth time in the last [...]
Steve Bell set to release newest musical offering By Aaron Epp | Tuesday, December 14, 2010 Steve Bell is set to release his new album Kindness WINNIPEG, MB The last person who expected Steve Bell to record a new album in 2010 was Steve Bell. After a bad financial year in 2009 that came as [...]
Prepare to be delighted when Steve is around. He lives as he was meant to be—a singer, songwriter and storyteller.
When he opens his mouth on a concert stage you will hear songs spilling forth in a tender tenor voice that captures thoughts in images and makes them memorable in lovely tunes.
The English language is breathing a sigh of relief, thankful that this songwriter is still capable of unwrapping the beauty of its language, bringing new perspective to simple, timeless messages . All in all, excellent musicianship, lyric, and the fam…
The sounds of this new album are typically fresh and beautiful–the questions challenging and prophetic. He asks for example, ‘Borders have their place, no doubt, But who gives the orders to abandon hope for common ground?’ While I was still asking myself what that means, Bell comes to his punchline, ‘It’s always been about love. It’s only ever been about love.’ He reminds us in ‘Kindness’ that ‘Christ has no body here but ours …Through our touch, our smile, our listening ear, embodied in us, Jesus is living here… let us go into this world with kindness.’
This song was the title track of Sandi Patti’s 1986 Grammy Award winning release. It was also penned by my friend and songwriting mentor Jim Croegaert whose songs have so inspired me over the decades. Jim’s ability to unpack a present moment of joyous wonder and tie it to a well-worn narrative (without cloying cliché) is truly remarkable. “Did the grass sing? Did the earth rejoice to feel you again?” This song never gets old for me.
Last winter, my friend Jim Richardson sent me a poem his son Matt had written for a university assignment. I was immediately struck by the depth of feeling and wonder the poem created and given that this was apparently Matt’s first poem, I was moved that one so young was attending so deeply.
Million bestselling author Adrian Plass joins Signpost Music artist Glen Soderholm on 16 city national tour this October and November.
A few months back, Jacob took a couple of guitars, a big heap of other gear (see the list below) and two cameras up onto the roof of a local theatre, and shot his own extraordinarily creative version of “Subdivisions”, a classic complex tune from Canadian superstars Rush. Read more on “Subdivisions” live by Jacob Moon…on the roof!…
We’re looking forward to a wonderful Fall of new releases from several Signpost Artists.
Bob Bennett
Our most prestigious and veteran artist, Bob Bennett will is now completing his first project since his 2002 Signpost album The View From Here.
Guitar instrumentalist, Jay Calder performs The Little Drummer Boy live on 100 Huntley Street.
Inspired by Steve’s recent trip to India with the Canadian Foodgrains Bank, and the recent performance captured in high-definition with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra.
On May 30th, 2009, at the age of 51, Gerald Folkerts ended his nine month battle with brain cancer. He died peacefully, surrounded by his family and close friends. We miss his friendship, his insight, his art and his company on the journey.
Steve Bell in Concert with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra
was on KSPS and seen throughout Eastern Washington, Northern Idaho, Western Montana, Alberta, Oregon, and various other provinces via satellite on April 12, 2009. (See the list below for more specific stations and locations.)
“Steve Bell with the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra” was nominated for an AMPIA Award (Alberta Motion Picture Industry Association) Read more on AMPIA Nomination!…
Tracy Koga from Shaw TV was on hand at the Folkerts: Unfinished Business Exhibit
This Bright Sadness is a rich album, lyrically and musically—creating a place for reflection, whether you’re in a time where your focus is sadness or whether you’re considering your blessings.
D.S. Martin | Christian Week
Read more on This Bright Sadness – Review by D.S. Martin | Christian Week…
Rei Hotoda debuted her much anticipated CD ‘Apparitions’ Thursday, Dec.4/08, at the Alexus Gallery in Winnipeg.
DEC/08 REVIEW – HOLLY HARRIS OF THE WINNIPEG FREE PRESS
After a non-stop year of performing with orchestras across Canada, Christian singer/songwriter Steve Bell came home Saturday night, bringing his own glad tidings of comfort and joy to a capacity crowd that hung on his every note.
The November 29/08 concert with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra was officially Sold Out!
by Kevin Rollason of the Winnipeg Free Press
On Nov. 8th 2008, Steve was interviewed on the Drew Marshall radio show…
Signpost Music Nominations and Awards
Tim Huff
Tim Huff has recently been interviewed on “God Talk” a program that airs on Sunday’s on Winnipeg’s talk radio station CJOB. Read more on Tim Huff on God Talk…
Signpost Music is proud to announce that Steve Bell ~ The Symphony Sessions has received the Western Canadian Music award for Outstanding Contemporary Christian/Gospel Recording.
Hello everyone – just wanted to let you know about an event next week in Winnipeg that I feel is extremely important and that I am quite excited about – consider this an invitation.
Read more on Bent Hope Book Launch with Steve Bell…
e Bell and company (Jon Buller, Roy Salmond, Mike Janzen) are playing to capacity crowds so far in the “Devotion” tour.
Local folk/roots singer songwriter Kerri Woelke’s latest album is an ideal soundtrack to our currently changing seasons.
Signpost Music aided by Jeff Lukin Design has just completed a promotional video for the upcoming album by Rei Hotoda, “Apparitions.”
An Evening of Music, Story and Worship with Steve Bell and Band
CALGARY, AB — Winnipeg singer-songwriter Steve Bell leads the list of nominees at the 30th Annual Covenant Awards taking place at First Alliance Church on Friday, October 24.
