Entertainment Review 2009.

You're looking at the hottest ticket in town. U2 rolled into the dome for a sold out show. And some unexpected friends of 2009 decided to take a bunch of us to go. Mr. Bilson must admit, U2 put on the best live acts he has ever seen. They played a load of friendlies including, "Amazing Grace." They never seem to limit what can be done with a stage and live show. Although they looked tired, there was a lot of chemistry between the members and the music stands alone. They are the only band I actually buy DVD's for their live show (before the dawn of YouTube... yes I'm that old...) I hope our friends enjoyed it as much as I. BEP kept giving them props at the beginning to. They are real innovators as well.
Sometimes entertainment gets a bad wrap out there. And why not? It is crazzy what we consider entertaining. Video games simulate killing with greater reality than ever. Movies have become more vulgar, gruesome and where can you find some good wholesome family fun these days? It's a tough ride. However, when Mr. Bilson first came to Christ, he was moved by the awesome wealth of great Christian music out there. Third Day was one of the first bands he got into and was the first Christian CD (yes.. it was that long ago...) given by a good friend who led him to Christ. Little did he know that another good friend would be taking him to the concert. 3rd Day played a great list of songs like, "Thief" from the perspective of the thief on the cross and, "Consuming Fire," and many more. Than they went to the back of the arena to take requests for some acoustic stuff. They were great!

But, what Mr. Bilson loves about Christian bands is that they always have unexpected awesome opening acts. We couldn't stop listening to, "Chorus of the Saints" by Revive Band. They were the hot track played and sung by many of the likes of us. Hopefully they go further.

Mr. Bilson also met Manafest. He's a Christian rapper from T.O who's song, "Impossible" got him through the wreck of 2008. It was a pleasure to for him meet Mana and personally thank him for the song. He performed at HM alongside the passionate Parachute Band who were back by popular demand. It was "Glorified!"


These were the major concerts of the year. Who knows what to expect in 2010. Hopefully, more encounters with Jesus with new songs to follow!


Just look at this stage!