So let's start with the details. Jars of Clay is performing at the Kelowna Community Theatre on January 28th.

Here is the link to buy tickets if your interested: http://www.selectyourtickets.com/event.php?event_id=741

Ok, so now the confession. For at least five years, right after their single "Flood" came out in 1995, I was without a doubt the biggest JOC fan they had north of the border. It got a little obsessive.

You know it's a bit much when you go the embroidery store with an album cover of a band and ask if he can make a few custom T-shirts and sweaters. Then I dragged my pals to a festival south of the border just to catch them live. Pretty amazing honour to get a chance to interview someone who was such a large influence on my music.

So with that introduction, I humbly present my interview with Stephen Mason:

Highlights include:
2:25 -Talking about their latest album "The Shelter" and the need to herd cats
3:35 - Gather and Build side project http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150362514953705
4:39 - Learn how to play a Jars of Clay song online (free instructional videos)
6:00 - The Future of Music!
10:30 - How many times have they been in Kelowna? And what was the pub they loved (What's your guess?).
11: 45 - Favorite placement for tv?
13:00 - Learn about their non-profit connection. http://www.bloodwatermission.com/
16:00 - Here's where I confess just how big of a deal these guys were on my musical journey.

And through the wonders of YouTube here is their breakout single: Flood

Jars of Clay: Flood

For more info on Jars of Clay go to: http://www.jarsofclay.com
As an added bonus, here is one of their instruction videos that I mentioned in the interview.

Why don't all bands do this?

Out of My Hands:

For more instructional videos go to: http://www.jarsofclay.com/instructional-videos/