A Bald Joe

Last night we were out celebrating my roommate's acing of his Greek exam and there was this stud singer/songwriter (Joe Rohan) there with his acoustic guitar (and a shaved head...an interesting combo.) After giving him some extra cash for his CDs, I was happy to scour through the sleeves and check out who produced, who played what, etc. I looked through his thanks, and his first shout out was to "the Good Lord above." Cool. His other CD gave a full sentence of thanks. Double cool.

I'd say I heard two thirds of Joe Rohan's three-hour set, and he never mentioned God from stage. He wasn't singing "Christian" songs, just songs about life and love - your typical stuff. Was I disappointed that he didn't hit up a "Christian" message from the stage or break out in praise songs? No, not at all.

I, of course, don't know the genuineness of this guy's Christianity. But then again, how many hearts can I actually decipher anyway? I respect someone for doing what he or she is gifted at, and for doing it well. He was using his God-given gifts well by simply DOING them well and that praises God. The guy could play guitar well, he could write songs that have more than three chords, and he could sing on key. I'm not calling Joe Rohan a musical superstar, but his stuff was original, memorable, and simply well done. Rockin.