Red Reign

Just returned from rehearsal with my rock band after a break since before Easter. The band was called "In So Deep," but because we are writing new material and learning different covers than they did with their previous drummer, we all agreed it was time for a name change. So we chose the name "Red Reign," which has numerous meanings. One meaning which will be obvious to us as believers is the blood of Christ and His rule over all.

We had a great rehearsal tonight. We're working on a Rush "medley" of sorts, which will include Priests of the Temples of Syrinx from 2112. I remember as a teenager listening to All The World's A Stage and hearing Geddy say, "We'd like to do for you side one from our latest album. This is called 2112." We'd crank it so loud our ears rang. I had no idea that as an adult I would have the joy of learning to play that on drums.

The band is a 3-piece--a singer/bassist, guitarist, and myself on drums. I think our chemistry is really good and I am really looking forward to playing out. When I was with "Stage Dive" in Houston, I used the stage name "Kane," from the Gaelic which means, "John," the patron of our monastic order. Fitting, is it not? I will be using the name again with Red Reign.

Hope your Easter season is full of His joy.


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