Show 144 Contest And YouTube PDF Print E-mail
Written by Steve Larsen   
Wednesday, 29 August 2012 13:15

Welcome to LDS Music Today!

I released Show 144 this week, and two goodies along with it.? First, in the show, I mentioned a contest, but you have to listen to the show to find out about it.? I'll give you a hint - if you like free music, listen to the show!? Second, I've decided to add a new source where you can find the show.? You can "see" the show on YouTube at http://youtu.be/GqGtDmObANY.? Keep in mind this is the first "video" I've produced, so it is all new to me, and not nearly as polished as you may expect.? I'm hoping that either someone more talented in the video arena will step up and offer to create the video podcast or that as time goes on, I will learn more about video creation and be able to create more esthetically pleasing videos for the podcast.

As always, if you have questions about, suggestions, or ideas for the show, email me via the contact link on this page, at Facebook via the Podcast page at http://www.facebook.com/ldsmt, or leave a comment at YouTube at http://www.youtube.com/ldsmusictoday.? I have several ideas for things I'd like to do with the show, but not enough time to implement them.? So, if you're interested in helping out, either publicly or behind the scenes, let me know.

 
I'm Catching Up! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Steve Larsen   
Monday, 02 July 2012 10:46

First....the big news....

I'M A GRANDPA!!!

On Sunday, July 1, 2012 at 9:19 AM Eastern time, Lia Ashley Meeves entered the world weighing in at 9 pounds 1 ounce and measuring 21 inches. Check out my facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/slars to see some pictures I've posted. If you're not a friend yet, just send a request and I'll add you so you can see my beautiful grandbaby!

In podcast news, I've updated the website with the latest show notes, and I've made all the old show notes available as archives, so you can go back to September of 2005 to see Matt Armstrong's show notes from when the show was brand new, if you'd like.? I haven't mailed out the missing show notes yet, but I'll be doing that soon.

I just posted the download stats for the show, and it looks like many people were anxious to hear Matt Mylroie's interview show - it got over 2,000 downloads!? I have a download stats page here you can look at if you're interested in seeing how many times each show gets downloaded.? I may start including downloads in the show notes, we'll have to see.

In looking over Matt Armstrong's show notes, I have some ideas for changes to my current show notes, so stay tuned and let me know if you like the changes.? If you have suggestions for website, Facebook, or podcast changes, feel free to let me know - I'm always open to ideas on how to make things better.

Have you ever wanted your voice heard around the world?? Well now you can make that desire a reality.? You can leave me a voice mail shout out, and I just may play it on an upcoming show.? You can call me at 720 281 9745 (in the US - if you are international, you'll have to use the international calling process) and leave a voice mail - I get these voice mails on my computer, so it will be easy to put them on the podcast.

I have been super busy lately, but I promise to try and keep everything updated on the website and show notes.? If you're able and want to help out, I always have things that people can help me with, either on a long-term basis or just every now and then.? You won't have to record anything (unless you really want to!).? I have a lot of grand ideas for the show and the website, but precious little time to get everything accomplished.

I hope you and your loved ones stay safe in the midst of all the calamities that seem to be going on right now (fires, floods, severe weather, etc).? And please remember those in harms way and those working to protect us in your prayers.? Also, as Independence Day approaches, please keep our armed forces men and women and their families in your prayers.

 
Catching Up PDF Print E-mail
Written by Steve Larsen   
Wednesday, 25 April 2012 08:24

Who knew life could get so busy???

I hope you all had a good Easter, and enjoyed General Conference.  I know our family did!  We visited with family in a city about an hour north of where we live on Easter.  The weather was great, and we had a fun Easter egg hunt in the back yard.  It's worth noting that the ages of the egg hunters range from 12 to 21.  And we had about 7 dozen eggs to hide.  My wife and her sister love to make tons of eggs, and my kids love dying them.  As a joke, my brother-in-law said we should hide the six egg containers in lieu of hiding each egg individually.  His yard didn't provide a lot of good hiding places, so I sort of took him up on the idea, and hid two of my four dozen in their containers.  It's funny that these two dozen were the last ones to be found.  I guess I found a really good hiding place for them.  (It helps to hide them where there may be spiders, since all the hunters are girls.) :-)

My missionary daughter in Chile is having a great time and is having lots of success.  She is in her fourth area, and was recently made a trainer, so she has a new greenie (they call them "hijas", which is Spanish for "daughters") and her "hija" is from Argentina.  Jessica writes that her compie talks as much as Jessie does, which is A LOT!  So I guess they're a perfect companionship. :-)  Fall is falling in Chile, and since she's in the furthest south mission of Chile (and furthest south in the world, as a matter of fact), it's started getting cold already.  Her city rarely sees snow, because it's very close to the ocean (as is almost every city in Chile!), but it gets cold and rainy.  And those of you who have spent a winter in humidity, you know that the cold goes right through you!  Anyway, she's become a master fire starter, since their homes are heated by wood-burning stoves.  You can read her blog that I set up for her at http://blogs.larsenclan.me/jessica.  She's even got lots of pictures there for you to see.  If you like writing to missionaries, her address is:

Hermana Jessica Larsen
Chile Osorno Mission
Casilla 7-0
Osorno, Chile

My second daughter, Megan, is a freshman at the University of Colorado in Boulder, studying international business management, and was on the Dean's List for the first semester.  It looks like she'll make it for the second semester as well.  She's such a braniac! :-)

My third daughter, Katie, is a freshman in high school.  My youngest daughter, Emily, is in 7th grade.  She just got braces a few weeks ago, and is finally used to them and doesn't talk about them all the time any more. :-)  She's also about to finish up her season in volley ball for her school team.

Lastly, my son, Trevor, is soon to be a daddy!  His wife, Katie, (that gets confusing some times!) is due on July 11, and is having a baby girl.  They are going to name her Lia.  I'll be sure to share pictures of her when she gets here.

The Larsens have officially entered "birthday season."  Starting with Jessica in mid April, we have birthdays every two weeks until early June.  Jessica is mid April, as you've heard in the most recent podcast, my wife's birthday is early May, Emily is mid may, and Katie is early June.  I included a special song in the most recent podcast that my wife sort of wrote.  She created some lyrics that she put to a familiar tune.  Jason Jones then mixed it and created an awesome version of "Do Your Pants Hang Low" - in case you missed it, here are the lyrics:

Do your pants hang low, does your butt-crack show?
Can you feel it when the cold winds blow?
Do you waddle 'cross the street like a duck with webbed feet?
Do your pants hang low?

Even though I've heard the song dozens of times, I still laugh almost to the point of crying every time I listen to it.  If you haven't heard it, download Show 137 right now! and give it a listen.  Let me know what you think.

 
Attention Artists!!! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Steve Larsen   
Sunday, 12 June 2011 13:48

Attention all LDS Music Today artists!!! You have probably noticed our banner ads at the top of the web page. I provide this space free of charge to our artists, so if you wish to place a banner on the LDSMT web page, send me a banner and the link it should go to, and I'll get it posted. Or use the "Contact Us" link at the top of the page to send me any questions or suggestions you may have.

 
Play Your Music on LDSMT PDF Print E-mail
Written by Steve Larsen   
Sunday, 15 January 2006 07:45

If you are an LDS Songwriter or artist, you can submit your music for inclusion on future shows. For information on how to submit your music, visit our FAQ page.  We want music of every style and genre.  The only stipulation is that nothing in the song can be contrary to the teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints .

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