by Cory Woodroof | Mar 8, 2013 | News Slider, Opinion
Thursday night, a mixed crowd of Lipscomb students and those from around the Nashville community got a taste of a locally-spun variety show hosted by campus’ own Dr. Lee C. Camp. Tokens, described by Camp as a “theological variety show,” brought its newest broadcast to Alumni Auditorium, taking on a potentially uncomfortable-yet-always eye-opening subject with “The Birds and the Bees and Loving Thee”. The new recording was a bold, high-spirited celebration one of Christianity’s most ‘hush-hush’ topics. Unafraid to reach deep into the Bible to share some of the “post-Sunday School” offerings (i.e. Song of Solomon), Camp used the show to take an awkward subject and make it light, funny and most importantly, discussable. Not only did this episode of Tokens offer some of Nashville’s finest musicians and storytellers a platform to share their talent, but the audience was given enlightening insight into the true meaning behind a few noted passages and their true intent: to shed a light on our longing for God’s love. Camp kicked off the show and appeared periodically as the event’s emcee. The host and his sidekick and leader of the house band (The Most Outstanding Horeb Mountain Boys) Jeff Taylor, provided snarky and well-supported banter throughout the program. Some of Camp’s ‘fact-sharing’ segments had audience members gleefully cringing. The great harmonica player Buddy Greene joined the band for the evening’s show. Starting the night off right was the duo of Sugar + the Hi-Lows, a folk rock team. Their peppy “Two Day High” brought a finger-snapping energy into the auditorium, with the house band backing up in fine fashion. They also performed a...
by Leah Raich | Nov 14, 2011 | News Slider
The fiery Mike Farris and the Roseland Rhythm Revue will be among the highlights of “The Welcome Table” – the next edition of TOKENS–which will be at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20 at the Ryman Auditorium.In addition to under-the-radar star Farris, whose performances are flavored by old-fashioned revival shows, performers include Ketch Secor and Critter Fuqua of Old Crow Medicine Show, the Nashville Choir, Buddy Greene, Odessa Settles, Brother Preacher, the Most Outstanding Horeb Mountain Boys (Jeff Taylor, Aubrey Haynie, Byron House, Chris Brown, and Pete Huttlinger) and more. Of course, this is just the latest installment in the series of multi-faceted productions envisioned by Lee Camp, professor of theology and ethics at Lipscomb University. TOKENS features some of Nashville’s best musicians and songwriters. Each show also includes a theology lecture and creates an environment to promote good conversation. “TOKENS involves theology, humor and modern culture set to the tune of a bluegrass string band that’s just as likely to play Mozart as they are Guthrie,” said Jesse Baker, graduate of Lipscomb University who has been attending TOKENS for the past five years. “So, in short, it’s a little bit of everything I love most, and when you put it in the Ryman and have it benefit Room In The Inn, it becomes one of the most memorable experiences you’ll ever have in Nashville.” According to the TOKENS website, tickets can be purchased at all Ticketmaster Outlets; the Ryman Box Office (615.889.3060); or Lipscomb University Allen Arena Box Office. Tickets are $27.50 to $34.50. For groups of 15 or more, and for students, get a 10% discount (and no fees) through...
