I thought I was losing it when I was listening to “You’re in my Heart” and had tears streaming down my cheeks. Thanks Sheila E. for justifying my emotions! Clark Brothers are the “everything” I look and listen for!!

The Clark Brothers are so far above the rest of them. I didn’t break down in tears, but they are incredible.

so.. denver gets made fun of for being a “christian” band… but the clark brothers… who have made been upfront about their christian background get rave revues?

i’m a huge fan of both bands… for not being afraid to just be a good band…. and for doing their best….

the clark brothers are by far the most “sincere” in terms of their performance…

and you might not like denver.. but quit being an ass about it.

you would have no prob if they were a buddhist band.

I lovee the Clark brothers! Christians rock! lol. They are by FAR the best band on the show and i hope they win. I loved ” You’re in my Heart”

I’m not religous myself, but it annoys me when Christians get mocked and slagged and it’s not considered a big deal.

You would never see a major publication mocking Jews or Muslims – no!, that would be considered ignorant and prejudiced!

It’s a hypocritical double standard. Everyone deserves to be mocked – Muslims and Jews included!

It’s not just that DMHO are Xtians, but that they’re so smug about it. That and they suck.

…Ashley Clark was considering being a preacher at one point, and Sixwire’s original stuff is very religious.

I agree with the poster who said mocking Christians for their beliefs is ridiculous, wrong, and rude. And I’m ambivalent as all hell about the whole religion thing, but if it makes ‘em happy, well, whatever.

DMHO is soooo amazing. They had to cancel their Christmas tour to stay on the show. I bought tickets to it & am upset that they aren’t showing, but I am soooooooooooo happy that they have made it this far. Yes, I will admit, I am a Christian, & if anyone hates me for saying that I am or that Denver rules, then so be it. It just shows how little people actually know about the Christian lifestyle, how ignorant people truely are, & how fulfilling the Christian life really is.

I get the impression that DMHO are getting mocked b/c A)they’re a lightweight, big band-revival revival, bunch of no talent hacks and B)when you play the “Christian card” this late in the game you have to question sincerity. I smell something rotten and I think its a bunch of talentless assholes pandering for “Christian votes.” Plus, as has already been mentioned, they were totally smug about it. Clark Bros. have been honest and sincere about their faith and thus haven’t been dogged for it. Oh, and the Clark Bros. are about a bajillion times better than DMHO. DMHO had no right to make it to the round of 12, let alone the final 5.

hey johny kickass, ,,,,and most of us get just as annoyed by the constant mocking and slagging of anything NOT christian by theses so called church folks. Have you tried being gay in america recently?? Had an abortion? Mentioned the word evolution in school? These folks want it their way, all the way, every day. So much for not judging odthers.

Opinions are one thing, but slander, I’m over it. The media in all its forms are critical to the promotion or awareness of any product. That’s why we read articles, watch the news, and have constructive dialog about what we are interested in. Mr. Weingarten, you have been honored with a position to do something positive, to promote, or at least share aspects of the industry to those who have a passion for music in all its form. At the very least, use a bit of optimism. Your critique on some of The Next Great American Band contestants were very bias and prejudice. Your depiction of their faith was and is uncalled for. Ands its true, never once are the Jews or Buddhist ever crucified in such a way. Maybe it’s that you believe that there is some truth to the “Buddhist” law posited that every action has repercussions or consequences of like kind at some future date.

It’s about the music, and the presence and integration of it in each of our lives. Spirituality has nothing to do with it other than ones lifestyle. Sometimes it’s weaved into the fabric of our talents or gifts. I am disappointed in your juvenile attempt to conduct a blog (for TNGAB) by spewing off adjectives that are not constructive. Seems you’re only attempting to get a rise out of your readers. When can we come to this site and expect more?

I hope one day, to see your name in a major publication, as I wish nothing but the best for you. But keep this up and the tabloids are as far as you’ll go. Unless that’s your goal, then so be it.

Congratulations to all the contestants for their drive and tenacity to make it in this crazy world of music, and hopefully they will positively effect the lives of those who listen to them.

IMHO, people should keep their religious beliefs to themselves. The show is about bands playing music. I don’t care what their religious beliefs are.

Christians should stop whining. They have been responsable for some of the worst discrimination and pursacution the world has ever known. So get over it! Having said that, I think the Clark brother’s are amazing, christian or not. I think the church upbringing has helped them to develop into amazingly emotional and intense musicians. I would listen to anything they played. I hope they win and go on to do amazing things. P.S. DMHO needs to go! They robbed Tres Bien!

Emotions are free
Reason is learned
Ego’s are lazy while
Honor is earned

Their talent is a gift and they understand from whom.

The Clark Brothers suck. They remind me of the Bacon Brothers… No one will ever buy their crappy CD, they will only be played on the radio station KPUSS, along with Clay Aiken and Creed.

These guys are amazing – I’m ready to buy tickets to their show.

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It is unfortunate that Christian bands get hammered, but artists of differing faiths get a free pass. However, there is a reason for this. This reason is that whether we admit it or not, we have been created knowing who the Lord is. It is simply our rebellious spirit that pushes Him away.

when you sing fromyour gut,soul&heart it is music.

please explain to me why the lead singer of the clark brothers is singing and playing behind carrie underwood in a 07 episode of SNL.

He used to be her fiddle player before they auditioned. I read it on their bio on the msn site. duh!

Herald forever!

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If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.
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If a man takes no thought about what is distant, he will find sorrow near at hand.
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It’s better to be an authentic loser than a false success, and to die alive than to live dead.

The Clark Brothers are what the music industry has been waiting for…