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Alabaster Box - Monday 06 August 2001 / 9pm.
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kirgles says, "Ben K - How often do you tour? Any holidays?"
ben kolarcik - well i've been doing this full time since april. the first month wasn't that busy but then it started getting pretty busy all the way up to when i left to come here. and with this tour we'll be in australia, on to new zealand, then we'll be touring the states, so i probably won't get home til late october
ben kolarcik - and then i've got some more things in the works after that. so hopefully i'll be staying busy, except for like christmas of course. :-)
ben kolarcik - thanks for the question kirgles :-)
benny says, "whats your favourite quote?"
ab sam - mine is from Timothy, the verse that sys, "so take a firm grip with your weary hands, stand up on your shaky legs, and walk straight, so that you may be a guide to those behind you
ab sam - that's an awesome verse...i might not have quoted it spot on there...but that's the jist of it
ab ben - fav quote, that we are mirrors, whose brightness if we are bright is derived from the sun that shines upon us, C.S. lewis
ben kolarcik - one of mine is, sing like no ones listening, dance like no ones watching, love like you've never been hurt
berry gumdrops says, "who's the messiest member of the band?"
ab naarah - all of the boys are!! but I have yet to find out how messy Ben k is!
ab ben - josh
ab sam - messiest?...well brett always forgets stuff, phone, wallet, bag, sunnies, etc, etc
ab sam - but yeah i would say Josh too
ben kolarcik - i'm not too messy :-)
jellybeansoup says, "where is everybody? half the band is missing!"
ab ben - we are a big band!!! there are still four of us here
ab sam - Matt has no computer, Where's josh and brett? guys?
ab naarah - I know they are all being slack but we are still here
ab sam - josh is probably off somewhere being messy
kirgles says, "How often do you guys tour? Any holidays?"
ab sam - we tour A LOT!
ab sam - we have hols a christmas time though
ab ben - holidays come when they come, we are always ready to go if we are called up
redge says, "have you ever had a vision of God or heard a voice?"
ab sam - not me
ab sam - but Jesus said it's better for those who believe without seeing
ab ben - i have heard of many people who have, but me personally, no, i think God
allows certain people to see him and others to just have faith in him, the Bible continually tells us that our walk is a walk of faith, and that trust is always more important than relying on our senses, they can be easily fooled, but putting your trust in the creator will keep you steady
jerry says, "what part of USA are you from Ben?"
ben kolarcik - hey jerry, i'm from louisville, kentucky
ab sam - the home of KFC!
ben kolarcik - i was born in south carolina, lived in virginia a bit, but have been in kentucky for about 10 years
ab sam - did anyone see Ben K play at brissy on sat night?
ben kolarcik - i did
ab naarah - Don't forget to check out our website to see where our concerts are for the release of our new album 'main attraction'
ab ben - i saw him, i couldnt understand the weird accent though
ben kolarcik - haha, pay out the foreigner
ben kolarcik - -)
ab sam - www.alabasterbox.com
ab ben - what you are a foriegner?
ben kolarcik - www.benkolarcik.com
ben kolarcik - -)
fdq says, "Ben K - Did anyone say you looked like a cricketer"
ben kolarcik - yeah a few of "the boxes" have made reference to that :-)
ben kolarcik - i just like the solid color thing
ab sam - HAHAHAHA i said that but he wouldnt listen!
ben kolarcik - i usually wear all white, or all black
ab ben - yeah we told him that we tried to nickname him steve waugh but it didnt stick
ben kolarcik - see in the states we don't have to worry about that comparison
guest10 says, "wat are your fav hobbies when your not touring?"
ben kolarcik - i love to golf
ab ben - i enjoy sleeping a lot,
ben kolarcik - and make homemade chocolate chip cookies with my little sister :-)
ben kolarcik - oh yes, sleeping is good
ab sam - i like playing tennis, and nintendo...but not at the same time
bert says, "does anyone snore?"
ab ben - i snore loudly
ab naarah - yes ben he is really bad!!!!
ben kolarcik - i just sleep with my mouth wide open :-)
ab ben - im not really that bad, ben k can vouch for me
ab sam - yes he is!
ben kolarcik - this is true, i was warned of the worst, but it hasn't been bad at all
ben kolarcik - of course i'm a deep sleeper :-)
jessles says, "are you going to visit Whitfords Church of Christ in Perth again? that was awesome"
ab ben - we are coming to play some shows in perth around the end of september, check the website for when
fdq says, "Do you guys ever find it hard to tour and then also have a life?"
ab sam - yes balancing tour and life is hard...but we seem to be doing ok so far
ab ben - yes, it becomes your life, and then you come home and realise that you are consumed with your music, and don't have any friends anymore!!!
ben kolarcik - i agree with ab ben
fdq says, "so, Ben K .... where did you get your hairstyle?"
ben kolarcik - i go to a place in louisville called andrew ryan's fusion
ben kolarcik - it's a good place :-)
jessles says, "do you see yourselves as a part of an army? it sounds that way"
ab sam - i guess God's army, but i'd see it as more of a platoon, just 6 of us out there on a mission from God
ab ben - an army? we kind of feel like that sometimes, more like a family, we are more like married to each other
jemma says, "who writes all the songs?"
ab sam - ben, naarah and me...mostly ben
afce says, "how long do you think you'll keep playing for?"
ab sam - 45 years...
ab ben - hope till i die, or the Lord returns, i never want to become useless
ab naarah - forever! no seriously, as long as God has us out there!!
ab sam - until our hands are so used out they cant play anymore
ab ben - i want to be 70 and still making a difference, and if you are still around then you can hold me to that
bert says, "favourite sandwich?"
ab naarah - anything from subway!!
ben kolarcik - oh there are so many good sandwiches in the world...
ab sam - yeah, i like subway too
jerry says, "What's the most meaningful song you play?"
ab ben - each person has a song which is special to them
ab sam - different songs mean different things to people, i like "goodbye" it has good words
ab ben - my favourite song is it's ok off the new album, it means a stack to me
ben kolarcik - my favourite is "evermore"
ab sam - hey that's not an AB song! :)
ben kolarcik - i know :-)
moderator - and for the final question...
tinman says "What would you have people remember you for?"
ab sam - someone who changed the world
ab ben - that we always strove to change the world and the perception of Christ in it
ab sam - hey same answer!
ab naarah - To make God famous!!!!!!!!!!
ben kolarcik - an artist who strove for integrity, no compromise, and a heart for realizing the great commission...
ab sam - as a guy who had really great hair... haha
moderator - well thank you Alabaster Box for coming in tonight
ab naarah - see ya!!!!!!!!!!
moderator - we hope you enjoyed your stay with us
ab sam - no prrrrrrrroblem!
ab sam - visit www.alabasterbox.com
for more info
ben kolarcik - hey thanks for having me!!!
moderator - you are very welcome Ben
ben kolarcik - God bless!
ab sam - see ya folks
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