I can remember the first time I heard a song by Tanya Godsey.  It sticks with you.  It was 2013, shortly after her music was requested by a UTR listener.  The powerful piano melodies, compelling lyrics, and strong alto voice took me by surprise.  We've been playing her music on UTR ever since.  Tanya was a part of the Artist On The Rise Showcase at Escape To The Lake 2014... and of course we were a …Read More »
Episode Artists:
The Oh Hellos, Tanya Godsey, Kerosene Halo, Tanya Godsey, Lauren Mann, Tanya Godsey, Satellite Soul, Tanya Godsey, Jeremy Casella, Wendell Kimbrough, Tanya Godsey

One time we were on a long family road trip, and the either the only restaurant option or the only one that could be agreed upon was McDonalds.  It was on this trip that I did something I had never done before, I ate McDonald for all three meals that day.  Needless to say, when we were deciding upon restaurants the following day, the thought of eating McDonalds again was starting to turn our stomachs. …Read More »
Episode Artists:
The Brilliance, Caroline Cobb, Josh Garrels, Caroline Cobb, Seeker & Servant, Caroline Cobb, Tanya Godsey, Caroline Cobb, Rivers & Robots, Caroline Cobb

While it's impossible to sum up Escape To The Lake in a 1-hour show, it's fun to produce an overview episode each year.  The interview clips are substantial - I love what Micah Dalton said about how some artists caught in the in-between, not fully embraced by the club scene and not fully embraced by the church scene, can find a home at ETTL.  And I also love how Justin McRoberts took time to praise …Read More »
Episode Artists:
Giants & Pilgrims, Jason Gray, Tanya Godsey, Son of Laughter, Sara Groves, Waterdeep, Justin McRoberts, Micah Dalton, Caroline Cobb, Burlap to Cashmere

Episode Artists:
Jill Phillips, Kimmy Vos, Caedmon's Call, Gersh, Jars of Clay, Tanya Godsey, Shaun Groves, Sarah Reeves , Geoff Moore, Margaret Becker, David Wilcox

Episode Artists:
Bill Mallonee, Nick Flora, Nick Flora, Caroline Cobb, Nick Flora, Mark Heard, Nick Flora, Tanya Godsey, Sarah Masen, Nick Flora

Episode Artists:
Gungor, Josh Garrels, Tanya Godsey, Jenny & Tyler, Hiram Ring, Vigilantes of Love, Kye Kye, Jon Troast, Eric Peters, Caleb, Melanie Penn, Andrew Peterson

Episode Artists:
Audrey Assad, Jenny & Tyler, Andy Gullahorn, Fiction Family, Kye Kye, PFR, Downhere, Will Retherford, Josh Garrels, All Sons & Daughters, Derek Webb, Tanya Godsey