TERRY SCOTT TAYLOR TO PRODUCE CYSTIC FIBROSIS BENEFIT ALBUM

DANews Email List 10-24-2001

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FROM WARM & FILLED ARTIST MANAGEMENT, GALAXY 21 RECORDS AND ANDY'S ANGELS RECORDS:

TERRY SCOTT TAYLOR TO PRODUCE CYSTIC FIBROSIS BENEFIT ALBUM

October 22, 2001 -- The now almost omnipresent Terry Scott Taylor pulls another trick from his sleeve, a multiple artist collaborative recording designed to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis research and a hopeful cure. Taylor has recently garnered attention for his production of the new Starflyer 59 album, "Leave Here a Stranger," his production and songwriting for the Lost Dogs' newest release, "Real Men Cry," his involvement in the LEGENDS tour collaboration (Randy Stonehill, Sweet Comfort Band, Daniel Amos and the 77's), Daniel Amos' new epic, "Mr. Buechner's Dream," and a host of other recording, songwriting and journalistic endeavors. He seems to be everywhere these days! "I want to stay busy; to keep involved in as many projects as I can," relates Taylor in a recent telephone interview. "At this point in my life I feel that the Lord has brought me to a place where I perhaps have more to say and more to offer than ever before. So much has happened in my personal life this past year that it has really brought forth a newfound creative energy and drive."

"Come As a Child or Not at All," a multiple artist collaborative effort is being spearheaded by Taylor, Andy's Angel Records, Warm & Filled and Galaxy 21 Music, each playing a distinctive role in a distinctive project. Taylor describes the album as, "an album about children, but not necessarily for children." All profits are to be donated to local and national cystic fibrosis research agencies and educational efforts. In mid-April, 2001, Taylor received a phone call placed on behalf of Theo and Andy Obrastoff, a Seattle father and son. Very much akin to a "Make a Wish" call, Andy, fighting his last bout with a life-long and crippling cystic fibrosis, asked his father if Taylor would come sing for him. The Obrastoffs were longtime Terry Taylor fans. In a whirlwind rush of activity, Taylor made the melancholy journey to Seattle to meet a grieving father and to sing for a dying son. The lives of all involved were changed. That was Andy's way. Recounts Taylor, "I felt wholly inadequate to the task at hand; and I was." Andy Obrastoff entered the arms of Jesus on May 5, 2001. Those astute fans who have perused the liner notes of "Mr.Buechner's Dream" will recall Terry's memorial to the young Obrastoff.

Terry Taylor then received a second communication from Andy's father, Theo. "I suppose a varied amount of outcomes might have transpired," Theo mentioned. "I began by wishing to honor the memory of my son. I thought that, as a musician, I might do an album of songs I'd written for him, but it had to be really good and I wanted the fruit of my labor to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Research. God had brought Terry Taylor into the life of my family. He came to Andrew in his last days to sing and pray--to exercise his God-given ministry over my son. That changed a great deal of things for us." "I asked who Terry used for a producer. To whom should I turn? He said, simply, 'me'." "Come As a Child or Not at All" and Andy's Angels Records were born from those seeds of sorrow and honor.

Presently, Taylor is writing new material, reworking some older tunes (specifically from his earlier solo albums on grief and loss, "Knowledge and Innocence," and "A Briefing for the Ascent") and recording vocalists and musicians. Through much thought and prayer an album outline was birthed where artists such as Theo, Taylor, the 77's, Lost Dogs, Starflyer 59, Cush, the Choir, Daniel Amos, Phil Madeira, Randy Stonehill and many, many others record both new and reworked Taylor tunes. Additionally, original collaborative songs written by Theo Obrastoff and Taylor will be included. All involved are also seeking contributions from artists of national renown. "I'm hopeful that many well known artists and musicians will catch the vision of this project and offer their assistance. This is a very unique and very important opportunity," Terry relates.

Says Obrastoff, "This thing, this vision of mine isn't mine anymore. That's how it always was with Andrew too. From the first, I gave him up to God." A proud father recalls, "Andrew was so wonderful. That's the way of it with this project. Andrew's legacy keeps touching people and this project has 'taken on a life of God's own'. And no wonder, Andrew allowed God to fill him and lead him all the way back to the embraces of the Father."

"Come As a Child or Not at All" will not only be an album, but also a live show. Jonathan Feavel, of Warm & Filled Artist Management, the project director of the album, envisions, "an ever changing live show where any of the album participants are welcome to play at any time. The line-up will change, the venues played will change, and the set list may change, but we'll see the artists involved in this project touring the country together to support the project, to increase awareness regarding cystic fibrosis, to raise research funds and to honor the life of Andy and all others stricken with cystic fibrosis." "It will be a multimedia event with a short film on the life, joy and impact of Andy Obrastoff and a brief education on CF research. We anticipate that both regional and national cystic fibrosis foundations will lend their aid to the cause and that many, many lives will be touched by Andy's testimony."

That short film may also find its way on to the "Come As a Child or Not at All" disc. Dan Michaels and Galaxy 21 Music will distribute the recording. "Much like the Gene Eugene tribute album with interactive disc, the "Come As a Child" recording will be much more than just music. It will be music, film, testimonials, interviews and more. As others have mentioned, this is a very special project." "We do expect to release radio singles and we will service radio with the project. It's our joint goal to make a tremendous impact with this album -- a spiritual and educational impact. The real goal of the album will be to glorify Christ through our relationships and to move one another to act in a Christ-like manner toward one another, especially unto, 'the least of these.'"

For developing details, please keep an eye on http://www.andysangels.org, http://www.warmandfilled.com, and http://www.danielamos.com. The early summer 2002 release is expected to coincide with the Cornerstone Music Festival where we are hoping that the "Come As a Child or Not at All" live show will play on a late night stage.

THE LOST DOGS "REAL MEN CRY" TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST PHIL MADEIRA

10/30/2001 - Wheaton IL Wheaton Evangelical Free Church
10/31/2001 - Livonia, MI Trinity House Theatre
11/1/2001 - Indianapolis, IN Radio, Radio Club
11/2/2001 - Sullivan, IN Historic Sherman House Theatre
11/3/2001 - St Louis, MO Christ Church, UCC
11/4/2001 - Owensboro, KY Macedonia Baptist Church
11/5/2001 - Lexington, KY Asbury College
11/6/2001 -- Atlanta, GA The IF Coffee House
11/7/2001 - Franklin, TN Franklin Merchantile
Limited Seating show. Tickets available *EXCLUSIVELY* at http://www.TheLostDogs.org

All dates subject to change. Visit http://www.TheLostDogs.org for details.

For questions, comments or to offer either financial or other support, please contact:
Jonathan T. Feavel
Warm & Filled Artist Management