http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEzdtyAY8do

Sarah singing Bubbly

So what has The Bypass been up to lately?  Well folks here is the rundown!
We have been playing a lot of shows.  We have been working on writing new music, and also competing in a competition or two!  It’s been good. 

First:  We have finally aquired a tour vehicle.  It is a old St. Joseph transit shuttle bus that we have done a few modifications to.  So we have a vehicle.  Thanks to everyone that has prayed for us, supported us financially, and also just helped in general.  It really opens the door for us to get out there and do what we are supposed to be doing.

Second:  Festival’s and shows.  Please make sure to check our calendar on MySpace.  That is the most current and up to date account of our tour schedule.  I know we will be out to Colorado, up to Michigan, and down to Memphis area this year so please take time to come hang with us while we are out.

Last:  What are we planning for now?  Well here is the deal.  We know you are wanting more music from us, and we are wanting to give it to you.  So we are now heading in the direction of choosing songs for our next album, and gathering the money to get this recording under way.  We have been talking with producer Mark Nash from PFR to hopefully be doing this next album.  The positive note is.  He’s good!  The downside is it takes money my friends!!!  So being praying for us and make sure to come to every show you can to support us!  Thanks so much for everything you guys do!

Hello All,

Just wanted to give you all an update on what's been going on for The Bypass.


RECENT NEWS!

New Shirts are available!! With buttons coming shortly!

We are back to Nashville TN for more writing sessions in April!!!

CONCERT UPDATE!

This past Friday we opened for Big Daddy Weave in Excelsior Springs at the Performing Arts Center at the locl highschool. It was amazing! With a sold out show of 850 people plus, the excitement in the air was churning for The Bypass. Were we nervous? No never! Were we afraid? Not us! Okay well Jeremy was at least! HA The show was amazing and the crowds response was very encouraging. Thanks to Mike, Jeremy, Joe, Jay, and Jeff for being so kind and easy to chat with. You are true role models for a younger band. Thanks for sharing your stage. Here is a brief video for your enjoyment. It's more of a slide show!!.

Also we were up in joliet IL for a show at the First Presb. Church. It was awesome and we had a splended time. The people and the church were amazing, plus we had an oportunity to head up to Chicago for lunch at Gino's Pizza!!! Watch the video!

Hello friends, and great people that have booked us in Texas this weekend.  We apologize for cancelling.  It was due to illness and lack of vocals this time around.  We will make every effort to make up in whatever way we can.  We are greatfull for your support in booking us.  Please take care and we will see you soon on the rescheduling of these events!!!  Take care

The Bypass

Best Friend  by Jeremy Sharp
I feel your hand on my shoulder
It feels like the softest rain on my face
The blanket of your grace surrounds me
I feel the warmth of your embrace

In this life you’ve kept me
Open arms you’ve accepted
In my need you helped me
In my tears you held me
You are my best friend, Jesus
You are my best friend


You are my,

You are my mother, you are my father,
you love me more, more than my brother,
you are my best friend, Jesus

Always There by Jeremy Sharp

I am a fool.  I’ve let so much tear me away,
you are so true, and your love endures to stay

Your always there, Your always there for me
The deepest friend, you will never leave

Space devours time, but you still claim everything
With all that is and ever was, you still choose to know me

I never meant to break your heart and make you  cry
I’m just a silly child.

I know you only want whats best, help me change the rest,
Forgive me God

All That You Are by Jeremy Sharp
Yes I know, I’m back and forth, I love you yes but am I good enough
All the wrong shows, you deserve more than what I am, and I can’t give no more.

Do,do,do,do,do,do…do,do,do,do,do,do,do,do,do,do

  Understand I know. All the hidden things you hide from me and think I don’t see.
Undecided faith, falter back and forth with yes I do, and I just don’t know.

I want you for all that you are,
but to say I do, is going to far
Going to fast,  can’t keep up at this pace,
I’m afraid, I am losing this race
For you, but I can’t say it.

When do you let go, I love you true but I can’t twist your arm make you come with me
This can only last so long, I will wait for you, but soon I must see and be seen

Hard To Fit by Jeremy Sharp
in between these written lines.  
hides everything undefined.
I've been carrying this around inside pocket 
and my leg is chaffing from all the weight of it.

Explanations of what might have been
always depends on the open ends,
the unkept drawers and dusty lofts
the hanging cobwebs conceal  all that’s lost. 

Beat out the truth in your tin made heart
Pull back the edges reveal the tart
Taste of pain of over and over again

I’m not who I thought I was,
Something worse I’ve hid from you.
I’m trying so hard to fit whats right.
I’m sorry I’m trying to so hard to fit whats right
I’m trying I’m sorry it’s hard to fit whats right

The evening was an amazing experience from the bands perspective and from the fans mouths they had a similar experience.  First before going into the story of the evening we would like to thank everyone that donated their lamps for this evenings stage set up.  Also we would like to thank Brannon & Jill Powers, and Adam and Amanda for coming out and sharing their amazing music with us.  It was a pleasure to share the stage with you.  We couldn’t have hoped for a  better evening.
    Well the evening went spectacularly.  In attendance were about 250 or so of our very dear friends.  Thanks for all of the support.  The stage was set with about 40-50 different lamps from all sorts of people.  Thanks for the assistance.  We sent out a plea via facebook and many people responded.  Thanks to  you we had an awesome stage set up!!
    For those that are curious we are already starting on the mix down and video editing of this evening.  Hopefully we will have a product out soon to share with people.   Keep an eye on our myspace and facebook for sneak peaks of that concert.  I’m sure you all will enjoy it!!!  Thanks for everything see you at the next event!