Carolina Story

NEW RECORDING IN PROCESS

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 15:18:35 +0000

We are excited to be recording a new record with Waterdeep’s own Don Chaffer, who recently moved to Nashville. He is helping us draw out our unique sound of two artists blending and we look forward to letting you guys hear it. We will keep you posted but should be done by first of March.

NEW WEBSITE COMING SOON

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:59:25 +0000

We are in the process of new website that should be up by first of March, 2010. We had some issues with this one that we couldnt fix , so we werent able to use it like we wanted to. The new one will be fully functional and more updated and fresh, like a website should be. In the meantime we would love for you to check out our myspace at www.myspace.com/carolinastorymusic and join our fan page on facebook under Carolina Story. Thanks so much for your support and we apologize for this.

Fall Tour

admin — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 19:41:33 +0000

After an awesome tour of 8 states in the month of July with Joy Whitlock, we took the month of August off to enjoy being newlyweds. We moved back to Memphis so Ben can finish up at Visible School Worship and Arts college. We head to Lifelight Festival in Soth Dakota on Labor Day weekend and have a few shows in the Memphis area in September and then head to Boston and New York for a quick run of shows at some awesome venues the first week of October and to take in the fall in New England while Ben is on fall break. We will be doing some shows on the weekends in Nashville, Memphis and Arkansas during the fall so check our sites out to see where we are going to be. If you know of places you would like to see us, let us know. Hope to see you there !!!!

July Tour with Joy Whitlock

admin — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 21:28:51 +0000

We are proud to announce our July tour with Ardent recording artist, Joy Whitlock. You can check her out at www.joywhitlock.com .She is an amazing musician and has a great heart for the Lord. Emily used to intern at Ardent while at Visible School and knew joy from there. Joy had no idea she could sing though, until one night a friend took her out to a venue where Carolina story was playing and Joy heard the music and realized it was Emily. Joy quotes”my jaw dropped and i was blown away by the vocals” . Afterwards she asked ben and Emily if they would consider a tour with her and the rest is history (almost). The tour will be covering 8 states and already has 18 shows booked. We could still use a few dates, so if you would like to book a date that is still available, you can email Bruce Roberts at bhroberts221@msn.com or call 870-718-3673 .

Just Married !!!!!!!!!!!

admin — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 03:15:01 +0000

Well we did it !! We just got married on Saturday, June13th, 2009 in Lennox, South Dakota. It was awesome and we had friends and family come from all over the country. We can’t thank you all enough for the support and prayers. It is so exciting to share our dreams of playing music together.

Behind The Music

admin — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 00:39:47 +0000

Carolina Story’s debut album blends the music and lyrics of newlyweds Ben and Emily Roberts. They connect as a team and write from the heart. Soon they will be commenting on their writings of the songs on the CD. Stay tuned.

Biography

admin — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 19:14:54 +0000

The Carolina Story began officially in the month of October, year two-thousand and eight during a conversation on the open road headed back to our home of Memphis, Tennessee. We had just commenced a week-long adventure in the mountains of North Carolina and our hearts were dead set on the horizon and what laid ahead for us. We both knew that this was what we were destined for and couldn’t believe that our childhood dreams were coming true.

During a deep conversation about our dreams to play music, the future, and life in general, the name Carolina Story came up in reference to what we wanted to name our first baby girl, God willing we have one. The name seemed to click and we knew that we had finally found a name for this God-given music project that was well underway. But, if you want the whole story I guess you would have to go back to August the third, year two-thousand and seven.

By the power of God alone, He orchestrated the meeting of two singer/songwriters from two different worlds. Emily Olson from the town of Lennox, South Dakota and Ben Roberts from White Hall, Arkansas. We found ourselves being led to VISIBLE School Music and Worship Arts College in Memphis, Tennessee. (Which is a whole other story in itself) The long story unfolds as we met, fell in love and became engaged, forming a bond spiritually and musically. As months passed and more music was being written, we realized that this was not just any other project. This was a small piece of a very large puzzle that only God himself could construct. We want to offer hope to a an ever-changing world through the music we create. We want to be pleasing in His sight. We want to share our hearts with you.

Chapters One and Two are the first combined efforts musically of our lives just starting to intertwine artistically as one. Like great novels, these projects are just the beginning chapters to many sequels. We encourage you to listen closely as the blending is revealed and stirs the soul. As our story continues and is shared lyrically, we extend an open hand to you and ask you to join us and become a part of this amazing story. The Carolina Story.