Steven Budlong

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Kata Billups commented on Steven Budlong's blog post On ALCOHOL - Part I

"excellent writing, Steve. yep, I remember going to witness one time in a bar w/ (I forgot his name) the gentleman who had the travel agency...and you and maybe Jan and maybe Karen...and others. That was LONG before I saw the addiction steal kill and…"

Steven Budlong commented on John Richeson's video

"You make me proud John. You make all of us proud. This is more than a montage of friends, it is a montage of brothers and sisters, of family near and far. We all gave so much time, effort and heart to moving God's Word. Such a tribute is fitting and…"

John and Janet Ruiz commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"A lot of composers do, Jim, for as many different reasons I'm sure and often because they need the money at the time. Historically though a lot of those people have been ripped off in the arrangements upfront and don't retain publishing rights for…"

Jim Chevalley commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"I think a lot of artists sell the rights to the songs.. I know that the group Alabama did, but I think they can re record it, and they have to pay a few cents for every copy sold.. maybe that's all negotiated when the song is sold.."

Cindy Kuchmy Kelley commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"Where do you get the ROA DVD?"

John Richeson commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"I purchased Spark in the Dark. Awesome. Thanks guys for making that available.
I will be glad to post one of Billy's song here as a sample to inspire others to purchase but only with Steve's permission. I don't wanna get sued or anything. (Just…"

John Richeson commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"Tim Stiles! Another great artist IMO. Here is a sample from his album called "Fellowship" from 1995. When most of you were not around to hear it or obtain it. As I recall, at that time, he was one of the few talented artists left who produced…"

John Richeson commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"Amen to some of the songwriting talent and how it affected my life personally. Growing up freakin' Catholic, I had never been exposed to even Gospel music much less Christian music until 1974 in TWI.

Yeah, for a young person who was used to Black…"

Ted Ferrell commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"Yes Jim the one that did the leads on trilogy was Barry McCoy"

Jim Chevalley commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"...I remember a Rock of Ages, 72 or 73 I think, It was in Sidney, It was the evening meeting, Claudette and what ever they were called then, Joyful Noise? preformed Trilogy , it gave me goose bumps. In my mind only Elvis did it as well.. We had some…"

Kevin Nye commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"Yeah Johnny, Yeah.. My Life Changed because of youz guys....Thank you so very much..."

John and Janet Ruiz commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"That was a fun song Kevin. Skip and Dean opened it with the dialogue.

Someone once told me how they didn't like a lot of the JN tunes, or much of the ministry music in the 70's. Hey, preferences in music are personal, no problem with that from my…"

Kevin Nye commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"Man, I am surely glad that the hot band from the Kenai Peninsula in Alaska never allowed The Way to copy any of their songs! Yes, the fabulous "Silver Platters" had two songs still worthy of becoming smash hits in the realm of Gospel Music. Oh yeah,…"

Cindy Kuchmy Kelley commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"Thanks Ted. Your royalty check is being held at the Bema. So too, all you JN'ers. The heart was to give and serve for the Glory of God. He is good for it - He will repay. (You too, David for all the Agape stuff!)"

David Bailey commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"p.s. thanks ted. you still be the man."

David Bailey commented on Steven Budlong's blog post Spark in the Dark, Billy Falcon

"that just about says it john!
nothing more to say."

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Birthday:

November 1

Way Corp group(s) I was in

12th Corps

Where I live

Ridgefield, Connecticut

Married or Single

Married

About Me

Terry and I live in Ridgefield, Connecticut, in a renovated barn with our two children -- our daughter Cailey (18) and son Stephen (17). After the Corps we moved to Manhattan (1984), where we were Territory Coordinators. We resigned when LCM requested a letter of allegiance and then moved to Westchester, where our children were born. In 1999, we moved to Ridgefield, which has the feel of New England but still close enough to New York. All this time I have worked in Manhattan in film and video as a producer/director/writer. Terry has worked as a make-up artist and developed herself as a much in demand Life Coach.

My Interests

My primary interest is still the scripture. I have traveled extensively throughout the world, regularly getting to Russia, China, Southeast Asia and the UK. I also collect and deal in vintage posters, art and a mix of obscure ephemera. My interests are also my children's interests. There is nothing like learning through their eyes.

Employment or Career

I spent 19 years as Director of Media, for Citigroup, the largest financial services company in the world. I was responsible for over 300 video programs and live events a year. My group also supported the video, film and production work for Carnegie Hall and Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (to see the latest work go to: http://www.alvinailey.org/page.php?p=50anniversary&sec=home). As you know, Citi nearly collapsed under the weight of its own making and is responsible for a lot of the current global economic wreckage. I have much to say about that, and that will is for a future date. I have two documentaries running on television right now. "Where Words Prevail" is on PBS, This focuses on the work of Cicely Berry, Voice Director of the Royal Shakespeare Company. I've included a link to the web site (http://www.wherewordsprevail.com). The other is "See You in Hell, Blind Boy", currently on Starz. Blind Boy is the history of the Mississippi Delta Blues. I have currently authored a new two disc DVD for release later this year. I am also finishing "Faith and Lies", which deals with a Russian defector who wrote a book many of us read in the Corps, The Persecutor. The film is extremely confronting to the Christian world in a godly way. And then there is my WWI project, which I have been laboring on for years... this one is a surprise. I don't expect to finish it for quite some time, but when I do it will be unlike any documentary done to date. Finally, I just re-released "Spark in the Dark" with Billy Falcon. Billy is doing great, still writing for Jon Bon Jovi and producing his own music in conjunction with something he's produced called"The Sowing Circle." I have the CD up on Ebay, just do a search under "Billy Falcon Spark in the Dark" and you will find the order information. Kellie O'Malley did the design work --- really nice! It has two tracks we didn't add to the tape in 1986, because of length restrictions. Check out Billy's newest work at billyfalcon.com. He has some amazing Christ-centered songs. I have launched my own production company, Sojourner Media LLC. More on that at a future date.

Music I Like

All of it.

Books I Like

Secular: Neil Gaiman, Tom Wolfe, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Stephen King (The Dark Tower Series)

Television I like

I really loathe television (not the medium, the content). I still think "Four Arguments for the Elimination of Television" is a great book. I will say that I miss the collective experience we had in the sixties, when there were only three networks, one or two independents and PBS. We all saw the same thing like, Batman, Combat, Lost in Space, Ed Sullivan and the news with its moon landings and coverage Vietnam and Civil Rights. It was the real silver age of television. For those of us from that era it was part of our collective experience and it is still a deep part of our collective conscience.

Movies I like

Movies I like are the films I like watching over and over, like Blade Runner, Garden State, 2001 a Space Odyssey, Doctor Zhivago, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Across the Universe, and Casablanca.

Website 1

https://www.wherewordsprevail.com

Website 2

https://www.alvinailey.org/page.php?p=50anniversary&sec=home

My Email Address:

stevenbudlong@earthlink.net

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Glenda Sue Morris August 18, 2008 at 6:30am

I just watched the Alvin Ailey short!!!!!!!!! WOW is all I can say! Excellent in every way. Your success made me cry with joy! Just purchased "Where Words Prevail." Is it available to buy the DVD on Alvin, Blind Boy, and your Citi Group history? Thanks. GS
Glenda Sue Morris August 18, 2008 at 4:11am

Steve, I used the earthlink address - haven't heard from you. Give me a call (316) 260-2244. Would love to have you and Cailey! xoxo Glenda Sue
Glenda Sue Morris August 3, 2008 at 5:55am

Steve, I was adding Sue Pierce as a friend and saw your note to her about heading to Colorado. You and Cailey are more than welcome to stay at our place in Wichita as a stop-over on your way to Denver. I would dearly love to see you and hear of all your successes. God bless you, brother! All my love to your fabulous wife, Terry! xoxoxoxo I love you, Glenda Sue
Cathy (Pellegrino) Cendroski June 27, 2008 at 7:15pm

Hi Steve, you still look the same! I remember you both as a part of the HQ staff our interim year. I worked with Jeff Andreas in tape duplicating. Didn't we all have casts on at some point? Me, from a sprained ankle, Jeff from surgery for a torn ligament and I don't remember the particulars with you guys, but I remember thinking we should have all gotten together and come up with some special hand shake or something. It sounds like you are both doing well and your jobs sound very interesting. I watch PBS pretty regularly - I'll have to check out your documentaries.
Say Hi to Terry. Blessings, Cathy
Erni Kratzenberg May 6, 2008 at 7:44am

Hi Steven,
it's wonderful to hear (read) about you and your family again.
Erni
suzie wickler May 5, 2008 at 6:20pm

our mutual friend Daryl Lamkey asked me to send you his regards and his email!!

dlamkey@sbcglobal.net

he is a wonderful guy,
he speaks well of you also,
hopefully you will hook up w/him soon!!

suzie
Steven Budlong April 25, 2008 at 1:56am

Lisa,

I will certainly order your CD. Really looking forward to it! Send me your address and I will send you DVDs of my work...

Steve
Lisa Winter April 20, 2008 at 6:17am

Hi Steve-
Thank you for your kind words...I can mail you a cd or you can order it from cdbaby.com/lisawinter...there are sound clips on cdbaby.
The newest cd is Ain't the Same- 14 musicians, much more developed than the first two. The Shine cd is just vocal and guitar, Come What May is a studio band...4 songs(made it for the Breast Cancer Coalition).
About the same cost, 15.00 + shipping.

I am in the process of signing up to play in NYC on June 21st for make music NY- am thinking of requesting either Washington Square Park or the village, unless you can recommend a better place?- I don't know how they decide who plays where other than 1st come... and electrical needs.
Have met a few key people along the way who speak Russian and have been to Russia. It's unusual. My uncle actually met a Russian woman and married her about 5 years ago, but then unfortunately he died. A close friend and client speaks fluent Russian and my piano teacher also speaks and tutors Russian. Perhaps I should learn a song or two in Russian?

I would be interested in your films-can I view them anywhere?

Working on some new stuff- need marketing help.

I think we'll be driving out to the cape this summer- are you close?

Lisa
Lisa Winter April 18, 2008 at 4:51pm

HI Steve!
Just saw you on Dawn Bowlus' site. Sound like you are blessed with a full life- hello to Terry! Look forward to hearing from you!
Lisa (Talty) Winter
Donald & Pixie (Vachon) Scarbrough April 17, 2008 at 3:42pm

Hi Steve! Just wanted to prod your memory of being in Gunnison in the trailers and you walking aroung singing " the commissar's (sp?) in town oh oh". Don and I still have the picture you took of us in gunnison up in our bedroom. Do you remember me trying to trim your beard??
Love Pixie