Artist: The Awakening (South Africa) Song: The Neon Sky CD: Razor Burn Genre: alt Label:Intervention Arts Homepage
Paranormal Dark-Future-Gothic-Rock from South Africa since 1995. Check out our official site www.awakening.co.za for full biog, discography, pics etc. Ashton Nyte - Vocals & Guitar Frankie Clark - Bass & Keyboards Marcus van der Tuin - Guitar Johan Strydom - Drums
Artist: Wayne Caparas Song: I Know I Am CD: Gospel Project Genre: alternative/world/reggae Label:JesusDNA Homepage
Wayne is known best for his raw soulful voice and innovative compositions, and has served as a guest singer/songwriter, worshipper, or actor on numerous Christian recordings and a wide variety of stage productions and multi-media broadcasts. Wayne started his performing arts career as a singer-songwriter and actor in Charleston, South Carolina and studied stage performance with the New American Stage Company in Manhattan. At the first major crossroad of his secular life he began studying the Gospel of Christ with such single-minded purpose that his ensuing journey from Christian critic to active Gospel apologist changed every facet of his life.
He eventually left behind an apartment in the upper East Side of Manhattan, a secular recording project, and a budding career on Broadway and shifted his primary purpose to raising his daughter as a single dad and began investing all of his artistic efforts to a broad range of ministry projects including soup to nuts production of original passion musicals and other shorts for various Southeastern churches. Once he entered the born-again life in Christ, he vowed to never again serve an artistic project that was void of a redeeming biblical message, so despite being a member of the Screen Actors Guild of high regard with principal roles in a dozen films, Wayne has placed film acting on the back burner and fully trusts his film experience and dramatic skills are intended for higher purposes yet to be revealed.
Wayne also serves as a impassioned Gospel teacher and motivational story teller for several grass roots ministries including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes -- a ministry his teenage daughter Amber serves as well. As a text writer, Wayne is currently working on an original manuscript concerning the most overlooked words and works of Jesus as recorded in the four Gospels of the bible.
Though the Furman Scholar and College of Charleston honor graduate has continued his education with two decades of advanced biblical, scientific, and historical research (including significant post-graduate course work in Christian theology), his first book will be a layman’s guide of sorts, written from the perspective of a man called out of the world, broken, born again, and restored through the hidden messages and deepest truths of Christ. These themes drive the songs in Gospel Project. The album is in essence the musical preamble to Wayne's manuscript, as his transformative and evocative lyrics are entirely founded on the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the crucified/born again life.
In telling Wayne's biography, nothing better reveals his heart and obedience to the high calling of Christ than the fruit of his only child, Amber. As a single dad Wayne has -- by the grace of God -- raised up a teenage girl in America to the born again life in Christ despite a tragically tumultuous, single-parent childhood and 12 years of public school exposure. Amber, now 18, is already a Gospel teacher and repentant witness for her generation, as the Lord has blessed her greatly for her obedience to the Word.
When not writing or teaching or acting or singing the Gospel, Wayne lives it in the field as an award-wining media producer, brand strategist, and business writer at the head of Caparas Media, a global network of free-lance digital artists and media professionals, but Wayne is charting a course to full-time ministry of God’s design.
Instrumentation:
Quiana Parler and Amber Caparas offer guest vocal solos, and the band consists of an A-list of musicians from Charleston, SC, including producer/keyboardist Michael Brown, saxophonist Robert Williams, bass guitarist Lavonte' Green, fretless bassist Wayne Mitchum, drummer JT Rollerson, drummer Quentin Baxter, synth-wiz Steven Washington, and several cats who play some sweet guitars.
Discography: The
Gospel Project
CONTACT:
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Artist: Wales Road Song: You're The Girl CD: Rock Dove EP Genre: alternative Label:Spun Records Homepage
Tommy Wales is a prolific recording artist from Rochester, NY . He is the founder and front man of the Christian Rock Band WALES ROAD,capably handling vocals,guitar,harmonica and songwriting duties. Steve Rousseau (bass) and Bobby Stahlbrodt (drums) round out the current line up.
Wales Road have been impressing Western New York music fans for years, playing churches,colleges,clubs and festivals with zeal.
Frank DeBlase, Music Editor of CITY Magazine, describes Wales Road tunes as ranging from "...riff-loaded heavy rock & power ballads to pop-esque ditties to acoustic/electric blues..." Michelle Picardo of Free Time Magazine dubs the band "...taking metallic punk to heavenly heights...". Wales Road\'s ballads reflect a kinder-gentler musical side and are penned with emotional and spiritual intimacy.
Wales Road tunes chart extensively on the Independent Christian Rock Radio Charts, including two #1 Hit Singles ('Candleshine' and 'Glimpses'). 'Glimpses' was 1997 Song of The Year for Unsigned Artist on Uncle Samoo's Zoo (WITR 89.7 FM). Wales Road tunes receive radio airplay on The Calvary Satellite Network, over 300 radio stations nationwide.
Tommy Wales appeared in City Magazine\'s featured cover story 'Rock'n'Roll Soul: The Wales Road to Heaven'. Wales Road listed in Free Time Magazine's Top 10 Indie albums three years in row: 'BLuR' in 2004, 'Praying Mantis' in 2005 and 'Snake Hisses and Judas Kisses' in 2006. L.David Wheeler, Sunday Editor of The Daily Messenger pens: "...Wales Road maintains a high standard of musicianship and lyrical development, much like Phil Keaggy ,Jars of Clay,The 77's and REZ..."
Tommy Wales wears his heart on his sleeve in his lyrics, with the belief that if he is honest about his own struggles, he is able to communicate the Mercy of God. With a guitar slung over his shoulder and a song in his heart for his King, Tommy prays his music bless the ears and hearts of those who listen.
Although the lineup has varied down through the years, one thing has remained consistant: Tommy Wales is a man who is passionate about reflecting his Faith in the midst of a fallen world through his Audio Art.
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Artist: Relevant Worship Song: Anthem of the Redeemed CD: Anthem of the Redeemed Genre: rock/alternative Label:Independent Homepage
The band Relevant Worship began when members from two Western New York rock bands, Adelaide and Elektromat, came together wanting to write music to uplift Jesus and shed some positive light in a depressed region. Relevant Worship is a band as well as a ministry.
RW is connected with Grace House Ministries, Hearts for the Homeless, Kick It To The Kurb, Urban Christian Ministries and Kingdom Bound Ministries.
In the months to come, RW will be touring quite a bit ... including the Kingdom Bound Festival at Darian Lake! Come to a live show to experience Relevant Worship for yourself, and bring some friends. Keep up to date with Relevant's whereabouts by joining the Holy Arc Network email list through www.buffalochristian.com.
Booking & Radio Contact:
Matt Poulsen
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Artist: A Rotterdam November Song: Crippling Machine CD: A Rotterdam November Genre: alternative Label:Independent Homepage
a rotterdam november started in September of 2006. One could say that the band started in October of 2001 and has changed it's name and members an unhealthy number of times. a rotterdam november is the culmination of the years of success and failure from before. The band is currently working on their debut album. Just good old catchy melodies and rock driven rhythms are what these guys do best.
RADIO CONTACT:
Shane Boyd
Pure Tracking Radio Promotions
615-599-3500
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Artist: Brad Kahler Song: I Want To Know You CD: Between Here And There Genre: alternative Label:AMANI Records Homepage
Real. Honest. Devoted. It doesn't take long when listening to Brad's music to realize that not only is he satisfied with Christ, but that God is using him to draw others to the same place. With a passion to reach today's youth, he is convinced that if someone will experience true worship in God's presence, they can be mended, strengthened, and rescued, there beginning a life of unhindered devotion to the Lord.
A native of Baltimore, MD, Brad has been leading worship and writing music since he was 16-years-old. He attended Elim Bible Institute (Rochester, NY) from 2004-2007 with a focus on music ministry. While there, he had his first recording experience, a student-led project featuring many of Brad's songs and live worship leading.
Signed by Amani Records in 2008, his debut CD is out now! Brad's wife Erin is also a musician and ministers alongside her husband. Together they live in Lima, NY, where they attend and serve the worship ministry of Elim Gospel Church.
Radio Contact:
James Harrington
AMANI Records
585-752-5396
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Artist: Poor Rich Folk Song: The Suffering Wealthy CD: TBA Genre: alternative Label:Independent Homepage
Our name came from 2 Corinthians 6:3-10 when Paul is talking about his and Timothy’s struggles for the Church. He talks about all the hardships they’ve endured while continuing to faithfully serve the Lord and the Church. The last thing he says is that they “have nothing, and yet possess everything.” Poor rich folk. We, of course haven’t experienced the kind of hardships Paul did, or the faith he had either, but it’s more of an attitude. Something to strive for.
We want to be people who could be described by the words in that verse. And we want to serve God and the Church with that same endurance and faithfulness.
The Band:
Luke Brawner - acoustic guitar, lead vocals
Andy Brannon - drums, percussion
Randy Fuller - acoustic and electric guitar, mandolin, vocals
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