The life of Great Awakening has, is, and will always continue to be centered upon Jesus. We want you to know there is something so much bigger than good music. There’s a life to be lived in love, brokenness, humility, and a constant state of intimacy and communion with the Maker. We as a band hold a common thread of dreaming of a world that is saturated with worship that is genuine, sincere and from the heart of a lovesick church, that desperately wants Jesus more than anything the world has to offer. We want to be a part of bigger worship movement that’s arising in the earth, not be the movement. Our hopes are to inspire more and more people to start writing the songs the Lord has laid upon their hearts. We’re so excited about what the Lord is doing for us, and the church in general. We hope you enjoy what the Lord has shared with us so far…
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LOVELITE is a worship band whose vision is to write music that inspires praise in the hearts of His children and desire in the hearts of His lost. Let's get together and sing for the Architect and His name is Jesus.
LOVELITE BIO
In a constantly changing world we have a God that is constantly the same. He is unique in every way and is worthy of worship.
Lovelite’s purpose and goal as an artist is to inspire praise in the hearts of God’s people and desire in the hearts of those who have yet to be met, and be met, by God – through music. Their hope is to offer a unique approach on congregational worship by writing alternative rock songs, inspired by the truth of God’s Word, that are simple in structure and approachable enough to be sung in churches.
In the early stages of marriage Andrew and Jen Polfer, the tag-team duo at the helm of Lovelite, began to realize their great desire to write songs for the church. Their singable melodies and creative arrangements quickly compelled the other members-to-be to form what is now Lovelite.
Lovelite is composed of Andrew Polfer (guitar/vocal) and Jen Polfer (guitar/vocal), with a rotating cast of supporting guitar players, keyboard players, bass players, and drummers. With a sound familiar to both pop and indie fans, Lovelite blends guitar and piano with a Euro/Indie flair. Andrew’s voice can be likened to that of Keane’s Tom Chaplin or Embrace’s Danny Mcnamara, while Jen’s voice bares similarities to Eisley and Brooke Fraser. The two find a gentle balance with creative harmonies that come from many years of singing together. The music draws comparisons to Death Cab for Cutie, Keane, Athlete, Sleeping At Last, Coldplay and the Doves.
Lovelite’s latest release, All Color, contains energetic and anthemic rock accesability as well as atmospheric ballads. Utilizing honest and subtle lyrics, each song illuminates different aspects and characteristics (or “colors”) of God and our relationship with Him. On the album’s first track, “There You Are,” the chorus says,”And if ever I am faithless, I can’t escape Your greatness, from the brightest of places, to the infinite spaces, there You are,” pointing to the reality that God is faithful and trustworthy while He patiently waits for us to come home.
Another song near the end of the album, “Unrivaled,” says “My unrivaled King, You speak poetry with Your word of love and the stars above, My unrivaled Love I was made for You, give me strength to stand and forfeit all I have”, revealing that we were made to live for Jesus and He is calling us to completely surrender to Him and find true peace. Some standout tracks are “There You Are”, “Honestly”, “The Fullness”, “One and Only”, and “Our Peace”.
Lovelite is a band that, with God’s guidance and blessing, desires to bring hope, passion and action to a generation unknowingly surrounded by darkness in order to let God’s love shine through. Andrew makes the point that, “There are only two eternal things in this world: God and people. We want to bring praise to God and hope to people.” Worship is eternal, even in the musical sense, so sing along!
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Artist: Daniel Bashta Song: Awakening CD: Come&Live! I Am Living Vol.1 Genre: chr Label:Come&Live! Records Homepage
ADDING NOW TO CHR! here is me in a fragment i love to get to do this thing called worship even if worship music itself is becoming its own genre i still believe God is searching for the zero's in this life to reach the planet i pray he doesnt pass me by. My worship is now in Motion. I'm abit tired of all the corporate business that comes along with what the industry has made it. So I want to do everything I can to change it. So please feel free to download these songs and spread them around like wild fire. I want my worship to compell you to put your worship into motion. Lets Roar . Miracles are coming. to email daniel: send to
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ADDING TO CHR NOW!! Alakrity - “Beyond Belief” Featuring John Schlitt
The Classic Petra HIT!!
Alakrity - “Beyond Belief” - Radio info sheet
Featuring John Schlitt
BIO
From the echoing hallways of an average, everyday high school in small-town Beloit, Wisconsin…a band was born. As soon as Phil Carper, Pat Anderson, Andy Lutz and Peter Murray began making music together, they knew that the mundane everyday of conventional work or school was not their path. Dubbing themselves Alakrity, a variation on a traditional English word meaning “cheerful readiness,” the band is quickly establishing a name for itself. In true carpe diem style, the pop punk foursome has set sail to create life-changing moments. To make something that matters.
Upon graduating from high school, the band signed to Wisconsin-based J*Noiz Media. Wasting no time, the band’s energetic and entertaining live performances were backed by the label’s release of the “You Are Here” EP.
Alakrity’s refreshing brand of honest, high-energy pop punk is equal parts entertainment and expression. Although chock full of sweat, jokes and energy, the band’s music is methodically executed while always careful to not overshadow their message. The members’ Christian worldview permeates their lyrics at every turn. “Everyone has been through similar situations to the ones we address in our songs, some to a much worse extent than others,” states Carper without hesitation, “but it all comes down to the fact that Christ can mend any broken heart and fix any broken situation.”
Continuing to hone their skills while simultaneously expanding their reach, the band has been hard at work playing for a wide variety of audiences. Having performed alongside such artists as MxPx, Kids in the Way, Audio Adrenaline, Run Kid Run, Seventh Day Slumber and Everyday Sunday, Alakrity is poised to quickly find center stage among today’s hottest Christian bands.
Alakrity selected renowned producer Dan Needham to helm their debut full-length release. Featuring a cover of Petra’s timeless classic “Beyond Belief” with a guest appearance from Petra vocalist John Schlitt, “Whatever Happened To Good TV?” is available now.
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Bride is a band that is the brain child of brothers Dale and Troy Thompson. This started in a garage in Kentucky and now has a large resume of touring such places as Brazil, Scandinavia and Europe. Over the many years they have burned up the roads of the U.S. doing grass roots style tours and also slamming hard at the mega-festivals throughout the country. In the same style as G n R mixed with Rage Against the Machine they have engraved a permanent place in the underground of hard rock/metal music.
The Bride library consist of many full length CDs. live recordings, best of CDs and many live multi-camera DVD live shows.
Bride has always been on the cutting edge of popular and unpopular issues throughout the years. Their new goal is to educate the public and bring awareness to the subject of Breast Cancer. Including risk, prevention, screening, symptoms, research, treatment, and support.
Bride is no longer touring but the proceeds from this 2009 release, Tsar Bomba, will benefit the victims of breast cancer.
After traveling the world on many tours to such places like Europe and Brazil, writing and recording hundreds of songs Dale and Troy Thompson may have come to their most defining moment.
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Artist: Jeremiah Garcia Song: In The Light CD: Biography Genre: urban/hiphop/chr Label:Independent Homepage
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I have been playing the guitar since as early as I can remember. My father taught me how to play and I haven't put the guitar down since. When my father passed away there were many other people that came into my life that were instrumental in shaping my musical style. As I grew older, I was privileged to play with some of the most talented musicians in Rochester, New York, and these experiences began to largely shape my songs.
Song writing became a passion of mine as a young teenager. When I was 19, I distinctly remember sitting at a Phil Wickham (National Christian recording artist) concert and thinking, "Wow, I would love to do what he is doing up on stage." From that point on it was almost as if God began giving me songs to write. I have heard comparisons of my music to those of artists such as: Shawn Mcdonald, Matt Kearney, Jack Johnson, and Jason Mraz, to name a few.
Like most artists, it is nearly impossible to continue in your craft without the support and encouragement from friends and listeners. I guess I got my start just playing in my friends house for anyone that was over and wanted to hear. As I began to meet more and more people, the overwhelming positive feedback is what kept pushing me to keep writing and performing. I have been blessed to have crossed paths with people that have generously offered their services (website, myspace, booking shows, etc.).
I want to be known as someone that writes about stuff that matters. Nothing makes me happier than when someone comes up to me to say, "Your music really inspires me to..." As long as God continues to inspire me to write, I am going to try to inspire others.
Artist: Code of Ethics Song: People Are People CD: Lost In Egypt Genre: CHR/electronicasynth/dance Label:Razbarry Records Homepage
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THE GOD STORY
The mile long bridge that stretches across A1A between Duval County and Amelia Island is a simple, beautiful drive. The picturesque scene of the sun rays on the ocean makes this open stretch of road my absolute favorite ride.
But on the afternoon of May 1, 2004 this site changed forever in my mind. What had started as a beautiful, sunny Saturday, eased into an afternoon shower that suddenly turned to an angry storm. Within moments, rain slapped my face and pummeled my soaking back. As a downpour reduced the traction from my motorcycle, airstreams threatened to hurl me over the two-foot guardrail protecting from a nearly 60 food drop.
Someone had screamed “STOP!” a distance before I committed to this course. Now I knew why.
Everything went black.
Consequently life seemed dark and void of light, as I stood deaf and blind in the months to come. I was alive but deeply shaken, every fiber within afraid. That day I lost control of my bike, but really, I lost control of many things in my life.
The crash caused a lot of permanent, physical damage. Severe head trauma left me with broken ear bones as well as holes in my eardrums and eyes. I also experienced a disorienting imbalance called vertigo for over a year. My severely wounded soul sought comfort from God and I reached the edge of what I could physically and emotionally endure.
All the while, my spiritual being experienced a different type of hurt. God had gifted me to be a musician, the only livelihood I’d ever known. As I questioned how I would continue, I considered that the loud voice pleading me to stop on that day was a cautioning of the Holy Spirit. It pained me to think I chose not to listen.
But comfort came in knowing that “He who began a good work in me would carry it on to completion.” * There was certain to be a beautiful outcome from this disaster. I had to trust God was still in control and that the deficit in my understanding would be balanced by His fierce love for me—after all he knew how this would all end.
More importantly, He would be near to me as this experience colored my faith rich with hues of His mercy.
In His mercy, much of my sight was restored after a series of surgeries. In His mercy, my hearing has been partially repaired. In His mercy, I have been able to complete this new Code of Ethics project “Lost In Egypt” with limited senses.
My journey through this trial has been filled with both joy and sorrow. Yet I know God is to be praised in all things because every moment is an opportunity of intimacy with Him.
Artist: Sonnet To Sleep Song: Lights Out CD: Sonnet To Sleep Genre: rock/CHR Label:South Pawl Records Homepage
ADDING IMMEDIATELY TO ROCK & CHR FORMATS! Central Fl's Sonnet to Sleep Debuts with Driving Guitar, Gut Wrenching Vocals and a message of redemption amidst failure.
Lights Out:
you caved in, that house of glass is now your home
you left love waiting, empty handed by the door, never will return
now your lost in a stare, your lost in those eyes
find a way, touch me inside
when the lights go out, your heart fades to grey
it goes beyond the pale and nothing stays the same
and whos to blame, our friends and father all share the same contempt
they wore the same name
our prayers reaching, only to the ceiling, when your heart is not believing
so wear that crown king of pride, king of all who's fallen down
when the lights go out your heart turns away, the wax it becomes dry and it covers up the shame
we followed alison into the belly of the hole
you never realized how deep that hurt would go
when the lights go out, the saints fall away, we find sweet the bitter taste that long ago seemed so strange
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Artist: The Katinas Song: Carry The Cross CD: Live At The Rock San Diego Genre: ac/CHR Label:Label Executive Music Homepage
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Management & Bookings: USO Entertainment Group Niel Otineru 615-302-2939 Office
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This is the first full length release by Petree, which has developed a unique style of Indie/Rock music that incorporates many aspects of modern music which differentiates them from all other Indie/Rock phenomenon’s. PETREE’S album “Moving In Pairs” will be released May 18th, 2010 on Dream Records/Universal Music Group. The album’s first single will hit the airwaves in January.
Cameo appearances include Shiny Toy Gun members Sisely Treasure, and Petree brother, Chad. Anticipation of the new album, “Moving In Pairs,” is already making waves behind the scenes; MTV’s “The Hills” featured the cut “She Set It” in October and two more songs from the album are being scheduled for “The City.”
PETREE has also just completed shooting the music video to “Memory Lane,” which was featured, along with “She Set It,” on Fox’s Good Day LA. The lead singer, Stephen Petree, is a former member of Shiny Toy Guns and is a Grammy nominated songwriter. His songs have been featured on “Dancing With The Stars,” “America’s Next Top Model,” “Rachael Ray,” “One Tree Hill,” “The Real World,” and national commercials for Honda & Motorola. PETREE continues to tour the SoCal region in anticipation of “Moving In Pairs.”
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Lou Gramm is an American rock vocalist and songwriter. He was the lead vocalist for the rock band Foreigner for over 27 years and also had a successful solo career. Lou is now recording and touring with the Lou Gramm Band.
Lou Gramm signed on as the frontman for the band initially known as "Trigger," and later renamed Foreigner becoming one of the most successful rock vocalists of the late 1970s and 1980s. Gramm was the lead vocalist on many of Foreigner's hit songs, and achieved two of its biggest hits with the ballads "Waiting for a Girl Like You", which spent ten weeks at 2 on the 1981 American singles charts, and "I Want to Know What Love Is", which was a number 1 hit internationally in 1984.
In 1987 Gramm released his first solo album, Ready or Not, which received critical acclaim and contained a top five hit single with "Midnight Blue". This was followed by a late 1987 Foreigner album Inside Information and, eventually, a second solo effort, Long Hard Look, that included the top ten hit, "Just Between You and Me", and "True Blue Love", which reached the Top 40. Gramm also performed the title song from the 1987 movie The Lost Boys, titled "Lost in the Shadows."
Gramm returned to Foreigner in 1992 to record three new songs for the compilation, The Very Best of ... and Beyond, bringing a new energy back into the mix. In 1994, the group released the album Mr. Moonlight on the Rhythm Safari label.
In April 1997, two months after providing vocals for Christian rock band Petra's Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus, and on the eve Foreigner was to leave for a Japan tour, Gramm was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Surgery was successful and Lou continued to tour with Foreigner until late 2002.
This current line-up of The Lou Gramm Band began performing in 2004, but the formation started over 30 years ago. Brothers Lou & Richard performed together for over three years in the early 1970's in a band called Blacksheep. Richard left the band to perform in brother Ben's band, Orange and was replaced in Blacksheep by Don Mancuso.
Lou then joined Foreigner in 1976. Eventually, Lou, Richard, Ben and Don made plans to perform together with the addition of keyboard/guitar player Andy Knoll.
The Lou Gramm Band currently tours and performs many of Lou's past hits from Foreigner and Lou's solo recordings. The band hopes to find appropriate venues for the songs presented in this CD!
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Artist: Fairgreen Song: Beyond Your Control CD: A Proper Introduction Genre: chr/rock Label:Independent Homepage
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Four years after their first band practice, Fairgreen continues to play the music they love to play. Through their musical transformation, and the passing of their teenage years, they've shown no signs of slowing down. With high hopes and complete confidence, only time will tell where they'll end up.
Fairgreen began as a four piece band, drawing influence from bands such as Thursday, Thrice, and Saosin. But as time went by and their ideas began to form differently, a more Pop Rock feel began to develope. Their first cd "When You Come Back Home" successfully created a local following, but that wasnt enough to satisfy the group. They knew they could do better, and that would soon become the driving force behind their next 2 years.
Soon after the addition of Frank Hendrickson, they scheduled studio time with Lou Rubino of Storyside B to record their new songs, with their new sound. This time around, they drew influences from bands such as Relient K, Anberlin, and Fall Out Boy. The reaction from their fans was all the motivation they needed to keep writing in this new direction. A few months down the road they went back into the studio with Nick Baumhart of Thousand Foot Krutch. Then, two months later they began working on new tracks with Dan Muckala (Backstreet Boys, Casting Crowns).
Over 250 shows, and countless CDs later, Fairgreen continues to build what they started years ago with a sure confidence that they will soon find a label to call home. You can expect to hear more from Fairgreen in the days to come.
From 2008 to the present, Fairgreen has been able to share the stage with acts such as Mayday Parade, Storyside B, John Reuben, The Bigger Lights, Leeland, Julian Drive, Charlotte Sometimes, Edison Glass, The High Court, Armor for Sleep, Steel Train, and The Wedding.
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Merging infectious rock/dance pop amalgamations with spiritually centered reflections stepped in social relevance, Hearts of Saints is a buzzworthy fresh face on the Christian music scene. The Kentucky-bred road warriors comprising singer Craig Felker, drummer Jason Killebrew, guitarist L.J. Granstaff and bassist Joel Purdy spent the last few years touring tirelessly, refining its innovate sound to razor sharp degrees, while attracting fans across the country. Among those who embraced the band early on was Grammy nominated and Dove award-winning artist GRITS, who recently signed the band to its Nashville-based label, Revolution Art.
“Hearts of Saints really summarizes an evolution- both for all four of us as players and in our personal lives,” notes Felker, who reveals the group was previously known as Special D during its indie days. “We’re maturing in our musical pursuits, and we’re growing more seasoned in life, which is naturally reflected in our songwriting.”
Evidence of that collective growth is replete throughout the group’s self-titled national debut, live shows and even its name. Hearts of Saints comes directly from the New Testament (Philemon 1:7), where Paul joyfully writes of a missionary experience: “For I have received considerable joy and encouragement from your love, because the hearts of the saints have been refreshed, brother, through you” (International Standard Version).
“It’s almost become a mission statement for us and is a verse that gives us purpose and something to strive for,” Felker explains. “We’re not saying we’re ‘holier than thou’ or ‘saintly’ so to speak, but rather that were striving to live a life that reflects Jesus.” Our hope is to refresh people with our musical passions and also to lend them some encouragement no matter how severe their situation may seem.”
Thus far, Hearts of Saints has presented those very goals in multiple formats, most visibly, the concert circuit. Though the group’s a touring staple throughout the Midwest and South, the guys are steadily expanding their national presence through the festival circuit. Besides sharing the spotlight with the likes of TobyMac (Forefront/EMI), Skillet (Atlantic), Family Force 5 (Tooth & Nail/EMI), Jars of Clay (Nettwerk), Third Day (Essential), and Jason Morant (Integrity/Epic), Hearts of Saints scored main stage slots at AtlantaFest, Rock the Light, Unity Festival, Hills Alive, Crossover Festival and even Rock the Universe at Universal Studios
The group's also earned a steady presence on iTunes, selling albums in seven countries and fueling airplay for “Over and Over,” the single which topped regional charts and reprises itself on the band’s self-titled disc. The ten-track disc also boasts a series of surging rock anthems, ranging from the raucous “The Secret” to the explosive “Hello Grace,” plus the poignantly reflective “Recapture Me” and the boundless “Beautiful Mystery.” All the while, the band was joined in the studio by all-star producer Ainslie Grosser, best known for his work with Warner Brothers’ breakout act Mute Math.
“It’s going to consist of some songs our fans already know but will also include several brand new tunes they’ll be hearing for the first time,” promises Felker of a sound that lands somewhere in between Switchfoot, The Killers and U2 circa the 2000s. “Expect to hear our energetic rock/pop dynamic up another notch, and there will continue to be some dance/rock elements, along with the pop sensibility that my tone of voice typically gravitates toward.”
That exact aura is what attracted Revolution Art to this burgeoning alternative act, along with the players’ unbridled efforts at connecting with crowds outside of the studio and stage. “As a label, we strive to work with artists who are full of passion and creative potential, and we are delighted about our recent signing of Hearts of Saints,” echoes Mo Henderson, president of Revolution Art. “As a music lover, I strive to find talent that is both relevant and inspiring, and I believe we’ve found the best of both worlds with Hearts of Saints. After my first meeting with the guys, it became evident that we were in for something special.”
Even amidst all the changes, Felker is fast to reiterate that Hearts of Saints is the same four guys who’ve always poured tons of sweat and sacrifice into its craft. Outside of being a breakout year for the band that strives to chart a course of longevity, the foursome also hopes to break down those stereotypes associated with spiritually anchored acts.
“Our goal is to write great songs and put on a show with endless energy that has plenty of attitude, underscored by a hope-inspired presence,” he adds. “We have two thoughts when we write and that’s to move people either physically or internally, but if we can write a song that does both, then that’s when it becomes more than just rock n’ roll.”
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I wish you could’ve been at my most recent birthday party, tripping back through time, my life in pictures on the screen. That blonde little tom-girl looking out at the camera, so unsure of herself. That young woman in love with the man of her dreams, holding tight to his arm, happiness oozing out every pore of her body. The tears that fell, seeing all those pictures of my strong, unforgettable Trent, who now lives in heaven. The young widow on stage in front of thousands, learning to breathe, beginning to dance again. The world-travels of a goofball, laughing her way across the world, mugging for the camera on planes and trains, drenched in the ocean, standing on top of mountains.
The seasons of my life flashed before my eyes—the joy, the pain, the mourning, the morning—I wish you could’ve seen it. Because if you could, you’d see how far I’ve come. You’d see how strong I’ve become. You’d know it’s only by God’s grace and power that I stand here. That I do anything at all.
But even before this birthday milestone, I knew I was ready to go there. I knew I was strong enough to lay it all out on the table for the world to hear, to express myself artistically in a whole new way, and to spill open my heart like never before.
Produced by Bernie Herms, Doug Beiden, Stephen Marshall and Brian Steckler, Stronger is nothing short of my testimony. It’s my story. It’s both a peek into my personal journal, as well as a response to what women and girls all over the world have shared with me. Women who are in seemingly impossible situations—adultery, divorce, abuse, trying to start over, trying to conceive, trying to hold on to faith when God seems silent. Stronger is my way of speaking life, saying, ‘Hold on to the truth that God will see you through this circumstance. Embrace all the possibilities of tomorrow, today. I’ve lived through the darkest of hours. I know what the other side looks like. And you can take me at my word. It’s not perfect, but it can still be glorious.
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Always Believe, his latest CD, is a conscious departure from what he has done in the past. It has been a labor of love that is everything its name would indicate.
"This recording process was simple yet powerful. We tried to cut through the fluff and let the songs really speak", he says. "It took a ton of perseverance and was the most work i have ever put into a recording." Yet, he adds with a smile, "It was the most creative process I have ever been a part of."
For the first time McVicker sat in the producers chair co-producing the project with longtime friend and cohort Michael Aukofer. The studio used to record Always Believe was located in a dusty, rural Kansas farm town and, McVicker says, "the setting was perfect". "The only thing to focus on was the art and the message. After all, Wellington touts itself as the wheat capital of the world, so it all makes sense!" he laughs. "It's all a part of the journey."
His journey has taken him to 49 states and 6 countries, sharing nearly 1000 concerts. He has garnered multiple awards, including a Dove Award for "My Deliverer", a song a song co-written with the late Rich Mullins.
Yet, for McVicker it is not easy. While on the road, he does the driving, set up, and tear down that comes with each concert. At home, he books his tour schedule himself and handles the day-to-day workings of his vocation. But to him, it is worth it.
"I've heard it said that our calling is where our deepest joy and the world's greatest need meet. I know the last thing the world needs is another Christian musician," he muses. "But the world does needthe truth. I love doing this, and I get to create and do what I can so that the truth can perhaps be exposed a bit more."
There has been no greater creative influence on McVicker's life than the aforementioned Rich Mullins. He spent years traveling, performing concerts, writing, and recording with the award-winning, chart-topping, countless-album-selling Mullins.
Then as the two were on their way to a concert, they were in a carwreck. The crash claimed the life of Mullins and left McVicker in critical condition. He suffered collapsed lungs, broken bones, was left in a coma, and hospitalized for 7 weeks. His recovery lasted years and the experience infuses everything that McVicker does to this day.
"I miss Rich a ton," he says. "Going through that scared me a lot. But, I am grateful that the faithfulness of Jesus persists when mine lacks. The Lord makes us, and often He seems to use that which is hard." He goes on, smiling wryly, "But most good things are hard, and most hard things are good. "
It is with this sentiment that McVicker continues his rigorous, hundred-concert-per-year tour schedule and carries with him th theme of his latest CD.
As he embarks on his Always Believe Tour, he echoes the CD's opening track, "15 Minutes" when he says "I can't worry about the weather. We are called to trust and believe regardless of the experiences we encounter. In life there is trouble; but in trouble, there is life.
Mitch McVicker 2009 Whiteplasticbag (SESAC) For further information or to schedule an interview, contact:
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Artist: Willet Song: Shelter CD: Somewhere In Between Genre: chr/ac Label:Independent Homepage
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BAND PASTOR: Pastor Glen Willet Feel free to email with prayer requests/questions.
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BIO: Da Prince is truly a phenomenon in this generation and time. With his gifts and talents, he has been able to capture the heart of many and bring them closer to God. Born and raised in Okinawa, Japan, in a Christian missionary family, Da Prince truly has a sense of internationalism and evangelism. However, it was not until he moved to the United States, that he began to really take his walk with God seriously. As a result, he began to use his gifts in music to glorify God. Although he started off small, Da Prince has come a long way. He has been able to release an album entitled “Your Season” and connect with youth all over in order to encourage and motivate their intimacy with God. He is currently working on his second album entitled “The After Party” and staying busy with school and church. He recently was featured on national recording artist, Pettidee’s new album entitled “Race to Nowhere.”His future goals are to continue to grow in music, ministry, and in God. He would love to work with anyone who would like to support him and his ministry.
Artist: Daniel's Window Song: God Is My Shepherd CD: Redefined Genre: chr Label:Independent Homepage
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Even with four albums, twelve years of touring, a steady stream of die-hard supporters, regular spots with Acquire the Fire, Youth Encounter, Planet Wisdom and Youth Specialties events, plus four critically acclaimed projects (1999’s "It’s a Mystery", 2003’s "Illuminate", 2004’s "Strangely Looking Forward", and 2009’s "Redefined"), Daniel’s Window admits that it’s the personal encounters with members of their audience that mean the most to each of them.
“We’ve all listened to our favorite bands and had great experiences at live concerts, but I think it means more to everyone involved when there’s a personal connection – when we’ve had a conversation, shared a meal, and spent time with people,” shares bass player Caleb King. “Those interactions off-stage are more important to me than any particular performance that we’ve done.”
These musicians are pushing boundaries beyond where members ever traveled before and have ended up with their most ambitious effort to date with their fourth album "Redefined". In doing so, they’re giving fans more to sink their teeth into and opening the doors wider for those who’ve yet to jump on board.
Daniel's Window consists of the husband and wife team of bassist Caleb King and lead singer Heather King; they're joined by guitarist Alby Odum and his cousin, drummer Jesse Burkhead. This foursome's music is packed tightly with tunes that center around a theme of Christ’s omnipotent presence and how He’s the ultimate source of solace through life’s many uncertainties and insecurities. Each lyric is crafted from a deeply personal perspective that also incorporates a very vertical mindset sure to take one’s thoughts beyond this life’s cares and up towards the eternal.
If there’s any underlying element that can be derived from the band’s time together, it is the members’ fervent commitment to their faith and unwavering stance when it comes to spreading the gospel everywhere they go. Beyond trying to cash in on a craze or keep up on the current fads, Daniel’s Window seeks to excel with originality and an honorable commitment to spirituality.
“It’s always been vital for us to really present who we are as people in our music,” shares front person Heather King. “We’re not afraid to talk about the issues we’re facing, the points we’re at in our walks as believers and the thankfulness we have for the blessings given to us.”
Artist: Jesse Sprinkle Song: Where Diamonds Grow CD: Surrounded By Lights Genre: ac/chr Label:Blind Records Homepage
This is Jesse Sprinkle's 2008 solo release and add another notch of achievement in a long career of a consistently excellent music. Sprinkle can't help but make moving, powerfully impactful tunes. Fans of Neil Finn, Ice Cream Hands, Elliot Smith and good tunesmanship, Sprinkle's outings are always worth checking out. "Surrounded By Lights" is a more of a laid-back affair than "The Corner Of An Unlit World" but the hallmarks of carefully blended vocals and soaring open chorded strums very much remain. Crisp guitar lines and rich, soothing vocals urge the complete success of this project clearly into focus, opening up fresh pop vistas of effortless strumming and lovely melodies. IT does not get much better than this for fans of acoustically, chiming, ringing power pop than this. Lyrically rich, the songs rely on sugar-sweet harmonies on every second of this CD.
Sprinkle`s music is sparse and spacious, moody but not gloomy. It`s essentially the man and his guitar, and most of the instruments that he colors the tunes with. Sprinkle rifles around the thesaurus in his head, searching for an appropriate label before settling on "darker pop."
While primarily known as the drummer for national recording artist Dead Poetic, Jesse Sprinkle has also released a number of solo records as a singer-songwriter in the past ten years. The Seattle, Washington native was thrust into the music industry over a decade ago as the drummer for the legendary underground group Poor Old Lu.
Since the band disbanded in 1996, Jesse has been the drummer for acts such as Demon Hunter, Michael Knott, Denison Witmer, Kutless, Starflyer 59, The Lashes and many others.
Artist: Jonny Diaz Song: Stand For You (Extended Radio Mix) CD: Stand For You Genre: inspo/ac/chr Label:INO Records Homepage
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Artist: Jonny Diaz Song: Stand For You (Album Mix) CD: Stand For You Genre: inspo Label:INO Records Homepage
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Artist: Jonny Diaz Song: Stand For You (Radio Mix) CD: Stand For You Genre: ac/chr/inspo Label:INO Records Homepage
IMPACTING AC, INSPO & CHR DECEMBER 25th!
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