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One Day On A newsboys Tour from newsboys on Vimeo.
30 June 2009
Peter Furler's Last Performance
This year, the SoulFest is offering attendees a historic chance to see one of the last performances of Peter Furler with the Newsboys. Peter is a founding member of the band and has been a long time front man as well as a percussionist for the band. If you haven't seen the famous dueling drumming as Peter's riser lifts up and rotates in the air, then you've missed out on one of the greatest concert moments in SoulFest history. And that is just part of the legacy of the Newboys. A new era begins on Thursday, July 30th when the baton is passed from Mr. Furler to Micheal Tait (formally of DC Talk). Don't miss this historic night!
The SoulFest is less than a month away, but there is still time to get your SoulFest passes. Click Here to purchase and use the promo code: SFBLOG09 for a 25% discount!
The SoulFest is less than a month away, but there is still time to get your SoulFest passes. Click Here to purchase and use the promo code: SFBLOG09 for a 25% discount!
29 June 2009
True Love Worship Service
SoulFest 09 True Love Worship Service
Morning Worship Gathering at the MOUNTAIN TOP Stage
Thursday, 10:15 to 11:45AM with Phil Joel
Friday, 10:15 to 11:45AM with Amy and Billy Petty
Saturday, 10:15 to 11:45AM with Jason Upton
NoonTime Worship Gathering at the INSIDE OUT Stage
Thursday, noon - 3 PM with Phil Joel and special guests Out Of Hiding
Friday, noon - 3 PM with Matt Maher and special guests Unspoken
Saturday, noon - 3 PM with Jason Upton and special guests, TBD
Night Time Worship Gathering at the REVIVAL Stage
Wednesday, 6 PM, Phil Joel
*MERCY ST. STAGE*: Thursday, 6 pm, Sara Groves, Derek Webb and Charlie Peacock
Friday, 6 PM, Jason Upton
Saturday, 6 PM, Charlie Hall
Also, every night at the Deeper Well for an end of the night Camp Fire service led by Paul Colman.
The SoulFest is less than a month away, but there is still time to get your SoulFest passes. Click Here to purchase and use the promo code: SFBLOG09 for a 25% discount!
24 June 2009
BLUETREE IN WORSHIP MUSICIAN MAGAZINE
Bluetree is playing the SoulFest on what will be a fantastic closing night, August 1st. You're not going to want to miss the guys who wrote one of the most compelling songs of the past year, "God of This City". Don't miss out on your chance to see them by grabbing your SoulFest Passes here.
The following is an excerpt from an upcoming article in Worship Musician Magazine:
The next issue of Worship Musician Magazine will feature the great new band out of Ireland, Bluetree, authors of the powerful worship song, God of This City. Here's a portion of the interview by Aimee Herd...
Aimee: Talk about how you all came together and formed Bluetree, and what led up to that.
Pete (PTK): We all live close to each other and grew up together in Belfast. We've known each other through the Christian scene, which-in Northern Ireland-is really small. I joined Bluetree when the boys were already together; they'd been going for about a year. I was always being booked as a DJ and they would be booked as the band at the same events. I'd roll up to the event and there were all these Bluetree guys, I'd say, "Not them again." (Laughing) And they'd be "Oh no it's Petey PTK, not him again." I decided if you can't beat them, join them.
Aaron told me that God seemed to be saying that I needed to be in the band, he said, "I don't have a clue what you're going to do in this band but we want you to be a part of it." That was five years ago. We've progressed and have had a few different people in and out who have had other commitments and had to move on. Nickell and Shiny here are our newest members. It's just one big happy Bluetree worship family! Really though, I don't have any brothers and these are the closest thing I have to brothers.
Aimee: Not just because it's first on the recording, but because of its uniqueness, Life's Noise was the first song that really grabbed me on the album.
(General raucous excitement and simultaneous banter)
I especially like the creativity at the beginning, with the effects behind the Scripture reading.
Aaron: Do you know we've actually had people say, "That's really good but how did you get it past your label?" I said, "Are you telling me that if I went through a label I would not be able to have that loop at the start of the song? What's that about?!"
PTK: One thing about this band is that we all have different tastes in music. Jonny wants a flat-out fill-on in your face; he loves all the hard-core kind of trance stuff, so if you give him a dance beat he's in. Some of these other guys are more rocky, and I think it all molds in together. I remember when we wrote that loop in a practice one day, we thought, "How abrasive can we actually make this one loop, so that when it's played live it'll rip your face off?" (Laughing)
Jonny: Industrial effects...
Pete: ...Something like that, and way down the keyboard where no one goes. (Laughing)
Aaron: Definitely out of the box.
(for more, subscribe to Worship Musician Magazine...)
The following is an excerpt from an upcoming article in Worship Musician Magazine:
The next issue of Worship Musician Magazine will feature the great new band out of Ireland, Bluetree, authors of the powerful worship song, God of This City. Here's a portion of the interview by Aimee Herd...
Aimee: Talk about how you all came together and formed Bluetree, and what led up to that.
Pete (PTK): We all live close to each other and grew up together in Belfast. We've known each other through the Christian scene, which-in Northern Ireland-is really small. I joined Bluetree when the boys were already together; they'd been going for about a year. I was always being booked as a DJ and they would be booked as the band at the same events. I'd roll up to the event and there were all these Bluetree guys, I'd say, "Not them again." (Laughing) And they'd be "Oh no it's Petey PTK, not him again." I decided if you can't beat them, join them.
Aaron told me that God seemed to be saying that I needed to be in the band, he said, "I don't have a clue what you're going to do in this band but we want you to be a part of it." That was five years ago. We've progressed and have had a few different people in and out who have had other commitments and had to move on. Nickell and Shiny here are our newest members. It's just one big happy Bluetree worship family! Really though, I don't have any brothers and these are the closest thing I have to brothers.
Aimee: Not just because it's first on the recording, but because of its uniqueness, Life's Noise was the first song that really grabbed me on the album.
(General raucous excitement and simultaneous banter)
I especially like the creativity at the beginning, with the effects behind the Scripture reading.
Aaron: Do you know we've actually had people say, "That's really good but how did you get it past your label?" I said, "Are you telling me that if I went through a label I would not be able to have that loop at the start of the song? What's that about?!"
PTK: One thing about this band is that we all have different tastes in music. Jonny wants a flat-out fill-on in your face; he loves all the hard-core kind of trance stuff, so if you give him a dance beat he's in. Some of these other guys are more rocky, and I think it all molds in together. I remember when we wrote that loop in a practice one day, we thought, "How abrasive can we actually make this one loop, so that when it's played live it'll rip your face off?" (Laughing)
Jonny: Industrial effects...
Pete: ...Something like that, and way down the keyboard where no one goes. (Laughing)
Aaron: Definitely out of the box.
(for more, subscribe to Worship Musician Magazine...)
22 June 2009
National Network of Youth Ministries
The National Network of Youth Ministries links youth workers for encouragement, spiritual growth, and sharing resources in order to expose every teenager to the gospel of Jesus Christ, establish those who in a local church, and disciple them to help reach the world.
As a former NNYM local network organizer, I'm excited to announce the NNYM Meet & Greet Tent. This special pass will get you in to the NNYM Meet & Greet tent back stage! Join us every day or a day of your choice for a chance to talk face to face with your favorite artist like Paul Colman, Phil Joel and more. Final Schedule of available artist to be confirmed along with meeting time. Skip the line at artist tent and spend time in the NNYM meet and greet tent.
19 June 2009
MOUNTAIN ACTIVITY PASS
Float in the pond, play mini golf, skate the park, & ride a bike!
You can do it all with the All Inclusive Gunstock Mountain Activity Pass. (activities subject to change)
With your MAP you get:
* Play unlimited rounds of Mini Golf
* Enjoy one- hour boat rentals (Kayak or Paddle Boat)
* Go for a mountain bike ride with 2 hour bike rentals
* Helmets are required and are issued with each 2 – hour use
* Unlimited use of the skate park! (Helmets are required and rentals are available)
Lock in your mountain activity pass price now!
Click Here to purchase.
You can do it all with the All Inclusive Gunstock Mountain Activity Pass. (activities subject to change)
With your MAP you get:
* Play unlimited rounds of Mini Golf
* Enjoy one- hour boat rentals (Kayak or Paddle Boat)
* Go for a mountain bike ride with 2 hour bike rentals
* Helmets are required and are issued with each 2 – hour use
* Unlimited use of the skate park! (Helmets are required and rentals are available)
Lock in your mountain activity pass price now!
Click Here to purchase.
17 June 2009
Anberlin
You have 3 chances to catch Anberlin as they play with Taking Back Sunday and Envy on the Coast around New England this month.
| 06/25/2009 | Webster Theater Hartford , CT |
| 06/26/2009 | Hampton Beach Casino BallroomHampton Beach, NH United States |
| 06/27/2009 | House Of BluesBoston , MA United States |
16 June 2009
Remedy Drive Celebrates Six Weeks at No. 1
Word Records’ rock newcomers Remedy Drive are currently celebrating their sixth week at the top of the CHR chart with their breakout single, “All Along.” Their No. 1 slot also marked the last No. 1 song on R&R’s CHR chart.
The group also recently teamed up with Air 1 and Creation Festival for a unique summer road trip promotion. The winner, from Queen Creek, AZ, was announced today and will be flown to Seattle, where they will then take an RV to complete the road trip to Creation Festival in Washington state. For more details, check out www.air1.com
Catch Remedy Drive at the SoulFest on Friday night, July 31st. Click here for more information!
NVM: A Scooter and a Mohawk
The group also recently teamed up with Air 1 and Creation Festival for a unique summer road trip promotion. The winner, from Queen Creek, AZ, was announced today and will be flown to Seattle, where they will then take an RV to complete the road trip to Creation Festival in Washington state. For more details, check out www.air1.com
Catch Remedy Drive at the SoulFest on Friday night, July 31st. Click here for more information!
NVM: A Scooter and a Mohawk
15 June 2009
CHILDVOICE INTERNATIONAL
ChildVoice International started in February of 2006 with a goal to raise the voices of children silenced by war. Today ChildVoice has a medical clinic attending to about 2000 patients per month, the Lukodi Primary School which opened this February, Kulubel Farm, and the Lukodi Center which houses teen girls who have been abducted and raped now have children. The center is a place for healing, transformation, restoration, and empowerment. At the center they learn God’s forgiveness, receive basic education, and learn care for their children. The school also focuses on how to survive after graduation by teaching income generating projects like baking, sewing, hair salon and more.
At the SoulFest this year, you'll learn more about a new partnership with ChildVoice International to adopt a village in Northern Uganda. Whether you come to SOULFEST OR NOT you can get involved by going to thesoulfest.com click on 'Get Involved' then 'Mission Village'. Once there, you will get an overview of the project to lift this whole community through the Love of Christ with the Gospel in ACTION. You can become a mission village sponsor.
At the SoulFest this year, you'll learn more about a new partnership with ChildVoice International to adopt a village in Northern Uganda. Whether you come to SOULFEST OR NOT you can get involved by going to thesoulfest.com click on 'Get Involved' then 'Mission Village'. Once there, you will get an overview of the project to lift this whole community through the Love of Christ with the Gospel in ACTION. You can become a mission village sponsor.
10 June 2009
Alabaster Box - Song Stories
Josh reports from 30,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean to tell the story behind "New York". You can hear the full song at the end of the vid. More songs stories to follow weekly! Check out alabasterbox.com/songstories for more!
Alabaster Box will be part of an outstanding line-up on opening day of the SoulFest - Wednesday, July 29th. Head over to TheSoulFest.com for more information and tickets.
Alabaster Box will be part of an outstanding line-up on opening day of the SoulFest - Wednesday, July 29th. Head over to TheSoulFest.com for more information and tickets.
08 June 2009
INVISIBLE CHILDREN
Each year, the SoulFest partners with some great organizations doing impactful work all around the world. One of my favorites is Invisible Children... and not just because some close friends are on staff there, but in large part because of the significant work that they are accomplishing in Uganda. Click here to find out more about Invisible Children and other ministry partner's at the SoulFest.
In the spring of 2003, three young filmmakers traveled to Africa in search of a story. What started out as a filmmaking adventure transformed into much more when these boys from Southern California discovered a tragedy that disgusted and inspired them, a tragedy where children are both the weapons and the victims.
After returning to the States, they created the documentary "Invisible Children: Rough Cut," a film that exposes the tragic realities of northern Uganda's night commuters and child soldiers.
The film was originally shown to friends and family, but has now been seen by millions of people. The overwhelming response has been, "How can I help?" To answer this question, the non-profit Invisible Children, Inc. was created, giving compassionate individuals an effective way to respond to the situation.
03 June 2009
Alabaster Box - Song Stories
Brett cruises the black sand beaches on New Zealand and tells the story behind one of the darker songs on the record: "Fearlessly Stumble". You can hear the full song at the end of the vid. More songs stories to follow weekly! Check out alabasterbox.com/songstories for more!
Alabaster Box will be part of an outstanding line-up on opening day of the SoulFest - Wednesday, July 29th. Head over to TheSoulFest.com for more information and tickets.
Alabaster Box will be part of an outstanding line-up on opening day of the SoulFest - Wednesday, July 29th. Head over to TheSoulFest.com for more information and tickets.
02 June 2009
The Wrecking Making Waves Across the Country.
The Wrecking has announced an exclusive management agreement with Mark “Traa” Daniels of Ryot Entertainment Group. Based in southern California, Ryot Entertainment specializes in band production and management.
Daniels is one of the founding members of the platinum selling band P.O.D. With nine million albums sold, three worldwide tours, eight major label releases, and numerous motion picture soundtracks under his belt, he is very aware of what it takes to be successful. Daniels helped P.O.D sell almost 40,000 cds before getting signed to a major label, ensuring a strong fan base.
“I am honoured to have the opportunity to work with this group of guys,” says Daniels. “The music, drive, passion, and work ethic that these guys possess are rare traits in this industry. We are gearing up for an exciting 2009 and beyond.”
The Wrecking will release a Special Edition Digital version of their successful national debut entitled A New Abolition. In addition to the eleven original songs on their Chosen/Executive/Universal project, A New Abolition, the digital, repackage version will include three “live” versions of the songs as well as two cover tunes of Coldplay’s “Lost” and U2’s “Get On Your Boots”. The Wrecking’s video of “Get On Your Boots” was recently named one of the top 50 music videos on YouTube. As an exclusive bonus via iTunes®, the Special Digital Repackage of A New Abolition will also include the music video of “You Remain”. The digital repackage should be available June 2.
“You Remain”, the current music video from The Wrecking, is being played nationwide on several video shows including Gospel Music Channel. The video is also featured on Interlinc’s Spring Music Video Loop which is serviced to thousands of youth leaders across the country. The Wrecking continues to tour the country and is set to appear at several music festivals this summer including Cornerstone, Lifest, Icthus, Soul Fest, Rock the Light, SoulJam, Unity Fest, among others.
The Wrecking are helping to kick off the SoulFest by appearing on the main stage on Wednesday, July 29th! Click Here to purchase your tickets today!
Daniels is one of the founding members of the platinum selling band P.O.D. With nine million albums sold, three worldwide tours, eight major label releases, and numerous motion picture soundtracks under his belt, he is very aware of what it takes to be successful. Daniels helped P.O.D sell almost 40,000 cds before getting signed to a major label, ensuring a strong fan base.
“I am honoured to have the opportunity to work with this group of guys,” says Daniels. “The music, drive, passion, and work ethic that these guys possess are rare traits in this industry. We are gearing up for an exciting 2009 and beyond.”
The Wrecking will release a Special Edition Digital version of their successful national debut entitled A New Abolition. In addition to the eleven original songs on their Chosen/Executive/Universal project, A New Abolition, the digital, repackage version will include three “live” versions of the songs as well as two cover tunes of Coldplay’s “Lost” and U2’s “Get On Your Boots”. The Wrecking’s video of “Get On Your Boots” was recently named one of the top 50 music videos on YouTube. As an exclusive bonus via iTunes®, the Special Digital Repackage of A New Abolition will also include the music video of “You Remain”. The digital repackage should be available June 2.
“You Remain”, the current music video from The Wrecking, is being played nationwide on several video shows including Gospel Music Channel. The video is also featured on Interlinc’s Spring Music Video Loop which is serviced to thousands of youth leaders across the country. The Wrecking continues to tour the country and is set to appear at several music festivals this summer including Cornerstone, Lifest, Icthus, Soul Fest, Rock the Light, SoulJam, Unity Fest, among others.
The Wrecking are helping to kick off the SoulFest by appearing on the main stage on Wednesday, July 29th! Click Here to purchase your tickets today!
01 June 2009
Great SoulFest Seating Options!
There are 3 great options for upgrading your view of the main stage at the SoulFest!
Click Here to purchase yours today!
Revival On-stage Seating
Sit directly on the stage to see your favorite artist. You can’t get any closer than this. Be on stage with Casting Crowns, Third Day, Skillet, and more. Open daily 3pm-11pm with daily credentials provided for access.
Revival Premium Seating
A general seating section located directly in front of the mix positions where we will provide a seat for you. Save time and energy, and have the best location for you and your friends.
Revival Stage Pit
The section directly in front of the crowd and the stage. Avoid the crowds while increasing the impact of your SoulFest experience. Available for your convenience all day.
Click Here to purchase yours today!
Revival On-stage Seating
Sit directly on the stage to see your favorite artist. You can’t get any closer than this. Be on stage with Casting Crowns, Third Day, Skillet, and more. Open daily 3pm-11pm with daily credentials provided for access.
Revival Premium Seating
A general seating section located directly in front of the mix positions where we will provide a seat for you. Save time and energy, and have the best location for you and your friends.
Revival Stage Pit
The section directly in front of the crowd and the stage. Avoid the crowds while increasing the impact of your SoulFest experience. Available for your convenience all day.
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