Warm the Soul 5 (A Look Back at '09)

For those of us here in New England, it's been cold lately. Nothing unusual for the month of December. It just makes for a lot more preparation to do anything outside... extra sweater, coat, hat, gloves, extra socks, boots and so on. So, its always a little shocking to remember it was only a few months ago when we were all outside enjoying beautiful summer nights at Gunstock Mountain. Its the time of year when you can just walk outside in your flip flop, shorts and t-shirts. Get your tickets for 2010 soon... there are plenty of great deals to take advantage of.... click here.

So, here is a clip to warm up your soul... from SoulFest '09.

Whispers in the Dark by Skillet (Thanks to Nick for the great footage!)

Warm the Soul 4 (A Look Back at '09)

For those of us here in New England, it's been cold lately. Nothing unusual for the month of December. It just makes for a lot more preparation to do anything outside... extra sweater, coat, hat, gloves, extra socks, boots and so on. So, its always a little shocking to remember it was only a few months ago when we were all outside enjoying beautiful summer nights at Gunstock Mountain. Its the time of year when you can just walk outside in your flip flop, shorts and t-shirts. Get your tickets for 2010 soon... there are plenty of great deals to take advantage of.... click here.

So, here is a clip to warm up your soul... from SoulFest '09.

Freedom by Run Kid Run! (Thanks to Nick for the great footage!)

Warm the Soul 3 (A Look Back at '09)

For those of us here in New England, it's been cold lately. Nothing unusual for the month of December. It just makes for a lot more preparation to do anything outside... extra sweater, coat, hat, gloves, extra socks, boots and so on. So, its always a little shocking to remember it was only a few months ago when we were all outside enjoying beautiful summer nights at Gunstock Mountain. Its the time of year when you can just walk outside in your flip flop, shorts and t-shirts. Get your tickets for 2010 soon... there are plenty of great deals to take advantage of.... click here.

So, here is a clip to warm up your soul... from SoulFest '09.

The final performance of Peter Furler of the Newsboys! (Thanks to Nick for the great footage!)

Warm The Soul 2 (A Look Back at '09)

There are so many great memories from SoulFest '09... it was a year we shouldn't soon forget! In fact, there are so many of you that really didn't want to forget that you posted your memories to YouTube. For the next week or so we'll utilize your uploaded content to remember SoulFest '09. Get your tickets for 2010 soon... there are plenty of great deals to take advantage of.... click here.

So, here is a clip to warm up your soul... from SoulFest '09.
God of This City by Bluetree

Warm the Soul 1 (A Look Back at '09)

There are so many great memories from SoulFest '09... it was a year we shouldn't soon forget! In fact, there are so many of you that really didn't want to forget that you posted your memories to YouTube. For the next week or so we'll utilize your uploaded content to remember SoulFest '09. Get your tickets for 2010 soon... there are plenty of great deals to take advantage of.... click here.

So, here is a clip to warm up your soul... from SoulFest '09.
Everything About You by Sanctus Real

Shane and Shane - My Portion

Shane and Shane recently posted a video that contains 4 simultaneous views of a concert performance. The first 2:30 of the video contain behind the scenes material and then they dive into a passionate version of "My Portion" from the new album, "Everything is Different".

Don't forget, you can catch Shane and Shane in Boston at the "Boston Winter Conference" Follow the link to get your tickets for their performance on January, 2nd 2010!

Quick Review of Switchfoot

Switchfoot played many dates in New England this past week, however I traveled a little further out to see them. Friday was my brother's birthday and he lives just outside of Philadelphia. Switchfoot was playing Philly that same night. So... instead of opting for one of the New England dates, I got in the car, drove down to southern New Jersey, surprised my brother and joined him to see the show.

I hear the Boston show was great... here you can see Jon Foreman and SoulFest founder Dan Russell.

I had a chance to see them at the TLA Theater on South St. in Philly. An intimate venue for a rock show with an open floor and plenty of unique corners for Jon to roam to while singing. The concert took on a fairly unique route by playing through all 12 new tracks of Hello Hurricane in order. It really gave the band the opportunity to express the total story of their most recent album. Having seen this performance, I wonder why more bands don't take this approach. Never preachy, Jon's lyrics consistently deliver a message of hope and their music never lacks for emotion and yearning. I can barely wait to see them as they rock the stage at Gunstock Mountain this summer. It may be one of the most memorable experiences in the history of the Soulfest. Don't miss it!

Reminder - Decmeber Special

DECEMBER SPECIAL! Buy two or more Adult Multi-day (admission from August 4-7, 2010) passes at a low price of $79 each! Click here for more details.

Kutless - Live Performance

As you may have heard, Kutless is going to be appearing with Casting Crowns on Sunday, February, 21st. You can purchase tickets here at the SoulStore. And if your wondering what it will be like to see Kutless in Portland, this video clip should give you a good idea.

... now... in the interest of full disclosure... I believe this video is from Portland Oregon... but I'm sure this will still be a great indication of what it will be like to see Kutless in Portland Maine as well... ... it's gonna be great!

Switchfoot this week!

Ok... we New England-ers been very excited about Switchfoot this week. Not only did we recently find out that they are playing the Soulfest this year, but we also have a week full of dates throughout New England.

Dec 9th - Boston's Paradise Rock Club
Dec 10th - Lupo's in Providence
Dec 12th - Hartford's Webster Theater
Dec 14th - Higher Ground in Burlington, VT.

And if you're wondering who the opening band will be for the shows, Switchfoot recently responded to that question on their twitter account. "who's opening for you guys this tour?" - We are! We play our entire new album in order, then we play a bunch of fav's.

Wow... that's the latest info on the Switchfoot shows in New England... it sounds like its going to be an incredible show... don't miss it!

Casting Crowns Sets New Record

CASTING CROWNS SETS SALES RECORD AS HIGHEST
DEBUTING CHRISTIAN MUSIC ARTIST IN SOUNDSCAN HISTORY;
UNTIL THE WHOLE WORLD HEARS FIRST-WEEK SCANS EXCEED 167,000

NEWS SOURCE: Provident Label Group

(Nashville, TN) GRAMMY, AMA and five-time Dove Award-winning “Group of the Year,” Casting Crowns (Beach Street/Reunion Records) logs a new sales milestone with this week’s blockbuster debut of its fourth studio album, Until The Whole World Hears. The album scanned 167,432 copies its first week, making it No. 1 on the Nielsen SoundScan Current Contemporary Christian Album Chart and No. 4 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. Casting Crowns’ Until The Whole World Hears is the third strongest album debut in the country on Billboard’s Top 200 Chart behind John Mayer and Norah Jones.

“I can’t express how thrilled and humbled I am by what Casting Crowns has achieved this week,” shares Provident Music Group President and CEO Terry Hemmings. “Seeing this band develop and grow over the last six years has been an amazing experience for all of us. Knowing that this is simply an extension of their church ministry makes these numbers mean something significant in so many ways. There is much to learn from the consumers’ response to the music and message this band is delivering.”

Casting Crows will be at the Cumberland County Civic Center on Sunday, February 21st as a part of the "Until The Whole World Hears Tour" featuring Kutless and Caleb. Tickets are on sale now at the SoulFest.com

Sara Groves - This Weekend!

Just a quick reminder that Sara Groves and the "Oh Holy Night Christmas Tour" will be making 3 stops in New England this weekend. Tonight (12/4) in Presque Isle, ME; Saturday (12/5) in Bangor, ME and Sunday (12/6) in Manchester, NH. Check out The Lighthouse Events for more details!

Switchfoot - Confirmed

As posted on The SoulFest website last night, Switchfoot has confirmed a headlining performance at SoulFest 2010! Order tickets here!

Now, if you can't wait that long to see Jon and the guys, then check out Switchfoot.com for dates and links to tickets for several shows in New England!

Newsong in Worcester

It's tonight... so it's not too late to get in the car and catch Newsong, Big Daddy Weave and Francesca Battistelli live at Mechanics Hall in Worcester. Click Here for more information from our friends at WYCM 90.1FM.

SoulFest Gift Certificate

Are you looking for a great gift idea for your friends and family?

Have you already bought SoulFest passes for someone and just want to remind them that this IS their Christmas gift? (... just in case you feel like reminding them...)

Well then, look no further than the printable SoulFest Gift Certificate. Click on the link for the full resolution version of the gift certificate, then print it off and place it under the tree or make it a stocking stuffer. If you haven't already, head over to the SoulStore to order your Multi-Day passes today.

Merry Christmas!