Monday, April 26
- Michael Tait Sings with Santana
- The Return of Project 86
- David
Eugene Edwards, Sufjan Stevens, Br. Danielson Tour
- Dove
Awards Not on TV, In Movie Theaters
- David
Crowder Band on CNN
- Celldweller in Spidey 2
Trailer
- Kingdom Bound Announces
Lineup
- World Vision Celebrates
Anniversary
- Third Day Down to the Wire
- plus news from Mick Rowe, Bride, Cornerstone
Festival, P.O.D. & Blindside,Chris Rice, Underoath, Dove Awards, and
more!
Michael Tait Sings with Santana On
Tour, New CD
Fri, 23 Apr 2004
Rob Thomas, Michelle Branch, Michael Tait. Yes, the singer in both lower and
uppercase bands (dc talk and TAIT) has been invited to tour Europe with the legendary rock guitarist Carlos Santana.
“It is a great honor for me to accept a vocalist position with music legend Carlos Santana,” says Michael Tait. “To even be asked to join with one of the greatest artists in the history of rock and roll is humbling to say the least. I did not pursue this and was blown away when he called. While this is a great opportunity, let there be no question – I remain 100% committed to my own band, TAIT. One of the most attractive components of this is that I will be able to continue to record and perform with my band. Carlos has been so gracious; he has even asked me to perform two TAIT songs in the live show.”
Michael Tait will make his debut with Santana when the band kicks off its upcoming European tour on July 2 in France. The tour will also make stops in Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, Croatia, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Michael will additionally take part in the recording of a new Carlos Santana studio album to be released later in 2004, with a U.S. tour reportedly in the works for next spring.
With career sales of seven million albums, Michael Tait first became known as co-founder of the four-time Grammy award-winning group dc talk. Fueled by their 1995 landmark hit, “Jesus Freak,” dc talk went on to sell one Double-Platinum and several other Platinum and Gold albums. The band was one of the first in the genre to cross over into the mainstream market, having performed on the Tonight Show With Jay Leno and Good Morning America, and featured in publications including Newsweek and The New York Times.
Celldweller in Spider-Man 2
Trailer
Sat, 24 Apr 2004
"Switchback" has been licensed for use in the full length Spiderman 2 trailer, making it the third comic book movie trailer to feature Celldweller's music ("The Punisher" & "Constantine" are the other two). The trailer for Spiderman 2 is
now on-line at http://www.apple.com/trailers/sony_pictures/spider-man_2/trailer.
You will need Quicktime to view the trailer.
The Switchback music video has completed filming and begun the editing stage. The
high-definition video shoot took 4 days to complete, not including the construction of the set. Klayton
(remember him from Circle of Dust?) has been busy editing the video, and is scheduled to
have a final version complete within a few weeks.
A key character in the story of the video is named "Greygirl". A behind the scene
production still of Greygirl can be seen here:
http://www.celldweller.com/2003/greygirl.html. There will be more production
stills available in upcoming Logs.
David
Crowder Band Kicks Off Gospel Music Week Live on CNN
Mon, 26 Apr 2004
David Crowder Band kicked off Gospel Music Week in Nashville with a live interview on CNN Sunday Morning. One of the most sought after artists on college campuses and beyond, David Crowder was interviewed from Nashville via satellite by CNN’s
Catherine Callaway, who is based at the network's world headquarters in Atlanta.
Crowder answered Callaway’s questions regarding his music and its appeal and relevance in the culture. “It is just amazing the wave of popularity that your music is receiving,” states Catherine Callaway at one point during the interview...Do you consider yourself a rock star?”
“I’ve got a really good pal that says ‘you guys [the David Crowder Band] are more like a moon than a star,’” says Crowder. “Because the moon, if it wasn’t for the sunshine, is just a ball of dirt. For us, the light of Christ, when it shines on us, it’s just a beautiful collision. We are more interested in attracting attention to God than ourselves.”
Earlier this month, Crowder was also featured in a New York Times cover story following his appearance as part of the Passion Experience Tour, which came to New York City April 15 for a night of worship and prayer. Respected New York Times writer John Leland attended the gathering and wrote a cover feature story for the paper entitled “Christian Music’s New Wave,” which ran Saturday, April 17 (full story can be found at
www.nytimes.com).
Kingdom Bound Announces Lineup
Sat, 24 Apr 2004
Kingdom Bound Christian music festival is America's 3rd largest festival of its kind. In its 18th year, the festival is hoping to reach out to new markets-- so
they are hoping to garner friends in new places outside of Western New York and Southern Ontario where KB is already well
known. For more on the bands, check the KB website.
World Vision Celebrates
Anniversary
Sat, 24 Apr 2004
World Vision will host its annual GMA evening showcase and late night concert on Monday, April
26 in downtown Nashville during the 2004 Gospel Music Association (GMA) week.
The two concerts will commemorate the ten-year anniversary of World Vision¹s Artist Associates program. Artists working with the program since its inception have helped over 500,000 children find sponsors, by sharing with their fans the importance of the work that World Vision does in nearly 100 countries, including the United States.
Cross Driven Records recording artist Margaret Becker, one of World Vision¹s very first Artist Associates, will host the evening showcase and will also perform during the event. Becker was the first World Vision artist to travel to Africa in the early
'90s to bring back the first news of the AIDS crisis happening there. Since that time, many of the World Vision Artist Associates have
experienced firsthand what World Vision is accomplishing through the ministry¹s various programs.
Third Day Down to the Wire
Sat, 24 Apr 2004
Third Day has already set the wheels in motion for the anticipated May 4 release of its seventh studio album,
Wire. Momentum has been swiftly building as the band continues to draw near-capacity crowds in the first early days of its 85-city Third Day Live tour with special guests tobyMac and Warren Barfield. The tour has already been seen by more than 50,000 in the first 10 shows.
Tickets for Third Day’s May 3, hometown performance at Atlanta’s Fox Theater sold out quickly, so a second sold-out show was added on May 4, the new album’s street date. Immediately following the May 4 show, Third Day will host a post-concert release party at Atlanta’s historic drive-in restaurant The Varsity to celebrate the release of
Wire.
In the midst of excitement surrounding the tour and upcoming album release, Third Day has remained busy, recently visiting with key Washington D.C. contacts at a special media dinner in Fairfax, Va., before the band’s concert there. Attending the dinner with Third Day were representatives from the State Department, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS), DATA, World Vision, Pennsylvania Senator Rick Santorum’s office, Tennessee Representative Bill Frist’s office and the Associated Press.
Mick Rowe Releases Solo Debut
Sat, 24 Apr 2004
Christian music veteran Mick Rowe has returned to the Christian music industry for his solo debut with the CD
Summertime. '80's fans may remember Mick from the band Tempest, who had two successful releases from Pure Metal Records and Star Song Records, or from the Absolute Records band Plush in the late
'90s. Others will know Mick because of his brother Jamie Rowe, formerly the lead singer of the band Guardian and now with London Calling.
Summertime has been receiving a lot of attention, including being named as one of the "Ten
Independent Artists You Should Know" by Christianity Today's music site www.christianmusictoday.com. Mick has also received endorsements from Tradition Guitars and Morley Pedals.
Bride Not Dismayed By Slow
Sales
Sat, 24 Apr 2004
From Dale Thompson, to the Bride audience: "Bride in recent months has released a new CD,This
is It, sought out national distribution as an indie band, called friends for
favors, sought out tour dates and sent out a lot of free disc to radio and magazines. Those of you who have and are supporting the band we are very
humbled and gracious because it is you that keep us going. Thus far we have had no real success getting distribution or a tour. Although the CD has
received great reviews from fans the industry as a whole has once again overlooked Bride. In saying that I believe this is a good thing. You might
be asking yourself if I have lost my mind? The answer is yes. I thank God that I no longer think with the old mindset but I have been transformed by
the renewing of my mind and now my thoughts have changed. Actually John the Baptist got treated much like we have been while he preached outside of
popularity and spotlight and gave himself to the people who would come out to support his work."
Cornerstone is Coming!
Fri, 23 Apr 2004
If you're on the official Cornerstone mailing list you've
probably seen the brand-spankin' new Official Cornerstone
2004 Program! If you haven't gotten it yet, email the fest at info1@cornerstonefestival.com.
In the meanwhile, the entire musical schedule is now available at www.CornerstoneFestival.com
Things are really
picking up at the Cornerstone headquarters...
As it does throughout the year, at the end of each month the
ticket prices are going up a little bit more. You can find
out how much the ticket prices jump and when by going to the festival
website.
Yep, May 7th and 8th is when the action happens in Orlando, at
the Central Florida Fairgrounds. HUGE shows at the event, including Switchfoot (whose new record went platinum), Relient K,
Pedro the Lion, Squad Five-O, Further Seems Forever, Blindside,
Skillet, and many more great bands. We're also proud to announce that Ester Drang has recently been added to the lineup.
New Band Showcase News
One more week left in the New Band Showcase Contest! So hurry
and get over to www.cornerstonefestival.com
and click on vote now!
If you didn't already know, this is the first time ever that
YOU get to help decide who plays C-stone's New Band Showcase, and which of these hot new groups will get a shot at The MAIN
STAGE! The judges have picked the semi-finalists, and now it's your turn to register, listen, read, and VOTE! It's a whole new
level of interactivity at CornerstoneFestival.com. Tomorrow's
POD, Over The Rhine, Eisley, or Sixpence might be on that list
waiting for your support. The 2004 New Band Showcase is being
sponsored by Greenville College.
Payable on Death Tour Coming Soon
Fri, 23 Apr 2004
Payable on Death Tour only days away...
Blindside writes "Years in the making...and it all starts May 1st in Denver...Payable on Death and Blindside together on the one stage...We are so excited to be a part of this tour and promise a show you won't soon forget...
Tickets are now available and are a very SPECIAL LOW PRICE - you won't find a better value tour this year... So here are the dates and be sure not to miss out...Please read below because there is important information about SPECIAL headlining shows we will be playing during this tour.
www.blindsideonline.com
Untitled Song Tops
Charts
Fri, 23 Apr 2004
After hitting No. 1 on Christian radio airplay charts last month, the Chris Rice song "Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)" (from
Run the Earth...Watch the Sky) continues to have a felt impact as fans flock to legal download sites to purchase the song digitally.
--Rice debuted at No. 21 on the Wal-Mart album download chart--the highest Christian artist on the chart--and the song, "Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)" is currently at No. 2 on the chain's Christian/Gospel Download chart.
--"Untitled Hymn" is also currently No. 6 on iTunes Inspirational genre download chart.
--It is the No. 1 most downloaded song on the Rocketown Records web site (powered by Liquid).
--The performance tracks for the song have sold over 7,000 copies this year, and the two versions sit at No. 5 and No. 9 on the Year-to-Date singles sales chart for performance tracks.
--Run the Earth...Watch the Sky has scanned more than 40,000 units in the first four months of 2004, many of those sales coming as a direct result of the impact of "Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)."
"Untitled Hymn (Come to Jesus)" is Rice's 11th chart-topping song, and an acoustic version of it will appear on his June 8 greatest hits release,
Short Term Memories.
New
Underoath Album, mp3, and Website!
Thur, 22 Apr 2004
The new album from Florida's Underoath, They're Only Chasing Safety hits stores everywhere on June 15th on Tooth & Nail/Solid State Records.
The label says, "We are absolutely freaked out at how amazing the new album is. Underoath is a band that will inspire you with their beauty, intensity, and sheer passion. Their emotional
roller coaster will leave you breathless and wanting more." Check out the new mp3 for the song, "Reinventing Your Exit," and then check out the band's brand new
website.
http://www.purevolume.com/underoath
http://www.underoath777.com
Mae
on Target, at Target
Thurs, 22 Apr 2004
Mae's Destination: Beautiful is now available at Target locations nationwide for just
$9.99.! Don't miss your opportunity to pick up one of the most impressive debut albums ever for cheap! Head to your local Target today and pick up Mae's
Destination: Beautiful today.
The
Return of Project 86
Thurs, 22 Apr 2004
Eight years into what has been a whirlwind career for the Orange County natives, Project 86 are returning to their roots, releasing their fourth studio album entitled,
Songs to Burn Your Bridges By June 1, 2004 on Tooth & Nail Records.
T&N says, "We are proud to welcome Project 86 back into the Tooth & Nail family and are extremely excited about the album. You will be too! In fact, we'll be debuting a song from the album next week."
Project 86 Announce Spring 2004 Tour
After just having announced their album
Songs to Burn Your Bridges By (produced by Matt Hyde) will be released through Tooth & Nail Records this June 1st, with the addition of selected tracks by Aaron Sprinkle, Project 86 are set to make another announcement, that of their upcoming nationwide spring tour.
Beginning April 20th with openers Dead Poetic and The Pits, the tour will run its course through the first week of June, right in time for their fourth album to hit stores. Tour dates follow below while media photo downloads are available at:
www.toothandnail.com/media
04.20.04 - Lawrence, KS - The Bottleneck
04.22.04 - Wilmore, KY - Icthus Festival
04.23.04 - Cincinatti, OH - Top Cats
04.25.04 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
04.26.04 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's Down Under
04.28.04 - Pittsburgh, PA - Mr Small's Theatre
04.29.04 - Detroit, MI - the Shelter
05.01.04 - Buffalo, NY - Xtreme Wheels
05.02.04 - South Amboy, NJ - Krome
05.04.04 - Philadelphia, PA - Balcony Bar @ Trocodero
05.05.04 - Raleigh, NC - Lincoln Theatre
05.06.04 - Columbia, SC - New Brooklyn Tavern
05.07.04 - Orlando FL - Cornerstone Festival
05.08.04 - Atlanta, GA - The Masquerade / w Norma Jean
05.10.04 - Nashville, TN - The End / w Dead Poetic , The Pits
05.11.04 - St. Louis, MO - Creepy Crawl / w Dead Poetic , The Pits
05.13.04 - Minneapolis, MN - Ascot at the Quest / w Dead Poetic , The Pits
05.15.04 - Omaha, NE - The Rock / w Dead Poetic , The Pits
05.17.04 - Pittsburg, KS - Foxtown City Limits w/ Dead Poetic, The Pits
05.18.04 - Columbia, MO - Mojo’s / w Dead Poetic, The Pits
05.19.04 - Ft. Smith, AR - The Gate / w Dead Poetic, The Pits
05.20.04 - Oklahoma City, OK – the Green Door w/ Dead Poetic, The Pits
05.22.04 - Little Rock, AR - Vino's / w Dead Poetic , The Pits
06.04.04 - Anaheim, CA - House of Blues / w Dead Poetic, Stavesacre, Welton
More dates to be announced between Little Rock and Anaheim!
David
Eugene Edwards / Sufjan Stevens / Brother Danielson
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
Heading to Scandinavia during spring 2004? You can catch a great tour, featuring
David Eugene Edwards (16 Horsepower, Woven Hand), Sufjan Stevens, and Br.
Danielson
May 20th - Café Station, Umea
May 21st - Pinkerton, Skelleftea
May 23rd - Klubb Sondag, Orebro
May 25th - Stockholm
May 26th - Smalands Nation, Lund
May 28th - Sticky Fingers, Gothenburg
May 29th - John Dee, Oslo, N
Jun 1st - VoxHall, Aarhus, DK
Jun 2nd - Rytmeposten, Odense, DK
Jun 3rd - Vega, Copenhagen, DK
Jun 4th - Studenterhus, Aalborg, DK
Also, Woven Hand's Consider the Birds cd/lp (the official second Woven Hand proper full length) will be released September 7, 2004 on Sounds
Familyre world-wide (except Europe on Glitterhouse).
Dove
Awards Not Live on TV, But Live on the Big Screen
Wed, 21 Apr 2004
If you want to be the first to see who wins a Dove Award, don't turn on your TV.
The awards show will be tape delayed... not a few seconds (don't have to worry
about wardrobe malfunctions hopefully), but a few weeks.
So since the show is going to be a
little late getting on the little screen, you can catch it live via satellite in
high definition only in Regal Movie Theatres.
One Night…One Stage…All The Hits!
Seating is Limited. Get Your Tickets Now at www.regalcm.com/index_gma.asp
Pigeon
John Drops the Newzzzz
Tue, 20 Apr 2004
Pigeon John writes, "Just got back from touring Europe with Long Beach's Ugly Duckling (www.uglyduckling.us) and it was the bomb! We started in the U.K. and moved to Ireland, Scotland, Sweden and Denmark (my favorite). The scenes out there are what true hip hop's about... man it was crazy! Big up to Ireland (the land of pirates!) and Sweden... The tour openers were Speech Defect (who blew up every night), then it was me and then Ugly Duckling (the best live hip hop show out... seriously).
Thank yous to Ugly Duckling and the Profile Agency for taking me on... and be on the look out for the Pigeon John/Ugly Duckling Australia/Japan/Korea tour coming later this year!!!
So sorry about the confusion: South Bay Blues book/EP will be out the same day as
Pigeon John Sings The Blues!.
But here's the news: Pigeon John Sings The Blues! will include 8 brand new songs from the Pigeon Man himself, along with 2
Bonus Songs: "Sleeping Beauty" featuring The Grouch and Eligh of Living Legends and the new banger "Guide Me Along", 4 remixes from latest CD
Pigeon John Is Dating Your Sister - plus two videos from "Life Goes On" and the new and unseen "Hello Everybody"!!!! You gotta get this when it hit the stores! It will be available on Basement Records this
summer.
South Bay Blues - the book of poems by Pigeon John will be out the same day as
Pigeon John Sings The Blues and will include: the debut book from PJ and the 8 brand new songs from
Pigeon John Sings The Blues... this will only be available at WWW.SKEYPUB.COM,
WWW.PIGEONJOHN.COM and when Pj is on tour... very exclusive! the first 500 signed and
numbered
