Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Pillar and Fireflight Rock "Creation Festival: The Tour
Pillar and Fireflight Rock "Creation Festival: The Tour": Pillar welcomes Rich Gilliand as their new bass player. �Rich is a great player and has a huge heart,� said Rob Beckley of Pillar. Rich will join the rest of the members of Pillar as they continue on Creation Festival The Tour. "We have done a lot in terms of the touring world. I am so glad to have been a part of a historical tour. Creation is a brand that has been around as long as I've been alive and to be trusted to carry that brand to a new generation is humbling and an honor. I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on Creation Festival: The Tour. I hope that I was as much of an impact on others as this tour has been on me." For more please visit: www.myspace.com/pillar, www.myspace.com/fireflight.
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Creation Festival: Chart-topping bands Kutless, Pillar, Thousand Foot Krutch a big draw
The Creation Festival: The Tour brings some of the top bands in Christian rock together. Featuring eight bands, the tour stops in at the Mid-America
Center in Council Bluffs Monday. Headlining this one-of-a-kind event is Kutless, whose latest CD "To Know You're Alive" debuted at No. 1 on
Billboard's Christian Albums Chart in July.
"We're having a lot of fun," said Kutless lead singer Jon-Micah Sumrall during a phone conversation while the tour was stopped in North Carolina.
"We're friends with a lot of the bands. It's been fun hangin' out."
The group, which consists of James Mead (guitar), Stu (bass), Kyle Mitchell (drums), Ryan Shrout (guitar), and Sumrall, came together in Portland,
Ore., in 1999, inspired by such Christian rock predecessors as the Supertones as well as mainstream modern rockers like Staind, Creed and
Incubus.
Kutless closes each show on the tour. Their songs "Strong Tower" and "Pride Away" have been getting great response by the audience. Sumrall
described the event as a little less family-friendly for children, and more geared toward the youth group ages up to college students.
Kutless has released five studio CDs and one live album, selling more than 1.5 million CDs to date. They've performed in front of nearly two million
fans and conquered Christian radio with numerous singles since its debut. The musical "reach" of Kutless has even extended on to NBC's
"Scrubs" and the video game "The Apprentice with Donald Trump."
To stay grounded, the band has pastors from their hometown who call and keep tabs on them, doing Bible studies with them to help them stay
focused. One pastor flew out to be with the guys for a few days in New York recently.
"It's really important to us staying focused on our faith," said Sumrall. "It's very easy on the road not to go to church often, let things slide. It's good
to have that kind of support."
Joining Kutless will be the bands Thousand Foot Krutch, Pillar, Run Kid Run, Capital Lights, Fireflight and Worth Dying For. KJ-52 will also perform
and serve as MC for the night.
Lead singer Trevor McNevan described the tour as wicked, with "good music and good people."
The intensely energetic Thousand Foot Krutch came on to the Christian rock scene in 1997, when McNevan, Joel Bruyere, and Steve Augustine
started putting a worship song spin on a rap-metal sound similar to Limp Bizkit or Korn.
After building a buzz around Ontario, Canada, with numerous shows, a strong demo and thriving trade of MP3s through its Web site, Thousand
Foot Krutch signed with Diamante and issued "Set It Off," its official debut, in March 2001. The album featured a rap-rockified version of EMF's
"Unbelievable," tricked out with a Christian-themed rap from McNevan. TFK jumped to the much higher profile Tooth & Nail for September 2003's
"Phenomenon."
The September 2007 release of "The Flame in All of Us" is a noticeable turning point for Thousand Foot Krutch, when the youthful hip-hop and
alternative rock sensibilities uniquely coalesce into a more universal, sometimes pop-shaped framework to create a deeper, fuller experience for
artist and listener alike. McNevan said the song "What Do We Know" off the album is a cool moment in the band's 30-minute set on tour.
McNevan said that the tour has given the band a chance to play in front of new faces. And, it's been an opportunity to the bands opening for
Kutless and Thousand Foot Krutch to play for a larger audience drawn to the bigger bands.
"We feel blessed to be a part of (the tour)," said McNevan.
Pillar puts an alt-metal edge to Christian Rock. Comprised of Rob Beckley (vocals), Lester Estelle (drums), Noah Henson (guitar) and Kalel (bass),
the band has been honing its infectious sound since 1998. Their latest album, "For the Love of the Game," was released in 2008 and its title song
is an arena-pounding anthem that sets the stage for a 10-track project about tenacious faith.
"Fight through the hurt, fight through the pain," Beckley sings. "Without the ache, there is no gain/And we live our lives for the love of the game!"
The band now hails from Tulsa, Okla., though they originally formed while attending Fort Hays State University in northwestern Kansas. At the
2008 Grammy Awards, the band was up for its first ever Grammy Award, in the Best Rock or Best Gospel Album category.
Since Pillar's Dove Award-winning debut "Above" in 2001, the band has tallied eight No. 1 radio singles, 12 Top 5 hits, four Dove Awards, a
Grammy nomination, seven national headlining tours, covers of numerous national magazines, sales well into the hundreds of thousands and
played for millions.
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Center in Council Bluffs Monday. Headlining this one-of-a-kind event is Kutless, whose latest CD "To Know You're Alive" debuted at No. 1 on
Billboard's Christian Albums Chart in July.
"We're having a lot of fun," said Kutless lead singer Jon-Micah Sumrall during a phone conversation while the tour was stopped in North Carolina.
"We're friends with a lot of the bands. It's been fun hangin' out."
The group, which consists of James Mead (guitar), Stu (bass), Kyle Mitchell (drums), Ryan Shrout (guitar), and Sumrall, came together in Portland,
Ore., in 1999, inspired by such Christian rock predecessors as the Supertones as well as mainstream modern rockers like Staind, Creed and
Incubus.
Kutless closes each show on the tour. Their songs "Strong Tower" and "Pride Away" have been getting great response by the audience. Sumrall
described the event as a little less family-friendly for children, and more geared toward the youth group ages up to college students.
Kutless has released five studio CDs and one live album, selling more than 1.5 million CDs to date. They've performed in front of nearly two million
fans and conquered Christian radio with numerous singles since its debut. The musical "reach" of Kutless has even extended on to NBC's
"Scrubs" and the video game "The Apprentice with Donald Trump."
To stay grounded, the band has pastors from their hometown who call and keep tabs on them, doing Bible studies with them to help them stay
focused. One pastor flew out to be with the guys for a few days in New York recently.
"It's really important to us staying focused on our faith," said Sumrall. "It's very easy on the road not to go to church often, let things slide. It's good
to have that kind of support."
Joining Kutless will be the bands Thousand Foot Krutch, Pillar, Run Kid Run, Capital Lights, Fireflight and Worth Dying For. KJ-52 will also perform
and serve as MC for the night.
Lead singer Trevor McNevan described the tour as wicked, with "good music and good people."
The intensely energetic Thousand Foot Krutch came on to the Christian rock scene in 1997, when McNevan, Joel Bruyere, and Steve Augustine
started putting a worship song spin on a rap-metal sound similar to Limp Bizkit or Korn.
After building a buzz around Ontario, Canada, with numerous shows, a strong demo and thriving trade of MP3s through its Web site, Thousand
Foot Krutch signed with Diamante and issued "Set It Off," its official debut, in March 2001. The album featured a rap-rockified version of EMF's
"Unbelievable," tricked out with a Christian-themed rap from McNevan. TFK jumped to the much higher profile Tooth & Nail for September 2003's
"Phenomenon."
The September 2007 release of "The Flame in All of Us" is a noticeable turning point for Thousand Foot Krutch, when the youthful hip-hop and
alternative rock sensibilities uniquely coalesce into a more universal, sometimes pop-shaped framework to create a deeper, fuller experience for
artist and listener alike. McNevan said the song "What Do We Know" off the album is a cool moment in the band's 30-minute set on tour.
McNevan said that the tour has given the band a chance to play in front of new faces. And, it's been an opportunity to the bands opening for
Kutless and Thousand Foot Krutch to play for a larger audience drawn to the bigger bands.
"We feel blessed to be a part of (the tour)," said McNevan.
Pillar puts an alt-metal edge to Christian Rock. Comprised of Rob Beckley (vocals), Lester Estelle (drums), Noah Henson (guitar) and Kalel (bass),
the band has been honing its infectious sound since 1998. Their latest album, "For the Love of the Game," was released in 2008 and its title song
is an arena-pounding anthem that sets the stage for a 10-track project about tenacious faith.
"Fight through the hurt, fight through the pain," Beckley sings. "Without the ache, there is no gain/And we live our lives for the love of the game!"
The band now hails from Tulsa, Okla., though they originally formed while attending Fort Hays State University in northwestern Kansas. At the
2008 Grammy Awards, the band was up for its first ever Grammy Award, in the Best Rock or Best Gospel Album category.
Since Pillar's Dove Award-winning debut "Above" in 2001, the band has tallied eight No. 1 radio singles, 12 Top 5 hits, four Dove Awards, a
Grammy nomination, seven national headlining tours, covers of numerous national magazines, sales well into the hundreds of thousands and
played for millions.
Chrisian Music News Source
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Thursday, November 6, 2008
FIREFLIGHT REQUESTS YOUR VOTE!
Sure next Tuesday is Election Day in the U.S, but you can pitch in your votes right now. Fireflight is competing in Taco Bell's Best of the Beat and for a GMC Video Award, so check out the band's announcement below and cast your votes!
"We have advanced to the next round! After more than 48,000 nominations, Feed The Beat is psyched to announce the Top 24 bands hat advance to the next round of Taco Bell's Best of the Beat: Fireflight, The Devil Wears Prada, Thousand Foot Krutch, Alesana, Hit The Lights, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, Soul Control, A Skylit Drive, The Lives Of Famous Men, Between The Trees, Hymns, City and Colour, Underoath, Person L, Quietdrive, Verse, Racing Kites, This Time Next Year, A Static Lullaby, Oh, Sleeper, Crime In Stereo, 3OH!3, Let Me Run and Four Year Strong.
Votes do not carry over to each round. Go back and vote for your favorite band today. Voting for this round ends October 30th, so don't wait - check the BEST OF THE BEAT section for this round of head-to-head band match ups. Scroll down and click on 'Fireflight' on the left and vote! Do this once a day for the next week for us to head to the next round!
VOTE: http://www.feedthebeat.com
Also, we have been nominated for the GMC (Gospel Music Channel) Video Awards! We have been nominated for our video of 'Unbreakable'! Head over to their website and vote for us in the ROCK category once a day! Help us win our first ever GMC Video Award!
VOTE: http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/topspins
Thank you for your votes!
FIREFLIGHT"
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"We have advanced to the next round! After more than 48,000 nominations, Feed The Beat is psyched to announce the Top 24 bands hat advance to the next round of Taco Bell's Best of the Beat: Fireflight, The Devil Wears Prada, Thousand Foot Krutch, Alesana, Hit The Lights, Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster, Soul Control, A Skylit Drive, The Lives Of Famous Men, Between The Trees, Hymns, City and Colour, Underoath, Person L, Quietdrive, Verse, Racing Kites, This Time Next Year, A Static Lullaby, Oh, Sleeper, Crime In Stereo, 3OH!3, Let Me Run and Four Year Strong.
Votes do not carry over to each round. Go back and vote for your favorite band today. Voting for this round ends October 30th, so don't wait - check the BEST OF THE BEAT section for this round of head-to-head band match ups. Scroll down and click on 'Fireflight' on the left and vote! Do this once a day for the next week for us to head to the next round!
VOTE: http://www.feedthebeat.com
Also, we have been nominated for the GMC (Gospel Music Channel) Video Awards! We have been nominated for our video of 'Unbreakable'! Head over to their website and vote for us in the ROCK category once a day! Help us win our first ever GMC Video Award!
VOTE: http://www.gospelmusicchannel.com/topspins
Thank you for your votes!
FIREFLIGHT"
Christian Music News Source
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Fireflight Answers YOUR Questions
joellekool: What exactly does the candle represent in all of your promo pictures?
Fireflight: We kind of leave it up to interpretation for each person. For Dawn, personally, it represents the message of God's love. The imagery of the CD is very dark looking. Yes, we're in the middle of all this darkness, but we're victorious, so we've got something to share.
joellekool: How is Dawn's voice?
Fireflight: It is doing very good. I'm still having to stay quiet on show days, but other than that, it's been going very well.
YouAreLoved: So, I've heard the story a few times about how you all got your name, but I was wondering if you all watched the original “Transformers,” and if so, maybe subconsciously you all came up with it because of the Fireflight autobot?
Fireflight: I think it might've osmossed into my brain when I was a kid.
relient15: First off, I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your music, and your lyrics really deal with some of the issues people face. My question for you is: How do you feel your music sets you apart from the rest of the Christian bands in either the mainstream or the Christian market?
Fireflight: Well, we haven't really spent a lot of time thinking about how we're different. We write about what we're passionate about.
singersmartguy17: Awesome job on Unbreakable guys! That album rocks! Anyways, so what is the meaning of "So Help Me God"? The lyrics are quite vague as to what the song is talking about.
Fireflight: It's about being in a relationship that's bad for you, but you're addicted to it. Those things are so powerful sometimes, but you can't break free. It's about crying out to God to help you break free.
iamunbreakable: Of course I’m a big fan, and my question is: The sound on this record sounds much different than Healing of Harms itself. There isn't much screaming and crunchin’ guitars, but don't get me wrong, I love the album; it’s awesome stuff. Was there a reason that you went in this direction?
Fireflight: We didn't mean to make it sound different. It's kinda like your old clothes not fitting anymore. We didn't do it on purpose. Things just change. The first record was who we were for the last five years, and this one is who we are now.
LJ17: What bands inspire you? Any favorite Christian bands/artists? Who would you like to tour with?
Fireflight: Skillet. Foo Fighters. Saosin. Steve Tyler from Aerosmith. We want to tour with Skillet. That's our dream to tour with Skillet. Dawn's favorite Christian band is Wavorly.
TaylorErin667: If you could do a duet with anyone who would it be and why?
Fireflight: I would go exploring with Wavorly.
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Fireflight: We kind of leave it up to interpretation for each person. For Dawn, personally, it represents the message of God's love. The imagery of the CD is very dark looking. Yes, we're in the middle of all this darkness, but we're victorious, so we've got something to share.
joellekool: How is Dawn's voice?
Fireflight: It is doing very good. I'm still having to stay quiet on show days, but other than that, it's been going very well.
YouAreLoved: So, I've heard the story a few times about how you all got your name, but I was wondering if you all watched the original “Transformers,” and if so, maybe subconsciously you all came up with it because of the Fireflight autobot?
Fireflight: I think it might've osmossed into my brain when I was a kid.
relient15: First off, I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your music, and your lyrics really deal with some of the issues people face. My question for you is: How do you feel your music sets you apart from the rest of the Christian bands in either the mainstream or the Christian market?
Fireflight: Well, we haven't really spent a lot of time thinking about how we're different. We write about what we're passionate about.
singersmartguy17: Awesome job on Unbreakable guys! That album rocks! Anyways, so what is the meaning of "So Help Me God"? The lyrics are quite vague as to what the song is talking about.
Fireflight: It's about being in a relationship that's bad for you, but you're addicted to it. Those things are so powerful sometimes, but you can't break free. It's about crying out to God to help you break free.
iamunbreakable: Of course I’m a big fan, and my question is: The sound on this record sounds much different than Healing of Harms itself. There isn't much screaming and crunchin’ guitars, but don't get me wrong, I love the album; it’s awesome stuff. Was there a reason that you went in this direction?
Fireflight: We didn't mean to make it sound different. It's kinda like your old clothes not fitting anymore. We didn't do it on purpose. Things just change. The first record was who we were for the last five years, and this one is who we are now.
LJ17: What bands inspire you? Any favorite Christian bands/artists? Who would you like to tour with?
Fireflight: Skillet. Foo Fighters. Saosin. Steve Tyler from Aerosmith. We want to tour with Skillet. That's our dream to tour with Skillet. Dawn's favorite Christian band is Wavorly.
TaylorErin667: If you could do a duet with anyone who would it be and why?
Fireflight: I would go exploring with Wavorly.
Christian Music News Source
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Creation Festival: The Tour Rolls Out First Weekend Great Success
Creation Festival: The Tour, the buzz tour of the fall, kicked off last week in Cincinnati, OH. This one of a kind “Creation on wheels” experience will make stops in 30-plus cities across the Northeast, Midwest and South, with each date offering a community outreach event and a strong evangelistic message. Fans can follow the tour with exclusive online coverage.
“The first week of the Tour has been amazing,” says Nick Kulb, Tour Producer. “The shows have exceeded our expectations and after a quick stop back home, we are ready to get back on the road. We have seen God working through the first few shows and we are excited to see what He has in store for the weeks ahead.”
The Tour kicked off in Cincinnati, OH and made stops in Charleston, WV, Cullman, AL, Ozark, AL. In the first four dates, the shows have seen over 7,700 attendees and many decisions to follow Christ. This week they will hit Sterling Heights, MI on 10/16, Hoffman Estates, IL on 10/17 and Green Bay, WI on 10/18.
Fans can follow the tour online through the Tour Blog posted on the CreationFestTour.com website, featuring daily updates, fun videos and exclusive insights into the tour. CCM Magazine.com will also host a Tour blog, that will feature updates from band members. Fans can also find exclusive, behind the scenes coverage on VideoRocket.com and HearItFirst.com. VideoRocket will be featuring video blogs from the bands as well as on the road updates from Worth Dying For. HearItFirst will chronicle all the aspects of life on the road and what it takes to put a tour like this together.
Patterned after the Creation Festivals, the Tour will be headlined by BEC Recordings band, Kutless, with special guests, Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar, as well as female-fronted rock band, Fireflight and Run Kid Run. Integrity’s Worth Dying For will provide a time of praise and worship and KJ-52 will also perform and serve as MC for the night. World-renowned speaker, Bob Lenz, will share the gospel each night, with Pastor Harry Thomas, Creation Festival director and co-founder and Teen Mania’s founder, Ron Luce, also joining the tour on select dates. A special “pre-show” will kick off the event, featuring performances by Esterlyn and Capital Lights.
For full tour routing and up to the minute information about Creation Festival: The Tour, please visit www.creationfesttour.com. Ticketing information can be found online at iTickets.com.
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“The first week of the Tour has been amazing,” says Nick Kulb, Tour Producer. “The shows have exceeded our expectations and after a quick stop back home, we are ready to get back on the road. We have seen God working through the first few shows and we are excited to see what He has in store for the weeks ahead.”
The Tour kicked off in Cincinnati, OH and made stops in Charleston, WV, Cullman, AL, Ozark, AL. In the first four dates, the shows have seen over 7,700 attendees and many decisions to follow Christ. This week they will hit Sterling Heights, MI on 10/16, Hoffman Estates, IL on 10/17 and Green Bay, WI on 10/18.
Fans can follow the tour online through the Tour Blog posted on the CreationFestTour.com website, featuring daily updates, fun videos and exclusive insights into the tour. CCM Magazine.com will also host a Tour blog, that will feature updates from band members. Fans can also find exclusive, behind the scenes coverage on VideoRocket.com and HearItFirst.com. VideoRocket will be featuring video blogs from the bands as well as on the road updates from Worth Dying For. HearItFirst will chronicle all the aspects of life on the road and what it takes to put a tour like this together.
Patterned after the Creation Festivals, the Tour will be headlined by BEC Recordings band, Kutless, with special guests, Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar, as well as female-fronted rock band, Fireflight and Run Kid Run. Integrity’s Worth Dying For will provide a time of praise and worship and KJ-52 will also perform and serve as MC for the night. World-renowned speaker, Bob Lenz, will share the gospel each night, with Pastor Harry Thomas, Creation Festival director and co-founder and Teen Mania’s founder, Ron Luce, also joining the tour on select dates. A special “pre-show” will kick off the event, featuring performances by Esterlyn and Capital Lights.
For full tour routing and up to the minute information about Creation Festival: The Tour, please visit www.creationfesttour.com. Ticketing information can be found online at iTickets.com.
Christian Music News Source
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Fireflight Answers YOUR Questions
joellekool: What exactly does the candle represent in all of your promo pictures?
Fireflight: We kind of leave it up to interpretation for each person. For Dawn, personally, it represents the message of God's love. The imagery of the CD is very dark looking. Yes, we're in the middle of all this darkness, but we're victorious, so we've got something to share.
joellekool: How is Dawn's voice?
Fireflight: It is doing very good. I'm still having to stay quiet on show days, but other than that, it's been going very well.
YouAreLoved: So, I've heard the story a few times about how you all got your name, but I was wondering if you all watched the original “Transformers,” and if so, maybe subconsciously you all came up with it because of the Fireflight autobot?
Fireflight: I think it might've osmossed into my brain when I was a kid.
relient15: First off, I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your music, and your lyrics really deal with some of the issues people face. My question for you is: How do you feel your music sets you apart from the rest of the Christian bands in either the mainstream or the Christian market?
Fireflight: Well, we haven't really spent a lot of time thinking about how we're different. We write about what we're passionate about.
singersmartguy17: Awesome job on Unbreakable guys! That album rocks! Anyways, so what is the meaning of "So Help Me God"? The lyrics are quite vague as to what the song is talking about.
Fireflight: It's about being in a relationship that's bad for you, but you're addicted to it. Those things are so powerful sometimes, but you can't break free. It's about crying out to God to help you break free.
iamunbreakable: Of course I’m a big fan, and my question is: The sound on this record sounds much different than Healing of Harms itself. There isn't much screaming and crunchin’ guitars, but don't get me wrong, I love the album; it’s awesome stuff. Was there a reason that you went in this direction?
Fireflight: We didn't mean to make it sound different. It's kinda like your old clothes not fitting anymore. We didn't do it on purpose. Things just change. The first record was who we were for the last five years, and this one is who we are now.
LJ17: What bands inspire you? Any favorite Christian bands/artists? Who would you like to tour with?
Fireflight: Skillet. Foo Fighters. Saosin. Steve Tyler from Aerosmith. We want to tour with Skillet. That's our dream to tour with Skillet. Dawn's favorite Christian band is Wavorly.
TaylorErin667: If you could do a duet with anyone who would it be and why?
Fireflight: I would go exploring with Wavorly.
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Fireflight: We kind of leave it up to interpretation for each person. For Dawn, personally, it represents the message of God's love. The imagery of the CD is very dark looking. Yes, we're in the middle of all this darkness, but we're victorious, so we've got something to share.
joellekool: How is Dawn's voice?
Fireflight: It is doing very good. I'm still having to stay quiet on show days, but other than that, it's been going very well.
YouAreLoved: So, I've heard the story a few times about how you all got your name, but I was wondering if you all watched the original “Transformers,” and if so, maybe subconsciously you all came up with it because of the Fireflight autobot?
Fireflight: I think it might've osmossed into my brain when I was a kid.
relient15: First off, I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your music, and your lyrics really deal with some of the issues people face. My question for you is: How do you feel your music sets you apart from the rest of the Christian bands in either the mainstream or the Christian market?
Fireflight: Well, we haven't really spent a lot of time thinking about how we're different. We write about what we're passionate about.
singersmartguy17: Awesome job on Unbreakable guys! That album rocks! Anyways, so what is the meaning of "So Help Me God"? The lyrics are quite vague as to what the song is talking about.
Fireflight: It's about being in a relationship that's bad for you, but you're addicted to it. Those things are so powerful sometimes, but you can't break free. It's about crying out to God to help you break free.
iamunbreakable: Of course I’m a big fan, and my question is: The sound on this record sounds much different than Healing of Harms itself. There isn't much screaming and crunchin’ guitars, but don't get me wrong, I love the album; it’s awesome stuff. Was there a reason that you went in this direction?
Fireflight: We didn't mean to make it sound different. It's kinda like your old clothes not fitting anymore. We didn't do it on purpose. Things just change. The first record was who we were for the last five years, and this one is who we are now.
LJ17: What bands inspire you? Any favorite Christian bands/artists? Who would you like to tour with?
Fireflight: Skillet. Foo Fighters. Saosin. Steve Tyler from Aerosmith. We want to tour with Skillet. That's our dream to tour with Skillet. Dawn's favorite Christian band is Wavorly.
TaylorErin667: If you could do a duet with anyone who would it be and why?
Fireflight: I would go exploring with Wavorly.
Christian Music News Source
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Creation Festival: The Tour Announces Special Partnerships And Unique Promotions For Upcoming Festival On Wheels
Creation Festival: The Tour is pleased to announce several strategic partnerships with companies who have chosen to come alongside this one-of-a-kind event as tour sponsors. Through these relationships many unique promotions and perks will be made available for ticket holders, youth leaders and music fans.
The Tour has teamed with Apple's iTunes to provide each attendee with free music. Each person attending a concert date will receive an exclusive tour branded iTunes card, good for 20 songs of featured Creation artists when they arrive the day of the concert. Additionally, Tooth&Nail Records will provide attendees with 20 free songs for every ticket purchase. Each ticket holder will receive a 20 song pre-tour sampler via a download code received at time of ticket purchase. These are exclusive deals only made available to Creation Festival: The Tour and provide ticket holders with an unprecedented opportunity to receive free music in addition to a tremendous tour for one low ticket price.
Youth ministry advocates, Interl’inc and Youth Specialties are joining forces to provide special Youth Leader Talk Back sessions in each city. Youth leaders and their staff will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive meet and greet times and break out sessions with various artists from the tour as well as receive special resources to take back to their youth ministry.
Online Christian music audio and video providers, HearItFirst.com and VideoRocket.com will be following along with the tour and providing those at home with an insider’s look into Creation Festival: The Tour. Both sites will showcase exclusive behind the scenes footage, video blogs and special content from the artists on the tour.
“We are very pleased with the caliber of companies who have chosen to come along side and partner with us to make Creation Festival: The Tour possible,” explains Nick Kulb, Tour producer. “It definitely takes a small army of people to pull an event like this off and these companies share the vision of what we want to accomplish. I’m excited to get out on the road and see our partnerships and hard work come to life.”
Additional tour sponsors include child advocacy organization Compassion International, Integrity Music, Provident Label Group, PRS Guitars and Global Expeditions.
Patterned after the Creation Festivals, the nation’s largest Christian music festival and the premier name in Christian music events, this “mini Creation on wheels” kicks off October 9th and will make stops in 30-plus cities. The line up features nine bands, including headliners Kutless, and special guests, Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar and is rounded out by Fireflight, Run Kid Run and Worth Dying For. A special “pre-show” will kick off the event, featuring performances by Esterlyn and Capital Lights and world-renowned speaker, Bob Lenz, will share the gospel each night.
For up to the minute information about Creation Festival: The Tour and a complete list of cities, please visit www.creationfesttour.com. Ticketing information can be found online at iTickets.com by following this link: www.itickets.com/tours/663.html.
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The Tour has teamed with Apple's iTunes to provide each attendee with free music. Each person attending a concert date will receive an exclusive tour branded iTunes card, good for 20 songs of featured Creation artists when they arrive the day of the concert. Additionally, Tooth&Nail Records will provide attendees with 20 free songs for every ticket purchase. Each ticket holder will receive a 20 song pre-tour sampler via a download code received at time of ticket purchase. These are exclusive deals only made available to Creation Festival: The Tour and provide ticket holders with an unprecedented opportunity to receive free music in addition to a tremendous tour for one low ticket price.
Youth ministry advocates, Interl’inc and Youth Specialties are joining forces to provide special Youth Leader Talk Back sessions in each city. Youth leaders and their staff will have the opportunity to participate in exclusive meet and greet times and break out sessions with various artists from the tour as well as receive special resources to take back to their youth ministry.
Online Christian music audio and video providers, HearItFirst.com and VideoRocket.com will be following along with the tour and providing those at home with an insider’s look into Creation Festival: The Tour. Both sites will showcase exclusive behind the scenes footage, video blogs and special content from the artists on the tour.
“We are very pleased with the caliber of companies who have chosen to come along side and partner with us to make Creation Festival: The Tour possible,” explains Nick Kulb, Tour producer. “It definitely takes a small army of people to pull an event like this off and these companies share the vision of what we want to accomplish. I’m excited to get out on the road and see our partnerships and hard work come to life.”
Additional tour sponsors include child advocacy organization Compassion International, Integrity Music, Provident Label Group, PRS Guitars and Global Expeditions.
Patterned after the Creation Festivals, the nation’s largest Christian music festival and the premier name in Christian music events, this “mini Creation on wheels” kicks off October 9th and will make stops in 30-plus cities. The line up features nine bands, including headliners Kutless, and special guests, Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar and is rounded out by Fireflight, Run Kid Run and Worth Dying For. A special “pre-show” will kick off the event, featuring performances by Esterlyn and Capital Lights and world-renowned speaker, Bob Lenz, will share the gospel each night.
For up to the minute information about Creation Festival: The Tour and a complete list of cities, please visit www.creationfesttour.com. Ticketing information can be found online at iTickets.com by following this link: www.itickets.com/tours/663.html.
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Friday, September 19, 2008
The Healing of Harms Album Review
When Fireflight burst onto the scene with their debut album they didn’t top any charts, but they certainly tried to leave a mark. Even though it is their debut album Fireflight has started their career on a very high note. Throughout the CD the band reveals their devout passion and faith for the Lord through deep and meaningful lyrics. These lyrics coupled with the high grade score of music makes this CD very worthwhile.
Music wise somehow they managed to give each song its own beat and keep the transition smooth. Although Fireflight did tend to alternate between soft and hard songs giving the sense that they are still trying to find heir right style. Besides this alteration they manage to keep the beats different and unrepeated. A real plus for Fireflight is the talent of Dawn Richardson who has a wonderful voice and manages to give Healing of Harms the quality that sets it apart. All through the album Dawn manages to raises her voice and hit the high notes during the song which really makes each song wonderful to hear. Unfortunately though the songs do kind of taper off near the end of the CD and start to form more ambiguous meanings. Other than that they did an overall great job.
As I said before the lyrics to this album are very deep. In fact underneath the most noticeable themes lie many sub themes that the band left to the listener to determine. Like in “It’s You” underneath the theme of God’s forgiveness lies the idea that God has a purpose of all of us and how with time that purpose will be revealed. Besides the many different the themes though there are two very dominant reoccurring themes: Searching for God and stepping aside to give God control of your life so that he may guide you along. In “You Decide”, probably the CD’s best and most memorable song, the theme of searching for God is very evident.....
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Music wise somehow they managed to give each song its own beat and keep the transition smooth. Although Fireflight did tend to alternate between soft and hard songs giving the sense that they are still trying to find heir right style. Besides this alteration they manage to keep the beats different and unrepeated. A real plus for Fireflight is the talent of Dawn Richardson who has a wonderful voice and manages to give Healing of Harms the quality that sets it apart. All through the album Dawn manages to raises her voice and hit the high notes during the song which really makes each song wonderful to hear. Unfortunately though the songs do kind of taper off near the end of the CD and start to form more ambiguous meanings. Other than that they did an overall great job.
As I said before the lyrics to this album are very deep. In fact underneath the most noticeable themes lie many sub themes that the band left to the listener to determine. Like in “It’s You” underneath the theme of God’s forgiveness lies the idea that God has a purpose of all of us and how with time that purpose will be revealed. Besides the many different the themes though there are two very dominant reoccurring themes: Searching for God and stepping aside to give God control of your life so that he may guide you along. In “You Decide”, probably the CD’s best and most memorable song, the theme of searching for God is very evident.....
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Unbreakable Album Review
After an incredible debut release, from the only female-fronted rock band of 2006, Orlando natives, Fireflight, strikes back with their sophomore effort Unbreakable. Gaining much deserved attention from mainstream outlets including NBC’s Bionic Woman, E! Entertainment's Style Network, ABC’s America's Funniest Home Videos, and in music-video reels at both American Eagle and Journey's stores across the country. The band has garnered quite the publicity.
Unbreakable brings us fresh anthems, which are laced with lyrical hooks. The driving guitars are back, but with a distinct new edgy flavor in the mix. The music in general is new as well, it will keep you coming back to the positive message Fireflight has to offer.
Dawn Richardson’s vocals are better than ever, even after months of silence prescribed by doctors after she had a vocal chord issue in 2007. There is an obvious difference in her vocal styles, but it’s a change for the better. They’ve also included Justin Cox (Guitars / Vocals) in the backgrounds significantly more, it’s a very nice touch and adds more professionalism to the song writing. They also put together another song with the duet feel like their NO. 1 radio hit, featuring Josh Brown from Day of Fire, “You Decide” called “The Love We Had Before.”....
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Unbreakable brings us fresh anthems, which are laced with lyrical hooks. The driving guitars are back, but with a distinct new edgy flavor in the mix. The music in general is new as well, it will keep you coming back to the positive message Fireflight has to offer.
Dawn Richardson’s vocals are better than ever, even after months of silence prescribed by doctors after she had a vocal chord issue in 2007. There is an obvious difference in her vocal styles, but it’s a change for the better. They’ve also included Justin Cox (Guitars / Vocals) in the backgrounds significantly more, it’s a very nice touch and adds more professionalism to the song writing. They also put together another song with the duet feel like their NO. 1 radio hit, featuring Josh Brown from Day of Fire, “You Decide” called “The Love We Had Before.”....
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Tickets on sale for area concerts
Thursday, August 28, 2008
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DeVos Performance Hall
Grand Rapids Ballet: "Aladdin," Oct. 17-19. Tickets, $17-$53, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. (TM)
Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
Clint Black, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets, $42-$48, go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday. (TM)
Soaring Eagle Casino
Jo Dee Messina, 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets, $12.50-$38, go on sale at 9 a.m. Sept. 6. (ST)
The Intersection
James Cotton Band, 9 p.m. Sept. 17. Tickets, $20, are on sale; age 18 and older. (TM)
Firehouse, 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Tickets, $17, are on sale; age 18 and older. (TM)
Matt Wertz, 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets, $13, are on sale; all ages. (TM)
Tyrone Wells and Jason Reeves, 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets, $10, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday; all ages. (TM)
Canceled: Jon Oliva's Pain, scheduled for Oct. 2. Tickets may be refunded at point of purchase.
Wings Stadium
Creation Festival featuring Kutless, Thousand Foot Krutch, Pillar, KJ-52, Fireflight, Worth Dying For, Run Kid Run, Esterlyn, Capital Lights and Bob Lenz, 6 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets,
$22-$28, are on sale. (TM)
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Grand Rapids Press
DeVos Performance Hall
Grand Rapids Ballet: "Aladdin," Oct. 17-19. Tickets, $17-$53, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday. (TM)
Forest Hills Fine Arts Center
Clint Black, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 21. Tickets, $42-$48, go on sale at 10 a.m. Wednesday. (TM)
Soaring Eagle Casino
Jo Dee Messina, 8 p.m. Nov. 7. Tickets, $12.50-$38, go on sale at 9 a.m. Sept. 6. (ST)
The Intersection
James Cotton Band, 9 p.m. Sept. 17. Tickets, $20, are on sale; age 18 and older. (TM)
Firehouse, 7 p.m. Sept. 27. Tickets, $17, are on sale; age 18 and older. (TM)
Matt Wertz, 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Tickets, $13, are on sale; all ages. (TM)
Tyrone Wells and Jason Reeves, 7 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets, $10, go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday; all ages. (TM)
Canceled: Jon Oliva's Pain, scheduled for Oct. 2. Tickets may be refunded at point of purchase.
Wings Stadium
Creation Festival featuring Kutless, Thousand Foot Krutch, Pillar, KJ-52, Fireflight, Worth Dying For, Run Kid Run, Esterlyn, Capital Lights and Bob Lenz, 6 p.m. Oct. 19. Tickets,
$22-$28, are on sale. (TM)
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Official 2008 Olympics Album to Feature Music from Krystal Meyers and Fireflight
The official 2008 Olympics soundtrack album will contain music from pop artist Krystal Meyers (Essential Records / Provident Label Group) and rock band Fireflight (Flicker
Records / Provident Label Group). Each act has had one of its songs selected for the album, Olympics 2008: One World, One Dream. Meyers' song "Make Some Noise" and
Fireflight's "Unbreakable" are the songs that have been selected to be on the album, which was released on August 8, 2008 worldwide, except the U.S., Canada and Japan
(BMG Asia Pacific).
The project was approved by the International Olympics Committee. Krystal Meyers and Fireflight's songs will appear alongside music from artists such as Pink, Avril Lavigne,
John Mayer, Natasha Bedingfield, Boys Like Girls, among others.
In addition, Krystal Meyers' "Make Some Noise" will be the theme song used throughout all television broadcasts of the 2008 Olympics, by Korean State TV.
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Records / Provident Label Group). Each act has had one of its songs selected for the album, Olympics 2008: One World, One Dream. Meyers' song "Make Some Noise" and
Fireflight's "Unbreakable" are the songs that have been selected to be on the album, which was released on August 8, 2008 worldwide, except the U.S., Canada and Japan
(BMG Asia Pacific).
The project was approved by the International Olympics Committee. Krystal Meyers and Fireflight's songs will appear alongside music from artists such as Pink, Avril Lavigne,
John Mayer, Natasha Bedingfield, Boys Like Girls, among others.
In addition, Krystal Meyers' "Make Some Noise" will be the theme song used throughout all television broadcasts of the 2008 Olympics, by Korean State TV.
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Discography
Independent albums
* Glam-rok (2002)
* On The Subject of Moving Forward EP (2004)
Flicker Records albums
* The Healing of Harms (2006) #37 Top Christian Albums, #48 Top Independent Album[4]
* Unbreakable (2008) #10 Heatseekers[5]
Unbreakable/Bionic Woman
Fireflight debuted clips of its single "Unbreakable" in promos for the new Bionic Woman television series. "Unbreakable" is the title song from the latest album released in March 2008.[6]
The single rose to the number one spot on CRW and R&R's Christian Rock charts seven weeks after its release.[7] The band's third number one rock song was the most added song on
Christian Hit Radio radio stations in February 2008.
Singles
* You Decide (2006)
* "Waiting" (2006)
* "It's You" (2007)
* "Star of the Show" (2007)
* "Attitude" (2007)
* "Unbreakable" (2008)
* "Brand New Day" (2008)
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* Glam-rok (2002)
* On The Subject of Moving Forward EP (2004)
Flicker Records albums
* The Healing of Harms (2006) #37 Top Christian Albums, #48 Top Independent Album[4]
* Unbreakable (2008) #10 Heatseekers[5]
Unbreakable/Bionic Woman
Fireflight debuted clips of its single "Unbreakable" in promos for the new Bionic Woman television series. "Unbreakable" is the title song from the latest album released in March 2008.[6]
The single rose to the number one spot on CRW and R&R's Christian Rock charts seven weeks after its release.[7] The band's third number one rock song was the most added song on
Christian Hit Radio radio stations in February 2008.
Singles
* You Decide (2006)
* "Waiting" (2006)
* "It's You" (2007)
* "Star of the Show" (2007)
* "Attitude" (2007)
* "Unbreakable" (2008)
* "Brand New Day" (2008)
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History
Guitarists Justin and Glenn had gone to school together. Glenn had the idea to start a band with Wendy (Glenn's wife and bassist) and Justin. They were then in need of a singer. Glenn
and Wendy went to Glenn's younger brother's graduation and heard Dawn (lead singer) sing during the service for it, they asked her to be in the group and she agreed to do it. The
band was looking for a drummer at this point. Through a mutual friend they met Phee Shorb, who agreed to play drums.
For their first show, they didn't even have a name for the band, after thinking a while, Dawn suggested the name "Fireflight" because it sounded cool. The name Fireflight has no
meaning, as suggested by the band in an interview with Jesus Freak Hideout.[1]
After years of touring (it is estimated they play 140 shows every year), they released their debut album The Healing of Harms in 2006 with two #1 singles "You Decide" and "Waiting".
[2] The song "You Decide", featuring Josh Brown of Day of Fire, was the top request at TVU music television in August 2006. The song was the second most played song on Christian
Rock radio stations according to the September 1, 2006 R&R magazine airplay chart. The song peaked at #11 on the R&R Christian Hit Radio charts on October 23, 2006, and at #1 on
the Christian Radio Weekly chart. "You Decide" was also was in the Top 25 of 2006 for the network radio station Air1.
Their second single to rock radio, "Waiting", had reached #1 R&R and CRW Christian Rock chart, and stayed there for 3 consecutive weeks during the month of February 2007. They
concurrently released the songs "It's You", "Star of the Show", and "Attitude" to Christian Hit Radio stations.
During another extensive year of touring, the band was experiencing an emotional roller coaster while writing their album "Unbreakable". Wendy describes on their Myspace how
stressful and intense writing the album was:
“It almost felt like things were out of control,” says Dawn. “We’d gone through a difficult year as a band with a lot of emotional ups and downs. We basically lived together in a van
while writing the new album, and that put us in a pressure cooker. All the stresses were magnified because you’re completely out of your comfort zone, and it really does crank up the
intensity of the writing. We poured all of our hope, sorrow, anger, dreams and fears into the music.”
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and Wendy went to Glenn's younger brother's graduation and heard Dawn (lead singer) sing during the service for it, they asked her to be in the group and she agreed to do it. The
band was looking for a drummer at this point. Through a mutual friend they met Phee Shorb, who agreed to play drums.
For their first show, they didn't even have a name for the band, after thinking a while, Dawn suggested the name "Fireflight" because it sounded cool. The name Fireflight has no
meaning, as suggested by the band in an interview with Jesus Freak Hideout.[1]
After years of touring (it is estimated they play 140 shows every year), they released their debut album The Healing of Harms in 2006 with two #1 singles "You Decide" and "Waiting".
[2] The song "You Decide", featuring Josh Brown of Day of Fire, was the top request at TVU music television in August 2006. The song was the second most played song on Christian
Rock radio stations according to the September 1, 2006 R&R magazine airplay chart. The song peaked at #11 on the R&R Christian Hit Radio charts on October 23, 2006, and at #1 on
the Christian Radio Weekly chart. "You Decide" was also was in the Top 25 of 2006 for the network radio station Air1.
Their second single to rock radio, "Waiting", had reached #1 R&R and CRW Christian Rock chart, and stayed there for 3 consecutive weeks during the month of February 2007. They
concurrently released the songs "It's You", "Star of the Show", and "Attitude" to Christian Hit Radio stations.
During another extensive year of touring, the band was experiencing an emotional roller coaster while writing their album "Unbreakable". Wendy describes on their Myspace how
stressful and intense writing the album was:
“It almost felt like things were out of control,” says Dawn. “We’d gone through a difficult year as a band with a lot of emotional ups and downs. We basically lived together in a van
while writing the new album, and that put us in a pressure cooker. All the stresses were magnified because you’re completely out of your comfort zone, and it really does crank up the
intensity of the writing. We poured all of our hope, sorrow, anger, dreams and fears into the music.”
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Menasha to host Power of One fest
The Power of One, an annual one-day Christian music festival, is moving from the spacious confines of the Resch Center in Ashwaubenon to the more intimate Menasha High School Field House.
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Power of One will feature the Creation Festival: The Tour at the 19th annual event Oct. 18. Doors will open at noon.
"We've never really focused on where the event is held; rather we focus on who the event is for," said Tammy Borden, communications director for Life Promotions, the organization presenting the event.
"This event is about offering youth the opportunity to grow in their faith and love for God. That doesn't happen in a venue; it happens in their hearts."
Holding Power of One, however, at the Menasha Field House is not a new endeavor.
"We held the event at Menasha Field House about 10 years ago," Borden said. "While the Resch Center has been a great venue to host the event for the past several years, we chose to evaluate this year's event to see how we could provide tickets to our attendees at a lower cost in these difficult economic times. Because of the move we are able to offer ticket prices for nearly $10 less than we have in the past.
"We've been promoting the event as going 'old school' as far as pricing, but also in regards to the venue. We're excited for the more intimate atmosphere that the Menasha Field House will be providing, yet we're still offering a top- notch tour with full production."
The Power of One event will be headlined by BEC Recordings band Kutless, with special guests Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar. The lineup is rounded out by female-fronted rockers, Fireflight, Run Kid Run and Integrity's Worth Dying For. KJ-52 will also perform and serve as MC for the night. Bob Lenz will present a keynote address. A special "pre-show" will kick off the event, featuring performances by Esterlyn and Capital Lights.
The Creation Tour will make stops in 30-plus cities across the Northeast, Midwest and South and will include an element of local outreach in each city. The goal is to not only provide an evening of music and ministry, but also present an opportunity to impact the local community. The outreach event for Menasha will encourage attendees to bring a new or gently used coat to donate to the Coats for Kids program through the Salvation Army.
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Power of One will feature the Creation Festival: The Tour at the 19th annual event Oct. 18. Doors will open at noon.
"We've never really focused on where the event is held; rather we focus on who the event is for," said Tammy Borden, communications director for Life Promotions, the organization presenting the event.
"This event is about offering youth the opportunity to grow in their faith and love for God. That doesn't happen in a venue; it happens in their hearts."
Holding Power of One, however, at the Menasha Field House is not a new endeavor.
"We held the event at Menasha Field House about 10 years ago," Borden said. "While the Resch Center has been a great venue to host the event for the past several years, we chose to evaluate this year's event to see how we could provide tickets to our attendees at a lower cost in these difficult economic times. Because of the move we are able to offer ticket prices for nearly $10 less than we have in the past.
"We've been promoting the event as going 'old school' as far as pricing, but also in regards to the venue. We're excited for the more intimate atmosphere that the Menasha Field House will be providing, yet we're still offering a top- notch tour with full production."
The Power of One event will be headlined by BEC Recordings band Kutless, with special guests Thousand Foot Krutch and Pillar. The lineup is rounded out by female-fronted rockers, Fireflight, Run Kid Run and Integrity's Worth Dying For. KJ-52 will also perform and serve as MC for the night. Bob Lenz will present a keynote address. A special "pre-show" will kick off the event, featuring performances by Esterlyn and Capital Lights.
The Creation Tour will make stops in 30-plus cities across the Northeast, Midwest and South and will include an element of local outreach in each city. The goal is to not only provide an evening of music and ministry, but also present an opportunity to impact the local community. The outreach event for Menasha will encourage attendees to bring a new or gently used coat to donate to the Coats for Kids program through the Salvation Army.
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