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.
Christian Music News Source
Thursday, October 30, 2008
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.
Christian Music News Source
“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.
Christian Music News Source
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.
Christian Music News Source
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.....
Continue Reading at this Christian Music Review
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
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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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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