This is the May 16th, 2005 edition of Glory2Glory Christian Music E-zine!, a contemporary Christian music & modern Worship newsletter distributed to Christian and Worship music enthusiasts via the World Wide Web.  If you would like a FREE subscription with the latest issue sent to your inbox each week, e-mail glory2gloryezine@....

 

In music news this week,; PETRA breaks up; DAVID CROWDER BAND gives a look into their studio; artist birthdays; upcoming concerts in the Southwest; Top 10 Advertising Slogans That Never Really Caught On; new album releases; and much more!

IN THE NEWS:  After more than three decades of recording and performing contemporary Christian music, pioneering rockers PETRA is calling it quits.  Several members of the band that helped define the rock genre for a whole generation of Christian music lovers have confirmed the group will be retiring at the end of this year.  Final tours in the United States and Europe are now being planned with no more concerts being booked after 2005.

According to frontman John Schlitt, the decision to break up was mutually decided between Schlitt and Bob Hartman, Petra's founder, guitarist and primary songwriter.  “Bob and I have been blessed by the ministry of Petra,” says Schlitt.  “We have had a good long run, and have seen…God’s hand at work in our music on every continent, in every language.  The blessings have been unbelievable but now it is time to bring the band to a close.” 

In their 30 year career, Petra has sold more than 7 million records, earned four Grammys and ten G.M.A. Dove Awards and were inducted into the Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 2000. <>< 

DAVID CROWDER BAND is giving fans the opportunity to watch them record their new album with a four-webcam view online at acollisioniscoming.com.  The band’s latest release, A Collision, will hit stores on Sept. 27th.  The project is being recorded at Crowder’s new studio that was built in the historical barn formerly owned by the late Dr. Pepper creator, Wade Morrison.  Legend goes that “Pepper the horse” (the drink’s namesake) lived in this barn in Waco, Texas, which is the birthplace of the Dr. Pepper soft drink formula.  Crowder recently purchased the barn along with the former home of Morrison, who first started selling Dr. Pepper in 1885, making it the oldest soft drink in America (and supposedly Crowder’s favorite beverage!) <><

ARTIST BIRTHDAYS:

Tues., May 17th - Karl Ney (GUARDIAN), Terry Jones (POINT OF GRACE)

Wed., May 18th - Michael Tait (TAIT, DC TALK)

Thurs., May 19th – Nate Cole (PLUS ONE)

Sat., May 21st - Rick Brainer (CODE OF ETHICS)

 

UPCOMING CONCERTS & EVENTS IN THE SOUTHWEST:

May 20th - Todd Agnew--Meadow Grove Baptist, Brandon, MS

May 21st - Geoff Moore & Jason Morant--Fellowship Bible Church, Little Rock, AR

May 21st – Fusebox--Heritage Baptist, Texarkana, TX

May 22nd – “Healing Rain Tour” w/Michael W. Smith, Selah & Watermark--DeSoto Civic Center, Southaven, MS

June 6th - Denver & the Mile High Orchestra--Broadmore Baptist, Shreveport, LA

June 14th – BarlowGirl--First Baptist, McComb, MS

June 17th - Phillips, Craig and Dean--Brookwood Baptist, Shreveport, LA

June 25th - Jump5--Dixie Landin & Blue Bayou Water Park, Baton Rouge, LA

July 2nd – “Celebrate Freedom” w/Avalon & Casting Crowns—Southfork Ranch, Dallas, TX

July 9th – Overflow--Wood Institute, Mathiston, MS

July 14th - tobyMac & Kutless--Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

July 15th - Third Day & David Crowder Band--Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

July 15th & 16th - “Savage Fest” w/Bebo Norman, Downhere, Ginny Owens, the Elms, Superchic[k], GRITS, Ten Shekel Shirt--Walking Through the Light, San Angelo, TX

July 16th - Third Day & Thousand Foot Krutch--Six Flags Over Texas, Arlington, TX

July 29th – Everlife-- Arkansas Catholic Conference/Clear Channel Metroplex, Little Rock, AR

Aug. 6th – “Joy Fest” with tobyMac & Skillet—Six Flags Over N.O., New Orleans, LA

Aug. 6th – “Christian Youth Day” w/Jars of Clay & Taylor Sorensen--Timberwood Amphitheater/Magic Springs, Hot Springs, AR

Aug. 12th - David Crowder Band--Brookwood Baptist, Shreveport, LA

Aug. 14th - John Tesh--Prestonwood Baptist, Plano, TX

Aug. 20th – Jeff Deyo--Glad Tidings Assembly of God/CenturyTel Center, Shreveport, LA

Aug. 27th – ApologetiX--West Monroe High School, West Monroe, LA

Sept. 29th - Natalie Grant--First Baptist, West Monroe, LA 

Oct. 7th - Randy Travis--Mississippi State Fair, Jackson, MS

(For the latest concert information, visit www.glory2gloryproductions.com)

 

UPCOMING CCM, GOSPEL, & VIDEO RELEASES:

May 17th—

JADYN MARIA—“Choices” (Sparrow Records)

THE AMBASSADOR—“The Thesis” (Cross Movement Records)

NICHOLE NORDERMAN—“Brave” (Sparrow Records)

GEORGE HUFF—“George Huff” (Warner Bros. Christian)

LAST TUESDAY—“Resolve” (Mono vs. Stereo)

MICHAEL OLSON—“Long Arm of Love” (Rocketown Records)

BILL & GLORIA GAITHER and THEIR HOMECOMING FRIENDS—“It Is No Secret” (Gaither Music Group)

BILL & GLORIA GAITHER and THEIR HOMECOMING FRIENDS—“Peace In The Valley” (Gaither Music Group)

DONNIE MCCLURKIN--Again [DualDisc] (Verity Records)

 

May 24th—

NEWSONG--Rescue: Live Worship (Integrity Music)

PILLAR--Where Do We Go From Here? [Limited Edition CD+DVD] (Flicker Records)

EAGER SEAS--People Like People (Tooth & Nail Records)

RILEY ARMSTRONG--(untitled) (7 Spin Music)

ANDY HUNTER--Life (Sparrow Records)

OAK RIDGE BOYS--Common Thread (Springhill Music Group)

VARIOUS--Sonic Praise: Here I Am to Worship (Springhill Worship)

VARIOUS--Top 25 Hymns for Today (Maranatha! Music)

 

CHUCK’S CHUCKLES:

Top 10 Advertising Slogans That Never Really Caught On—

10. Microsoft:  "How much are you going to pay today?"

9. The Egg Industry:  "The Incredible Edible Ovum."

8. MTV:  "Loud and easy to spell."

7. Saks 5th Avenue:  "You could shop here if you're poor, but that would be stupid!"

6. Iguana:  "The other green meat."

5. Daisy Air Rifles:  "Keeping kids off your lawn for over forty years."

4. Canon photocopiers:  "PLEASE quit calling them Xeroxes!"

3. Pepto Bismol:  "Don’t Dance the Aztec Two-Step!"

2. Apple’s Macintosh:  "Hey, we thought of it first!"

1. Radio Shack:  "You've got questions…we've got geeks who can answer!”

 

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