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His unique voice ushered in the 90’s and survived throughout the 2000’s. You’ve stomped and clapped with “We will Rock You” in sports arenas and you may have even attempted the highs and lows of “Bohemian Rhapsody” on a karaoke night. I am of course talking about the voice of iconic Queen front man, the late great Freddie Mercury. For decades no one could replace him, until Roger Taylor of Queen, launched a talent search looking for vocalists and musicians to star in “The … [Read more...]
Artist: Michael W. Smith Album: Glory Release Date: November 21 Before Chris Tomlin, Matt Redman, and Toby Mac there was Michael W. Smith. With classic hits such as "Agnus Dei", "Great is the Lord", and "Above All" Smith's songs are now staples in virtually every evangelical church. He's had over 25 years of music experience and his songs somehow have the ability to uplift and inspire. His lyrics have the ability to get to the heart of what we try to express in our relationship with our … [Read more...]
http://youtu.be/dREKkAk628I Canadian singer Marc Martel also known as one of the lead singers of the Christian band downhere has posted a video on YouTube that has gone viral. The video of Martel doing a cover of Queen's Somebody to love has gotten almost 4 million hits since going up. The video was made in response to a call for submissions to create a Queen tribute band. The contest is headed by Queen drummer Roger Taylor. More info can be found at queenextravaganza.com Martel will be … [Read more...]
Sunday night's Casting Crowns concert turned out to be a great time of worship. Singer/Songwriter Lindsay Mccaul opened the show with a couple of self written numbers. She was followed by the Texas band The Afters who warmed the crowd with popular hits such as Chris Tomlin's famous "How Great is our God". Ohio band Sanctus Real came after. Lead singer Matt Hammmit shared a heartwarming song about his son Bowen who had struggled with illness for much of his young life. After a short … [Read more...]
CanadianChristianity.com in partnership with ConvergeMagazine.com and LMG Concerts is running a draw for Casting Crowns tickets. The Dove and Grammy award winning Contemporary Christian worship band will be playing at the Langley Events Centre on Sunday October 2 along with The Afters and Sanctus Real. Doors open at 6pm, and the show starts at 7 pm. To ensure you have tickets to this event purchase them here from LMG concerts To enter the contest, please send your favourite Casting Crowns … [Read more...]
AlbumBurlap to Cashmere (self-titled) GenreGreek, Folk, Rock Record LabelJive, Essential ReleasedJuly 19, 2011 ReviewerShara Lee Burlap to Cashmere is back with a newer more refined, but familiar sound. The band was popular during the 90's and had won two Dove awards for their work. But their success came quick and was taxing. In the late 1990's they each decided to go their separate ways. Lead singer Stephen Delopoulos did some solo work, eventually releasing an album in 2003 … [Read more...]
Jars of Clay: The Shelter, Essential The latest effort from these Grammy/Dove award winning veterans is focused on community. So for this album, they invited friends to join them in both writing and performing folk, acoustic and rock songs. The results are intimate, profound and original. The Shelter features appearances from 15 fellow artists, including: Brandon Heath, Third Day’s Mac Powell, Amy Grant, Sara Groves, and Mike Donehey of Tenth Avenue North. Highlights here include … [Read more...]
For most musicians, playing comes down to a simple choice. If you’re motivated; you play. For Linford Detweiler, that was hardly the case. Detweiler and his wife Karin Bergquist – along with a revolving cast of backup musicians - have recorded as Over the Rhine for over 20 years. Their newest effort, The Long Goodbyeis arguably the strongest album of their career. I spoke with him recently about a number of subjects, including his rather unique roots. “I grew up with this … [Read more...]
"I feel like the proud parent of twins," said Brian Doerksen. Through a quirk of scheduling, his Level Ground worship CD/DVD came out September 14, and a double CD of his Prodigal God project comes out less than a month later, on October 12. Doerksen has been working on Prodigal God, based on a parable in Luke 15, for more than eight years. He had prepared a theatrical musical, with original songs and dialogue, which he had hoped to launch in February 2010 as part of the Christian arts … [Read more...]
Related: Connecting with the heart: An interview with Brian Doerksen "It's a unique project. I don't know of another like it," said Brian Doerksen. The well known Canadian song writer and worship leader was talking about Level Ground, his latest compilation of worship songs, in both CD and DVD versions, released September 14. "The essence of the vision," Doerksen said, "was to do a live worship experience, but turn it on its head, to take the band off the stage and put it among the … [Read more...]
MCC Ontario building houses in Attawapiskat
In partnership with Attawapiskat First Nation and Mushkegowuk Council, Mennonite Central Committee Ontario has received an invitation to continue work on housing in the community of Attawapiskat First Nation, on the shores of James Bay. More... (0)
Justin Bieber gets tattoo of Jesus
17-year-old Justin Bieber recently got a tattoo of Jesus on his calf. He is known around the world for having a golden voice as well as for being vocal about his faith. He told the Associated Press in 2010, “I’m a Christian, I believe in God, I believe that Jesus died on a cross for my sins… I believe that I have a relationship and I’m able to talk to him and really, he’s the reason I’m here, so I definitely have to remember that. As soon as I start forgetting, I’ve got to click back and be like, you know, this is why I’m here.” (0)
Books come alive
What happens when book shop keepers leave for the night? Books come alive! This entertaining video is after the jump. More... (0)
Minister of Advanced Education tours TWU campus
The Minister of Advanced Education, Naomi Yamamoto, made a visit to Trinity Western University on December 15, 2011, along with the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation Mary Polak, MLA Langley, and Marc Dalton, MLA Maple Ridge – Mission. More... (1)