Theater, dance, music ready to inspire holiday spirit Nov 23, 2008
The ho-ho lowdown: Contemporary Christian artists Jars of Clay, Sixpence None the Richer, Sara Groves and Leeland join forces on their first holiday show. Expect Jars of Clay and Sixpence to draw from recent holiday releases. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Going without to understand Nov 6, 2008
The money raised will be donated to Blood: Water Mission, an organization founded by the band Jars of Clay. Blood: Water works to reduce the HIV/AIDS crisis in Africa by providing clean drinking water and building water wells in afflicted areas of the world. (The Battalion, TX)
Singer to play shows on Gateway campuses Oct 30, 2008
Tori s latest album, Under This Yellow Sun was produced by David Henry and features players such as Steve Bowman (Counting Crows), Aaron Sands (Jars of Clay) and John Deaderick (Patty Griffin, Lucinda Williams). Under This Yellow Sun is Tori s third release, the first on her own record label, Glass Mountain Records. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Funeral Hymns and Uplifting Christi... Sep 20, 2008
It has been performed by some popular modern day singers such as Van Morrison on his album Hymns to the Silence, as well as by the Christian band Jars of Clay. Sample words: "High King of Heaven, my victory won, May I reach Heaven s joys, O bright Heaven s Sun! Heart of my own heart, whatever befall, Still be my Vision, O Ruler of all." (Stanza 5) This is an Irish hymn, Versified by Eleanor H. Hull, 1860-1935. (Suite101.com)
Christian Guitar Hero FAIL Sep 1, 2008
However, I do agree that Guitar Praise is a shame would be better to petition Guitar Hero and Rock Band to include Christian songs that are in the mainstream markets (Switchfoot, Mat Kearney, Jars of Clay, etc). Alex jones 4. (Synthesis)
Suggested Songs For Christian Music Guitar Hero Clone Aug 29, 2008
95 and features more than 50 Christ-approved tunes from acts like Newsboys, Family Force Five and James Clay (but strangely, no Jars of Clay), plus perhaps the only Christian song I can readily identify, dcTalk s massive Jesus Freak (I mean, it even got played on real radio). And while there s plenty strange about the entire thing the idea of Christians rocking being chief among them (please Lord don t smite me) what has me thoroughly perplexed is that tracklisting. (MTV.com)
Third Day Provides a "Revelation" Jul 30, 2008
After finishing up some summer festival dates, Third Day will team up with Switchfoot, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and Jars of Clay for the tour which will benefit Habitat for Humanity. Produced in conjunction with Hollywood for Habitat for Humanity and Live Nation the tour will run from August 21st through October 12th. (Suite101.com)
Discount tickets offered to area concerts Jul 19, 2008
Sept. 27: Third Day, Switchfoot, Robert Randolph & The Family Band, Jars of Clay, Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre. Sept. 30: Santana, The Salvador Santana Band, Cricket Wireless Amphitheatre. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
CSCC students, faculty and staff participate in charitable events Jun 27, 2008
The raffle raised 610 dollars for the Blood/Water Mission, a non-profit organization founded by the Christian band Jars of Clay to provide clean water and blood to areas of need in Africa. A Go Green Campaign took place at the Lewisburg Campus. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Robert Randolph Recording With T-Bone Burnett May 30, 2008
Randolph, who is joining the late summer/early fall Music Builds tour with contemporary Christian artists Third Day, Switchfoot and Jars Of Clay, says he's enjoying his second go around as a Clapton opener. Not only is he jamming with Slowhand on a nightly basis, but the two have discussed once again working together in the studio. (Billboard.com)
Events listings May 18, 2008
7/30-8/2: Third Day, Newsboys, Steven Curtis Chapman, Jars of Clay, TobyMac, Kutless, Skillet, Pillar, Barlow Girl, KJ-52, Flyleaf, Stellar Kart, Thousand Foot Krutch, The Chariot, Bethany Dillon, Phil Joel. Tupelo Music Hall 2 Young Rd., Londonderry. (Boston Globe)
Taking aim at Tweens May 16, 2008
Beeson is founder of Essential Records, which was purchased by Provident and had success with artists such as Jars of Clay and Third Day. Tweens, age 8 to 12 spend $51 billion per year and their parents spend an additional $150 billion on their behalf, according to Alloy Media + Marketing. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Is moving the state fair to Grand Island a good idea? Why? Why not? Apr 3, 2008
Will Charlie Daniels, the Cars, Jars of Clay, Joan Jett, Joe Diffie, Clay Walker, and the Monster Trucks be more inclined to come to Lincoln or GI ... what Apr 1, 2008 1:07 PM Will Charlie Daniels, the Cars, Jars of Clay, Joan Jett, Joe Diffie, Clay Walker, and the Monster Trucks be more inclined to come to Lincoln or GI. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Great Lakes Song Contest Raises Grand Prize, Lowers Fee Mar 9, 2008
"It's produced big names like Bob Dylan, Prince, Madonna, the Barenaked Ladies, and Jars of Clay, just to name a few. But some of the best music is written by the locally known, little-known, and unknown songwriters, and that's what we're looking for.". Past winners have included an organic farmer from rural Michigan, a retired Marine Corps captain from Minneapolis, a Chicago novelist, a former child actress, and numerous high-school and college students. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Music with a mission Jan 23, 2008
Since then, the group has evolved both musically (stylistically, you could liken them to bands like Lifehouse, Matchbox Twenty and Jars of Clay) and in its presentation. Broken Yoke offers ministry and music in a variety of formats, from a standard rock show to mini concerts in schools to messages and worship music in churches. (Lima News, OH)
Fair Warning blog Jan 22, 2008
The big event: The fair plays host to contemporary Christian favorites Jars of Clay. They ll perform at the Taste of Florida Stage at 8 p.m.. (The Palm Beach Post)
Guide to the fair Jan 20, 2008
Jan. 21: Kimberley Locke Jan. 22: Jars of Clay Jan. 23: Night Ranger Jan. 24: Josh Gracin/Lee Brice Jan. 28: Grand Funk Railroad Jan. 29: Blake Shelton/Candy Coburn Jan. 30: Saliva/Deepfield/Drowning Pool Feb. 1: Ron White ... Senior Admission $7, Music City Brass, Jars of Clay. (The Palm Beach Post)
South Florida Fair Jan 14, 2008
Senior Admission $7, Music City Brass, Jars of Clay. $7 before 7, racing pigs, Night Ranger. (The Palm Beach Post)
Today in History-Jan 12 Jan 1, 2008
Singer Dan Haseltine (Jars of Clay) is 35. Rock musician Matt Wong (Reel Big Fish) is 35. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
These artists may just cut a Christmas evergreen Dec 13, 2007
Hibernation Day Jars of Clay (By Jars of Clay/Jeremy Lutito/Gabe Ruschival). With its counterpoint vocals from Christine Dente and lyrics that extol the virtues of cocooning in blankets that make a cozy little cave just for two, this gently swaying number from Jars Christmas Songs disc could be the morning-after follow-up to Baby, It s Cold Outside. (USA Today -- Life)
It's a first Noel for these artists Dec 11, 2007
CDs mark a first Noel for these artists - USATODAY.com. Sign up to receive our free Books e-newsletter and get the top news of the day in your inbox. (USA Today)
Mike Musick's Anthemic Wake Up Call ''America'' and His Organization Thirst Aid Live Bring Awareness to the Global Water Crisis Nov 29, 2007
Musick has released a handful of projects that received acclaim in the past, starting with Liquid Fires House of Stones (2000) and continuing through his solo debut This Town (2002) (produced by Mitch Dane, whose credits include Jars of Clay) and Love Rain Down (2006). Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Concert promoters bring Christian acts to the county Oct 30, 2007
The group brings such big-name Christian acts as Jars of Clay, Skillet, Michael W. Smith, Steven Curtis Chapman and others to local arenas. Each and every local rock show the group has organized has sold out, Tyler Roberts said. (Waynesboro Record Herald, PA)
Today In History - October 21, 2007 Oct 21, 2007
Christian rock musician Charlie Lowell (Jars of Clay) is 34. Actor Jeremy Miller is 31. (CBS2.com, CA)
2007 Christmas Concerts Oct 13, 2007
Third Day - Christmas Offerings Tour with Special Guests Jars of Clay: Third Day have many albums under their belt, one of them being Christmas Offerings ... Jars of Clay will be joining Third Day in support of their Christmas CD released this year, Jars of Clay Christmas Songs ... Portions of the proceeds from this tour will be going to Blood:Water Mission created by Jars of Clay. (Suite101.com)
Bedtime storytelling creates best-selling children's book Oct 10, 2007
Dan Haseltine is more than the lead singer for the Christian band Jars of Clay; he's also a parent ... Haseltine will be in San Luis Obispo to do a book signing for it, the same day Jars of Clay performs in concert in Pismo Beach ... He sees the Jars of Clay concerts as a chance to enjoy art without pressure. (Santa Maria Times)
Indelible Partners with Max Lucado on 3:16 Releases Sep 28, 2007
"3:16 -- Songs of Hope" (CD) features award-winning recording artists Jars of Clay, Third Day, Chris Tomlin, Michael W. Smith, Sandi Patty, Travis Cottrell, Jeff Deyo and many more sharing musical tributes to the timeless message of John 3:16. Also included on "3:16 -- Songs of Hope" is a new recording by Dove Award-winning recording artist Jaci Velasquez. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Coliseum reports $287,000 loss for July Sep 12, 2007
To: Won't be the First wrote on Sep 11, 2007 9:18 PM:" Thank you for your wisdom about teaching the children. That would be the thousands of children who attend the football and hockey games, and thousands of kids a little older who will attend the upcoming Breaking Benjamins concert. And maybe a few thousand more who will attend the upcoming pro beach volleyball exhibition. You are a member of a vocal minority- that is all. I know that 4,000 Extreme season ticket holders, 2,500 Prairie Thunder... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Fremont band will rock out at the fair Aug 26, 2007
That admission price even includes admission to the Open Air Auditorium Concert series featuring Joe Diffie with Ray Scott on Monday; Joan Jett and The Blackhearts on Tuesday; Jars of Clay on Wednesday; The New Cars featuring Todd Rundgren replacing Rick Ocasek on vocals on Thursday and The Charlie Daniels Band on Labor Day. She said fairgoers used to have to pay additional to see the national acts and they played at the Devaney Center, but after experimenting with including the entertainment... (Fremont Tribune, NE)
Nightlife Calendar for Thursday, Aug. 16, 2007 Aug 23, 2007
Rams Head Live: Rise Against with Silverstein, Comeback Kid, Smoke or Fire, 6:30 p.m. today; Jars of Clay with Need To Breathe, Burlap To Cashmere, 8 p.m. Friday; Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo with Lennon, 9 p.m. Tuesday; Lamb of God with Hatebreed, Behemoth, 3 Inches of Blood, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 23; George Thorogood, 9 p.m. Aug. 24; Jimmie's Chicken Shack with Tears of Mars, Foretold, 9 p.m. Aug. 25; Aaron Lewis (of Staind), 8:15 p.m. Aug. 27; 3 additional for ages 21 and under; 20 Market Place,... (Carroll County Times)
Jon Troast: Second Story Aug 5, 2007
Produced by Mitch Dane (Jars of Clay, Bebo Norman), the 10-song disc also features some of my favorite players: Jar s Steve Mason on electric guitar, Andrew Osenga s always-reliable BGVs, David Henry s strings, and Ben Shives piano and various keys. This dream team serves up Troast s well-crafted, thoughtful folk-pop songs with an appealing joie de vivre that spills over into each track. (Suite101.com)
States Fairs America's Heartland Jul 28, 2007
Concerts include Clay Walker, Joan Jett, Jars of Clay, The New Cars and The Charlie Daniels Band. Adult admission $6. (Suite101.com)
Soul search Faith-based rock group Choose This Day sees its mission in music Jul 22, 2007
It turns out name duplication runs high among the thousands of bands trying to become the next Casting Crowns, Jars of Clay, MercyMe or any of the other acts that have made Christian rock a viable force in the music industry. Today, the biggest acts can sell out arenas, and Christian rock stations have taken up an increasing amount of wattage on the radio dial. (Scranton Times, PA)
Local Community and Church Leaders Unite for Hunterdon County Youth at Revelation Generation Luncheon Jul 6, 2007
"The youth look up to these bands because they show them life and hope." The event will feature a well-rounded line up to include many genres and crossover bands such as Newsboys, Norma Jean, Jars of Clay, Emery, MxPx, The Almost, Brian Littrell, and Nicole C. Mullen. Attendees of the luncheon heard from youth members about how the community can continue the concert's mission after the event. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Organizers Scrap Live Earth Istanbul Show... Jun 23, 2007
A U.K. spokesman for the Live Earth said in a statement, "The Turkey show has been restructured and changed because of unforeseen logistical problems in Istanbul. Turkish music industry sources say local businesses have shied away from sponsoring the show for fear of criticism from environmental groups who may accuse their factories of helping stoke global warming. Politicians are also preoccupied with the Turkish general election, to be held on July 22. In other Live Earth news, Shakira and... (Billboard.com)
All is fair: Big names line up for SB County, Mid-State events Jun 23, 2007
Performers include Joan Jett lackhearts, blues singer Elvin Bishop, Gregg Rolie the original lead singer for Santana and founding member of Journey, Christian group Jars of Clay, country star Collin Raye, 1960s star Chubby Checker ildcats, English rock band Foghat and the Bangles ... July 29, 6:30 and 8:30 p.m., Jars of Clay. (Santa Maria Times)
Rage, Pumpkins Anchor Voodoo Music Experience Jun 23, 2007
Produced by Jay Ruston (Jars Of Clay, Meat Loaf, the Polyphonic Spree) the set is chock-full of big, sing-a-long choruses, fat '80s guitar licks and an upbeat pace. Rage Against The Machine and Smashing Pumpkins anchor a lineup of rock heavy-hitters and acclaimed New Orleans musicians for the 2007 Voodoo Music Experience, which is expanding to three days and will be held Oct. 26-28 at New Orleans' City Park. (MediaWeek.com)
Exclusive: Donnas Start Own Label, Prep New Album Jun 23, 2007
Produced by Jay Ruston (Jars Of Clay, Meat Loaf, the Polyphonic Spree) the set is chock-full of big, sing-a-long choruses, fat '80s guitar licks and an upbeat pace ... Produced by Jay Ruston (Jars Of Clay, Meat Loaf, the Polyphonic Spree) the set is chock-full of big, sing-a-long choruses, fat '80s guitar licks and an upbeat pace. (MediaWeek.com)
Jars Of Clay Launching Own Label With Nettwerk... Jun 16, 2007
Jars Of Clay Launching Own Label With Nettwerk. Jars Of Clay Launching Own Label With Nettwerk ... Deborah Evans Price, Nashville After 12 years on Essential Records, Jars of Clay is exiting to launch a new imprint, Gray Matters, under the Nettwerk Music Group umbrella, Billboard has learned. (Billboard.com)
Raise your hands Jun 7, 2007
The festival runs through Saturday with complete line-ups each night, including triple-Grammy winner Jars of Clay on Friday night and headliner Mercy Me on Saturday. Tickets cost 20 for Friday and 20 for Saturday if purchased in advance, or 25 each night at the gate. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Riverbend Festival is June 8-16 Jun 5, 2007
Riverbend s featured artists this year include The Steve Miller Band, Vince Gill, Chris Daughtry, Randy Owen (from the band Alabama) Ricky Skaggs with the Chattanooga Symphony, Blake Shelton, Craig Morgan, Earth, Wind Jars of Clay, The Alan Parsons Live Project, moe. Cracker, The Karl Denson Trio, The BarKays, Ten Years After and more. (WWalker County Messenger, GA)
Crossover 2007 lineup announced May 5, 2007
Friday night will begin with praise and worship with the Allen Lorton Band, followed by The Swift, Sanctus Real, Big Daddy Weave, and headliner ' Jars of Clay. Saturday's activities will start mid afternoon and doors open at 3 p.m. Food and merchandise vendor areas are almost booked up. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
Casting Crowns wins Dove gospel award Apr 26, 2007
The other leading nominees were Jars of Clay with six and The Crabb Family with five. The group Leeland also had five. (MSNBC -- Music)
Another Big Dove Awards Night for Chris Tomlin Apr 26, 2007
The celebration extended to newcomers and veterans and included Alan Jackson, Jars of Clay, Amy Grant, Andrae Crouch, Kirk Franklin, Casting Crowns, The Crabb Family, The Oak Ridge Bows, Lewis Family and even Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber from VeggieTales ... com Songs, sixsteps Music (ASCAP) Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year Remixed; KJ-52; KJ-52, Aaron Sprinkle, Joseph A Kisselburgh, Funky DJ Pablo; BEC Recordings Rock Album of the Year DecembeRadio; DecembeRadio; Scotty Wilbanks; Slanted... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
WEB EXTRA: Jars of Clay offer a different sort of Christian rock Apr 16, 2007
But with the 1995 acoustic rock hit "Flood," Jars of Clay established themselves as one of the few Christian Rock groups able to transcend the "Jesus music" category to reach a broad audience, and make great music in the process. If you give Jars of Clay a second listen after "Flood," you'll find one of the few bands committed to voicing a socially conscious message - while seamlessly blending orchestral harmonies, gospel choir Hallelujahs, and classic rock 'n' roll ... But Jars of Clay reaches... (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Picks of the week Apr 13, 2007
Tomorrow: Norah Jones performs at the Orpheum with opener M. Ward; Eddie Palmieri plays at Sanders Theatre; Bobby McFerrin is at Symphony Hall; RJD2 is downstairs at the Middle East with Busdriver and Happy Chichester; Mike Previti and Phil Ayoub are upstairs at the Middle East; Jars of Clay plays at Avalon with openers Needtobreathe and Burlap to Cashmere; Ryan Montbleau Band is at the Paradise with Jamie McLean and Julian Velard; the Mittens are at Great Scott; Rick Berlin, Peter Donnelly,... (Boston Globe)
Grammy Folk Honor Rascal Flatts, Loretta Lynn, Fisk Jubilee Singers, Jars of Clay Apr 11, 2007
The Recording Academy -- purveyor of the Grammy awards -- honored Rascal Flatts, Loretta Lynn, Jars of Clay and the Fisk Jubilee Singers Monday (April 9) for their distinctive contributions to music and their good works ... Terry Hemmings, president and CEO of Provident Music Group, summarized the history and artistic impact of the three-time Grammy winning gospel group, Jars of Clay ... The Academy lauded all four acts for their charitable works: the Jubilee Singers for promoting peace and... (VHI.com -- CMT.com Music News)
$5 - $10 - $20: An entertainment guide for the cash-strapped college student Apr 5, 2007
Go to Lisner tonight to see some Christian rock when multi-platinum band Jars of Clay perform at 7:30. The band, together since the early 1990s, is promoting 2006's "Good Monsters." Opening for the Illinois quartet will be Needtobreathe and Burlap to Cashmere. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Rivermen at home for a pair Mar 24, 2007
Jars of Clay headlines a post-game Christian concert Saturday with Need To Breathe and Burlap to Cashmere. Saturday is also Maui Jim Sunglasses Night to 25 random winners. (Pekin Times, IL)
New From Tim Hughes Mar 21, 2007
Teaming US-based producer, Nathan Nockels (Watermark, Passion) and Matt Bronleewe (Jars of Clay, Plumb, Michael W Smith) the album features the current single, Happy Day, as well as Everything, a song that reminds us to put God at the center of life, and celebrate His amazing love for us every moment. The album captures a sense of passion; a whole-hearted response of worship to an amazing God, explains Hughes. (Suite101.com)
Gospel Music Channel Chosen As #1 Network: #1 To Add To Cable Systems; #1 In Family Viewing; #1 In Connecting With Audience Mar 21, 2007
From the soulful sounds of artists like CeCe Winans, to the country gospel roots of Johnny Cash and Randy Travis, to the contemporary Christian music stylings of Kirk Franklin and Jars of Clay - Gospel Music Channel celebrates music that has a deep, spiritual place in people's lives. It embraces an audience that crosses cultures and captures generations delivering a fan base so large and passionate it deserves its own network. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chris Tomlin, Jars of Clay top Dove Award nominations Feb 21, 2007
Feb. 20, 2007, 4:57PM Chris Tomlin, Jars of Clay top Dove Award nominations ... Casting Crowns ; The Crabb Family ; Jars of Clay ; Stellar Kart ; Third Day ; TobyMac ; Chris Tomlin ... BarlowGirl ; Casting Crowns ; David Crowder Band ; Jars of Clay ; MercyMe. (Houston Chronicle)
Tomlin, Jars of Clay lead Dove Awards nominees Feb 21, 2007
"Tomlin said he was particularly pleased to be recognized in the worship categories."That's what I've been doing for a long time, about 15 years now," he said. "I try to write songs that give people a voice to worship God. "This year's awards will be held April 27 at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. The show will be televised in national syndication in May.Backstreet Boy and contemporary Christian artist Brian Littrell will co-host the show with singers Natalie Grant and Donnie McClurkin.... (The Morning Star)
Who has been your favorite Atlanta-area contestant? Feb 20, 2007
95- No One Love Me Like You by Jars of Clay. 94- Rain King by Counting Crows. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
SOUNDING OFF: Web site 'outs' Killers, Panic! Feb 20, 2007
com -- Living - SOUNDING OFF: Web site 'outs' Killers, Panic. Feb. 20, 2007 Copyright. (Las Vegas Review-Journal -- Life)
Christian Sheet Music Websites Jan 27, 2007
You'll find tablature for tunes by DC Talk, Deliriou5, Jars of Clay, Jaci Velasquez, Rich Mullins, Sarah Masen and many, many more. Works are organized by author, as well as song title, most popular downloads and there is of course a searchable database. (Suite101.com)
Where's Woods? Jan 26, 2007
Guitarist Matt Odmark of Jars of Clay is 33. Singer Alicia Keys is 26. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Concert update Jan 18, 2007
Jars of Clay at Avalon April 14 at 7 p.m. Tickets, $22. 50 and $25, on sale Saturday at 10 a.m.. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Rivermen back to friendly confines of Carver Jan 13, 2007
The Jars of Clay will perform a Christian post-game concert following the March 24 game vs. Chicago. n. (Pekin Times, IL)
Scarlett made Cameron see red Jan 12, 2007
Birthdays: Actress Luise Rainer (97), country singer Ray Price (81), singer Glenn Yarborough (77), the Amazing Kreskin (72), country singer William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys (68), former heavyweight boxing champion Joe Frazier (63), singer-musician George Duke (61), rock musician Cynthia Robinson of Sly and the Family Stone (61), actor Anthony Andrews (59), movie director Wayne Wang (58), radio commentator Rush Limbaugh (56), actress Kirstie Alley (56), writer Walter Mosley (55), country... (Contra Costa Times)
