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CLOSE Music News ! News and Views: Friday, October 3, 2008 By Andy Argyrakis TOMLIN TAKES ON ARENAS Very few Christian artists are capable of filling arenas, but considering Chris Tomlin could very well be the ...

FRANKLIN - Get a taste of soul, rock and Motown favorites when the Scat Springs Band performs on the lawn of the Historic Carnton Plantation.

This guide lists 65 of the funniest, fictional diseases the best and brightest of the Sci-Fi/fantasy set could come up with.

SKILLET6:30 p.m., Riverfest Amphitheatre. $10-$15. Contemporary Christian rock has come a long way since the days of Petra.

This guide lists 65 of the funniest, fictional diseases the best and brightest of the Sci-Fi/fantasy set could come up with.

The fest runs from Friday, July 18, to Sunday, July 20. It will feature zine vendors, workshops, readings, films, demonstrations and group discussions.

Twelve years have passed since John Schlitt released his last solo recording. Since then, the infamous rocker, best known as Petra 's front-man, added a fourth GRAMMY to his collection, was inducted into the ...

To-do list, July 17 EITHER WAY: It's Christian-rock or just rock-rock, depending on your persuasion with Skillet.

A new honor for Petra's singer By Dave O'Connor 7/11/08 9:50 AM A lot of Christian music fans of "a certain age" probably remember the first time they heard a song by Petra and were probably startled.

In December, when Sheila White of Joliet attended a free concert in Joliet featuring former members of the award-winning Christian rock band Petra, her thoughts as well as her soul took flight.

Is 7 billion more or less than what people spend on porn? And is there hardcore Christina pornography, which would seem to bridge both categories? Warren June 4, 2008, 3:22pm # You're not making Christianity ...

The Schlitt show at YMCA took the audience on a trip down melody lane PHOTO: M.KARUNAKARAN In uplifted voice John Schlitt Between 1986 and 2005, John Schiltt was the voice of Petra, the Christian band that ...

“Only Men"-I believe we Christians are failing to back our Lord, standing by and letting our God be criticized and laughed at [in our culture]. "Keep Your Light On”

What were you feeling the day after Petra's last concert in 2005? John Schlitt: It was weird but funny, because I had a solo show the day after the farewell show. via Campus Life

“We're excited about the new record”

With a busy year traveling behind them, local band Alakrity decided to take a break and give back to the community. via Beloit Daily News

New Song Church at 151 E. Briarcliff Road in Bolingbrook will host a concert by John Schlitt at 7 p.m. March 1. Schlitt is the former lead singer of PETRA. via Bolingbrook Sun

Christian deathcore, sound interesting?

I have to say that I have not come across that many bands who say they are Christian yet are put under the banner of death-core; however, that is exactly how With Blood Comes Cleansing is labeled. Sounds like the two labels are essentially headed in opposite directions. I have heard a few Christian rock and metal bands, from Stryper and Petra... Read more