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ApologetiX in Milwaukee, Christian Music Awards
Fri., Jun. 11. 2004 1:44pm EDT
1. Saturday: Milwaukee WI
2. Two Weeks Out: Two in Illinois
3. ApologetiX Nominated for American Christian Music Awards (You Can Vote)
4. More News from Venezuela
5. Upcoming Concerts (Including a New One in Elizabethtown PA)
J. Jackson, lead singer and lyricist for ApologetiX (That Christian Parody Band) here.
Thanks to all the Tennesseans and Georgians who came to see us in Chattanooga TN last weekend. Y'all were great! Thanks to Marty, Carrie and their daughter, Trunk Girl (sorry, her true identity is secret), for buying me the Tennessee Titans shirt. Being from Pittsburgh, it would have been hard for me to purchase one. In fact, I think it's illegal to purchase or sell any Titans memorabilia within 100 miles of Pittsburgh. They lifted the ban after the Titans left the AFC Central, but they imposed a new one after the Titans beat the Steelers in overtime in the AFC Playoffs in January 2003 :)
This weekend we'll be headlining at what I'm told is Milwaukee's only non-alcoholic (think about the major industries of Milwaukee and you'll realize the significance) music festival, a free church-sponsored event called the Fisherman's Festival. Milwaukee Brewers fans are still welcome, though. Let's face it; you guys need as much positive input as possible. I know you won your game last night, but your batters struck out, what, 26 times?
Anyway, we LOVE Wisconsin. Maybe that guy in the Weird Al movie "UHF" can say, "We don't need no stinkin' badgers," but we can't, not if they're Wisconsin Badgers. O.K., I'll get off that topic and onto the news while I await the customary email I receive from Canada every time I place too much emphasis on sports in these newsletters.
You know, it just hit me, it's no wonder that we do so well in Wisconsin. God has prepared us for it from the start. Not only do I love cheese in my food, my lyrics and my jokes, when I was a kid I used to write and draw my own comic books, and my main superhero was called the Badger. I think somebody else has come up with a character called the Badger in comics since then, but my character predated him.
Anyway, we hope to see some of you in Milwaukee! Psst ... don't tell our drummer, Bill, that we'll be in the same town as a huge place where the make Harley Davison motorcycles. I don't know how much he'd get in trade for our 15-passenger van, but I know that all of us wouldn't fit on one bike.
1. Saturday: Milwaukee WI
Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 7:45 p.m. 18th Annual FISHERMAN'S FESTIVAL
FREE Event
7801 W. Acacia Street
Milwaukee, WI 53223
WEBSITE: www.fishermansfestival.org
2. Two Weeks Out: Two in Illinois
Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. Speaker Darrell Scott (Parent of Columbine student)
Tickets: $10 advance $14 at the door $9 for groups of 10
Bureau Valley High School Auditorium
Illinois
Route 40
Manlius, IL
CONTACT: Stan Tinker 815-872-2687
EMAIL: plantsta@udnet.net
Web: http://www.praize.com/events/concertsrfun
Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
FREE Admission
Sponsored by Calvary Temple
FREEDOM FEST
Springfield, IL
CONTACT: Church 217-546-9700
EMAIL: sstark@calvaryspringfield.org
WEB SITE: www.calvaryspringfield.org
3. ApologetiX Nominated for American Christian Music Awards (You Can Vote)
As we mentioned in last week's email, ApologetiX has been nominated in three categories for the 2004 American Christian Music Awards. And there's still time for you to cast your vote (more details below)! Here are the categories in which ApologetiX is nominated:
Outstanding Rap/Hiphop song "Look Yourself"
Outstanding Modern/College Rock Song "Lifestyles of the Rich & Nameless"
Outstanding Modern/College Rock Artist ApologetiX
American Christian Music Awards nominations are voted on by both fans and industry members of the Christian/Gospel Music world. You can find a complete nominations list at http://www.americanchristianmusic.com
If you'd like to vote, there's a link on the site where you can download the official ballot. Multiple ballots from an individual are prohibited, so there's no stuffing the ballot box. Thanks for your support!
4. More News from Venezuela
We've told you before about the surprising response we've been getting from radio in Venezuela. This week, we received another email from Jorge Pozo, the main DJ who plays us there. Believe it or not, we have the top two songs on the charts, and four of the top six. Here's what Jorge had to say:
Hi Dear Friends:
As you can see Apologetix is a BOOM!!! in my country. There are some stations asking me for your e-mail address to get contact with you. And I do know that your music has touched hundreds of hearts here. I Just want to thank you for being part of this. I ask to the father to bless you everyday of your life.
Here I present you the chart of our station, Just one word guys: THANKS!!!!
1."Lifestyles of the Rich and Nameless" APOLOGETIX (Since April)
2. "Look Yourself" APOLOGETIX
3. "New Medicenes" Dead Poetic (debuting this week)
4. "Downer of a Sister" APOLOGETIX
5. 'Jekill & Hyde" Petra
6. "YMCA" APOLOGETIX (Debuting this week)
7. "A Sus Pies" Ejercito de Liberación
8. "Thank You" Criptonita
9. 'Head Looking for a Bullet" Bride (Debuting) 10. "No Te Pierdas" Inmunhe (My own Band)
Is His Great Love Jorge Pozo
5. Upcoming Concerts
This list adds concerts frequently, so stay tuned for more info. For the full details on all of the concerts below, please go to http://www.apologetix.com/tour.html and scroll to the bottom.
To inquire about booking a concert, please contact
Kathleen Burke
booking@apologetix.com
Burke Communications at
949-770-3001 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST).
Jun 12 - Milwaukee WI Jun 26 - Manlius IL Jun 27 - Springfield IL Jul 10 - LIFEST, Oshkosh WI Jul 16 - Sonshine Festival, Wilmar MN Jul 18 - Kimberly WI Jul 23 - Beaver Springs PA Jul 24 - Bensalem PA Jul 29 - Richmond VA Aug 01 - Ludington MI Aug 04 - Kingdom Bound NY Aug 07 - Greensburg PA Aug 21 - Calhoun LA Aug 23 - Elizabethtown PA Aug 27 - Ellsworth ME Aug 28 - Cincinnati OH Sep 05 - Erie PA Sep 10 - 12 West Linn OR Sep 18 - Alton IL Oct 09 - Peachtree City GA (Atlanta)
Apologetically,
J.
-- J. Jackson Lead Singer/Lyricist ApologetiX (That Christian Parody Band) www.apologetix.com j@apologetix.com
Proverbs 21:2
All a man's ways seem right to him, but the LORD weighs the heart.
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