STRYPER To host Holy Land tour for fans in 2011
Nashville TN (via Nashville Publicity) Platinum-selling rock band Stryper announced today that they will be hosting a 10-day tour of the Holy Land February 12-21, 2011.
The once-in-a-lifetime VIP tour will be limited to 150 people. Stryper fans will be able to spend time with the band during this unique travel opportunity, with portions of the trip being filmed for an upcoming DVD. "Oz, Robert, Tim and I are excited to go to Israel and see first-hand the birthplace of Christianity," says lead vocalist/guitarist Michael Sweet. "And to be able to share this experience with some of our fans makes this even more incredible." The tour will visit the following locations in Israel:
- Caesarea: A city built by King Herod the Great
- Mount Carmel: Where the prophet Elijah defeated the false prophets of Baal
- Galilee Boat Ride: Where Jesus walked on the water
- Caesarea Philippi: Where the disciple Peter first confessed Jesus as the Messiah
- Nazareth Village: A recreation of a village at the time of Jesus
- Jordan River Baptism: An opportunity for those who wish to be baptized in the Jordan River
- Masada: Where the final Jewish revolt against the Romans took place
- The Dead Sea: A chance to float in the most therapeutic waters in the world
- Pools of Bethesda: Where Jesus healed the man who was lame for 37 years
- Garden Tomb: The place of JesusÂ’ crucifixion and Resurrection
- Yad Vashem: Memorial to the Holocaust
- Western Wall Tunnels: 60 feet below the modern city of Jerusalem
- Jerusalem: The City of God
- Mount of Olives: Where Jesus rode the donkey through the Eastern Gate
- Garden of Gethsemane: Where Jesus prayed before He was betrayed by Judas
- Western Wall: Holiest site in Judaism
The cost for this unique travel opportunity is $3,299.00 per person, which includes airfare out of Los Angeles, New York or Toronto; hotel accomodations; all buffet breakfasts and dinners; air-conditioned transportation; an English-speaking tour guide and entrance fees to all of the sites. Price is based on double-occupancy and does not include airport tax, tip fee or lunch meals. Due to limited availability, this trip will sell out quickly. Reservations can be secured for only $300. To register, please contact ari@ihtours.com or 1-877-999-8868 ext 415. For more information, please contact joe@amaral.tv or 1-877-628-2800.
Cross Driven Radio Playlist August 21, 2009
This was a rockin show for sure, I don’t think being pumped for vacation had anything to do with it. : )
- Satisfy Me – Decemberadio
- Funhouse – Danny Gatton (Opening Theme)
- Rescue Me – Inhabited
- Brand New Day – Fireflight
- Forget and Not Slow Down – Relient K
- Give Me Amazing Grace – Jackson Waters
- More Than A Man – Stryper
- Blue – Manic Drive
- Monster – Skillet
- Mock The Music – Children 18:3
- Phenomenon – TFK
- Undefeated – Audio Adrenaline
- Hole In My Hand – Day Of Fire
- Suspension – Mae
- Hummingbird – Shaun Groves
- Sandals – Kris Lager Band (Closing Theme)
Next week is a rebroadcast of the Twitter show that originally aired on April 20, 2009.
Mt. Rushmore Monday : 4 Smokin’ Guitar Solos
At long last, I am back with another post in the Mt. Rushmore series. One of my favorite things about rock music is the guitar solo. When executed properly, they can take a song to a higher level of connection between artist and listener. When it doesn’t fit, it can leave you wondering what in the world just happened.
The premise of Mt. Rushmore is to pick my top 4 in a given subject with a brief explanation, and for you the blog reader to reply back with your thoughts, or better yet, your own Mt. Rushmore. These are my top 4 in no particular order:
1. Lay My Burdens – Disciple Brad Noah on Guitar
This is one of my favorites because the solo in this song is so powerful and really has a unique way of blending in with Kevin Young’s vocal.
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2. Rex Carroll – White Cross
I have blogged before about witnessing a White Cross reunion at GMA a couple of years ago. I met him on the street and he is one of the most humble musicians I’ve ever met. What he can do with 6 strings and an amp is beyond words, watch for yourself from 1991…
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3. Tony Palacios – Guardian / Solo Artist / Producer
Tony Palacios is the guitarist for Guardian (now House Of Guardian) and they were an 80′s rock powerhouse. Along with Stryper, they were one of the first Christian artists to cross over into the general market and sign with a general market label. Tony has released a solo cd showcasing his guitar mastery and has produced some excellent cd’s including High Flight Society.
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4. Oz Fox – Stryper
What can I say? It was watching Stryper on an after school special back in 1979 that changed my life and let me know that Christian music was not all hymns and Amy Grant and Debby Boone. (Not that the music was bad, I was/am a rocker and that was all I heard during that time ) Like all of us, they had there share of hard times, but they are back now and better than ever with a new record coming out this summer. Check this out!
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There you have this weeks Mt. Rushmore. Who would you add? Who is on your Guitar Solo Mt. Rushmore?
