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Paul Colman - Only $10!

2009-11-13T11:28:00.002-05:00

Paul Colman

With Special Guests: Joel & Janna

Saturday - November 21, 2009

Jericho Christian Fellowship

17 Jericho Road

(Across from "The Cabin" restaurant)

Middleboro, MA

7:30pm (Doors at 7:00pm)

$10 Advance/$12 Door

Click Here for Tickets

Rock The Sound V - New England

2009-11-10T07:00:00.001-05:00

Rock The Sound V - New England - This Saturday, November 14th in Springfield, MA!

Don't miss this great line up!

THIRD DAY, DAVID CROWDER BAND, FAMILY FORCE 5, SEABIRD, DANYEW, & Justin Kendrick and OUT OF HIDING!

And now... by phone order only!
Special Prices by Phone (only through 877-261-7625):
Front Floor: $59
Mid Floor/Lower Sides: $49
Rear Floor/Rear Lower: $39
Upper Tier: $29

Additional Group Discounts (only through 877-261-7625):
15+: Additional 10% Off
30+: Additional 20% Off

Tickets are also available at RTS Partner Bookstores throughout New England.
Click here to see the Seating Chart

Sara Groves

2009-11-09T07:00:00.001-05:00

Sara Groves will make 3 appearances in New England for the "O Holy Night - Christmas Tour". Tickets are only $15 each. Click Here to purchase tickets and for more information from The Lighthouse Events page.

Shane & Shane

2009-11-05T07:00:00.000-05:00

Boston Winter Conference presents a live concert with Shane & Shane Saturday January 2 in beautiful downtown Boston at the Sheraton Boston Hotel.

Celebrated acoustic duo Shane & Shane releases its seventh career studio project, Everything Is Different, Nov. 3, 2009. The lead single from Everything Is Different, “My Hope Is Built,” was originally written and recorded for a CD the twosome is producing and engineering for its church. The song, a modern take on a classic hymn, will be heard by national audiences via Christian radio starting Nov. 6.

Click Here for more information and tickets

You may be wondering what exactly Boston Winter Conference is?

Boston Winter Conference happens once a year over winter break, just after New Year’s starting January 2nd and ending January 6th.. Hundreds of college students, like you, travel to Boston from all over the northeastern region and spend five days and four nights in Boston’s Sheraton Hotel to have fellowship with one another and to be challenged by God to go out and spread His Word.

The five days include several talks by some awesome speakers and workshops that are conducted in smaller groups and are meant to address some more specific questions you may have about your faith or sharing your faith with many different types of people. In addition to being challenged spiritually and intellectually in these main talks and workshops, there is some great worship happening each day and evening as well as a concert one night put on by a special guest band (Shane & Shane). There are also numerous opportunities for you to meet and engage with other college students from other schools in this region whether it is in the workshops, your meal times or your free times. It is really a great an encouraging time to see so many people like you be so passionate about showing God’s love to the students on their campuses.

SoulFest flex-pay

2009-11-04T07:00:00.000-05:00

NEW! SoulFest flex-pay offer. Purchase your Adult Multi-day (admission from August 4-7, 2010) pass(es) at a low monthly price, automatically charged to your card each month. Full balance due June 30, 2010.

Month Purchased	Price Per Month/Per Pass	Full Price
November	$12.25	$98
December	$14	$98
January	$17.50	$105
February	$22.40	$112
March	$28	$112
April	$29.75	$119
May	$39.66	$119

Click Here to purchase. Got questions? Call us at 978.346.4577.

Paul Colman in Middleboro, MA

2009-11-03T07:00:00.000-05:00

Grammy Nominated, Dove Award winning, singer/songwriter/entertainer, PAUL COLMAN has performed all over the world, singing, speaking, and sharing his songs, thoughts, and faith. Releasing 15 recordings, he sold hundreds of thousands of records. For the last three years, he was the guitarist for Aussie rockers, The NEWSBOYS.

On November 21st, Paul will be making a stop in Middleboro, MA for an intimate solo performance at Jericho Christian Fellowship on Route 28 (across from “The Cabin” restaurant). Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 at the door. More information and tickets can be found at www.FuseConcerts.org or at The Heritage House in Brockton. Sponsored by: The Heritage House - Brockton, MA

Barlow Girl & Superchick - (I'M WITH THE BAND Contest)

2009-10-30T07:00:00.000-04:00

WYCM 90.1FM presents the Barlow Girl and Superchick Live Tour Featuring VOTA
Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 PM at the Webster Town Hall in Webster, MA.

Advance General Admission $15
At the door $20
VIP $25

Click Here to purchase tickets and get more information!

I'M WITH THE BAND Contest

One grand prizewinner and a friend will get 2 total tickets to the concert. Then they will appear onstage and help perform one Superchick song. That winner and friend will also get to sit on the side of the stage during Barlowgirl’s performance!
~ Winner and a friend must be at least 13 years old

Click Here for more information!

Smitty Meet and Greet Contest

2009-10-29T07:00:00.002-04:00

It's not too late to enter!

FREE VIP MEET AND GREET AND FRONT ROW SEATS!

Most computers have video these days so record yourself singing a Michael W Smith song and post it on the Soulfest facebook page then invite all your friends to vote by clicking "like" on the video. We will pick three finalists on Friday then do a vote off and pick a winner on Saturday.
Winner will receive FOUR VIP passes which include a special meeting with Michael and Front Row seats!

Have fun. Don't forget to invite all your friends.

Click Here for more information at the SoulFest Facebook Page

The Tribe

2009-10-23T07:00:00.001-04:00

Planning on bringing your youth group to SoulFest? Save big by grabbing "The Tribe" today. Take advantage of the savings by keeping the cost low for your students or offer a free pass to the student you've been trying to reach!

Here’s a list that has been developed from SOULFEST camping veterans throughout the years:
* Bible, Pen, Paper
* Tent
* Tarps - One for over your tent and one for underneath
* Sleeping bag or blankets
* Mattress, Cushion, or cot to sleep on
* Pillow
* Clothes for 5 days
* Swimsuit and towel to use at the pond or pool
* Sweatshirt and long pants - It can get very cold at night
* First-Aid kit (band-aids, etc.)
* Personal hygiene items (toothpaste, deodorant, etc…)
* Sunblock, sunglasses, hat
* Insect repellent
* Biodegradable soap (for you and your dishes)
* Stove and cookware - BBQ grills, hibachis, etc. Plates, cups, and utensils
* Air-tight coolers for all food
* Food, drinking water and spices (preferably food that will not spoil easy)
* Rain coat / Rain gear / Umbrella - SOULFEST is a rain or shine event
* Rope, string, stakes, etc.
* Hammer, knife, etc (so you can make use of the above items)
* Flashlight and extra batteries
* Bike, skateboard, rollerblades
* Trash bags - For trash, raincoats, and stinky laundry
* Camera and Spare Batteries
* If required by church or youth group, don’t forget parent/guardian permission slip

THE TRIBE

This group package is for 10 multi-day passes and 2 multi-day reserved parking passes. A savings of 40% off the regular price!

The Pack

2009-10-22T07:00:00.000-04:00

Bringing your family to SoulFest 2010? Here is a great way to save big money on a convenient package for 4! Apart from presenting a high quality, safe and family oriented music festival, in a beautiful setting, the objective of the SOULFEST has been to provide an event where families, youth groups and individuals can experience the unique fellowship, inspiration and greater understanding of what it means to be someone who is dedicated to pursuing True Love in their homes and their communities and throughout every aspect of their lives.

There are many places to stay during SOULFEST. Click Here for an elaborate list of local hotels, motels, cottages and other off-site lodging facilities.

THE PACK

This is package comes with 4 multi-day passes and 1 multi-day reserved parking pass. A savings of 35% off the regular price!

The SOUL-O

2009-10-21T08:06:00.004-04:00

The SoulFest has announced some great deals for getting your multi-day passes today!

SOULFEST is New England’s premier Multi-day Music Festival and Family Retreat. SoulFest has 5 stages featuring over 100 world renown Christian artists and speakers. SoulFest is four days and nights of inspiring music, activities, and fellowship, all in a safe and beautiful setting. Whether camping on site or locally, or staying in one of the many motels, condos, and hotels, or attending for the day, SoulFest offers a unique and inspiring experience for families, church and youth groups, as well as individuals.

THE SOUL-O

This is for a single multi-day pass. A savings of 30% off the regular price!

Michael W Smith - Coupon for Gold Tickets

2009-10-16T07:00:00.000-04:00

There are 16 days till Michael W. Smith, Matt Maher, Phil Stacey and Meredith Andrews at the Lowell Memorial on November 1st. Only Gold tickets remain and they are on sale now!

Save $5 by using coupon code MWSGG09 at TheSoulFest.com

Following a successful run in 12 European countries over the summer, GRAMMY® award-winning and multi-Platinum selling artist Michael W. Smith will bring his “New Hallelujah World Tour” to the U.S. this fall. Traveling to major markets across the nation in October and November, the tour will feature some very special guests including renowned artist/worshipper Matt Maher, “American Idol” alum Phil Stacey and new artist/worship leader Meredith Andrews.

“The ‘New Hallelujah World Tour’ has taken us all over the U.S., Canada and Europe,” Smith says. “This last leg will bring us back to the States and I’m excited about the artists traveling with me. Matt Maher, Phil Stacey and Meredith Andrews are all artists whose music I really enjoy personally, but they’re also artists I respect because they each have something special to share. I’m thrilled to be sharing the stage with them.”

Kicking off Oct. 22, in Orlando, Fla., the “New Hallelujah World Tour” will introduce a new element to the U.S. tour dates by adding local voices from the community. Each concert will feature a mass community choir comprised of local vocalists and choir members from multiple churches throughout the surrounding area. The choirs will join Smith as he performs classic fan favorites as well as music from his award-winning album A New Hallelujah (10/28/2008) and A New Hallelujah – The Live Worship DVD (3/17/2009).

2009 Photo Montage

2009-10-15T07:00:00.001-04:00

With the cold weather closing in fast on New England, its hard to believe that it was only a couple of months ago that we were basking in everything summer had to offer at SoulFest 2009. Before we forget too much of what happened take a look at this fantastic photo montage of SoulFest 2009... who knows, if you were there this year, you could be in it!

Matthew West - Motions Tour

2009-10-14T07:00:00.000-04:00

Catch Matthew West on The Motions Tour dates coming to New England this month.

Thu, October 22nd - 7pm
Shiloh Church
55 Edmond St
Manchester, New Hampshire

Friday, October 23th - 7pm
Sunset Church
429 Clements Drive
Fredericton, NB, CANADA

Saturday, October 24th 7pm
Abundant Life Church
1404 Broadway
Bangor, Maine

Sunday, October 25th 6pm
Freeport Performing Arts Center
30 Holbrook Street
Freeport, Maine

Life was good for Matthew West. Having catapulted onto the Christian music scene in 2003 with his debut single, "More"—the most played Christian AC song of 2004—the multi-Dove Award nominee and sought-after songwriter had enjoyed two critically-acclaimed studio recordings, Happy (2003) and History (2005); been a mainstay at Christian radio with memorable hits like "Only Grace," "History" and "Next Thing You Know"; and toured with such artists as tobyMac and BarlowGirl. But in April of 2007, with a new label home at Sparrow Records, concert dates on the books and plans to hit the studio with a fresh batch of songs for an album he'd already titled Something To Say, Matthew lost his voice.

After one look at his vocal chords, doctors at the Vanderbilt Voice Center immediately put all his plans on hold. They discovered a vascular polyp and hemorrhaged blood vessels on Matthew's vocal chord, making it impossible for him to sing. His doctors were convinced only two courses of treatment would work: complete silence and surgery.

"Everything came to a screeching halt," Matthew says of the diagnosis and the news of surgery.

Click Here to read more.

A New Hallelujah

2009-10-12T07:00:00.001-04:00

Listen in (below) as Smitty, Phil, Meredith and Matt let us know what we're in for at during the tour stop in Lowell for "A New Hallelujah" on November 1st! Click Here to order your tickets today.

Newsboys BOGO

2009-10-07T07:00:00.000-04:00

Newsboys BOGO (as in, buy one get one) FREE Gold or Silver, or Buy One, Get TWO VIP packages! Call 978.346.4577 today to reserve yours... and some for your friends!

The IN THE HANDS OF GOD TOUR with Newsboys and special guests Seventh Day Slumber with Bread of Stone.

Location: Lowell Memorial Auditorium
50 East Merrimack St.
Lowell, MA 01852

Parking: Street parking and parking garages available.
VIP Doors: 5:30 pm
Doors: 6:30 pm
Show: 7:30 pm

Alive & Awake Recap

2009-10-05T07:00:00.001-04:00

Saturday night, the roof almost came off of the Palladium in Worcester. Skillet pushed one of the oldest stages in central Massachusetts to its limits with a spectacular and energetic performance. The Alive & Awake tour delivered on its promise with 4 bands that each brought a brand of rock that was sure to keep people from falling asleep in their seats (if you even wanted one).

The Letter Black offered a furious pace in their set, getting the crowd moving right from the beginning of the show. And, despite the cramped stage conditions, Decyfer Down kept up the momentum as they hit the stage to play through their amped-up set. Offering a change of pace with a more melodic brand of rock, Hawk Nelson delivered up beat hit songs and plenty of laughs along the way. Finally, Skillet's driving guitars and well-timed, energy rock generated a musical experience that was like a pleasant slap to the face... just enough to get your attention and help you realize that you are Alive and Awake!

Skillet in Worcester

2009-10-02T08:36:00.003-04:00

Well just in case you forgot, Saturday is a big day here in Worcester (my home town)! Skillet is coming to the Palladium with Hawk Nelson, Decyfer Down and The Letter Black on Saturday, October 3rd. There is still time to order your tickets; just call the SoulFest office at 987-346-4577 and your tickets will be held at "Will Call".

Here is a quick reminder from John Cooper on why you need to be at this show!

Last Day to Save on SF10

2009-09-30T07:00:00.001-04:00

Today, September 30th, is the last day to take advantage of some deep discounted prices for SoulFest 2010. All multi-day passes for SoulFest will give you access to all four days of the festival: August 4-7, 2010.

Click Here to SAVE $45 OF REGULAR PRICE!

TRUE LOVE WINS OVER HEROIN Outreach (part 2)

2009-09-29T07:00:00.000-04:00

The Newsboys with special guests Seventh Day Slumber and Bread of Stone will be performing a concert at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Friday, October 9, 7:30 PM.

With your help, we can give tickets away to kids that need a friend, to kids on the fringe or in the midst of this nightmare called heroin. We're not suggesting that this one event is all it's going to take to turn the corner in the lives of kids using or soon to be using drugs, especially heroin. We are saying that we cannot turn a blind eye and stay quiet any longer. Let’s not to hear about another funeral of a 14 year old girl or boy who's body was found behind a school or another teen who has become infected with HIV AIDS from sharing needles, or another family destroyed because they didn't feel they could reach out to you or me and ask for help, for courage, for prayer and for our Love in Action.

At this event, the artists will encourage everyone to be bold and stand against drug use everywhere. A few of the artists, along with 12 year SoulFest therapist Nickey Mullen and her cohorts from H E S (Health and Education Services), will provide a brief pre-show conversation to any group leaders and pastors who wish to learn more about the heroin and drug epidemic. Additionally, in the lobby, there will be a booth and a team of qualified counselors to provide critical information and help to anyone asking.

I know it’s short notice. This idea has just now emerged and we are racing to get the word to you and ask you to engage with us by buying a block of tickets, which will be matched with free tickets. Give the tickets out to young people and families who need your hand of friendship and who by experiencing this concert event and your friendship, find the strength, the information, the resources and the hope to win break free form the grip of drugs. The Gospel message is about True Love, a revolution that wins over teenage depression, drug use, abuse, cynicism, and heroin.

Please call our office today to order a block of tickets. 978 346-4577. We will provide you with flyers and music. We will of course answer any questions. Standing together with the Newsboys, providing your kids an opportunity to reach out, let's bring this drug crisis into the Light of the Gospel and let everyone know that TRUE LOVE WINS OVER HEROIN.

Please make a good faith commitment and buy a block of tickets, the Newsboys will match you and we will get your tickets and flyers out to you immediately. The kids need your help with transportation and organization, to put this together. Let's fight this tragedy with True Love. Thank you.

By fantastic mercy,
Dan Russell and the SoulFest Team

TRUE LOVE WINS OVER HEROIN Outreach (part 1)

2009-09-28T07:00:00.003-04:00

TRUE LOVE WINS OVER HEROIN Outreach
NEWSBOYS
In Concert with Seventh Day Slumber
FRIDAY, 7:30 PM, October 9
Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Lowell, MA
BUY ONE Ticket, GET ONE FREE
For Groups Orders only, Call Today
NEW SOUND CONCERTS, 978 346 4577

Nearly every night the major news networks carry stories of the heroin epidemic in our communities. Heroin use is on the rise among teenagers in our towns. There is very little parent and child education in the schools, homes, or even in doctors’ offices. The epidemic is growing at an alarming rate! We are called to love one another and be salt and light in our communities. With your help, New Sound Concerts (Sponsors of the Annual SoulFest) and the Newsboys will address the heroin drug epidemic head on and provide this concert event where you can bring your youth and their friends to hear a clear message that TRUE LOVE WINS OVER HEROIN.

What makes the heroin drug crisis an extreme challenge is that it is so readily available in your community for $5 to $10 a bag and most of us find it hard to believe unless we’ve lost a child. Much of the struggle remains hidden, a secret behind the close doors of our neighborhoods and seldom do the parents of struggling teens reach out to their communities, their church leaders and ask for help, until it’s too late.

Click Here to purchase your tickets to see the Newsboys with special guests Seventh Day Slumber and Bread of Stone will be performing a concert at the Lowell Memorial Auditorium, Friday, October 9, 7:30 PM.

Websites for additional information:

Massachusetts Substance Abuse Information and Education Hotline 800-327-5050 or www.helponline.com
Parents. The Antidrug www.theantidrug.com
National Institute on Drug Abuse www.nida.nih.gov
US Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration www.samhsa.gov
Office of National Drug Policy www.ondcp.gov

More to come in part 2 tomorrow!

Bread of Stone

2009-09-24T07:00:00.001-04:00

Here is your chance to learn more about Bread of Stone, appearing in Lowell, MA on October 9th with the Newsboys. Click Here to purchase your tickets now and then spend a few minutes at BreadofStone.com to learn more...

Infused with an energy that finds its source in their passion for bringing others closer to Jesus, Bread of Stone is an up-and-coming Christian band based out of Sioux City, Iowa with a sound all their own. Having lived in Indonesia, the largest Muslim country in the world the first nine years of their life, Bread of Stone was formed by two brothers Ben (vocals) and Bill Kristijanto (guitar) and later joined by good friends Tim Barnes (bass) and Jeremi Hough (drums). They have answered the call to ministry through inspiring music. With a unique blend of rock, pop, and worship, their music takes listeners on a journey through the heights and depths of the human experience.

Show in Canton, MI

Hawk Nelson - Studio Blog Part 3

2009-09-23T07:00:00.000-04:00

Will Hawk Nelson have their song ready in time for the label? Get an 'inside look' at their creative process in the following blog series. Catch Hawk Nelson in concert at the Worcester Palladium on October, 3rd. Click Here to get your tickets today!

Seventh Day Slumber

2009-09-22T07:00:00.001-04:00

There are some important dates to put on your calendar this fall including October 9th when the Newsboys come to Lowell, MA. Not only will the new look Newboys be on stage, this night will also be your chance to catch Seventh Day Slumber. Click Here to get your tickets today... and in the mean time, get ready for their performance with one of the major hits they've had over their nearly 10 year career.

Hawk Nelson - Studio Blog Part 2

2009-09-21T07:00:00.000-04:00