The Uplifting Music Blog

Hello, All My Dear Readers, I wanted to apologize for my hiatus of sorts. I have been very busy with my ever growing load of college duties. Never fear, though, because I will be updating you on the latest news really soon. Until then, keep rocking! KAT

Hello, All, It seems like Phil Joel, ex bass player of the Newsboys, is making his comeback. He has recently started a new band called Zealand. This is an appropriate band title because Mr. Joel is a New Zealand native. Zealand has been said to be a worship band. Currently, Phil Joel and his band mates--secret though they may be--are working on a new album and it will be released sometime in Summer 2014.

Here are some pictures that I took at Winter Jam 2014. I decided it would be more convenient for you guys to see them if they were posted here. This is an image of Colton Dixon. He is an artist that got his "start" on American Idol.  This is Nikita, the lead singer, of the all brother band Everfound. Man, did they rock!  This is a picture of the crazy woman known as Plumb. She reminded me a bit of an Alice in Wonderland character during her set due to her attitude and clothing style. (She wore a hat in the beginning of her performance.) Russ Lee from Newsong interacting with the crowd. Yes, I know this is not a band singing or playing, but this dude was invited onstage during Newsong to paint this amazing picture. The painting was done during Newsong's performance of "Arise My Love." Trevor McNevan the lead singer of Thousand Foot Krutch rocking it out!   This is a picture of Mike Donehey, the lead singer of Tenth Avenue North. I'

 Hello, everyone,    It's official, as of January 3, Winter Jam 2014 is in full swing! The line up for this year is as follows: Derek Minor, Love & the Outcome, Everfound, Colton Dixon, Plumb, Tenth Avenue North, Lecrae, Thousand Foot Krutch, Newsong, and the Newsboys. The speaker for this year is Nick Hall. I had the pleasure of going already this year, and I must say it was absolutely AMAZING!!!! Check out photos I took at the concert: Flickr . I am uploading more as the week goes on, so be sure to check back often!