Brisbane Christian News - Brisbane Christian Chat

	29.11.01 - Chris Mundy news. From Chris Mundy. Chris Mundy has been selected as a finalist in the National Australian Songwriter's Association competition. Competing against over 2500 entries, Chris' song 'Carry Me' from his new 'Welcome to the World' CD is a finalist in the 'Sacred/Inspirational' category. Chris' new CD recently scored a rave review in UK magazine 'CrossRhythms', and his first single 'Welcome to the World' is receiving good airplay around Australia. He is in the process of putting together a backing band featuring many prominent Brisbane musicians, with a national tour planned for mid 2002.
	29.11.01 - Sonfest is exploding. From Sonfest. You thought last year was big, well this year is going to be huge! Sonfest tickets have been racing out the door. You have just two days left to take advantage of getting a free Delirious CD with every Sonfest ticket (excluding Qld 1-day tickets), so make sure you drop in or call your local Koorong store by close of trade on Friday so you don't miss out. Ticket prices: Queensland 3-day $73.50, Queensland 1-day $45.00, Queensland family (4) $245.00. Go to www.koorong.com for store phone number. Band schedules - the band & speaker schedules can now be found on the web site. For Qld times click here.
	27.11.01 - Punk drummer wanted. From Jehoshafat. If you can play drums exceptionally fast and are keen to be in a punk band, give us a call or email us - jehoshafat@jehoshafat.com, ph. 3314 7754.
	27.11.01 - Punk guitarist wanted. From Jehoshafat. If you can play the guitar at an average or above level and you like the music of the punk persuasion, give us a call or email us - jehoshafat@jehoshafat.com, ph. 3314 7754.
	27.11.01 - Squipplepippy news. From Squipplepippy. Squipplepippy hit the road this week bound for Sydney to play with Sounds Like Sunset, at the Phoenix Club on Thursday night. So if you are available, why not pop on in and say hi. It is looking like it will be our last gig for the year, with our next scheduled showing being at Sonfest on January 17. Check the gigs section on Squipplepippy.com for more exact details. Our second EP, the first in our 'new' style and first with 'Pauly Paul Smith' is finally complete and should be available mid January with an EP launch to follow shortly after. Mid December will see 'Sleeping Past Your Station' on the 4th Velvet Blue Music Unsigned Band Compilation 'Strength In Numbers'.
	27.11.01 - Dumpster news. From Dumpster. The good news is that Triple J have added "Cravin Mild" to their playlists. To continue voting to hear the song go along to the links below & vote!! www.abc.net.au/triplej/net50/vote.htm, www.abc.net.au/triplej/requests/requests/default.htm. Also, probably the last gig for the year... Friday 30th November - The Waterloo Hotel, cnr Ann & Commercial Rds Fortitude Valley, Brisbane 8PM with The Feelers (N.Z) & Rhubarb (over 18's). Check the gig guide for more info.
	27.11.01 - Rhubarb album news. From Rhubarb. 95% of the album is finished with just the spit and polish to come. There will be a new single in the new year followed quickly by the second longplayer, the follow up to Kamikaze (1999). The first single "Light On Your Shoulder" continues to rally support. Rhubarb will play The Waterloo in Brisbane with New Zealand band The Feelers and also local favourites Dumpster this Friday night. Doors open at 8:30 and tickets are just $8. Check out the new tunes before anyone else! Check the gig guide for more info.
	27.11.01 - 88records label news. From 88records. While you are waiting for the new Rhubarb release from 88records, why not check out label mates Antiskeptic www.antiskeptic.com and The Henrys www.hellohenry.com who both have new single / EP releases.
	27.11.01 - COG on whopping tour. From ACAN. Compliments of Gus are planning a whopping tour of Australia and New Zealand mid 2002, so if you would like them to come to your town, village, city, suburb or collection of mud huts, now is the time to put your hand up. Let CoG know where you would like to see them play in 2002 by dropping an email to tour2002@cog.net.au. You can also visit their website at www.cog.net.au.
	27.11.01 - CD raises money for Albany Creek High chaplaincy program. From Chris Mundy. $2 will be donated to the work of chaplaincy at Albany Creek High school for every copy of Chris Mundy's "Welcome to the World" CD purchased from the Top 10 Shop at Albany Creek Shopping Village. Click here to read more...
	23.11.01 - Salvation Jane's new EP. From T (Salvation Jane). The Jane has finished their new EP to be released @ Sonfest 2002. 96Five has the first pre release so request our first single 'Open On All Eight Sides'.
	23.11.01 - Nattasha a Starmaker finalist. From ACAN. Singer-songwriter Nattasha Crestani has been announced as a finalist in the Starmaker Quest, to be held at the Tamworth Country Music Festival in January 2002. Artists such as Gina Jeffreys and Lee Kernighan kick-started their careers with Starmaker wins, and the opportunity to compete is a credit to Nat's hard work this year. More info at www.nattasha.com.
	16.11.01 - FurtherMore is back! From Furthermore. All original members from FM have decided to keep it rock'n. Justin (bass) has been touring Europe, USA and South America with another band 'No Longer Music'. Shane (guitar) also plays in another band 'Void If Removed'. The band are also thinking about delivering their 5th Album. They are performing at the Australian Gospel Music Festival. Don't miss this one!
	16.11.01 - Milestones for Aussie legend. From Woodlands Media. Steve Grace has just completed a rigorous concert schedule performing to more than 24,000 people in five states over the past five months. Steve says it was "an amazing time to be out on the road preaching the Gospel and exciting the church in Australia to mission". The "Follow Jesus" tour saw Steve and the team travel more that 22 thousand kilometres playing at 60 gigs including more than half in small country towns. Love your work! Word Australia releases a 4-CD set of Steve's music called "Milestones" this month.
	16.11.01 - Lisa Reynolds' NSW gigs this weekend. North Coast Christian solo artists Lisa Reynolds is doing a few shows this weekend in northern NSW. So if you live in the region, try to make one of her shows. Lisa is a great entertainer and presenter of God's awesome love. Saturday 17th November 2001 / 5:30pm, Sausage sizzle and outreach night with Steve Apirana, Town Hall, Cullen St, Nimbin. Sunday 18th November 2001 / 9am, Combined Church Service, Town Hall, Cullen St, Nimbin. Sunday 18th November 2001 / 6:30pm, Christian Life Centre, Molesworth St, Lismore.
	16.11.01 - End of an era for the Geoff Rankin Band. From Geoff Rankin Band. It's sad to say but our last gig before half the band start flapping madly and the other half fly to Europe for 12 months could quite well be THIS Sunday night! We play for 30 mins and it'll be well worth your journey. There's also rumours of a pre-concert sausage sizzle, so if the past is anything to go by, make sure you get there early if you at all can! There's nothing like a sausage sizzle to whip the crowd into a frenzy. Gig details: Sunday 18 November 2001 / 6pm-7pm, Geoff Rankin Band & Barb Chapman concert @ Cannon Hill Baptist, 180 Richmond Rd Cannon Hill. There were plenty of reports flooding in from our most recent performances that Dan's bass playing really does get the fingers tapping almost immediately. Some people even think that just seeing Dan holding his bass guitar is enough to get the fingers working doubletime. Why don't you come along and judge for yourself? We're even considering holding a finger tapping competition to win a CD, so that will be one not to miss. We believe that entry is free. But make sure you bring along a dollar or two for the as-yet still-unconfirmed pre-concert sausage sizzle. Don't forget there's CD signing and temporary Geoff Rankin band tattooes available after the show - just as long as we don't forget the nikko. Download 2 new songs from 'The Sacred Hill' CD here.
	16.11.01 - Void If Removed CD 'Spirit [operation]'. From Void If Removed. Void If Removed are releasing their first edition CD called 'Spirit [operation]' - One nice little package of sound! Retail $10 - special offer for BCC followers for $5 + $2 postage. Contact shanegg@powerup.com.au or ph 0403 652 551. Listen to a sample here.
	13.11.01 - Road merch with Antiskeptic. From ACAN. Prepare yourselves for some rock 'n' roll action as Antiskeptic hit the road for the next couple of weeks, including dates in sunny Queensland with U.S rockers Unwritten Law, Melbourne shows with New Zealanders Pugface and a regional Victoria all-ages Bodyjar show. Bring some extra pennies as Antiskeptic will have their first single 'Change My Ways' available, alongside a whole new range of stylin' guy's and girl's t-shirts.
	13.11.01 - The Henrys CD launch. From The Henrys. This is just a small note to inform you of The Henrys CD Launch which is now less than 2 weeks away. I have attached a flyer if you are interested (click on the picture). It would be great to see you there. The first single can be heard online at www.hellohenry.com. All proceeds from the sale of CD's goes directly to supporting third world projects. Feel free to forward this message to anyone that you think may be interested. Check the Gig Guide for CD launch details. PS tickets can be purchased at the door.
	13.11.01 - Groundswell update 2002. From Groundswell. The dates for the next Groundswell have been announced! July 20, 2002 so whack that date in your diary!! Application details regarding playing at Groundswell will be coming out soon (if you want to play that is!!)... in about 2 weeks time. For those of you who don't really know about the whats and whys of the event here is some info: Groundswell is a music and arts festival that has been rocking in Brisvegas for 7 years. Not only does Groundswell provide some quality sounds of the band and electronic types and showcases some great artwork, it also raises money for a really good cause, CBMI. To raise funds for CBMI, is the reason that Groundswell exists and continues today. Christian Blind Mission International (CBMI) is an international organisation dedicated to the prevention and curing of blindness, as well as to the education and rehab of people who are blind or have disabilities. CBMI has got more than 57 ongoing projects in 24 countries - and the Australian side of it provides funds and resources to help what is going on in CBMI in developing countries. All of the proceeds of Groundswell goes to CBMI - which makes a real difference to the quality of life of hundreds of people in Australia and developing countries (because they can see again or have resources to help them earn a living) www.cbmi.org.au (more info can be found @ www.groundswellfest.com) or you can contact Nerida at the Groundswell office on: ph: 3342 6433 or email: groundswell@powerup.com.au.
	13.11.01 - Leo Nine Christmas supa-special. From Toupee Records. If you buy the Leo Nine self-titled CD by December 15, you can get it half price - that's, $7.95 instead of $15.95! But this is available only from the Toupee Online Shop. Listen to Leo Nine here. Oh, and dB Magazine said this about the CD: 'From time to time a band come along and produce music, that despite not being even close to a new concept, still manage to shamelessly stir up the heart and soul of the listener. The Strokes have mastered this within a rock and roll format, now Leo Nine appear to be revolutionising the world of indie pop in the same way.'
	13.11.01 - Antiskeptic - preorder now. From Toupee Records. The highly-anticipated independent Antiskeptic release is finally here - a full 5 track double A-side EP. The first single 'Change My Ways' is a rockin' tune without losing those trademark melodies and musicianship. 'Called' is the second single with its fluctuating rhythms and call back vocals. A quick breather with the pop/punk '1:40' (aptly named) and on to 'Jimmy' which stands alone as a highlight. Finally 'Resolution' and a promotional video round out an amazing first offering from this band who have it all ahead. Preorder it from the Toupee Online Shop, but for now, check out some Real Audio from the release here.
	13.11.01 - Dumpster single. From Toupee Records. 'Incontrovertible proof (if any were needed) that some of the best bands in the world are right here in Brisbane. Dumpster harness a churning guitar tornado with aplomb on Cravin' Mild, with Grant Nelson's burnished vocals hiding teasingly in the eye of the storm. Recalling early Swervedriver but with a more direct melodic line, Cravin' Mild is a cracking rock tune that manages to pile on a tonne of atmosphere without sacrificing power. Go see Dumpster when next they play, they deserve your undivided attention.' RAVE Oct 01. 'Cravin' Mild' is available now in the Toupee Online Shop here. Listen to Dumpster here.
	13.11.01 - Introducing Pale. From Toupee Records. If you have never checked out this band, you simply must check them out now! Pale are a Brisbane band who have been a favourite of a certain label manager for a very long time (read: 10 years). Check out some Real Audio of their album 'Travelling Indoors' which is available now from the Toupee Online Shop. Listen to 'Travelling Indoors here.
	13.11.01 - The Frugals tour. From Toupee Records. Catch The Frugals on tour through Australia!: November: 9 - Noosa, 10 - Toowomba, 11 - Noosa, 17 - Brisbane, 24-5th Dec - Perth including Saltbush Festival. December: 6 - Newcastle, 7 - Canberra, 8 - Gosford, 9 - Tamworth. For more info visit the Toupee home page here.
	13.11.01 - Parachute Festival 2002. From Woodlands Media. Acts appearing at next year's Parachute Festival in NZ include Delirious, Supertones, Earthsuit, Skillet, The Katinas, Salvador, plus Aussies Paul Colman Trio, Compliments of Gus, Alabaster Box, and Rivertribe. Parachute 2002 is described as the "second biggest Christian music festival on the planet". It will be held 25-28 January.
	08.11.01 - Gospel Music Festival TV Special time change. From RevNet. The Seven Network has announced that the Davis Cup Tennis coverage will mean that the broadcast of the CTA Australian Gospel Music Festival Special will be put back by one week. Australia is playing France in the Davis Cup Final in Melbourne over the weekend of December 1st and 2nd. This means that the Gospel Music Special will now screen on Sunday December 9 at 2pm.
	07.11.01 - Nagasaki's Mikey says 'Goodbye'. From Nagasaki. Dear Nagasaki friends and fans, After almost 2 years of playing live, touring and rehearsing I am leaving my position as the drummer for Nagasaki. It has not been an easy decision for me to make, however I believe that God is calling me on to do different things in music. I know that God has great things for this band and that my leaving is only another step in the growth of Nagasaki. Please keep Andy, Steve, Charlie and the new drummer in your prayers as they continue to do what they have been called to do. They are my friends and brothers and cannot continue to reach people without your prayer and support. I would like to thank everyone who has come to a show, bought a cd or a sticker, helped carry gear or just had a kind word to say. You have made things worthwhile. See you around - Mikey. Check out the info on the new drummer and more at www.nagasaki.4t.com.
	07.11.01 - Vote for Dumpster's new single. From Dumpster. Hey everyone. We have a new single out, called "Cravin' Mild" which is getting some airplay on Triple J at the moment. We have been chosen by Triple J as one of the bands they will feature over November (Oz Music Month) as an "up & coming" Australian artist. We would love it if you would consider requesting it & also voting for it on the net 50, the links are below... www.triplej.net.au/requests/requests/default.htm - www.abc.net.au/triplej/net50/vote.htm Listen to Cravin' Mild here. We also have a couple of great all ages shows in Brisbane this month. Fri 16 November & Sat 17 November at Cafe Jugglers, Everton Hills Wesleyan Methodist, Queens Rd, Everton Hills... from 6pm with Telegram Sam (Sat only), and installation artist Meridith Macleod. All ages, gold coin entry... Sat features a workshop from 1pm-5pm, poetry & local artists too....... more details www.cafejugglers.com (or the Gig Guide).
	07.11.01 - Cooma 2002: The music and arts seminar. From ACAN. Since 1978 there has been an annual pilgrimage of creative artists to the Snowy Mountains town of Cooma, and January 2002 will be no different. The Australian Christian Music Seminar (incorporating Performing Arts) is a unique experience, a week long program where Christian artists from a diversity of creative expressions, ages and denominations, come together to experience God's creation, grow in their abilities and find new ways to express their faith. If you've never been before, this is your chance: check out www.acms.aus.nu for more details, or email acms@ozemail.com.au for detailed information to be sent to you.
	06.11.01 - 'Let's Rock!' with Antiskeptic. From Let's Rock!! Antiskeptic (Melb) will now be headlining 'Let's Rock!' on the 24th Nov, capping off a stellar line up of Brisbane's finest punk & ska bands - The Last Resort, The Sellouts, Gerald & Nowhere Fast. For more info see the Gig Guide. See you at the show!
	06.11.01 - PC3 recording news. From www.paulcolmantrio.com. Paul Colman Trio are in Nashville, USA until mid-December recording a new album with the producer of Third Day, Monroe Jones. Munroe has also worked with Stevie Nicks and U2, and produced albums for Mark Schultz, Out of the Grey, Shaun Groves, and Ginny Owens. The new album features a selection of new songs, as well as new versions of great songs from their first two albums. It is planned that the new album will be pc3's first international release. That will include the USA, New Zealand and, of course, Australia. PC3 return to Australia in January for Sonfest, Cooma Gospel Music Festival and NZ's Parachute then go back to the US to tour with Third Day from 15th Feb to May 2002.
	06.11.01 - The ShareSong.org Live Recording Event went off! From Marty Kendall (ShareSong.org Coordinator). Seventeen praise and worship songwriters, sixty singers and musicians, seven techies, and eighty audience members got together at Gateway Baptist Church on the Exhibition public holiday on August 15 to perform and capture thirty five new praise and worship songs to be used freely all over the world via the internet. You can check out all the sights and sounds from the event here. If you would like to order a CD containing the best nineteen tracks from the night of live local worship music ($15) please let me know (marty@sharesong.org) so we can include your CD in the production run.
	02.11.01 - Geoff Rankin Band to lose cellos. From Geoff Rankin. The Geoff Rankin Band will cease to exist in its cello rich format mid-December as Renata & Weide (the band's two cellists) are heading overseas for about a year. Geoff (vocals, guitar) & Dan (bass) will continue to play together as normal. So whatever you do, make sure you get to one of our shows before the girls leave. If you haven't heard my songs performed with 2 cellos you are really missing out on something. They really bring a whole new sound to the songs and it's well worth a listen! These gigs may be the only ones we play before Weide and Renata leave - Sunday 04 Nov / 6pm @ CityGate church and cafe; Friday 09 Nov / 7pm @ Paradox CD launch; Sunday 18 Nov / ?pm @ Cannon Hill Baptist. Check the Events Section for full gig details and gigs that may get added in the meantime.
	02.11.01 - Qld group bookings available for Sonfest 2002. From The Sonfest Team. You have read correctly. We have had a lot of interest from people that want to bring a group of people along to Sonfest. With this in mind we have introduced a Group Deal for QLD 3-day tickets. Here is the Deal. Buy minimum 50 QLD 3-day tickets to Sonfest and you will receive $5 off each ticket, and a free Glo CD by Delirious with each ticket purchased. (That is 50 tickets and 50 CDs). Offer is available up to January 12th 2002. Tickets must be booked and paid for at the same time and through head office (07 3896 8746). To make your groups camping arrangements easier there will be a Youth Group camping section at Sonfest where you will be able to camp and keep your group all together. We thank you for all of your prayers for Sonfest 2002 and look forward to seeing you there. PS Ticket sales, so far are going through the roof. Make sure you don't miss what promises to be the biggest Christian Music event of 2002.
	01.11.01 - Award winning band Paradox is making news again. From Paradox. After their success in the 2001 Queensland Rock Awards Brisbane band Paradox will release their long awaited debut album 'Speak To Me' on Friday the 9th of November at COC, 195 Elizabeth Avenue Redcliffe. Paradox are: Bernard Hellmann, Misha Gursky, Jamie McIntyre, Danny Lean and Michael Dearness. Formed in Nov 99, Paradox have produced songs with powerful lyrics and the title track 'Speak To Me' addresses the importance of preventing suicide. Other songs to feature on the album include the award winning 'Carry You' which took out Best Original Song in the 96.5FM Creative Challenge last year. This up and coming band has many awards to their credit but takes time out to play in places many others won't and the lives of inmates at Wacol women's and Woodford men's prisons have been so effected by the message Paradox brings, the band is often welcomed back for repeat performances. The band will play main stage at Queensland's largest three days music festival Sonfest held in Boonah in January 2002, and then in Toowoomba for the Australian Gospel Music Festival in March. These ground-breaking musicians will launch their debut album with guest performances by several well-known Christian artists - Geoff Rankin Band, Stephen Grady Band, Lisa Reynolds and Nagasaki. Doors open at 6:30pm for 2 hours of Easy listening and then at 8:30pm the volume will be turned up for an explosion of rock. Be there! The night begins at 6:30pm and admission is FREE. (CD give-aways and your chance to win a Portable AMP). Download Paradox, Geoff Rankin, Lisa Reynolds here.
	01.11.01 - Songs of hope and encouragement in perilous times. From Woodlands Media. A response to the unthinkable. The unthinkable happened... Terrorists unleashed an astonishing air assault on America's military and financial power centres, hijacking four commercial jets and crashing them into the World Trade Centre in New York, the Pentagon, and the Pennsylvania countryside. Soon, lightning commando raids in Taliban territory heralded the beginning of the US ground campaign to find Osama bin Laden, and Australia's SAS troops joined the "war on terrorism". The world has changed. Fortunately, people have begun to find ways to face the situation realistically, and to find the balance requiring sensible precautions without a surrender to fear. Just as the Psalmists expressed their hopes and despair in times of trouble, Australia's contemporary Christian singers and songwriters express all the emotions that people are feeling right now. Everything from the hope they are seeking, the faith that they hold on, to and the many questions that still linger. Click here for many examples.