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Food For the Hungry Presents the “Summer Block Party” Tour Featuring 33Miles and Aaron Shust Newcomers Among the Thirsty and NewFire Also Set to Join 15-date Tour Nashville, Tenn. June 10, 2010... 33Miles and Aaron Shust are preparing to co-headline Food for the Hungry’s “Summer Block Party Tour,” a festival style concert kicking off on June 16 with tickets for only $5 at the door (there are no advance ticket sales). Among The Thirsty and NewFire are also set to perform with Pocket Full of Rocks appearing at select shows. Adding to their long time relief and development work with the poor in more than 26 countries, Food for the Hungry will also be seeking child sponsorships on the tour to aid children in Haiti who have been displaced by the 2010 earthquake. “We are thrilled to team up and hit the road with Aaron Shust, Among The Thirsty and NewFire,” says 33Miles’ Jason Barton. “This will surely be a powerful and fun tour. Plus, the work of Food For The Hungry speaks for itself, we are proud to partner with them on this tour to bring aid to thousands of Haitian children. The mission of child sponsorship is always one that has been close to our hearts. Partnering in ministry with Food For The Hungry is an honor.” The 12-city tour is also partnering with local Christian radio in each market including KZKZ Ft. Smith, KXOJ Tulsa, WBGL Champaign, IL, Shine FM Chicago and American Family Radio to put on the event. The tour will start in Gulfport, Miss. and will finish on July 31 in Flint, Mich. (tour schedule is listed below). For more information about the tour, visit www.FHSummerBlockParty.com. To learn more about Food For The Hungry, please visit www.fh.org More about 33Miles: 33Miles is preparing to release their third studio album and a Christmas project at the end of this year. After logging in over 120,000 miles (not including air travel), performing at over 200 churches, garnering radio hits and a 2008 Dove nomination for “New Artist of the Year,” 33Miles released their sophomore record One Life on Sept. 16, 2007 to much praise. Critically acclaimed One Life entered the Top Christian Soundscan Album Sales chart and the Christian Digital chart at No. 5, while debuting at No. 160 on the Billboard Top 200. Since their debut in 2007, 33Miles celebrated one of the highest-selling freshman albums of 2007 with their GMA Dove nominated project 33Miles. More about Aaron Shust: The author of one of Christian music’s biggest songs, “My Savior, My God,” Aaron Shust has established himself as one of Christian music’s core artists. He has received Dove Awards for “Song of the Year,” “Songwriter of the Year,” and “New Artist of the Year” from the Gospel Music Association. Also, between his first two projects, Shust has sold over 300,000 CDs, more than 500,000 digital downloads, and garnered a #1 radio single, along with five Top Ten radio singles. He has toured and performed extensively both as a headliner and a guest of artists such as MercyMe, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp, and others. More about Food for the Hungry: Since 1971, Food for the Hungry has boldly served and spoken out for the poor. Food for the Hungry is more than a relief and development organization; they are tested, trusted and innovative partner who respectively walks with the poor in more than 26 countries worldwide while intentionally reflecting the love of Jesus. For more information, please visit www.fh.org More about Among the Thirsty: Among the Thirsty has been working hard performing and Leading Worship all across the country over the last 4 years. In 2009 the band released their radio single "I'd Need a Savior", which quickly climbed the Christian music charts. Once referred to as "The Beatles of Christian Music" by Jon Rivers of 20 the Countdown Magazine , Among the Thirsty's energetic performance, and dynamic Worship are not soon to be forgotten. # # # www.FHSummerBlockParty.com Tour Dates: *All dates subject to change. Please visit www.FHSummerBlockParty.com for most updated schedule. 6/16 – Gulfport, MS* 6/17 – Pace, FL* 6/19 – Logan, WV+ 6/23 – St. John, IN (Chicago area) 7/15 – Ft. Smith, AR 7/16 – Wichita, KS 7/17 – Tulsa, OK 7/27 – Paducah, KY 7/28 – Wayne City, IL 7/29 – Terre Haute, IN 7/30 – Decatur, IL 7/31 – Flint, MI+ *Pocket Full of Rocks appearing +Aaron Shust not appearing03/23/2010 33MILES EXTENDS SUCCESSFUL “ONE LIFE TOUR” INTO 2010, Pocket Full of Rocks and Kimber Rising Join Touring Bill Nashville, TN – March 18, 2010 – GMA Dove Award nominated band, 33Miles, is announcing the spring leg of its highly successful, fall 2009 “One Life Tour.” 33Miles will be joined by worship band Pocket Full of Rocks, who released their third studio project “More Than Noise” on March 2 , as well as newcomers Kimber Rising.
The spring tour kicks off in New Berlin, WI on March 19, and will make stops in 25 cities across the mid-west and southern United States. The extended spring tour comes after multiple sold-out shows during the fall run, a trend that is continuing into the spring with several dates already being close to a sell out including one event running out of tickets in under four hours.
“We are excited to get back out on the road after taking some time off to be with our families and write for our next album,” says lead singer, Jason Barton. “It’ll also be great to join our friends Pocket Full of Rocks and Kimber Rising, who we have loved touring with in the past.”
“Food for the Hungry is thrilled to be partnering with 33Miles on the ‘One Life Tour,’” explains Ben Greene, Director of Food for the Hungry’s artist program. “They communicate the mission and heart of the organization. We are staying very aggressive in our development work in Haiti and 33Miles wanted to be a part of that. The church has responded to the immediate needs of the Haitian people, now we need to lead the way in the long-term recovery and development efforts. This program gives us that opportunity.”
To learn more about Food For The Hungry, please visit www.fh.org
For tickets and information on the “One Life Tour,” visit www.33milesonline/tour
3/19 – New Berlin, WI+ 4/8 – TBA 4/18 – TBA 4/25 – TBA 4/29 – TBA 4/30 – TBA 5/2 – TBA
*Pocket Full of Rocks & Kimber Rising not appearing. Samestate and Last Place to open.
More about 33Miles: After logging in over 120,000 miles (not including air travel), performing at over 200 churches, garnering radio hits and a 2008 Dove nomination for “New Artist of the Year,” 33Miles released their sophomore record One Life on Sept. 16, 2007 to much praise. Critically acclaimed One Life entered the Top Christian Soundscan Album Sales chart and the Christian Digital chart at No. 5, while debuting at No. 160 on the Billboard Top 200. Since their debut in 2007, 33Miles’ Jason Barton (lead vocals), Chris Lockwood (guitar) and Collin Stoddard (keys) celebrated one of the highest-selling freshman albums of 2007 with their GMA Dove nominated project 33Miles.
More about Food for the Hungry: Since 1971, Food for the Hungry has boldly served and spoken out for the poor. Food for the Hungry is more than a relief and development organization; they are tested, trusted and innovative partner who respectively walks with the poor in more than 26 countries worldwide while intentionally reflecting the love of Jesus. For more information, please visit www.fh.org
More about Pocket Full of Rocks: Pocket Full of Rocks has been leading worship together for over 14 years. Lead singer and songwriter Michael Farren has written hit songs “Let It Rain” and “Let The Worshippers Arise”, which are now worship standards in the contemporary church. The band’s previous release, Manifesto, earned a 2008 Dove nomination for Worship Album of the Year. 33MILES PARTNERS WITH FOOD FOR THE HUNGRY TO PRESENT THE “ONE LIFE” TOUR INO Records’ trio 33Miles will partner with international philanthropic organization Food for the Hungry for the “One Life” tour hitting approximately 20 cities this fall. They kick off the tour in Sept. and will also be joined by recording artists John Waller and Pocket Full of Rocks. “We are so excited about hitting the road this fall on our very first headlining tour with John Waller and Pocket Full of Rocks!” states 33Miles frontman Jason Barton. “We look forward to seeing our friends at radio and all those who support and pray for us. It is such a blessing to be able to travel and spread the hope of Christ through music and to encourage people to make the most of their ‘One Life.’” In addition to the tour, 33Miles is prepping to release their first Christmas album titled Believe available exclusively with Family Christian Stores this year. 10/08/200833MILES LANDS POPULAR iTunes ® DISCOVERY DOWNLOAD WITH “ONE LIFE TO LOVE”  ** After celebrating a successful street week with their sophomore record One Life, 33Miles’ first single “One Life to Love” has been selected as the iTunes ® Discovery Download starting Oct. 7. Appearing among the few "Free on iTunes" selections for the week, the song will be available for free download through Monday Oct. 13. To download “One Life To Love,” go to http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=292674314&s=143441 ** Another popular music streaming and download service Napster ® will be featuring a play list from the band starting the week of Oct. 21. Members Jason Barton, Chris Lockwood and Collin Stoddard recommended a dozen songs that they deemed “Favorite Songs Everyone Should Know.” ** “One Life to Love” has also been making an impact on the radio charts garnering the No. 9 spot on the R&R AC-Indicator, No. 13 R&R AC-Monitored and No. 14 CRW-AC charts. On the Inspo/Soft AC charts, the single has also hit # 2 on CRW and # 10 on R&R. Below is just an example of what radio stations across the country have been saying about “One Life to Love.” "Message fans can't get enough of this soon-to-be CLASSIC from 33Miles! The guys have really struck a chord when it comes to life's PRIORITY!" - Jim Epperlein, XM 32 The Message "From someone who's job keeps him busy 10-12 hours per day, this song speaks to me every time it plays." Jim McDermott, Spirit FM-KCVO “One Life to Love” sounds good on our airwaves at WJIE. Glad to be playing this single from one of the most talented bands in any genre of music." Chris Crain, WJIE After logging in over 120,000 miles (not including air travel), performing at over 200 churches, garnering radio hits and a Dove nomination for “New Artist of the Year,” 33Miles released their sophomore record One Life on Sept. 16 to much praise. Critically acclaimed One Life entered the Top Christian Soundscan Album Sales chart and the Christian Digital chart at No. 5, while debuting at No. 160 on the Billboard Top 200. Since their debut in 2007, 33Miles’ Jason Barton (lead vocals), Chris Lockwood (guitar) and Collin Stoddard (keys) celebrated one of the highest-selling freshman albums of 2007 with their GMA Dove nominated project 33Miles. In addition, the band made tremendous impact on the radio charts with their first record garnering three consecutive radio hits with “What Could Be Better,” “There Is A God” and “Thank You,” two of those hits breaking the Top 10.
myspace.com/33miles 33MILES’ ONE LIFE MAKES STRONG DEBUT ON SALES AND RADIO CHARTS Trio’s Sophomore Album Garners Praise From Media Nashville, Tenn. Sept. 25, 2008… INO Record’s 33Miles is celebrating a successful street week with their sophomore project One Life entering the Top Christian Soundscan Album Sales chart and the Christian Digital chart at No. 5, while debuting at No. 160 on the Billboard Top 200. The Dove-nominated group has been visiting radio stations across the country in promotion of One Life including stops at K-LOVE and KLTY, while the record's first single "One Life To Love" is already a solid hit having reached No. 9 R&R AC-Indicator, No. 17 R&R AC-Monitored and No. 18 CRW-AC charts. On the Inspo/Soft AC charts, the single has hit #2 on CRW and #10 on R&R. One Life is not only highly favored on the charts, but has also received its share of critical acclaim: “The charm and polish of 33Miles' sophomore record are hard to resist… only a handful of artists convey those themes with as much magnetism as Jason Barton's heartfelt vocals. – All Music Guide “POP MUSIC NEVER SOUNDED SO GOOD… the men of 33Miles have created an incredible second set… All comparisons aside, 33Miles is seriously good. One Life emits massive crossover appeal, and considering the wealth of musical enthusiasm the band showcases, 33Miles has music for many lifetimes to come.” – CCM magzine.com “It gives fans of country pop and Christian music a balanced middle ground on which to stand, with just enough liveliness, balladry, quality musicianship, heartland sentimentality, and faith to keep both camps happy.” - Christianity Today One Life was produced by a team of well-known producers including Nathan Nockels (Passion, Point of Grace, Phillips, Craig & Dean), Sam Mizell (Matthew West) and Brown Bannister (Amy Grant, MercyMe, Third Day). In addition to the single, One Life offers up beat tracks such as “When It All Comes Down” and “One of Those Days” as well as the transparent “Apologize” and a song inspired by the band’s partnership with Food for the Hungry titled “Little Bit of Love.” After logging in over 120,000 miles (not including air travel), performing at over 200 churches, garnering radio hits and a Dove nomination for “New Artist of the Year,” 33Miles released their sophomore record One Life on Sept. 16. Since their debut in 2007, 33Miles’ Jason Barton (lead vocals), Chris Lockwood (guitar) and Collin Stoddard (keys) celebrated one of the highest-selling freshman albums of 2007 with their GMA Dove nominated project 33Miles. In addition, the band has made tremendous impact on the radio charts garnering three consecutive radio hits with “What Could Be Better,” “There Is A God” and “Thank You,” two of those hits breaking the Top 10.
*all dates subject to change 33MILES RELEASES “ONE LIFE” ON SEPT. 16 First Single “One Life to Love” Has High Impact at Christian Radio Nashville, Tenn. … Aug. 18, 2008… After logging in over 120,000 miles (not including air travel), performing at over 200 churches, garnering three consecutive radio hits and a Dove nomination for “New Artist of the Year,” 33Miles is releasing their sophomore record “One Life” on Sept. 16. The new project on INO Records includes efforts from a trio of well-known producers including Nathan Nockels (Passion, Point of Grace, Phillips, Craig & Dean), Sam Mizell (Matthew West) and Brown Bannister (Amy Grant, MercyMe, Third Day). To kick off the new record, the first single "One Life to Love" has already been one of the most added singles at Christian AC since its release as well as earning airplay at CHR and Inspo formats. The single is now No. 25 on the R&R AC-Monitored charts and is currently No. 18 on the AC-Indicator charts. “One Life to Love” also exploded on to iTunes reaching the No. 25 position on the Christian & Gospel Top Song charts in only a matter of days. “’One Life to Love’ still gives me chills,” says lead singer Jason Barton. “It also goes back to the meaning behind 33Miles—the idea that life can be short, that Christ lived only thirty-three years on this earth. So the question remains: what will you and I do with our miles, with the years we are given?” 33Miles continues to be committed to their original goal of loving the church which is evident throughout the entire record. The album also offers up beat tracks such as “When It All Comes Down” and “One of Those Days” that are comparable to today’s biggest selling country pop acts. This overall mission and heart of the band is not only reflected in the single, but also in the lives of Barton, Lockwood and Stoddard. Whether it is serving the people of Guatemala on a Food for the Hungry mission trip (photo attached) or lead singer Barton and his wife being featured in Redbook magazine’s June issue discussing their covenant marriage (also a front page story on MSN.com), the members of 33Miles are living every moment to the fullest. “The people of Guatemala returned the charity I expected to administer with a relationship I didn't know existed,” recalls member Collin Stoddard after their trip to the third world country with Food for the Hungry. “They showed me the gracious, selfless love of a Sovereign God who chose a specific place for me on heaven and earth, and the equivalent place for every person in this world. I think the size of my God grew exponentially in my heart and mind.” From March to the launch of “One Life” in mid-September, 33Miles will have played for just under 100,000 young adults and youth ministers across the country including five of the largest youth events in the states. Their schedule also includes stops at some of the summer’s biggest festivals such as Alive, Spirit West Coast, Big Ticket, Kingdom Bound, Rock the Light, Unity and Lifelight. Continuing their mission of loving the church, the band will also be headlining fall tour dates across the country starting Sept. 16 (tentative dates listed below) as well as an extensive list of radio visits and events throughout the upcoming months. Since their debut in 2007, 33Miles’ Jason Barton (lead vocals), Chris Lockwood (guitar) and Collin Stoddard (keys) celebrated one of the highest-selling freshman albums of 2007 with their GMA Dove nominated project 33Miles. In addition, the band has made tremendous impact on the radio charts garnering three consecutive radio hits with “What Could Be Better,” “There Is A God” and “Thank You,” two of those hits breaking the Top 10. # # # www.33milesonline.com myspace.com/33miles
*all dates subject to change 33MILES’ FRONT MAN JASON BARTON AND WIFE FEATURED IN JUNE ISSUE OF REDBOOK MAGAZINE The Couple Discusses Covenant Marriage in Feature Story Nashville, Tenn. … May 16, 2008 … 33Miles’ lead singer Jason Barton and his wife Jennifer were selected as the lead-in story in Redbook’s June feature “The State of Our Unions” where nine couples opened up on the basic principles and challenges of marriage. Reaching over two million readers as one of today’s leading women’s publications, Jason and Jennifer talked with Redbook magazine regarding their choice to have a covenant marriage, raising two sons, the importance of faith in their relationship and even about miscarriages the couple had earlier in their marriage. “Jason and I believe that God designed marriage as a covenant, a binding promise never to be broken,” says Jennifer in the June issue. “Our motto is Team Barton, and we live it every day.” The couple was chosen by Redbook, but was submitted by their pre-marital counselor who started the Covenant Marriage Movement. “It was an honor to be chosen by Redbook Magazine to represent a covenant marriage and to express to its readers our belief that God designed marriage to be forever ... just like His commitment to love us is forever,” says Jason about the magazine feature. You can view the online version of “The State of Our Unions” article by going to http://www.redbookmag.com/love/types-of-marriages. Since their debut in 2007, well-respected newcomers 33Miles celebrated one of the highest-selling freshman albums of 2007 with their GMA Dove nominated project 33Miles. Jason Barton, Chris Lockwood and Collin Stoddard performed over 130 concerts last year alone continuing to build new fans across the country. In addition, 33Miles has made tremendous impact on the radio charts garnering three consecutive radio hits with “What Could Be Better,” “There Is A God” and “Thank You,” two of those hits breaking the Top 10. The band is now at work on their sophomore album set to release this fall.04/25/2008 NEW ARTIST FAVORITE 33MILES CELEBRATES FIRST GOSPEL MUSIC AWARD NOMINATION AS CURRENT SINGLE “THANK YOU” NEW ARTIST FAVORITE 33MILES CELEBRATES FIRST GOSPEL MUSIC AWARD NOMINATION AS CURRENT SINGLE “THANK YOU” MAKES A SPLASH AT RADIO INO Records Trio Prepares for Intense Summer Touring Schedule and Begins Work on Anticipated Sophomore Release Nashville, Tenn. … 4/11/08 … Freshman favorites and INO Record’s trio 33Miles is enjoying an accolade-filled beginning to 2008 after collecting a Gospel Music Award nomination in the competitive “New Artist of the Year” category and watching their current radio single “Thank You” enter the top 10 on the R&R AC charts. On the heels of their self-titled freshman success, 33Miles is gearing up for youth events and festivals across the country and entering the studio to work on a sophomore follow-up, set to release in the fall of this year. Recognized with one of the industry’s highest newcomer honors, 33Miles’ Collin Stoddard is thrilled with their nomination saying, “We are so honored to be recognized by the Gospel Music Association, and are excited to be a part of this year’s Dove Awards. This has been an amazing journey for us as a band, and we look forward to what God has in store for us in the years to come.” The band will also be performing at this year’s live telecast of the Gospel Music Awards which will air on Gospel Music Channel on April 23 at 8 pm EST. In addition to ChristianMusicPlanet.com readers naming 33Miles as one of the “Best New Artists of 2007,” their current single “Thank You” is climbing up the charts on both the R&R AC and INSPO charts. The single is currently No. 9 on the AC charts while entering in the top 20 on the INSPO charts. This is the band’s third consecutive radio hit following “What Could Be Better” and “There Is A God.” After logging in tens of thousands of miles last year alone, the trio is preparing for a packed summer as they hit the road for tour dates across the country including stops at youth events and the Summer’s biggest festivals (tour dates listed below, subject to change). Since their debut in 2007, well-respected newcomers 33Miles scanned over 50,000 units with their GMA Dove nominated project 33Miles. The band’s freshman project also received praise on iTunes as a staff favorite, reaching No. 5 on the Christian/Gospel genre list. # # # www.33milesonline.com myspace.com/33miles 07/23/2007 ONE OF CHRISTIAN MUSIC’S BEST-SELLING NEW ARTISTS IN 2007 One of the most successful and best-selling new Christian artists in 2007, INO Records’ 33Miles, crossed the U.S. on a jam-packed promotional tour filled with television appearances, radio station visits, concerts, festivals and more. Now in follow-up to their smash top-10 debut single “What Could Be Better” 33Miles has released “There Is A God” to radio on July 20. Reflecting on “There Is A God” lead singer Jason Barton says, “In a world full of unbelief and confusion, this song offers an anthem for Christians to sing aloud the undeniable evidence that we did not just appear from nowhere, that we are wonderfully made by the Creator of the universe and that He calls us ‘friend.’” Since their self-titled album released on April 10, 33Miles has logged over 33,000 miles touring the country in a whirl-wind of press, taping the video countdown show “Hot List” with The Gospel Music Channel, appearing on LeSea Broadcasting’s “The Daily Harvest Show” in June and on Father’s Day performing during the “Hour Of Power” broadcast at The Crystal Cathedral. Earlier this month, 33Miles performed at both of Christian music's largest annual listener appreciation concerts: KLTY/Dallas' "Celebrate Freedom" with more than 100,000 fans in attendance and KXOJ/Tulsa's "Freedom Live" festival. According to KXOJ's Bob Thorton, "20,000+ came out to see 33Miles!” 33Miles most recent radio concert appearances include, WCVO/The River in Columbus, OH and The Fish in Nashville, Sacramento and Cleveland. Upcoming appearances will be KSBJ “Summer Of Love” concert series in Houston, TX, K-LOVE regional market concerts and WCIC in Peoria, IL. |
