This week, twitter was busy with news of upcoming releases and Spring tours. Let's dive in to see what the artists were tweeting about during the past week.
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IN THE STUDIO, UPCOMING RELEASES
@superchicktrish: Sister and I backstage waiting, listening to Michael Gungor. Good day start music! Love his new stuff. P.S. Almost half my album mixed!!! (February 25)
Tricia Baumhardt, best known as the lead vocalist for Superchic[k], is getting close to completing her solo worship project. Her sister and fellow Superchic[k] member Melissa has been working with her on some of the tracks, as mentioned in past tweets.
@Jonnydiaz: Have you preordered my new album yet? Check out http://www.jonnydiaz.com and find out how to win an iPad as well! (February 22)
Jonny Diaz has several pre-order options available on his website for his upcoming self-titled sophomore release, ranging from the basic $10 MP3 album download to a $1,000 living room concert package. Jonny Diaz is set to release on April 12.
@therocketsummer: I finally recorded my version of "Maps" which comes out March 2nd on the @hello__somebody album. Every record sold feeds 100 people! RAD. (February 23)
Hello Somebody, an organization focused on feeding starving people and providing clean water, will be releasing a compilation EP featuring such artists as The Rocket Summer, The Almost, Kari Jobe and Group 1 Crew. Check out http://hello-somebody.com/ for more details on the organization and to purchase the EP starting on Wednesday, March 2.
@tenthavenorth: New DVD/CD project releases 1 WEEK from today! Check out extended DVD preview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aQ0aFA6mak (February 22)
Tenth Avenue North's latest project, Tenth Avenue North Live: Inside and In Between will be releasing on Tuesday, March 1. The project will include live footage, behind-the-scenes footage, video blogs delving into the meaning behind individual songs, as well as the story of how the band formed to begin with.
@b_reith: Making last minute edits on "Knockin' On My Door" to hand in for the mix tomorrow. Yes, deadlines make u work on Sunday night :) (February 20)
B. Reith will be releasing a new single on March 1, his first release since announcing his departure from Gotee Records. This single marks the beginning of his work as an independent artist.
ON THE ROAD AND LEAVING THE ROAD
@SteveAugustine: Another canceled flight ! Touring in Jan/Feb is crazy! (February 21)
Thousand Foot Krutch is just one of many bands that have missed shows in the past two months due to ice and snow. But Spring is coming!
@HylandRock: Posted a bunch of dates for our upcoming tour with Fireflight!! Check them out at www.facebook.com/hylandrock !!! (February 25)
Hyland, recently signed to Tooth & Nail Records, will be heading out on tour supporting Fireflight. Speaking of Fireflight...
@fireflightrock: HUGE announcement. Please go to http://bit.ly/frkm7i to read.
@fireflightrock: Just so everyone knows...yes, we DO have a new drummer. http://bit.ly/frkm7i (February 25)
Fireflight announced this week that drummer Phee Shorb, who has been with the band for 9 years, will be stepping down. Adam McMillion will be replacing him. Fireflight encourages fans to read the full note on their website for details: http://fireflightrock.com
@joerickard: Buy the Spaun Drums kit I used on The Jay Leno Show. It was built just for the show. Check it out here: www.spaundrums.com (February 22)
Spaun Drums created a custom drum kit for Joe Rickard of RED to play for their performance on The Tonight Show. It is up for purchase now, if you're looking for a very nice custom drum kit inspired by Until We Have Faces.
ON A SERIOUS NOTE
@markhallCC: I'm launching a video bible study of James on Casting Crowns' Facebook page on Monday. So far 19,000 people are committed to join. You in? (February 26)
Mark Hall, lead singer of Casting Crowns, has spent time studying the book of James with his twitter followers over the past several months. In order to connect in more than 140 characters, he will be going through the book again via video messages on Casting Crown's facebook. Go to their page (http://www.facebook.com/castingcrowns) to join in the conversation.
@alyssabarlow: There will always be someone more talented, but never someone more called. Live according to your calling, not your talent. (February 20)
Alyssa Barlow, the middle sister of the talented BarlowGirl trio, posted this thought-provoking tweet on a Sunday morning. It received enough feedback to hit the main page of twitter.
@matthammitt: Overwhelmed by all the prayers and messages posted at bowensheart.com. We are beyond blessed. (February 24)
Sanctus Real's lead singer and his wife will be taking their son Bowen in for his third heart surgery on Monday, February 28th and with over 900 comments from fans on their latest blog post on Sunday, are feeling overwhelmed by the incredible support from people worldwide. Please keep everyone in prayer this upcoming week.
ON A MUCH LESS SERIOUS NOTE...
@jonforeman: “@The_THoagland: @jonforeman is the new Chuck Norris for musicians” yes, this is the highest compliment I've ever received! (February 20)
Most fans compliment Jon Foreman on his songwriting skills. This fan took a different approach, and apparently Jon approves.
@mattmahermusic: Teach me to number my days. Preferably in base 10 math and not something crazy #simplicity (February 23)
What began as a thought-provoking tweet turned into a somewhat nerdy joke half-way through.
@aaronshust: And happy photoshoot day to me. Not...my favorite day. Pray I look less angry than in previous shoots. :) (25 of February)
Apparently even the professionals have trouble with being in front of the camera sometimes.
