This week several artists worked on or released projects apart from their usual work (whether that be a book or an impressive medley posted to YouTube). They also had some adventures off stage with flaming bus wheels and forced intermissions. Check out what they had to say about it below.

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SIDE PROJECTS

@jeremycamp: So pumped my book is finally in stores Pray that it truly ministers & brings people 2 the feet of Jesus. I appreciate u all more than u know (September 12)

Jeremy Camp released his book, I Still Believe, this week. It is available in bookstores across America.

@scribblepotemus: The Hawk In Paris is here: tinyurl.com/3nw8los (September 12)

Dan Haseltine of Jars of Clay has a side project, and they released an EP this week. Be sure to check it out if you’re looking for something new.

@fireflightrock: Just finished final tracking for the new cd. Who's excited? (September 13)

Fireflight has been hard at work in the studio whenever they have time off the road, and they have finally wrapped up their next album. Look for it sometime early next year.

@audreyassad: What is up with all the sax solos lately? I honestly don't think I ever thought I'd see the day. But boy am I seeing it. (September 13)

Maybe we can anticipate a rebirth of ska? Doubtful. Regardless, Audrey Assad pointed out the unusual concentration of brass in recent music.

@jaseonfiya: Gettin the final approval on the new High Flight record #hfs #HighFlightSociety #LightsComeDown #EP instagr.am/p/NEBQO/ (September 14)

High Flight Society will be releasing their fan-funded record before long. The album apparently won the approval of lead singer Jason Wilkes’s daughter.

@jamiegraceh: 30+ songs in one! some Mikeschair, Casting Crowns, Chris Tomlin and more! youtu.be/aPECqIPzYEI fb.me/TduOLUwR (September 14)

Jamie Grace created and shared a brilliant medley of the top 30 songs on the Christian iTunes chart.

@derekwebb: spoiled tonight by scott @brignac & friends at the 'self-sabotage' premier. thanks for all who attended. weren't there? see it online SOON (September 16)

A series of short films based on Derek Webb’s album Feedback will be releasing soon under the title “Self-sabotage.” It will be available for viewing soon. You can watch the trailer here.

@anthemlights: Want your own personal SKYPE date with us??! Well here's your chance! Bid here! It's for a great cause.cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.d… (September 17)

Anthem Lights is holding an auction for a skype session to benefit Porter’s Call. Click here to bid.

LOCATION IS EVERYTHING

@NEEDTOBREATHE: Feeling very loved right now! #whohasthebestfansever #wedo - if you missed us on @jayleno, here it is. Tinyurl.com/ntbonleno #fb (September 15)

NEEDTOBREATHE did a special performance on Leno. If you missed it, you can check it out at the link above.

@mikedonehey: Getting mistaken for Kings of Leon in the airport this morning? I'll receive that. (September 15)

There are worse ways to start a day than being mistaken for a major well-known band.

@JFrankenstein: 1. Canadians, unlike Americans actually heed the warning sounds of fire alarms and evacuate buildings.
@JFrankenstein: 2. Unfortunately, the fire alarm went off during the intro of our show.
@JFrankenstein: 3. The entire crowd returned and all were rocked exceedingly. The end. (September 15)

Jeff Frankenstein narrated the events of one the Newsboys’ recent Canada shows. They have been over the border for much of this past week.

@colinhoh: I think I just heard the security guy say our stage is by the Batman ride. This day is starting off well. (September 17)

Sometimes location is everything.

TOUR BUS TROUBLE

@chuviolin: We are three for three on stuck buses today... 2 skillet buses and 1 fireflight twitpic.com/6m2157 #manvsnature (September 16)

There seemed to be an epidemic of bus trouble on the night of September 16.

@IJBeachy: Fire. Bus wheels. Broken fire extinguisher. Panic. Water bottles. Kevin getting off with his guitar and pillow. Quenched. Safe. (September 16)

While Skillet and Fireflight struggled with their buses, the Disciple guys were dealing with a bus fire. Fortunately no one was hurt, and the bus came through without too much damage.

SCHOOLED

@BartMillard: My 9 yr old decided to do his insulin shot himself in front of all the girls in class. Great. His medication is now a pick up line. (September 15)

This is one way to find a positive application for something that otherwise could be seen as negative.

@jrmeadkutless: I propose that from now on we refer to P.E. classes as "hard recess". (September 17)

If James Mead ever starts a school, they’ll be using some slightly different terminology than usual.