This week marked the beginning of pumpkin season, even as many artists look ahead towards Christmas with the release of several strong seasonal albums. Meanwhile, the Music With a Mission tour was renamed, and artists reflected on the loss of a visionary... read their comments below.
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CHRISTMAS IN OCTOBER
@therealtobymac: my 1st christmas album 'christmas in diverse city' is here! on itunes at bit.ly/poR1ke -featuring @owlcity and @jamiegraceh (October 4)
The legendary TobyMac released his first Christmas project this week. Toby is just one of many fantastic artists to release their Christmas albums this week.
Buy it here.
@jrmeadkutless: Our new EP 'This Is Christmas' is out today! Please go buy it! It would mean a lot to us @kutless...THANKS! (October 4)
Kutless also released their first Christmas project.
You can find it on iTunes here.
@marktheshark: 84 days till Christmas, 0 days till our Christmas album is released. GO GET IT!
http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/oh-for-joy/id464497960 (October 4)
David Crowder*Band released their Christmas album
Oh For Joy, the band's final record.
@philwickham: My new CD "Response" just came out! If you're planning on getting it, this would be a great time to do so! click here: tinyurl.com/6jy6ovg (October 6)
On a less festive note, this week Phil Wickham released his exceptional worship project “Response.”
Find it here.
AN ADVERTISING LESSON
@DiscipleKevin: Apparently, its a Star Wars Starbucks twitpic.com/6wkpus (October 7)
Disciple ran across a Starbucks this weekend that seems to have found an effective way to advertise to a specific component of their consumers.
@kevinhuguley: So glad that we find comfort in the truth that God orchestrates all things for His glory. We are safe but our trailer.. twitpic.com/6whz9t (October 7)
Rush of Fools had a rather traumatic experience with their trailer this week when a chain snapped, causing the trailer to fly across several lanes of traffic before hitting a semi and then spinning off the road where it was stopped by trees. Fortunately, no one involved was hurt, and the band’s van is fine. They would appreciate prayers as they try to replace the trailer.
@BenHylander: Last day of the"music with a mission" tour which now called "music with a mustache" of course Hyland is participating! yfrog.com/o01d9rhj (October 9)
Ben from the band Hyland provided some photographic evidence of their contribution to the “Music With a Mustache” tour. 30+ band and crew members joined in the effort.
REMEMBERING STEVE JOBS
@mikedonehey: "Being the richest man in the cemetery doesnt matter to me.." Having done "something wonderful...thats what matters to me." -Steve Jobs (October 5)
@jonforeman: "No one wants to die, and yet death is the destination we all share." -Steve Jobs (October 6)
@lecrae: Grateful for the gifting and innovation of Steve Jobs. Praying for his loved ones. (October 6)
Following the death of famous former Apple innovator and CEO Steve Jobs (see
http://www.apple.com/stevejobs/), several artists shared thoughts or quotes from the iconic figure. Lecrae also provided a reminder to pray.
‘TIS THE (PUMPKIN) SEASON
@ChapStique: Does anybody else think one of the main motivations of having a child is to be able to dress him/her in a pumpkin costume for Halloween? (October 3)
The advent of October seems to spark the return of the pumpkin. These musings on this classic time of the year are provided by Chapstique of Family Force 5.
@calebgrimm: Sippin' down my first Pumpkin Spice Latte of the season (October 8)
Starbucks’ famous Pumpkin Spice Latte seems to be a favorite of many artists, including Caleb of Anthem Lights.
@wavorly: FREE T-SHIRTS! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r4B1s4FlKq0 (October 8)
For the pumpkin carving artists, Wavorly is offering a chance to win free t-shirts... provided you can come up with a Wavorly-related pumpkin design.
