Whether you choose to trick-or-treat or attend harvest parties, October 31st is a great opportunity to bring the costumes out of the closet--an opportunity Christian artists took full advantage of this year. Catch up on some of their costumes and other adventures and musings from this week below.
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TOP TEN TWEETS
#1 - Identity Swap
@Croutonff5: Actually I'm gonna dress up as @macpowell today and walk around the mall of America #USCray (October 31)
There's nothing quite like an excuse to impersonate another band member. Crouton of Family Force 5 planned to act as fellow Atlanta-bred artist Mac Powell of Third Day.
#2 - Unfair Advantages
@LOWBROWBASS: I was my brother for Halloween. #beatthat (October 31)
Twin Armstrong brothers of the band RED definitely have an unfair advantage when it comes to choosing a costume.
#3 - Counteracting
@group1crew: Nothing is more contradictory than walkin into an in n out in workout gear #nosense (November 1)
This either makes no sense or a lot of sense--after all, if you're already in workout gear, you can more easily counteract the effects of a burger and animal style fries.
#4 - How to Leave a Legacy
@NEEDTOBREATHE: Missed us on @TeamCoco last night?? Here's the Video link! http://bit.ly/SppZfd Enjoy! We had a blast (November 1)
NEEDTOBREATHE had the opportunity to perform on Conan O'Brien, and they seem to have set out to use the October 31 date as momentum to make the performance as memorable as possible. They definitely succeeded.
#5 - Murphy's Law
@calebgrimm: One of those days... http://telly.com/JPDLM?sg=1 (November 2)
In case you ever doubted that even a group of cheerful, gifted guys like those in Anthem Lights sometimes have really bad days... watch the video they shared on Twitter this week. Sometimes if it can go wrong, it will.
#6 - Acrobatics
@matthewhoopes: I just saw a squirrel fall out of a very tall tree. I didn't think that was possible! It seemed ok if you are wondering... (November 2)
Even squirrels make mistakes. It's possible that they just count on the fact that no one will be there to see it. Relient K guitarist Matt Hoopes caught one in the act.
#7 - Ageless
@jrmeadkutless: Well, I got asked if I was 40 tonight. #fail (November 3)
Kutless has been a band for 11 years. This does not, however, imply anything about the ages of the members.
#8 - Pop Culture Mashup
@IsaacDeitz: I'm a big fan of Disney songs like "Kiss The Girl", "Hakuna Matata" and "The Imperial March." (November 4)
Disney's purchase of LucasFilm was a much-discussed subject on Twitter this week. Videographer Isaac Deitz (best known for his work with Family Force 5) shared a piece of the mind-bending perspective shift that this acquisition requires.
#9 - Good Beginnings
@TheRocketSummer: The moment I walked out of the hotel Santa drove past me in a vintage convertible and gave me a what's up. Gonna be a great day. (November 4)
When it's early November and Santa is out and about and saying hello, chances are you're in for a good day--and a good holiday season.
#10 - Road Skills
@JeremiahcMcCann: Somehow slept on the floor of the van for 12 hours #tour #skyhawkdrive (November 4)
When you're on the road a lot, you develop superhuman skills. Including sleeping on a van floor, as Skyhawk Drive is discovering out on the road right now.
TOP TEN PICTURES
#1 - Jamming
@RoyalTailor: Royal Tailor with Joe from Red at the Winter Jam Launch Party! http://instagr.am/p/RYeEjQwIeo/ (October 29)
This week the lineup and dates for the yearly WinterJam tour were announced following the launch party and, as this picture would imply, it was revealed that RED and Royal Tailor will be tourmates. Find full details at http://www.jamtour.com.
#2 - Heroes and Villains
@wavorlymatt: Happy Halloween yuns! w/ @mlottshyamalan & many other heroes and villains http://instagr.am/p/RbzreDnUfB/ (October 31)
When husband and wife duo Matt Lott of Wavorly and Dawn Michele of Fireflight get in costume, they do it as thoroughly as possible.
#3 - Tis The Season?
@joshhavens: It's not too early to drink my coffee out of this mug is it? #coffee+christmas=perfection http://instagr.am/p/RdLq1uCLbI/ (October 31)
The advent of November has a lot of artists asking whether or not it's too early for Christmas cheer. Josh Havens of The Afters seems to be on the side of "bring it on."
#4 - Rock Fist
@TFKTrevor: McNevan Halloween Bash 2012. A family affair http://instagr.am/p/RfwRP9i46J/ (November 1)
Trevor McNevan of Thousand Foot Krutch may win the award for the artist with the most dedication to detail in his costume.
#5 - The Force Is With The Festivities
@markhallCC: My Twitter hasn't worked in 3 wks. What better way to re-enter your lives than w/this? Me at our church fall festival: http://moby.to/ofuypg (November 1)
Mark Hall is the lead singer of Casting Crowns, and also a renowned Star Wars gear collector. He pulled out one of his more impressive items this week for their church's fall fest.
#6 - What Would You Do For $25?
@schmeffo: The man who ate 5 raw cloves of garlic-Chris Llewelyn of@rendcollective now eating a small raw pumpkin for $25 http://instagr.am/p/Rg65yYF0ys/ (November 1)
Chris of Rend Collective entertained tour mates in Tenth Avenue North with his attempt to consume a raw pumpkin. Unfortunately, a few minutes into the endeavor he had to give it up. Some things just aren't worth $25.
#7 - Vistas
@CoreyHorn: Montana sunrise. I love this place. http://instagr.am/p/RjB4TkrIKH/ (November 2)
Remedy Drive's travels up north have provided some beautiful sights as cold weather approaches.
#8 - 360 Experience
@macpowell: My view at Tonight Show stage! http://360.io/Fc8XM3 (November 2)
Third Day performed on the Tonight Show this week. Lead singer Mac Powell provided a 360 view from his perspective to help fans step into his shoes for a minute.
#9 - Alternate Arts
@davelux: Meg took care of macy so i could paint. Such a nice lady http://instagr.am/p/Rg8HCGhCq4/ (November 2)
Dave Luetkenhoelter is an accomplished artist in more ways than just his bass playing for Kutless--in addition to his painting, his photography apparently isn't bad either.
#10 - Group Picture
@Willet: Tour photo w/ @familyforce5 @disciplerocks @iconforhire @breadofstone @truthonduty @corylamb willet http://instagr.am/p/RloEZsrN4a/(November 3)
The Music With a Mission tour wrapped up in Illinois this week. They finished up with a group picture--can you spot NewReleaseTuesdays' own Sarah Fine?
