Switchfoot - FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 With over a decade of writing, recording, and touring under their belts, Switchfoot knows about the sweat, grit and elation of being a rock band. From their starts as a stripped-down three piece to their current five-man lineup, they have always been about making homemade music that everyone could enjoy. On the heels of The Best Yet, their first "best of" album, Switchfoot returns to the road they love so much with one of the most poignant and powerful stage shows in rock and roll. Return to Top
	David Crowder Band - FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 After almost ten years of professional songwriting, the David Crowder Band is one of the most widely followed and respected worship bands in the world. Their latest offering, Remedy, combines their trademark and energetic style with band leader Crowder's inventive self-production. With the belief that it is people who evoke change in the world and not just songs themselves, the band's most recent project dares their audience to look outward, so that the songs they sing are more than just words, but instead are momentum towards change. Return to Top
	Jeremy Camp - FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 A unique brand of rock and progressive pop, Jeremy Camp's music was born out of a heart that's been broken and a faith that's been tested. Yet, despite all this he has walked through-or maybe because of it-he's compelled to praise the God who has proven Himself faithful through it all and has a passion for telling others about Him through music. With a mix of heavy guitar, hook-laden chorus, and spiritually proving lyrics, Jeremy Camp grows more and more impressive with each release. Return to Top
	Pillar - FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 "Fight through the hurt / fight through the pain," Pillar front man Rob Beckley sings on the title track of the band's fifth full-length studio album, For the Love of the Game. "Without the ache, there is no gain / And we live our lives for the love of the game!" That arena-pounding anthem sets the stage for the ten-track project about tenacious faith. Good old-fashioned hard-rawking power marks the album as one of the most potent efforts in this Tulsa quartet's career. Beckley says simply, "I think arguably it's our best record to date." Consider yourself warned: This is Pillar reloaded. Return to Top
	Fireflight - FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 Fireflight's music offers a haven for the accused and beaten down as well as an inspirational spark to trust and dream again. Seeing the faces of the fans they've touched and watching the impact of their new online support community, iamunbreakable.com, the band knows their message is getting through. As the name of their recent album proclaims, for all those who are broken and have lost their way, there is hope and love that is Unbreakable. Return to Top
	Remedy Drive - FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 There's a passionate honesty to middle America-it's deep-rooted and straightforward. Few places embody that better than Lincoln, Nebraska, home to Remedy Drive. A four-piece, four-brother band (David, Philip, Paul and Dan Zach), Remedy Drive has been cranking out their own brand of music for the past 5 years. Through it all, they've brought a message of hope for the searching and a desire to reach beyond a static life for something bigger. Return to Top
	Seven Stories Up - FRIDAY, SEPT. 11 After over seven years of recording, performing and praying, the band now known as Seven Stories Up has released their first album, Falling. "It's about the fact that we, as a band, have been given a message of hope and restoration," says front man Andy Rocker. "We are placing Christ at the helm of this and following where He leads; He is our compass." Return to Top
	Third Day - SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 Multi-platinum-selling rock band Third Day has played to millions of fans in numerous sold-out arenas around the world. It's garnered 25 No. 1 singles across multiple formats-not to mention armloads of Grammy and Dove Awards. Yet the band's willingness to struggle openly before fans and critics alike to unearth its identity, purpose and mission stands as Third Day's most valued accomplishment during its first decade together. Backing up the band's ascent, Billboard magazine noted the act is "not only one of the best Christian bands of the '90s but one of the best rock bands, period." Return to Top
	Casting Crowns - SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 With roots as a worship band for their church's youth group, Casting Crowns never dreamed that God would lead them in the direction that He has-to a recording contract and the opportunity to minister to people worldwide. Even with several albums, Dove awards, and a Grammy under their belt, they're still as committed to sharing God's love and truth as passionately as possible through great music and clear lyrics. Return to Top
	tobyMac - SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 tobyMac wants to start a revolution, one that will sweep through cities and erase the divisive lines that keep people and cultures apart. Holding up his microphone like a fist in the air, this Grammy-winning artist sees his opportunity in the society-shaping power of music. As a true artist, it's not his impressive sales heights or awards that drive his unique mash-up of hip-hop, rock, reggae, and pop, but rather it's an unwavering quest to make songs that connect and inspire all who hear them-and to rock the house every time he takes the stage. Return to Top
	Hawk Nelson - SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 Hailing from Ontario, Canada, power pop/punk foursome Hawk Nelson calls itself "diehard believers in the transformative power of dreams, planning a course in musical expression underwritten by Biblical rooting at a young age, and following through with vivaciousness each inch of the way." If that means punk rockin' for Jesus, they said it. And with the release of their third full-length album, Hawk Nelson Is My Friend, they're taking the stage by storm. Return to Top
	The Afters - SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 Whether singing about a romance that sprouted at a burger joint or exploring the complexities of life’s most vulnerable moments, The Afters never shy away from exploring every facet of life and our amazing journey. “We are wanting to transform and figure out what life is all about,” says drummer Marc Dodd. “That transformation process can be a good thing. It’s just a matter of allowing God to step in and take the reins.” Return to Top
	Group 1 Crew - SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 & SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 If their unique hybrid of hip-hop, rock, funk, soul and Spanish rhymes wasn't enough to distinguish Group 1 Crew, their impassioned message of hope and encouragement can't help but set them apart. From passion to passion, from glory to glory, Group 1 Crew continues to march onward and upward, seeking not earthly recognition but an even deeper understanding of what matters most. Return to Top
	New Method - SATURDAY, SEPT. 12 Fresh... Cutting Edge... Bold and Exciting... These are words that capture our attention in today's world as we strive to break free from the normal, day to day activities of life. New Method is leading the charge in attaining this description through their music and message of love and inspiration. They continue on the path of finding new ways to reach the masses through their Faith & Family Night Tour, the Internet, radio, and TV-and most importantly, their electric live shows. Return to Top
	BarlowGirl - SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 The three Barlow sisters live together, work together, worship together and make incredible music together. But for these young women, it isn't just about being on stage and entertaining. God is in every aspect of their lives, both the ups and the downs. As sister Lauren says, "God is using three normal girls from Elgin, Illinois, who have nothing to offer apart from Christ. We were all ready to go do our own thing, and He called us and turned us around and said, 'I have something for you to tell the world'." Return to Top
	Plumb - SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 With two successful albums under her belt, Tiffany Arbuckle was ready to quit her burgeoning music career. Until a fan passed her a note before what was to be her last show that said, “Whatever you do, I just want you to never forget that you have changed someone's life.” With newfound inspiration, she dove back into her writing and performing. Fast forward tens years and Tiffany Lee—now wife and mother of two—has a career marked with industry awards, a wide fan base, and songs appearing on major film soundtracks and TV shows. Return to Top
	Sidewalk Prophets - SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 This unlikely group of poets, musicians, and fun-lovers have joined together to share the reality of Christianity. For over 5 years, Sidewalk Prophets have been traveling across the United States and overseas sharing the redeeming love of Jesus Christ. Their musical pallet includes an eclectic group of influences from past to present, a melting pot which culminates into an original blend of acoustic rock music. Return to Top
	pureNRG - SUNDAY, SEPT. 13 From their energetic live performances to their deep-rooted desire to spread the gospel, pureNRG personifies the phrase "faith in action". The youthful trio burst onto the scene last year with their top-selling debut album, rapidly becoming one of the most popular young acts in both mainstream and Christian circles for their vocal skills, amazing acrobatics and complex choreography. Return to Top