We are still working on all the different events for Youth
Strike for Christ 2010,
please come back often as we are constantly update the website. There are more events coming!!!
Praise Band
Worship is not a title for a particular sound you will hear when listening to
Harlend’s newest CD, but it is worship
that does not soften the reality of the struggle. The music liberates, and comes
alive with rich layers of heart
thumping sound. The lyrics pull the listener in with gut wrenching honesty and
hope found in every song. With
the perfect mix of driving beats and earthy ballads, the music holds appeal for
a broad base of listeners. Songs
like “Sounds Like” and “Jubilee” drive home the message of our miraculous God,
while other favorites such
as “Last Bridge Back to You,” confront the issue of our struggle in this
imperfect world. Harlend uses their
art to worship, to inspire, and to be a conduit for God’s love to a heartless
world.
It all began several years ago when guitarist Matt Sawmiller (of the former
Broken Yoke) and frontman
Justin Mackey (former guitarist with Fusebox) were introduced at a local
steakhouse. Sensing the instant
connection, Justin and Matt joked about one day being in a band together. Little
did they know that path was
already being laid for each of them.
The momentum grew with the addition of Zach Harmon (also of the former Broken
Yoke). The three men
immediately sought God’s plan for the newly revived group. Thus began the birth
of a collaboration and a
feeling of correlation amongst the artists. The music, the melodies, and
infectious guitar riffs came one
after the other. The feeling was one of divine appointment and a call to a
greater work for the kingdom.
At the same time God was working to bring the finishing element to the group.
Brandon Suever, drummer
for the band and the final addition to the rock quartet, is fueled by the same
passion as the rest of the
group. The passion is for the ministry and the passion is for the music. From
Harlend’s introduction to the
moment when the last fan leaves a Harlend show, participants cannot help but
feel the Christ-loving genuine
nature of Harlend.
“When this life is over what will any of us have to justify our existence?” asks
Mackey, “Except that we
answered the call to be witnesses for Christ in a world that has forgotten Him.”
See more about Harlend at
www.harlendband.com
Entertainment
Bob
Stromberg, Comedian
For over thirty years Bob Stromberg has been
delighting audiences of all ages with his perfect blend of
standup, story and shtick. Always clean, his presentation is a disarming healthy
blend of knee-slapping
comedy and wholesome encouragement. Bob's facilitates surprising laughter with
an arsenal of gifts
including physical comedy, a non-threatening touch of audience participation and
yes...even hand shadows,
which the London Metro described as "stunning". Add to this hilarious and tender
stories from his own
experience and audiences leave amazed, refreshed and different than when they
came. He has been a featured
and favorite emcee for many large stadium and arena gatherings.
He has written Finding the
Magnificent in Lower Mundane, the award winning, beautifully
illustrated family
story The Miracle at Stinky
Bay and the best selling
Why Geese Fly Farther Than Eagles. He is known by many
for his appearances on the awarding winning TV comedy
Bananas. Perhaps most notably,
he coauthored
and starred in the megahit theatrical production
Triple Espresso, ( A Highly
Caffeinated Comedy). From it's
start in Minneapolis, Triple Espresso, described by the Los Angeles Times
as "...a triple jolt of inspired craziness" grew to
ten casts, has been seen by nearly two million people in
dozens of cities from Seattle to The West End of London and become the longest
running stage production
in the history of San Diego, Minneapolis and the entire state of Iowa. In his
role, the Chicago Sun Times
described Bob as "...a mesmerizing physical comedian."
Bob Stromberg will appear at Youth Strike for Christ, on Saturday, Feb 6, 2010.
See more about Bob Stromberg at
www.bobstromberg.com
Bucket Boys
The
Bucket Boys are a hip-hop percussive duo combining music, laughter, crowd
interaction and positive life skills. This lively presentation is the original
work of Vince Romanelli and Mitch Martin. Using a medley of junk collected
from wrecking yards, trash bins, basements and attics, the two college
graduates create riveting music.
Make sure you see them!
Vince and Mitch present "The Message"
of positive choices.
This fun and creative duet emphasizes:
Say No to Drugs
Get involved in school and community
Participate in music and extra-curricular activities
Dedication and Teamwork
See more about Bucket Boys at
www.bucketboys.net
Inner Rain
From heart changing worship to heart pounding rock, Inner Rain delivers a unique
blend of all types
of genre on their CD Awaken Me. Songs that have a story to them and songs that
make you think
about who you are and where you're going. If you're looking for a band that
reaches all ages, this is it!
Youth Strike for Christ is excited to have Inner Rain play their
music on Friday night.
See more about Inner Rain at
http://www.myspace.com/innerrainband
