Oregon Christian Music

TFK: The End Is Where We Begin

"Be The CHANGE"

That is the anthem being chanted on TFK's newest album. And what an album it is.

Energy. Passion. Wicked. When I thought Thousand Foot Krutch couldn't surpass their early album "Welcome to the Masquerade" they have once again blown my expectations out of the water. This album is clean. Every song knows exactly what it wants to be and is built track by track to create one of the best full albums out there.

With the help of unique effects in the songs, Trevor pushes his voice to new heights and even brings back the rap in the rap/core of TFK (listen to "Down"). The first full track after "The Introduction" is "We Are". The anthem starts here and builds with the message to "Be The Change". One of the most unique songs on the album is "Fly On The Wall". TFK pushes their atristry and creativity with this song.

This album IS A MUST for TFK fans. Not a fan? You will be. TFK not only pushes the boundries of Christian music, but has the best party out there. You can check them out in the NorthWest at Creation Festival, now at Enumclaw, WA (outside Tacoma and Seattle).

"If you don't stand for something you might fall for anything."

Twinman: Music for your life.

Future of Forestry - Slow Your Breath Down : Travel 3 Tour Rehearsal in LA

 

Absolutely love this group. Take a listen and then follow them.

Mike Haines - "I Want to Be"

I Want to Be by Mike Haines

It was a pleasure to finally meet Mike Haines in person this past Sunday. Mike leads the praise worship at Community of Hope Lutheran Church in Wilsonville, Oregon. Mike is as charming in person as his songs are to hear. Thanks for sharing your faith and talents Mike!

X-Fest 2011 is COMING SOON!!!

If you wish to see your local Christian musicians from the NW, the best place to do that is at X-Fest. XFEST is a Christian rock festival which takes place annually on labor day weekend in Stevenson Washington, just :45 minutes from Portland Oregon. XFEST is essentially, like Creation Fest, a 3 day music fest of camping, community, bands and artists. Xfest proposes that art, music and written verse convey the artists, the musicians, the writers sense and view of the world as they know it to be.

For a full list of musictians and schedule, visit XFEST band page. Here is a short list of local artists:

• Agents of Future
• Adonijah
• Hello Yello
• Living Witness
• His Legacy
• Great Horned Owl
• Asteroid M
• The New Divide
• Gamblers Die Broke

~Twinman: Music for your life