|
Latest
News! |
|
Newsletter 05-16-2008
[Spanish] [German] [Portugese] Hello everyone,
The Grafting Tour - India is in full swing!
John Schlitt and StoneJava arrived safely, and we are updating you with news as it comes in right on the homepage of JohnWSchlitt.com - Fan Site.
Roger Wood, John's music director, has been reporting in as time (and internet connection) permits with what's happening from a musician's perspective.
We have some photos, a few newspaper articles from India, and hope to have actual concert photos shortly.
So keep checking...
Newsletter continued here |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
What's
Happening! |
|
May 15 - DIMAPUR CONCERT REPORT
Thursday evening's concert was full of excitement and as
the people of Dimapur were treated to a rockin' great
time of praising the Lord, led by John Schlitt and
StoneJava.
In the words of Roger Wood, "Dimapur was awesome... huge
enthusiasm! We broke the band down on "God Is Too Big"
and let the crowd sing the words alone... it was
incredible! They all knew the words to almost every
song! The sound was awesome!"
After the concert, the crowds pressed all around the
stage to show their appreciation and gratitude to John
and the band. As in Kohima, there was a paramilitary
unit, armed with rifles to quell any possible
disturbance, since there has been some civil unrest in
the state of Nagaland.
Roger continues: "These people are so gracious and yet
so poor! I firmly believe it is these kinds of people
who will get the mansions and penthouses in heaven!!!"
The following link is from the
Nagaland Post. You will notice that the writer is a
bit confused between the music of Petra and that of John
Schlitt! But we'll forgive him....
If anyone is familiar with the Petra or Schlitt song
"Unfaithful," please let us know! :-)
Nagaland Post's sister publication,
Kuknalim.com is a bit more accurate in it's
reporting.
Next concert: May 17 in Chennai. We'll keep you posted!
|
|
------------------------------------------------
|
|
 May
15 - RECAP OF KOHIMA - AND OFF TO DIMAPUR
John and StoneJava are playing in Dimpapur this evening,
Thursday, May 15 to an expected crowd of 5-10,000 people!
According to Roger Wood, John's music director "the
equipment is awesome!
These guy are trucking the gear all over the northeast
part of India in five big trucks on narrow dirt roads,
and running everything from huge generators!"
A bit more on the Kohima concert:
On the first concert in Kohima the generator broke down
and delayed the concert by 1.5 hours. The crowd was
screaming in anticipation, but they were very gracious
and patient. The concert ended with the II Guys song
"Lord Reign in Me." According to Roger, "we ended the
concert with the last song being "Lord Reign in Me."
Because of all the rain, we changed the words to 'Lord
Rain On Me!' ha ha!"
Below are a few news articles about the Kohima date:
The Morung Press
Nagaland Post
John and Roger are flying out from Dimapur to Colcutta
Friday morning, with George, JaKael, Pete and Rusty
taking a six hour train ride through Bangladesh to
Chennai.
|
|
------------------------------------------------
|
|
May 13 - KOHIMA CONCERT REPORT
After a three-hour ride on serpentine dirt roads to a
village called Kohima, high in the mountains near China
and Myanmar, John and the band performed to a crowd of
4000 screaming fans.
"Click HERE to see photos."
"Wow... wow wow... incredible... It was awesome for our
first show (of the tour)! I played my first ever KEYTAR!
Ya baby!" says Roger Wood, Music Director of StoneJava,
John's solo band.
There was a big stage, high tech gear - and armed guards
with machine guns and berets! The generator went out and
tropical rains hit 3/4 of the way thru the show, but all
is well.
Now on to Dimapur for the next concert on May 15. Stay
tuned!
|
|
------------------------------------------------
|
|
 JOHN
AND STONEJAVA ARRIVE IN DELHI, INDIA!
The Grafting Tour - India is ON, and the group has
arrived!
Click
HERE to see more photos.
From Delhi, John and the band travel to Kohima for the
first show on May 13.
We will keep you updated with news and more photos as
they arrive... keep checking back! |
|
------------------------------------------------
|
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
 JOHN
SCHLITT GMA INTERVIEW ON GODTUBE
Kelly Ewing of GodTube.com talks with John about "The
Grafting" and the history behind the album's conception
at the Renaissance Nashville Convention Center.
See video
|
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
 "THE
GRAFTING" SONG CLIPS, LYRICS AND LIVE PERFORMANCE ONLINE
Song clips and lyrics from John's 3rd solo project, "THE
GRAFTING," are now online!
View John's recent
appearance on Daystar Television Network's talk show
program "Celebration," including a live performance of
the songs "The Grafting" and "Only Men" plus the
interview with hosts Marcus and Joni Lamb.
|
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOTICE TO OUR EUROPEAN SUPPORTERS:
It has come to our attention that there is a promoter in
The Netherlands selling tickets for a John Schlitt
concert on October 4, 2008.
We want you to know that we have not contracted with
this promoter for the October 4 date, nor do we endorse
the pre-sale of tickets for a concert that we do not
have on our tour schedule.
Please note that any refunds of ticket sales are the
sole responsibility of the promoter, and that John
Schlitt, Fused Management and Nova Productions are not
in any way responsible or liable to fulfill this concert
date, or provide refunds to those who have already
purchased tickets.
Thank you.
|
Fused Management
Ricky B. Rogers
615-414-9978
ricky@johnwschlitt.com |
Nova Productions
Sue Dempster
920-980-7671
sue@johnwschlitt.com |
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
|
