WinterJam 2010

I took my youth group to this huge Christian concert that makes it's way across the USA every year. This year, there were acts like Revive, Tenth Avenue North, Sidewalk Prophets, newcomer Robert Pierre, speaker Tony Nolan, and more well known acts such as Newsong (who sponsers and puts together the tour), Fireflight, Newsboys, and Third Day.

I did not get to hear Robert Pierre (never heard of him until this) or Sidewalk Prophets. During their short sets, I was downstairs at the Sommet Center with a special youth pastor meeting. Got some photos of some of the artists that came down to speak to us. I'll try to get them uploaded in the next couple of days.

Revive kicked things off with their high energy worship rock. However, most of the kids did not know these guys and just didn't really respond. Newsong did a lengthy set, and about half the audience seemed to react well. Most of my kids were saying later that they just played too long. (LOL) I just don't care for the band--never could get into them. Fireflight only got to do a short set, but they flat out rocked the house doing some songs from all three of their albums done since being signed a few years ago.

The two biggest crowd pleasers for the night seemed to be Newsboys and Third Day. Newsboys still have a lot of energy, but the older songs just do not have the same passion without Furler on vocals. Michael Tait is good, but not with those old songs. It's time to retire the back catalog. On the new songs, Tait brings the goods and breaths some needed new life into this band. Are there any Aussies left in this band? The new stuff really got the kids pumpin', and their final song they kicked into DC Talk's "Jesus Freak". While this would have been excitement enough, form DC Talker Toby Mac jumped on stage to join Tait & Co. The place went nuts!

Third Day was up last. They kicked off a little late, and this tour runs on a tight schedule. They only got to play about 40 minutes. They focused mostly on songs from "Revelations". They did through a couple of older tunes, but nothing from their first 3 albums. A lot of the kids were singing along and having a good time during their set.

Even though Newsong hosts this concert and Third Day was the headliner, I'd have to say that Fireflight and Newsboys stole this show.

I'm tired this morning, too. Late nights hurt a lot more than they used to.

How cool to go with your youthgroup to Winter Jam.
I'm sure the kids liked it there.
Very cool to see Third Day live.

Wow, sounds like a great time. Looking forward to seeing some pictures.

Yeah, me too, good idea Staybrite.