Kicking off Sept. 4, 2008 in Perrysburg, Ohio, the “We Need Each Other” tour will makes its way through 16 states from Maine to Florida, Pennsylvania to California, wrapping up on Nov. 8, 2008. Beginning July 18, fans who purchase their ticket at iTickets.com will receive a free download of an exclusive acoustic version of “Black Coal” from We Need Each Other. The promotion will run through Aug. 8.

“This tour is a chance for people to experience the best of what we've been building for over a decade,” says Sanctus Real frontman Matt Hammitt. “Every show is focused on strengthening the relationship between us and our audience. Together, we will accomplish something much greater than music or a concert. Together, we will change lives.”

“This Fall’s tour with Sanctus Real has shaped up to be extremely well-received among churches spreading as far North as Maine and even out to California and the Pacific Northwest,” says Kevin Huffman, artist agent for Third Coast Artists Agency. “Our contacts have embraced the vision of Sanctus Real and their heart for relief in Africa, along with the added support from Tenth Avenue North, Vota and speaker Sammy Adebiyi.”

One of the top Christian rock bands today, Toledo, Ohio-based Sanctus Real’s breakthrough album, The Face of Love, released in April 2006, landing at No 2 on the Billboard Top Heetseekers chart and amassing a string of radio hits including No. 1 songs “I’m Not Alright” and “Don’t Give Up.” While The Face of Love was inspired by real-life heartache and rediscovered joy, the band’s fourth studio release, We Need Each Other, marks a completion of that healing process and is a call for unity. Described by multiple media outlets as Sanctus Real’s best project to date, the record’s title track was a No. 1 hit on Christian Hit Radio. Popularly known for its captivating live performance, the group most recently toured with Third Day last spring. A complete “We Need Each Other” tour itinerary follows this release. For all the latest Sanctus Real news, go to www.sanctusreal.com, www.myspace.com/sanctusreal, and www.emicmg.com.

Tenth Avenue North, made up of members Mike Donehey (lead vocalist/acoustic guitar), Jason Jamison (drummer), Jeff Owen (electric guitar/background vocals) and Scott Sanders (bass guitar), has been featuring its brand of intellectual, melodic, pop-rock on tour in support of its single, “Love Is Here,” and its debut project, Over and Underneath. “Simply, our mission as a band is to know Christ and to make him known,” says Donehey. “It’s a grand adventure.” With one listen to the music of Tenth Avenue North, it becomes obvious that songwriter Mike Donehey and his bandmates have a gift for expressing truth in a way that simultaneously educates, enlightens and entertains. They are as much teachers, as artists, demonstrating this through their intellectual, yet vulnerably accessible songs that echo the heart of the human condition and the hope of the risen Savior. Discover more about this up-and-coming band at www.tenthavenuenorth.com.

VOTA, formerly recognized as Casting Pearls, is reinventing themselves with a new name, new sound and new record label. Bryan Olesen, Case Maranville and Scott Rutz wanted to distinguish themselves amongst the crowds and distinguish they did. VOTA signed to INO Records earlier this year and have been busy in Franklin, TN working with producer Nathan Dantzler for their upcoming self-titled album releasing digitally in late fall 2008 with retail release date in the beginning of 2009. They are excited for their fans, both new and old, to hear their newly recorded songs live and share in the next stage of the journey.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Sam’s unlikely journey began in high school when two of his friends each had separate dreams in which they saw Sam preaching to a room full of white people. Since Sam only knew two white people growing up, he decided to follow these ‘dreams’ by applying to colleges in America. While in the U.S. he was presented with the opportunity to serve at a college ministry where he led and taught more than 100 mostly white college students. Last year, Sam led 35 college students to give $3700 in one night to build a well in Africa. Several months later, he challenged his home church of a few hundred people to follow Jesus in the same way, and they gave $7000 in one morning to build two wells. His crazy dreads, unique journey, passion for students and great storytelling are just a few of the many things that make Sam a unique and relevant communicator. He is currently on staff as the college pastor at the Vineyard Church in Toledo, OH where he lives with his new bride, Ashley.

“WE NEED EACH OTHER” TOUR

DATE CITY VENUE
Thu, Sep 4, 08 Perrysburg, OH Cedar Creek Church
Fri, Sep 5, 08 Forest Park, OH The Underground-OH
Sat, Sep 6, 08 Spring Arbor, MI Spring Arbor University
Wed, Sep 10, 08 Elk City, OK Pioneer Center
Thu, Sep 11, 08 Stillwater, OK First United Methodist
Sat, Sep 13, 08 Kerrville, TX Schreiner University
Sun, Sep 14, 08 Abilene, TX Paramount Theater
Fri, Sep 19, 08 Pittsfield, MA Taconic High School
Sat, Sep 20, 08 Bangor, ME Abundant Life Church
Sun, Sep 21, 08 Souderton, PA Calvary Church
Thu, Sep 25, 08 Wausau, WI Wausau East High School Auditorium
Fri, Sep 26, 08 Minneapolis, MN Club 3 Degrees
Sat, Sep 27, 08 Palos Heights, IL Trinity Christian College
Wed, Oct 8, 08 Salina, KS The City
Fri, Oct 10, 08 Lubbock, TX Turning Point Community Church
Tue, Oct 14, 08 Phoenix, AZ Desert Springs Bible Church
Thu, Oct 16, 08 Wildomar, CA Cornerstone Community Church
Fri, Oct 17, 08 Santa Maria, CA Pacific Christian Center
Sat, Oct 18, 08 Highland, CA Immanuel Baptist Church
Sun, Oct 19, 08 Las Vegas, NV Valley Bible Fellowship
Thu, Oct 23, 08 Portland, OR Sunset Presbyterian
Fri, Oct 24, 08 Medford, OR Mountain Christian Fellowship
Sat, Oct 25, 08 Redmond, WA Overlake Christian Church
Sun, Oct 26, 08 Spokane, WA The Service Station
Thu, Nov 6, 08 Muskegon,. MI Frauenthal Theatre
Fri, Nov 7, 08 Port Huron, MI McMorran Place Theatre
Sat, Nov 8, 08 Gaylord, MI Gaylord E-Free Church

*Dates subject to change