I'm happy to announce that Sam Scales will be opening up the show for Randy Stonehill on Aug 18th in Indy!
Tickets go in sale at 12:01 on May 22  on itickets.com!

http://www.itickets.com/events/286685/Indianapolis_IN/Randy_Stonehill.html

The CCRPS Presents Randy Stonehill in Concert

The Classic Christian Rock Preservation Society is proud to present!
An Evening with Christian music legend Randy Stonehill!
Date: Saturday, August 18 at 7:00
Location: Indianapolis IN
Where:
Wingate By Wyndham
5797 Rockville Road
Indianapolis, IN 46224
A love offering will be taken at the concert to help Randy further his ministry of over 40 years.
You can reserve a seat for only $5 in advance! You can do this by sending check or money order to the following address. Make checks out to Rob Pugh. Put Randy concert on memo line.
Rob Pugh
CCRPS Concert Series RS
414 Brassport Drive
Indianapolis IN 46231
You can also call 317-445-6115 to use your credit card, Master Card, Visa, Discover & American Express all accepted.

PC3 The Petra Q&A Part 1

PC3 The Petra Q&A Part 2

PC3 The Petra Q&A Part 3

PC3 The Petra Q&A Part 4

Here is track one from John's new CD, The Greater Cause. This was recorded at PC3 Indy.

PC3 Indy Review!

Petra fans from as far away as California and New Jersey came to the 3^rd Petra Convention known as PC3 on May 5^th in Indianapolis. “Petheads” celebrated the 40^th anniversary of Petra.  The convention was held at the Wingate Hotel in a conference room small enough to make a cozy atmosphere where fans were able to mingle with the artists that they love.

Highlights of the all day event included a listening party for John Schlitt’s new CD, The Greater Cause.  John described the inspiration behind every song on the album. He invited Dorla, his wife of 40 years, to come up front and join him during the song he wrote for her, “ The Gift”. 

Three of the four original Petra members were there: John DeGroff, Bill Glover, and Greg Hough. They form a group now called GHF (God Has Forgiven). They joined John Schlitt for a question and answer session where they shared stories about the early years (and not so early years) of Petra.

There were tables full of old Petra memorabilia—album covers, magazines, promotional items and even concert posters that dated back to 1972. Tee shirts from different stages of Petra history hung from the walls.    

The Jeremy Towne Band, a local band from the Mooresville Church of God excited the crowd with a set of several modern worship songs.

After a short dinner break, Sam Scales took the stage and preformed a full set of her heartfelt songs and shared her testimony. Several of her songs were from her latest CD, Eyes On The Road.

 Next, GHF ripped up the stage with some of their own material and old Petra songs.  They were joined by Warren Arnold (Sam Scales’ husband) on saxophone and Garry Jones on blues harp for a rousing Christian rendition of “Stormy Monday Blues”. You’ve heard of the Godfather of Soul? GHF are the Godfathers of classic Christian rock.

 The day of fun and memories ended with John Schlitt. He sang his classics, Petra classics and songs from his new release, “The Greater Cause”. John had the audience on its feet.  He ended the night with an amazing performance of his new radio hit, “ Hope That Saves The World”. After tonight’s performance it’s obvious why he was named Best Christian Rock Singer by GospelMusicChannel.com.

Everyone had a great time and we all felt blessed to share our love for Petra, but most of all, our love for God.

--June Pugh