We think hymns are really important, and their messages should be carried on for generations.  That's one reason why we produce episodes a couple times per year featuring updated renderings of classic hymns.  We're taking it up a notch by sponsoring The Angel Band Tour - a celebration of hymns both old and new.

Nashville indie artist Andrew Greer will be releasing his sophomore CD on 1/31/12 called Angel Band: The Hymn Sessions.  We talked last summer about sponsoring a hymn-themed tour which would include his friend (and another gourmet indie artist) Julie Lee.  A 3rd backing musician will tag along too -- so it'll be a multi-instrument musical smorgasbord!

The main stretch of the tour will be a Chicago-area trip, March 9-18.  Over the next 2 weeks, we are filling in the calendar with concerts in churches, retirement homes, living rooms, and businesses.  If you are near the CHI, and are interested in hosting The Angel Band Tour, write an email directly to me: Dave@radarradio.net - and I'll fill you in on the details.
 

UTR is sponsoring more than just the Chicago trip.  In fact, if your church or group would be interested in hosting some down-home remakes of hymns, spirituals, and some original songs - email me where you are located and some info about your venue and how many people you think would attend.  There are costs involved with every concert, but UTR is covering a chunk of them - so it's definitely less expensive than if you were trying to organize this on your own.  We'll be filling in spot dates across the country in February, March, & April.

We're hoping to lock in the calendar in the next 2 weeks, so if you're interested or want more info, get in touch on the quick side of things.