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Indie Music Spotlight – Sargent Avenue

Welcome to another episode of the “Indie Music Spotlight”. This week’s featured indie is:

“Sargent Avenue”

Who makes up the Sargent Avenue:

  • Jordan Moore – Vocals and Guitar
  • Chris Motyka – Keyboard
  • John King – Drums and Vocals
  • Jesse Harris – Bass and Vocals
  • Noah Henson – Guitar and Vocals

What sound does Sargent Avenue:

  • Skillet
  • Red

Where is Sargent Avenue from and where can you find them online?

When can you catch Sargent Avenue in concert next?

  • THIS SUNDAY, September 25th – Rosa Parks Circle in Downtown Grand Rapids. TrafficJam Fest from 3p-9p. With special guests, and former JQ99 Indie Music Spotlight artists; Scarlet White and Uncommon Road. FREE – Benefit concert. (More details at JQ99.com)

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Indie Music Spotlight featuring Sargent Avenue

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Indie Music Spotlight – The Effort

Welcome to another episode of the “Indie Music Spotlight”. This week’s featured indie is:

“The Effort”

Who makes up the The Effort:

  • Darin Christian – Vocals and Guitar
  • Mitch Winden – Guitar and Vocals
  • Jake Stevens – Drums and Vocals
  • Jeff Bourgeois – Bass

What sound does The Effort:

  • The Afters
  • Switchfoot
  • Anberlin

Where is The Effort from and where can you find them online?

When can you catch The Effort in concert next?

  • Nothing scheduled at this point in time.

Want to book The Effort for your event?

  • Jewel Artists Management
    • (734) 895-5577

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Indie Music Spotlight featuring The Effort

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Indie Music Spotlight – Chasing the Sky

Welcome to another episode of the “Indie Music Spotlight”. This week’s featured indie is:

“Chasing the Sky”

Who makes up the Chasing the Sky:

  • Brenden Stark – Lead Vocals / Guitar
  • Kevin VanAntwerpen – Bass
  • Cassidy Warner – Keys
  • Trevor Andrew Atkinson – Lead Guitar
  • Dana Mika – Drums

What sound does Chasing the Sky:

  • Anberlin
  • MuteMath
  • Skillet
  • Third Eye Blind
  • Jimmy Eat World

Where is Chasing the Sky from and where can you find them online?

When can you catch Chasing the Sky in concert next?

  • Saturday, September 24th – Art Prize in Grand Rapids
  • Saturday, November 12th – Autumn Goes Acoustic at The Intersection

Want to book Chasing the Sky for your event?

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Indie Music Spotlight featuring Chasing The Sky

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Indie Music Spotlight – David Michael

Welcome to another episode of the “Indie Music Spotlight”. This week’s featured indie is:

“David Michael”

Who makes up the David Michael:

  • David Michael – Solo act.

What sound does David Michael:

  • LaCrae
  • Trip Lee

Where is David Michael from and where can you find them online?

When can you catch David Michael in concert next?

  • Friday, July 22nd – Escape Ministries in Holland (202 E. 32nd Street) @ 5pm – Also featuring: Geroge Moss
  • Saturday, August 20th – Hill Center in Lansing (5815 Wise Road) 7p-9p – Also featuring: Kiwi

Want to book David Michael for your event?

  • Voice: (313) 740-8774
  • Email: DavidMichael313@gmail.com

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Indie Music Spotlight – Jason Eaton Band

Welcome to another episode of the “Indie Music Spotlight”. This week’s featured indie is:

“Jason Eaton Band”

Who makes up the Jason Eaton Band:

  • Jason Eaton – Lead Vocals
  • Barry Meganck – Guitar, Background Vocals
  • Mark Maggard – Guitar, Background Vocals
  • “Doc” – Bass, Background Vocals
  • Kevan McDaniel – Drums
  • John Doherty – Keys

What sound does Jason Eaton Band have:

  • Delirious?
  • Big Daddy Weave
  • Seventh Day Slumber

Where is Jason Eaton Band from and where can you find them online?

When can you catch Jason Eaton Band in concert next?

Want to book Jason Eaton Band for your event?

If you missed the “Indie Music Spotlight” feature, featuring Jason Eaton Band, listen to the full podcast below:

Indie Music Spotlight featuring Jason Eaton Band

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Here is the Kickstarter Campaign link that was referenced in the interview:

Jason Eaton Band New CD Kickstarter Campaign

Also…Here’s the Official Music Video for “Furious Love” as shared in this week’s JQ99 Indie Music Spotlight

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Indie Music Spotlight – Altar*d Life

Welcome to another episode of the “Indie Music Spotlight”. This week’s featured indie is:

“Altar*d Life”

Who makes up the Altar*d Life:

  • Chad Demers – Lead Vocals
  • Betsy Ferwerda – Vocals
  • Rob Allen – Guitar
  • Chad Berghorst – Guitar
  • Michelle Janssen – Keyboard
  • Mark Kidd – Bass
  • John Carter – Drums
  • Steve Boersma – Sax/Percussion

What sound does Altar*d Life have:

  • Casting Crowns
  • Hillsong United
  • Chris Tomlin

Where is Altar*d Life from?

When can you catch Altar*d Life in concert next?

  • Monday, July 4th – GVSU Campus – Allendale Community 4th of July Parade
  • Saturday, July 9th – Hudsonville Fairgrounds – HorsePlay Equestrian Fundraiser through Barnabas Ministries
  • Sunday, July 10 – Allendale Community Park – Guatemala Mission Team fundraiser through Lighthouse Community Church
  • Friday, July 15 – Allendale High School Track – Relay For Life
  • Saturday, July 23 – Hackley Park, Muskegon – Set Aside Without Walls Community Festival
  • Sunday, August 21 – Hudsonville Fairgrounds – Praise and Worship for Barnabas Ministries
  • Thursday, November 3 – Fair Haven Ministries – Paradise Bound fundraiser
  • Tuesday, December 6 – Ceglerek Fine Arts Center, Allendale High School – Opening Band for Sidewalk Prophets

Want to book Altar*d Life for your event?

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SIDE NOTE: Altar*d Life is in the running to win a slot on the A-Stage at Unity. If you enjoyed what you heard, please cast your vote. Voting closes at the end of the day Thursday, June 30th. You can also vote for previous Indie Music Spotlight artists; Brigette Donoho, Unchained Valor, and the Uptown Praise Band. Here’s the link: http://www.sonicbids.com

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Indie Music Spotlight – Cities and Saints

Welcome to another episode of the “Indie Music Spotlight”. This week’s featured indie is:

“Cities and Saints”

Who makes up the Cities and Saints:

  • Marty Lamain – Lead Vocals, Keys
  • Evan Walters – Guitar
  • Scott Walters – Bass
  • Adam Visser – Drums

What sound does Cities and Saints have:

  • Melodic Alternative Rock; Lots of rock, lots of melody, classical influences.
  • Paramore
  • Anberlin
  • Red Jumpsuit Apparatus

Where is Cities and Saints from?

When can you catch Cities and Saints in concert next?

  • Saturday, June 25th – Big Ticket Festival (Indie Stage)
  • Friday, July 8th – MXTP (Mix Tape) in Grand Rapids

Want to book Cities and Saints for your event?

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Indie Music Spotlight featuring Cities and Saints

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Unity needs your help!

Looks like Unity 2011 could use your help deciding on some artists for the A-Stage!

How does that involve you? Well, by having you cast your vote in the Unity 2011 Talent Search which is going on right now!

Here’s the cool thing though. If you’ve caught some of the episodes of the JQ99 Indie Music Spotlight, some of these artists/groups may be familiar. Here’s a list of the JQ99 Indie Music Spotlight Artists that are in the running for a slot on the A-Stage in this Talent Search.

BRIGITTE DONOHO
(Here’s the link to her Indie Music Spotlight episode.)

UPTOWN PRAISE BAND
(Here’s the link to their Indie Music Spotlight episode.)

UNCHAINED VALOR
(Here’s the link to their Indie Music Spotlight episode.)

So, feel free to listen through our time with these artists, then head to the link below to listen through the other competition, then vote for the best talent! Only the top vote-getters will be invited to perform at the festival, so make your selection wisely, and we’ll see you at the fest!

CLICK HERE TO CAST YOUR VOTE

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Indie Music Spotlight – Jim Beezley

Welcome to another episode of the “Indie Music Spotlight”. This week’s featured indie is:

“Jim Beezley”

Who makes up the Jim Beezley:

  • Jim Beezley – Lead Vocals, Guitar
  • Trevor Dirheimer – Electric Guitar
  • Ben Lewis – Drums
  • Nick Mendels – Bass
  • Rebecca Lewis – Keys
  • Brittani McComb – Background Vocals

What sound does Jim Beezley have:

  • Chris Tomlin
  • Brandon Heath
  • Matt Maher

Where is Jim Beezley from?

When can you catch Jim Beezley in concert next?

  • Friday, July 22nd @ Heritage Christian Reformed Church in Kalamazoo.
  • Muskegon events are coming, check Jim’s MySpace page for dates and locations.

Want to book Jim Beezley for your event?

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