33Miles and Aaron Shust are preparing to co-headline Food for the Hungry’s Summer Block Party Tour, a festival style concert kicking off on June 16 with tickets for only $5 at the door. (There are no advance ticket sales.) Among The Thirsty and NewFire also are set to perform with Pocket Full of Rocks appearing at select shows.
Adding to their long-time relief and development work with the poor in more than 26 countries, Food for the Hungry also will be seeking child sponsorships on the tour to aid children in Haiti who have been displaced by the 2010 earthquake.
“We are thrilled to team up and hit the road with Aaron Shust, Among The Thirsty and NewFire,” says Jason Barton of 33Miles. “This surely will be a powerful and fun tour. Plus, the work of Food for the Hungry speaks for itself—we are proud to partner with [the organization] on this tour to bring aid to thousands of Haitian children. The mission of child sponsorship is always one that has been close to our hearts. Partnering in ministry with Food for the Hungry is an honor.”
The 12-city tour also is partnering with local Christian radio in each market including KZKZ Ft. Smith; KXOJ Tulsa; WBGL Champaign, Ill.; Shine FM Chicago and American Family Radio to put on the event. The tour will start in Gulfport, Miss., and finish on July 31 in Flint, Michigan. (See tour schedule listed below.)
For more information about the tour, visit FHSummerBlockParty.com. To learn more about Food for the Hungry, visit FH.org.
More About 33Miles:
33Miles is preparing to release its third studio album and a Christmas project at the end of this year. After logging more than 120,000 miles (not including air travel), performing at more than 200 churches, garnering radio hits and a 2008 Dove nomination for New Artist of the Year, 33Miles released its sophomore record One Life on Sept. 16, 2007, to much praise. Critically acclaimed One Life entered the Top Christian Soundscan Album Sales chart and the Christian Digital chart at No. 5, while debuting at No. 160 on the Billboard Top 200. Since its debut in 2007, 33Miles celebrated one of the highest-selling freshman albums of 2007 with its GMA Dove nominated project 33Miles.
More about Aaron Shust:
The author of one of Christian music’s biggest songs, “My Savior, My God,” Aaron Shust has established himself as one of Christian music’s core artists. He has received Dove Awards for Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and New Artist of the Year from the Gospel Music Association. Also, between his first two projects, Shust has sold more than 300,000 CDs, more than 500,000 digital downloads and garnered a #1 radio single, along with five Top Ten radio singles. He has toured and performed extensively as a headliner and a guest of artists such as MercyMe, Michael W. Smith, Casting Crowns, Jeremy Camp and others.
More About Food for the Hungry:
Since 1971, Food for the Hungry has served and spoken out for the poor. Food for the Hungry is more than a relief and development organization; it is a tested, trusted and innovative partner that respectively walks with the poor in more than 26 countries while intentionally reflecting the love of Jesus. For more information, visit FH.org.
More About Among the Thirsty:
Among the Thirsty has been working hard performing and leading worship across the country for more than four years. In 2009, the band released its radio single “I’d Need a Savior,” which quickly climbed the Christian music charts. Once referred to as “The Beatles of Christian Music” by Jon Rivers of 20 the Countdown Magazine, Among the Thirsty’s energetic performance, and dynamic worship are not soon to be forgotten.
Tour Dates:
*All dates subject to change. Please visit FHSummerBlockParty.com for the up-to-date schedule.
6/16 Gulfport, MS*
6/17 Pace, FL*
6/19 Logan, WV+
6/23 St. John, IN (Chicago area)
7/15 Ft. Smith, AR
7/16 Wichita, KS
7/17 Tulsa, OK
7/27 Paducah, KY
7/28 Wayne City, IL
7/29 Terre Haute, IN
7/30 Decatur, IL
7/31 Flint, MI+
*Pocket Full of Rocks appearing
+Aaron Shust not appearing
