Genre: mixture of classic Petra tunes in rock, pop & worship style, such as "Beyond Belief," "No Doubt," and "Just Reach out" plus hits off his solo albums, such as "Show Me the Way," "One by One".
Schedule
17th Nov, 2011: Dimapur
04th Nov, 2011:Mumbai
05th Nov, 2011 : Pune
06th Nov, 2011 : Bangalore
09th Nov, 2011: Chennai
11th Nov, 2011: Delhi
13th Nov, 2011 : Kolkota
15th Nov,2011: Shillong
18th Nov, 2011 :Kohima
19th Nov,2011: Mokokchung (yet to be finalized)
Cast/Performers details: ABOUT THE ARTIST- JOHN W. SCHLITT
"John Schlitt," lead singer of "Petra" and internationally-known recording artist. Petra was founded in 1972, and is one of the world's best known and most successful Christian rock bands, with sales of over 7 million records. Schlitt, a native of Illinois, has been their lead vocalist since 1986. During his time with Petra, he has recorded 16 albums, earning four Grammy and numerous Dove awards, with many #1 and Top Ten hits on the Contemporary Christian Charts. His travels and performances with the group have reached all 50 states and 18 countries. Prior to his time with Petra, Schlitt was lead singer for the rock band "Head East," a Midwest-based group which toured the United States in the 1970's and was best known for their classic hit "Never Been Any Reason".
Schlitt's concerts are a mixture of classic Petra tunes in rock, pop, and praise & worship style, such as "Beyond Belief," "No Doubt," and plus hits off his solo albums, such as "Show Me the Way," "One by One" and "Inside of You."
"As a Christian artist, I'm one of the most blessed people in the business, because I have an avenue to go out and do what I love," says Schlitt. ?This music is a form - it's a way to be heard. I see so much need out there; I've been given the opportunity to have a platform where people will listen." In addition to his work with Petra, schlitt started performing solo in the mid-90s. He has released three solo albums "Shake" "Unfit for Swine" and the "The grafting". He is currently working on a fourth project titled "The greater cause".
~indianstage.in
