Artist: Jars Of Clay
Album: Live At Gray Matters, Vol. 4: One Mic EP
Release Date: March 29th, 2011
Style: Indie / Acoustic / Pop
Label: Essential Records / Gray Matters
Location: Nashville, TN

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Jars Of Clay’s latest EP is available now: “Live At Gray Matters, Vol. 4: One Mic.” Check it out on iTunes. Also be sure to catch them out on the road with their friends Matt Maher, Derek Webb and Audrey Assad for The Shelter Tour. Visit their tour section for a complete list of dates for their shows.

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Artist: Laura Story
Album: Blessings
Release Date: April 12th, 2011
Style: Folk / Bluegrass / Acoustic
Label: INO Records
Location: Atlanta, GA

About:

Authentic, and powerful in it’s purity, Blessings is a rich follow up to “Great God Who Saves”, Laura’s 2009 Dove Award winning Inspirational Album of the Year. Blessings testifies of Laura’s journey – personally and musically – while lyrically maintaining roots grafted deep in her genuine affection for worship. With a voice that is a beautiful wash of warmth, comfort and ease, Laura effortlessly moves you through the celebration of resting in God’s provision and faithfulness – His blessings.

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Artist: Shawn McDonald
Album: Closer
Release Date: March 22nd, 2011
Style: Pop / Contemporary / Acoustic
Label: Sparrow Records / EMI CMG
Location: Seattle, WA

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Closer comes as the newest recording from McDonald in three years. The album offers themes of hope and redemption through the storms of life. Though many of the songs were written by McDonald, he also teamed up with the likes of Ben Glover (“The Lost Get Found” and “Before The Morning”). Produced by Christopher Stevens (tobyMac, Sanctus Real) Closer contains 13 songs from the singer/songwriter such as “Don’t Give Up,” “Storms,” “Rise,” and “Better Way.”

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Artist: Serenade & Strum (Jennifer Horning & Benji Horning)
Album: Serenade & Strum (Self-Titled, Debut)
Release Date: January 1st, 2011
Style: Folk / Acoustic / Indie / Pop
Label: Unsigned / Independent
Location: San Diego, CA

About:

I don’t know who these guys are, just discovered them but this IS good music!! The original arrangements, strong harmonies, and very strong vocals are all highlights. With some funding these guys could really take the scene. They are on my radar. Looking forward to more…

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Artist: Diligent Hands
Single: Eloi
Release Date: January 1st, 2011
Style: Alternative / Acoustic / Rock
Label: Unsigned / Independent

Location: Portland, OR

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Eloi: What would it be like to look Christ in the eyes as he’s hanging on the cross? Eloi (My God in Hebrew) is sung from the perspective of the Soldier who repented and believed that Jesus was truly the Son of God. Too many times we crucify Christ with our actions, our words, our life. . how would we feel looking Christ in the eyes knowing we did this to him?

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