(NASHVILLE, Tenn.)
Sept. 29, 2008 – Members of Forefront Records rock band Dizmas have joined
Josiah Venture to bring music and evangelism to Eastern Europe. The band will
serve as team members with Josiah Venture for the “Exit 316 Tour” this October
and November in the Czech Republic.
Frontman Zach Zegan first
experienced the Czech Republic in March 2008. During his short trip to the
country, Zegan fell in love with the Czech culture and witnessed Josiah
Venture’s passion to reach Eastern Europe through music and evangelism.
“As you might imagine, we
have a huge opportunity to impact this country with the truth of the gospel,”
says frontman Zach Zegan. “In fact, we have been told that we are the first
Christian band to be allowed to play in Czech schools in the last 50 years. We
consider this opportunity an honor and would like to ask for your prayers as we
begin this new adventure.”
After much prayer, Zegan and
band mates Jonathan Howard, Nick Aranda, Clayton Hunt and Joshua Zegan accepted
the invitation of Josiah Venture to help reach the youth of Eastern Europe by
putting together an 8-city tour.
Fans around the world will
have the opportunity to follow the band’s journey at http://dizmasmusic.blogspot.com. The
blog will include video and blog updates from Dizmas while the band members
serve in the Czech Republic.
Josiah Venture is a movement
among the youth of Eastern Europe that finds its home in the local church and
transforms society. Josiah Venture’s mission and calling is to equip young
leaders to fulfill Christ’s commission by reaching and making disciples. More
than just conversion, the movement wants to see passionate followers of Jesus
Christ with a vision to reach and disciple their generation for him. For more
information visit www.josiahventure.com.
Three short years since
signing with EMI imprint Credential Recordings, southern California rock band
Dizmas has transformed its platform from local celebrity to nationally
recognized artist, securing high-profile placements on popular television shows
like prime time hit “CSI: NY,” reality phenomenon “Dancing with the Stars” as
well as a major network campaign for ESPN. Most recently the band released its
first album on Forefront Records, a self-titled project, to critical acclaim.
For more information on Dizmas, visit: www.dizmas.com
After releasing two albums with EMI imprint Credential Recordings, southern California rock band Dizmas begins a new chapter with Forefront Records. Forefront is home to artists TobyMac, Audio Adrenaline, Rebecca St. James, as well as former tour mates This Beautiful Republic. The change in labels reinforces the focus and commitment to the Christian marketplace that has long been at the heart of Dizmas' ministry.
“Dizmas personifies the type of artist that has defined Forefront Records over the years,” EMI CMG Label Group president Peter York comments on the signing. “They have demonstrated a passionate commitment to authentically communicate an eternal message with an intense, no compromise sound. It's a privilege to partner with Dizmas and share their music with a generation searching for truth.”
New fans will be brought up to speed on Dizmas' recording history via the bands first Forefront release (April 29). In addition to four brand new songs written specifically for this release, the self titled album will feature six re-mastered tracks pulled from the two Credential releases, making Dizmas the perfect introduction to the band - past, present and future.
“We're stoked to be a part of the history that is Forefront Records,” shares frontman Zach Zegan. “The past few years have been spent learning and growing, and we now feel ready to step forward and begin a new day where anything can happen.”
First single “Yours” is one of the four new songs and has already seen early traction at Christian radio. Fans can purchase the song at iTunes and listen to the track on the band's MySpace page, www.myspace.com/dizmas , which is the hub for all interaction with the band. Fans can find Twitter updates from each band member, record and listen to voicemails for the band via their SayNow application by calling the band's phone number (661)349-7204 as well as watch regularly updated webisodes of “ The Dizmas Factor .”
Throughout the month of March and most of April, Dizmas will be out in front of fans live and in person, headlining the “5 For 5” Tour. After wrapping up the tour Dizmas will be stopping through Nashville for Gospel Music Week and then spending the summer playing several major festivals.
March
27 - St. Louis, MO - The Upper Room
28 - Kansas City, MO - Main Street Cafe
29 - Salina, KS - The City
30 - Allen, TX - Cottonwood Creek Baptist Church
31 - Tulsa, OK - Crush Lounge
April
2 - Macomb, IL - Macomb Assembly of God
3 - Minneapolis, MN - Club 3 Degrees
5 - Marquette, MI - Northern Michigan University
7 - Holland, MI - Park Theater
10 - Pittsfield, MA - New Life Church
11 - Binghamton, NY - Boulevard United Methodist
12 - Clarksburg, WV - Clarksburg Baptist Church
13 - Dayton, OH - The Attic Club
16 - Lakeland, TN - Visible School
17 - Danville, IN - The X
18 - South Bend, IN - Underground Cafe
19 - 23 - Nashville, TN - GMA Week
25 - 27 - Mechanicsburg, PA - West Shore Evangelical Free Church
May
1 - Huntsville, AL - Shae's Cafe
3 - Camden, AR - 4U
11 - Bakersfield, CA - Calvary Chapel Westbrook
June
6 - Las Vegas, NV - Valley Bible Fellowship
7 - Huntington Beach, CA - Beachside Summer Fest
8 - Lake Arrowhead, CA - Community Baptist Church of Lake Arrowhead
21 - Warsaw, IN - Pro-Life Music Festival
26 - Shirleysburg, PA - Creation East - Fringe Stage
July
10 - Mason, OH - Spirit Song - Timberwolf Amphitheater
11 - Lafayette, IN - Sacred Ground
17 - Willmar, MN - Sonshine Festival
24 - George, WA - Creation West - Fringe Stage
August
8 - Camas, WA - Lacamas Conference Center
9 - Tacoma, WA - Club Impact
29 - Quincy, CA - Joshua Fest - Plumas County Fairgrounds
30 - Morgan Hill, CA - Live Oak High School
Our buddy Joe reviews the new
Dizmas record called "Tension." The album releases 5/22 - find out what Joe thinks
here.
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