TFK And Pillar Unite On "For Those About To Rock" Tour

By Justin Camacho, Christian Post Correspondent Monday, April 04, 2005

Christian hard rock is offering a double whammy this spring with Tooth and Nail recording artist Thousand Foot Krutch teaming up with new heavy metal sensation Pillar for the Trivo Wireless presents, “For Those About To Rock Tour.” Kicking off in Knoxville, TN, the tour will hit major markets throughout the Eastern and Midwestern Regions including Jacksonville, FL, Minneaoplis, MN, and Houston, TX.

Opening acts for the show will include Gotee recording artist John Reuben and EMI CMG newcomer Dizmas.

For TFK, the tour comes in support their upcoming release The Art of Breaking, which hits stores nationwide on July 19th. Following up on 2003’s award nominated Phenomenon, The Art of Breaking has TFK partnering with legendary rock producer Arnold Lanni (Our Lady Peace, Kings X), who also lends his writing skills on the album.

“We are so excited to turn over a new page, and evolve stylistically into a record that will better represent who we are as a band,” said TFK front man, Trevor McNevan. “We try to keep giving our fans something fresh.”

Joining Trivo Wireless in sponsorship of the “For Those About to Rock Tour” are Songtouch.com, CCMTEES.com, Ticketforce.com, and Thorn Clothing.

“These sponsorships have allowed the us to put together the best live presentation possible for this tour, an audio visual experience. We truly encourage people to come see the concert, and to check out each of the sponsors," says Joel Bruyere, bassist for Thousand Foot Krutch.

Currently scheduled dates for the tour are as follows:

April 8 Knoxville, TN Trinity Chapel
April 9 Birmingham, AL Parkway Christian Fellowship
April 10 Jacksonville, FL Murray Hill Theatre
April 15 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom
April 17 Wichita, KS Park Place Assembly of God
April 18 Omaha, NE The Rock
April 20 Portage, MI (Kalamazoo) Kalamazoo First Auditorium
April 21 Toledo, OH The Mill
April 24 Canton, IL Spoon River College
April 26 Cedar Rapids, IA First Assembly of God
April 27 Duluth, MN The Encounter
April 28 Minneapolis, MN Club 3 Degrees
April 29 Elgin, IL (Chicago) Wonderland Ballroom
April 30 Cincinnati, OH The Underground
May 14 Nashville, TN Rocketown
May 15 Danville, IN (Indianapolis) Northview Christian Church
May 17 Wichita Falls, TX Evangel Temple
May 18 Abilene, TX Beltway Parkway Baptist Church
May 19 Beaumont, TX Ford Park
May 20 Houston, TX Champion Forest Baptist Church
May 21 Carrollton, TX (Dallas/Fort Worth) North Church (near Dallas/FW)
May 22 Pauls Valley, OK Pauls Valley High School