Syndrome of Fire

Syndrome of Fire is a band that has a heavy edge but with a twist. We have been compared to evanesence, cold play, nickelback, paramore, and dream theater all mixed into one. Crazy right? Syndrome of Fire is not a Christian band but we are all believers who write about what is on our heart. We do rock concerts but you see us in our churches on weekends leading worship. We have a message of hope and grace in our music but we choose to play anywhere that opens thier doors to us.

Scarlet Letter

Motivated by the intense desire to renew and encourage a relationship with Christ, the band Scarlet Letter was formed by seasoned international music missionaries and performing artists. Scarlet Letter pursues, above all, obedience in their calling of music and ministry, by being a blessing to those who are striving for a spirit filled night of music and ministry. This young alternative Christian rock band has devoted themselves to a life service partnering with missions in their community and in Haiti. Scarlet Letter is excited to continue to fuse their love of music with their passion spreading God's love.

Genre: Christian Rock

Loftland

Loftland, a Wisconsin based pop rock quartet, fuses uplifting lyrics with inescapably infectious hooks that are sure to stick in your head for days on end. Backed by an energetic live show that leaves both themselves and the crowd exhausted, this group of young men stay true to their motto, "Go big or go home." The band is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Dominic Gibbs, guitarist Tanner Gibbs, bassist Steven Priske, and drummer Nic Signer. With a median age of just 18 years, the future for these four young men looks brighter with each step forward.

Genre: Rock

Mark This Day

Started in 2009, Mark This Day brings the message of Christ in a new fashion, with old roots. Mark This Day formed after the break-ups of Children of Zion and City So Young, who's main goals are to express their belief in Christ with all their fans, even if you hate the music.

Genre: Hardcore

one 2wenty one

One 2wenty One was officially born in early 2008. The duo has performed at various venues around the Twin Cities area, from local churches and outreach events to places like Club 3 Degrees and more. They often perform with a full live band and recently finished as a top finalist in the annual Club 3 Degrees music tournament. Their debut album "Life, sin and God Vol. 1" is scheduled to be released in 2009 and there are also plans to release a free mixtape hosted by DJ Tech. One 2wenty One's music sounds like nothing you've ever heard before, yet it has a familiar vibe to it. Their music is passionate and soulful and will touch and inspire listeners for years to come.

Genre: Hip Hop

Triple Stitch

A person may not think that a diagnosed tone deaf singer, a guitar player who had previously only played the 4 strings of a bass, and a drummer who has confessed to have lost his rhythm would be the most ideal band to change the world; however, that is exactly what Triple Stitch has set out to do. After a national tour and a rigorous practice schedlue, they are well on their way to doing just that.

Genre: Punk Rock n' roll

Aiming For Aurora

Aiming For Aurora came together in October 2006 with the collective vision to create unique and innovative music to inspire and positively impact their generation. The six person St. Paul alternative rock band blends poetic lyrics dealing with energetic vocals, guitar driven anthems, synth and accordion enhance melodies and a dynamic live show to create music that will not only move you but get you moving.

Genre: Alternative Rock

WriteThisDown

An intense power-trio equal parts dirty rock riffery and soaring, bombastic melodies, Write This Down stands poised to turn the modern rock world on its head with scene-bred and radio rock schooled emotional power steeped in faith and hopefulness. "We play a lot of heavier shows, but we're the one band that stands up there and does harmonies," explains guitarist Nate Rockwell.

Genre: Rock

Children 18:3

David (guitar, vocals), Seth (drums), LeeMarie(bass,vocals)

Genre: Punk Rock

All in A Year

Saying All In A Year hit the ground running is a bit of an understatement. It has been more of an all out sprint, and they are still going at that speed! AIAY formed in January 2010, and very quickly had written a number of songs. These songs were able to be written quickly because of all five members love for music, and knowing exactly what they wanted to sound like. This sound can be described as a Christian cross between A Day to Remember and Four Year Strong. If you are looking for a fun, energetic time make sure to check out an All In A Year show!

Genre: Alternative/Hardcore

Piercing the Darkness

Originally formed in January 2007, Piercing the Darkness came together to form a band that has a love for music and, more importantly, a love for Jesus Christ. This Christian rock and worship band performs a variety of originals and cover songs. They have opened and/or played at the same events with Seventh Day Slumber, Remedy Drive, David Phelps, BarlowGirl, & Newsboys.

Genre: Christian Rock/Praise & Worship

Dave Paris Group

The Dave Paris Group is a hard/modern/blues rock band based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Their original music comprises musician-oriented melodic instrumentals, as well as socially and Biblically influenced lyrics. The band is influenced by artists as diverse as Joe Satriani, Flyleaf, Skillet, Foo Fighters, Disciple, Pillar, and Paul Gilbert. Their style is a meld of intricate compositions, melodic jams, and modern intensity. Lead by guitarist Dave Paris, the band also features drummer Robert Yoder and bassist/vocalist Barbe Paris.

Genre: rock

Saved On Sunday

Saved On Sunday or SOS is a new band from Des Moines, IA. The band formed in February of 2009 and has since recorded their first album “Change The World” which consists of entirely their own material. The band consists of Daniel Brown (singer, songwriter, guitar, bass and keyboard), Clint Marker (songwriter, bass and guitar), Jeremy Taft (lead guitar) and Matt Bowlin
(drums).  SOS recorded their first album with multi-grammy award winning producer Gary S. Paxton and Greg Roller in Branson, Missouri at Roller Music Pro Studios in June of 2009. Saved On Sunday strongly believes in delivering great, competitive music with a clean message. “Change The World” offers many different styles in the playlist. Rock (a few variations thereof), blues, piano ballads, alternative and even reggae can be heard in their new album! 

Daniel Brown started the group and wrote all of the lyrics in the album. Growing up as a pastor’s son in church, he learned to sing and play in his father’s church’s praise and worship team (which he now leads). Daniel wanted to pursue music and formed SOS, with nothing but high goals and expectations. As the main songwriter and singer, his influences in music heavily affect the SOS sound. Everything from Stevie Ray Vaughn to Lynyrd Skynyrd and from UB40 to Santana. The band carries influences from all types of music, bringing a very interesting blend of styles to their audience. They truly have created a very personal and unique variety of music not commonly found in most mainstream music.
Clint Marker also writes music for the band and learned to play and sing in the same church as Daniel. He plays the bass guitar mainly on the album, but also plays guitar on “Take Me To A Place,” a song he compiled the music for. Jeremy Taft joined the group as the lead guitarist, bringing shredding leads and rich tones that really helped the band reach the sound and mood that they were striving for. Matt Bowlin joined the group after their start when the band’s original drummer left. He went to school with Daniel and played with him in drumline and their own high school rock band.

Genre: rock

Fades Away

Fades Away is a high energy, original hard rock band out of Minneapolis, MN. Each member's different musical and personal background provides the building blocks for Fades Away's unique style. Integrating genres ranging from jazz and classical, to hard rock and blues, Fades Away collaborates to create their raw yet melodic sound. In addition to an enormous passion for music, the common ideal that brought Fades Away together was the desire to help others with their music. It is through sharing the life experiences and beliefs of each member through the music of Fades Away that provides the connection and approachability that the fans of the band have come to know and love.

Genre: Hard Rock

Mike Prestby Illusionist

Let the Magic & Illusions of Mike Prestby, Master Illusionist, transform your next event into a fascinating and fun experience impossible to forget!
Mike's exceptional entertainment has been captivating audiences around the midwest for nearly 30 years with a perfect combination of unbelievable illusions and delightfully funny showmanship!

Atlantic

A group of guys from the east coast of Canada travels the open road as a worship band, believing God to use their talents in a positive way. The friends and band members call themselves "Atlantic". The band first played and traveled together as a college ministry team in 2007, working as a recruitment team for a Bible College in New Brunswick, Canada. The journey since then has been nothing but exciting as this community of guys do life on the road to minister wherever the doors may open.

Progressive/Indy/Worship/Amish Rock

Blank Page Empire

The upset of "Nihilio (2006-2009)," left remaining members Nate Washburn (guitar) and Ryan Menghini (vocals) in a strange catch-22. To make things worse, Nihilio fans had to suffer through a blunt ending, getting mixed answers from each member concerning the direction of the band. The end was near, and as hard as it was to leave 5 best friends, Washburn and Menghini knew it was time to part-ways. "Blank Page Empire" proves itself and looks to be a promising project to add to the Twin Cities arsenal of independent acts.

Genre: Progressive/Rock

WithoutYouWeFall

WithoutYouWeFall is an up an coming band from Minneapolis, MN, who strives to share Christ's love not only through their songs and message, but their daily lives. They are currently hard at work playing shows and recording a concept album that deals with the issue of teen depression and suicide. "It breaks our heart to see kids feeling so unloved they decide to end their lives, and for me especially, since i have been there before," Said Vocalist Zach lewison on the story behind their upcoming EP that is in the works. WithoutYouWeFall brings a melodic, post hardcore sound, with an energetic, heartfilled live show.

Genre: Screamo/Posthardcore

Senseless Beauty

The guys in the Christian, Melodic Hardcore band Senseless Beauty are no strangers to patience and distress. In the years that they began they endured many long nights, slugging it out in the Midwest. Most times they played for next to nothing, investing much of their own blood, sweat, and money. In the land paved by Slipknot and Too Pure To Die, a place of scenes and straight edger's, Senseless Beauty withstood diversity and local scrutiny to make something that breaks the mindset and the mold that most "hardcore" or "metal" bands adhere to.

Genre: Rock/Hardcore

Hyland

If you’ve been to a Hyland show, you know what’s coming.  Sincerity, energy, and a ton of heart pounding rock and roll. 

Genre: Rock

These Hearts

These Hearts, Hailing from Fargo, ND formed in August of 2007. They began playing shows in October and quickly began establishing a name for themselves in the upper midwest. They released their debut EP 'Mistakes and Second Takes' in June of 2008, which went on to sell over 1,000 copies independently within its first year of being released. These Hearts followed the release of the EP with as much touring as they could take on, playing over 100 shows in 2008 alone. In April 2009 These Hearts recorded two new demo songs produced by John Naclerio(Senses Fail, My Chem). Clearing over 700 hard copies on the summer 09 tour, its safe to say the demo shows maturity in the writing, as well as the musicianship and live performance of These Hearts. The band has no intentions of slowing down anytime soon, with a debut full length scheduled to be released in 2010, and massive amounts of touring to support it, These Hearts is a band you wont want to take your eyes off of.

Genre:  Scremo / Popcore