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Feb 28

Enroute to Kansas City.

We're on the Kansas turnpike currently heading from Oklahoma City to Kansas City. Winter Jam has been an amazing experience so far. We've made so many new friends and created so many memories - it's truly awesome!

I feel like Kansas gets a bad wrap so I wanted to compile a list of resasons I am thankful for Kansas (I know that Kansas City is both in MO, and KS but since we're on this turnpike I am speaking specifically to Kansas).

1. Straight, flat roads for miles on end (it's great for the Vango mileage!)
2. Lots of time to reflect...I don't think we've seen a town for a couple hours.
3. There are a lot of fences (at least that is all I See right now and fences can't be bad, can they?)
4. Lots of sky. Any time you can see the sky from end to end, that is awesome!
5. So this list was a lot harder to make than I thought...if you want to add to the list - please do!

Welp, back to the plains! Kansas City..see ya tonight!

Feb 12

Snow in Mobile? Really? No, for real!?

It's 8:48 CST and we managed to make good time on the road from Augusta, GA here to Mobile, AL this morning. This is our first time in Mobile and the weather isn't quite what we expected. We drove through a bit a sleet and a good hour of snow! The good news is that we got to the arena safely. Usually when most of the guys are tired Dave takes the wheel. He's a true night-owl. When he gets extremely tired the first music to hit his ipod is Disney songs. Needless to say, I woke up to the sounds of "Be Our Guest" from Beauty and the Beast and "Part of Your World" from the Little Mermaid. Nothing soothes the soul like classic Disney songs!

The Mitchell Center is stellar! We beat all of the tour buses and trucks today and got our stuff loaded in before anyone else showed up. We also got breakfast before everyone else too! Good food, good friends, good times. I forgot to mention that Dave is still sleeping in the back of the van. He's a trooper and we probably won't see him again until lunch rolls around.

More updates soon!

Ben

Reference: 
Fri, Feb 12 2010 - Mitchell Center - Mobile, AL
Jan 11

Introducing the "Vango" Experience!

What is the "Vango" Tour?
First of all, Vango is the name of our van! It's big, blue, and
beastly. This winter/spring we (Sidewalk Prophets) are
scheduled to tour the entire country. Over the span of 4 months we
will be traveling to over 60 cities. If you're new to the Sidewalk
Prophets then there are a few things we'd like you to know.

1. We love Jesus.
2. We love people.
3. We love music.

The "Vango" tour is specifically designed for us to get a chance to
meet all of you! Friends are what makes being on the road so long
worth it so we're making every effort we can to make new friends.
Here is how it works. Check out the tour dates section on
www.sidewalkprophets.com/vango - find the date that is closest to you.
When you come to the show that date try to get to the
venue as early as possible and look for "Vango". At 3pm in most
cities the Vango experience will be in full effect. We'll be
having a ton of fun doing stuff like; launching t-shirts in to the
crowd, giving away free stuff via our awesome prize-wheel, and much much more!

Oh yeah, one more thing! You can help be a part of the "Vango
Tour". If you plan on attending any of the dates coming up. You
can sign-up
here! We'll take all the help we can get! Thanks for being so
cool. We'll plan on seeing you during the inaugural "Vango
Tour"!!!

Blessings,
SWP

Dec 14

Thanks Dallas! Hello Michigan and Florida.

We had an amazing time in Dallas on Saturday and racked up a ton of van miles. We drove 1500 miles in just about 24 hours. Though busy, we did manage to take great photos like the one above. Up next we have a couple awesome events! We hope to see YOU there!

Dec 16 / Alma, MI / Central Michigan Youth For Christ
Dec 18 / Longwood, FL / Club Remnant

Check the tour dates section for more info! Merry Christmas!

Dec 11

Tis' The Season! Christmas Concert with KLTY.

What's up everyone!? We're getting ready to hit the road early tomorrow morning and head to the Firewheel Towncenter in Garland. Our good friends @ KLTY in Dallas invited us to play a mini Christmas concert. We'll be playing some classic songs as well as some tunes from our new album "These Simple Truths"! It's going to be a good time. Bring the family....we'll have a blast.

EVENT INFO:
Sat. Dec 12, 2009
Firewheel Towncenter
Garland, TX
Start Time: 7pm

Dec 5

An Update of Proverbial Proportions.

It's December 5th. WOW! First thing is first, let us apologize for our lack of blogging. We have been so busy and it seems like the schedule is getting more and more full as we type. This past year has been a blessing beyond our comprehension. When we say blessing, we just don't mean all the great things that have happened. We mean all of the ups, downs, failures, successes, joys, and pains. Why are these moments a blessing? Because they provide a prime opportunity to realize that we're completely and utterly helpless without the love of our Savior. May each moment we trip up and fall remind us that our ability to get back up again and press on can only be merited to the undying love of our Father!

This week starts preparation for winter and spring touring! For those of you that missed the memo. We'll be heading on with the 2010 Winter Jam Tour! We also have some new tour news coming VERY SOON! If you haven't had a chance yet...text SWP to 50505 and you can be among the first to hear about all of our new tour dates, as well as other breaking news.

This upcoming week we start some serious rehearsing! If you're a fan of guitar solos, back flips, pyrotechnics, worship, or good times we'll be sure to have at least half of these things happen during our set.

UPCOMING SHOWS (there will definitely be Christmas songs at each of these!)
December 12 - Dallas, TX / KLTY's Christmas Celebration! (check tour section for info)
December 16 - Alma, MI / Central Michigan Youth For Christ (check tour section for info)
December 18 - Orlando, FL / Club Remnant (check tour section for info)

K-LOVES "Home For Christmas" featuring "The Words I Would Say" (download on iTunes)
Sidewalk Prophets have teamed up with KLOVE to give you a chance to head home for Christmas. You could win our CD These Simple Truths, a guitar imprinted with the lyrics (handwritten by Dave!) of our single "The Words I Would Say", or the ultimate gift...a trip home for Christmas!

CLICK HERE TO CHECK IT OUT!

More updates coming soon!

Nov 13

Take some time and share "The Words I Would Say".

We have received an overwhelming amount of emails from people all over the world telling us how God has worked through our first single "The Words I Would Say". We wanted to let everyone know that you have the ability to share this song with friends, family, and loved ones. You can click the link above to go to the eCard. We hope you enjoy.

Blessings,
SWP

Oct 19

Sidewalk Prophets to be a part of 2010 Winter Jam!



We are excited to officially announce that Sidewalk Prophets will be on the 2010 Winter Jam Tour! We will be visiting over 40 cities all in our wonderful, cramped and cozy van (named Van “GO” because it’s a masterpiece). Keep checking the site for details on the cities and dates. We will let you know as soon as we find out. The lineup is going to be stellar and we are sure to have a lot of good times, great worship and little sleep. It is such an awesome adventure we are about to embark upon, and we can’t wait to see you out there on the road. Let’s Winter Jam like you have never Winter Jammed before!

Follow Sidewalk Prophets on Twitter @swprophets

Follow Winterjam on Twitter @winterjamtour

Sep 28

Life Behind the Wheel - A Visual Journey

I have been trying to get photos from the road and have been reluctant to upload them. Here are a few with descriptions. It's hard to drive and take photos but I have done it while maintaining 100 percent safety.

Atlanta Traffic! (this photo gives me recurring nightmares...ATL gives me nightmares!)

Sweet Dude on His Bike. (cool looking dudes like this guy are rare finds. Luckily my blackberry was locked, loaded, and ready to capture!)

Sep 7

Florida Thoughts From Dave...

Here we are once again in Florida, and what a great trip it has been thus far. Though the humidity lingers heavy and harsh, the palm trees are a wonderful sight. We are meeting lots of new friends and hanging out with old ones, and all the while we are utilizing this amazing gift that God has given us, music.
Just a week ago, I was talking to a friend, and he said something that really saddened me. He said, “the older I get the less important music seems to be in my life.” He described how that in high school and college music filled the majority of his day. His mood was set and passions formed by the melodies and lyrics that filled the air. And now, many years later, music just seemed like something that happened around him that he would stop and hear if time allowed.

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