April
24 - 8:00pm @ Exit/Inn (2208 Elliston Place - Nashville,
TN 37203)
benefit for American Neighbor
$10 at the door
Daniel Moore 615-944-1370...events@americanneighbor.org
May
1 - 10:00pm @ Wild Wings Cafe (15 W. Washington St - Greenville,
SC 29601)
full show with special guest Jason Walker
Free show
Rob Lamble 843-881-0039
2 - 10:00pm @ Wild Wings Cafe (729 Lady St - Columbia, SC 29201)
full show with special guest Jason Walker
Free show
Rob Lamble 843-881-0039
3 - 6:00pm @ The Warehouse (Seacoast Church Mt. Pleasant)
leading worship with The Warehouse's band
Free show
3 - 10:00pm @ Wild Wings Cafe (664 Coleman Blvd Mt. Pleasant,
SC 29464)
full show with special guest Jason Walker
Free show
Rob Lamble 843-881-0039
4 - 10:00am @ The Warehouse (Seacoast Church Mt. Pleasant, SC)
leading worship with The Warehouse's band
Free show
4 - 6:00pm @ Secoast Church Mt. Pleasant, SC
full show with special guest Jason Walker
$10 at the door or at church bookstore
5 - 7:00pm in Nashville, TN
private dinner
PRIVATE
7 - 7:00pm @ Seacoast Church (212 Roper Mountain Road Ext,
Greenville, SC 29615)
full show with special guest Jason Walker
CD RELEASE PARTY!
$10 tickets
Chris Surratt 864-284-0781...chrissurratt@seacoast.org
9 - 6:00pm @ The Refuge (4917 A Mercer University Dr, Macon,
GA 31210)
full show with special guest Jason Walker
478-254-2740
10 - 6:00pm @ The Crystal Cathedral (Garden Grove, CA)
I'm being presented an award for being a believer in the mainstream
PRIVATE
11 - 9:30am @ The Crystal Cathedral (Garden Grove, CA)
singing "Vessel" for the televised church service
Free show
11-17 - El Salvador
Going to El Salvador for Compassion International
20 - 8:00pm ET @ American Idol Final 2 performances
going to the finale pt. 1
21 - 8:00pm ET @ American Idol Finale
going to the finale pt. 2
21 - 8:00pm PT @ KIIS FM Idol Finale party
performing a short set for Finale Party
KIIS FM
24 - Zellwood Festival (4235 West Ponkan Rd, Zellwood,
FL 32798)
performing full set for festival
Marvin Barrett 407-886-0014
29 - 7:00pm @ KXOJ Riverwalk Crossing (Main & Riverside,
Jenks, OK 74137)
full show with special guest Jason Walker
free show
Bob Thornton 918-492-2660 x204...bobt@kxoj.com
31 - @ JFestival (323 Camp Jordan Parkway, East Ridge,
TN 37412)
performing several acoustic sets throughout the day
June
1 - 6:00pm @ the Grove Theater (Anaheim, CA) for the
Well Done Awards
serving as the house band and performing several song for Awards show
Leesa Belessi - paragon7@cox.net
28 - 7:00pm @ Celebrate Freedom (Dallas, TX)
doing a full band set for a festival put on by radio station KLTY
klty.com
July
5 - 12:00pm @ Centennial Park (Nashville, TN)
Fro Patro' picnic!
$15 per person
fropatro.googlepages.com
5 - 7:00pm @ 3rd and Lindsley (816 3rd Ave S, Nashville, TN 37210)
full band all ages show!
$10 for over 21, $15 over 21 (sorry, guys, venue rules in order to
have all ages)
fropatro.googlepages.com
6 - 9:00pm @ The National Cherry Festival (Traverse City, MI 49685)
full set for festival on the Bay Side Stage
231-946-1400 or contact WLJN in Traverse City
12 - Lifest (OshKosh, WI 54901)
full band set for a festival
For tickets check out lifest.com
18 - 7:00pm @ Sun Valley Community Church (456 E. Ray Rd, Gilbert,
AZ 85296)
full show
$15 tickets (buy one get one free)
Extreme Faith productions 480-812-1100...briancole2003@cox.net
19 - 7:00pm @ Cornerstone Christian Fellowship (1595 S Alma School Rd,
Chandler, AZ 85248)
full show
$15 tickets (buy one get one free)
Extreme Faith Productions 480-812-1100...briancole2003@cox.net
20 - 7:00pm @ North Ridge Community Church (6363 E Dynamite Blvd,
Cave Creek, AZ 85331)
full show
$15 tickets (buy one get one free)
Extreme Faith Productions 480-812-1100...briancole2003@cox.net
23 - 7:00pm @ Youth Alive (1815 Union Ave. Chatanooga, TN 37404)
full band set for Youth Alive
Amber Lee 972-276-3168
26-31 - Northwestern Alaska Cruise with KTIS Minneapolis, MN
leading worship on the cruise
ktis.nwc.edu
August
1-3 - Still on cruise
3-6 - @ Idol Camp
I'm a guest advisor for the Idol Camp series in California
7-8 - @ GMA in the Rockies
I'm co-hosting a night at the Seminar in the Rockies with Mandisa
& performing an acoustic set
gospelmusic.org
10 - 5:00pm @ Indiana State Fair (1202 East 38th St, Indianapolis,
IN 46205)
full band set for Indiana State Fair
Mike Clark 317-839-0311...newcovprod@aol.com
31 - 7:00pm @ Last Blast of Summer (Route 220 Tipton, PA 16684)
full band set for festival
George Palmer 814-684-1515
September
6 - 5:00pm @ Ledyard Fair (Ledyard, CT 06339)
performing 3 songs acoustic & signing autographs
ledyardfair.org
81 comments:
Thanks, Chris! Much appreciated.
AZ? Are you sure you don't mean AR? (and I'm sure DJ is going, "NO...he meant AL!" LOL) ClarissaNaz, coming your way! And on the AI finale...way cool!
On the concert of picnic night, I think Chris meant $10 for UNDER 21 and $15 for over. If that's not right, correct me. And I know those tickets will be limited. Chris, let us know when there's a link we can post on the picnic site.
This is neat! (That was for you, Deb! LOL) Thank you, Chris!
No, actually, they charge $5 more for under 21...basically the house makes their money from alcohol sales, and they can't sell to under 21, so they charge $5 more.
Chris
OK, I will stop commenting about things I know nothing about. For the moment. : ) Thanks, Chris!
Thanks Chris~You are going to be very busy...
Your going to El Salvador? Wow...
Do you know when tickets will go on sale for the concert after the picnic. Since I am driving for 3 days with 3 little kids, just to get there, I really don't want to miss the concert...Deliah would be so disappointed.
And a guest advisor for idol camp? Are you performing at the finale for AI?
I know, I should read the whole thing at once..lol..I keep re-reading it and finding out more information. lol...
Oh, I'm so excited! See you at Wild Wings in Columbia, SC on May
2nd, and probably again at Wild Wings in Mt. Pleasant on the 3rd.
Can't wait!
Your pals,
Jane (and Dean)
Great set of tour dates, though I'm sad there are none near me. Someday, I hope!
The CT date isn't that far away from , I don't think, Carrie.
And Jane! So good to hear from you!
Can't wait to see you.
By the way, there are more dates coming, these are just the ones that are confirmed.
Chris
Chris! Haha! I mean I'm trying to go to NASHVILLE... I don't think I'll have money left come CT! I'll see at least ONE of these shows somehow.
OMG, you're coming to Tulsa!!!!!! (Jenks, same thing). And it's free as well. I'll be there! :)
I can't afford the trip to the picnic since I have a friend's out of town wedding coming up as well... BUT I see you'll be in Michigan the day after! Traverse City isn't exactly in my area, but I might be able to get up there for a camping trip, if the parks aren't already all booked... which they may be because of the cherry fest and the holiday weekend. But I'll check into it!
Well then I guess I am going to have to stop my personal whining about how busy I am....gee whiz
Wow! This came out fast! I say this because I just got an email Thurs night w/a phone # to call if your church would like to have you come there. I shot off an email to our worship leader faster than my fingers could fly. I've gotten no response yet. :o( We've such a large church the process may take the approval of 5 pastors in triplicate. ha ha Anyways, it's GREAT to know you are coming to several places within 50 miles of me.
Makes me feel like a glutton when many of you have NO shows nearby.
Hopefully, they'll be added later.
My daughter's boygfriend gets his bookings through Extreme Faith Productions locally. What's the possibility of him opening up for you, Chris?? Is that asking too much?? I'd understand, if it is. He's opening for Bebo Norman on May 9th. His biggest date yet.
hey chris.i know your a big coldplay fan.if you get a chance check out youtube and type in "fix you"by young at heart.the guys name id fred knittle and he is 92 years old doing a cover of fix you by coldplay.its already had almost 800,000 views.
Oooh, this is exciting. I'm thrilled that you're involved with the AI finale (will you perform on the show or just at the AP?) and with the Idol camp. I've been curious about that camp (always thought Sanjaya would be great with the kids and could do a "be yourself" session). Actually, many of the top 10 alums from season 6 would be terrific advisors for the camp kids; will you have some of your AI6 colleagues there, Chris?
len6638 thanks for that link .../tear
OMG I was sloooowly scrolling down the tour dates, every single detail... and I didnt think I'd see Indianapolis... and YAY! THERE IT IS!! :) I'm so excited you'll be at the Indiana State Fair you just have no idea (ok well maybe you do).
Daughtry and Carrie Underwood are performing at our fair and tickets already went on sale and Im sure they're already sold out - Im very glad you arent going to be there for their show (Im assuming) because I probably couldnt get tickets!... Rambling.
Take Away Point: I'm excited. :)
May 11 at the Crystal Cathedral? Happy Mother's Day to me!
Can't wait.
If you haven't already done so, you must go to Kellyville and listen to Kelly Clarkson singing "Ava Maria" for the pope...Amazing....
Nothing yet scheduled for Baltimore?
Sam Sessa will be crying in his soup!
Cathy...
Una voce ad honorem ad maiorem dei gloriam!
Prayer request for Amanda....she's had to go back to ICU this evening. Risa
Well it's a good thing I got to see you when I did, it doesn't look like you are coming anywhere near B'ham anytime soon! Boo!
Oh well, I've always got the picnic, have to settle for that!
I can't believe you are going to El Salvador! Wow, that will be quite the experience!
The tour sounds great, a good variety of venues that should help you keep it fresh!
Happy Monday, sending you love from DJ in AL!
It's official...May 6th is going to be "Chris Sligh" day. We are having a contest and yes there will be prizes. More details to follow.
I hope theres more dates in Michigan added!! Traverse City is going to be packed that weekend, but I might try to come!! This is very exciting Chris! OH! and you are going to be in Nashville this weekend? I will be there for the Country Music Marathon, cheering for the team of Melinda's backups who are running to raise money for Malaria No More. You should stop by :)
Hey Everybody! *waves*
This listing of Events sounds Great! :-) Good to see so much stacked up, and ready to be tackled. Atta Boy.
Things have been busy here for me, both with the Family(school, sports) and Blaker Fandom. I hope all is well. I am still definitely planning on going to the picnic at Centennial Park, so I need to get penciled in for that, turn in funds, whatever soon. :-) Centennial is a great big park, near the Colliseum, so there should be room for everybody. It will be very cool to see everybody at long last, and see Sligh up on that stage.
Happy Birthday belatedly Chris. I hope the year ahead is blest.
and out of all the folkes who live here ya gotta find one bad apple in the bunch. hey i live here , and i don't have a clue who sam sessa is. but i do know what the balto sun is and it looks like they are getting a hard on with finding respectable intertainment reporting here. lol
oops btw i almost for got . the GMS'S are in nash vegas , i know that the local christan radio station was gonna be there, so i left it on this morning becuse they said that they were gonna get mr. sligh to do a interview , WRBS they seem to really like you . so i got to work at 7:am an low and behold who was their first guest . i heard most of the interview, and he even sung empty me it was great .
Remember last year when we found out about TACOSB and we became huge Slighfans....Just downloaded David Cooks Album “Analog Heart” it is the #1 MP3 download on Amazon. After one listen I can see why.
Bmorebamma -
I just put up links to Chris's WRBS performance of "Cry Tonight" as well as to some WRBS photos from today's interview. Check it out.
Sam Sessa is really ok - he just likes to lampoon people. And he did redeem himself by wishing Chris a Happy Birthday.....
Badpacifist,
Oh I downloaded Analog Heart tonight. It is awesome! It kinda reminds me of Daughtry meets Creed. I am really enjoying it. I wonder do you know if he wrote the songs for this? If you guys haven't checked it out, you really should.
You're going to be in Traverse City! wooo hooo!!!!! It's a four hour drive from my house, but my in-law's live there! So I will pester my husband to let us go.
and emilyboo, if you want to get a camping spot, you seriously need to look now because that state campground is often booked over a year ahead of time.
Hey, folks! This has been a LOOOOOONG day, as in had to leave the house at 6 to get to a site 2 hours from here, and just got done uploading my report. And have to turn around and do it tomorrow. I need my beauty sleep! LOL
Let me encourage those of you who are coming to the picnic who haven't registered to get on it! We are looking forward to a big crowd and can't wait to meet all you blogger friends.
Dang it, I wish I could be in Nashville Wed. for the Dove awards. I can't get them live here unless we have the top tier of digital cable and we are too cheap. (economically sound-LOL)
OK, beddie bye time! Risa
Oh, I love you, Rosalee! Just saw the link on the fansite to where you can watch the Dove awards live. Woo Hoo! Head there, people, if you are in the same sad cable boat I'm in.
The nearest locales, Tipton, PA and Ledyard, CT the two most accessible places, in at least theory. I live some inbetween since I never heard of either of them.
Not encouraging.
Susan,
I know... I haven't checked, but I'm sure the state park is booked, being not only a holiday weekend, but cherry festival weekend as well. Oh well, I'm having second thoughts about the camping idea anyway, because I tend to dislike camping on holiday weekends; they seem to let in way more people than the capacity of the park should allow, and it's very crowded and far from relaxing. I'll try to find a different place to stay, or hope for more Michigan dates to choose from!
Chris,
How about the peach festival in Romeo, Michigan (labor day weekend,) or the Armada fair (August 12-17.) I would love to see you in Armada! It's the only place where I've ever had the chance to meet the band I was there to see! (Lonestar, some 8 years ago.)
YES! Rosalee! You're the greatest! A link for the Dove Awards Live!!! I'm in same cable boat as Risa.
Now if only I hadn't agreed to fill in for someone at church Wednesday. Well, at least I can see the first 90 minutes. I'll have to hope Chris' medley comes early in the game.
I'm very sad Jordin can't make it now. But at least it's looking like she only needs vocal rest instead of this being a career ending illness like I'd first heard. Yay!
Hi guys!
I'm sad Chris isn't going to be coming to NC but I'm psyched about the picnic! I havn't blogged in a while but I read it ALL the time!
I found this when Chris first appeared on AI and I was hooked for life! I will see some of you at the picnic. I really enjoy finding out about everyone. I will try to say stuff about myself sometimes. I pray for Amanda. My daughter's name is the same.
She is such a sweetie. I hope she is doing well. I heard Chris's
piano solo of "Empty Me" on K-Love
this morning that he did when he was there at the station and it really moved me!
So, I'll go for now...gotta work!
Robyn
Cool Robyn! I just love it when only readers finally post. I'm looking forward to meeting you at the picnic.
To anyone:
Is it too late to pre-order the CD and how do I do that? I've never seen it on any of Chris' sites. Did I just miss it?
Robyn~I am so excited you are coming to the picnic. We are going to have so much fun. I can't wait for July....
Too bad there's nothing in Georgia in June, I'll be there for a few days. I'll probably go to Wisconsin again this summer so I'll see if I can plan that around your show up there.
To ClarriaNaz,
From GDA,
Regarding CD pre-release ordering go to, http://www.chrissligh.com/
Thanks Clarissa and Cathy!
I'll not be a wallflower anymore!!
I've only asked a few questions now and then to Chris, But I like talking to ya'll!!
I think the picnic will be so much fun! Oh, and thanks for the link GDA...I just went and pre-ordered a few CD's...gotta have one for the car and one for my desk at work...and one to give as
a gift.
I'm bringing my two teenagers to the picnic as well. My son looks a bit like Chris so that should be fun! He's pretty big though, even though he's only 19. He's about 6 1/2 feet tall and over 260 lbs. He has beautiful curly hair but I don't know if I can get his favorite hat off his head!!
Robyn
I hadn't heard about Jordin have voice problems. Hope that all works out for her with rest.
I've noticed that a lot of folks on here have sons who favor Chris somehow. OK, that doesn't sound quite right. LOL Y'all know what I mean. We need to line 'em all up for a group shot at the picnic. We need to get them all some black glasses like his. I'm glad to hear of another teen coming. Mine is 17 (thinks he's 27). He's got that curly hair thing going on as well, though he has that dishwater blonde/light brown hair like his dad, not dark like mine. And other than ringlets when he was little, he had straight hair until he hit puberty!
Anyway, looking forward to meeting you and your family, Robyn. Risa
Robyn~my son favors Chris also. He's 25. Don't know for sure if he's coming to the picnic yet but I hope he does. There is a trophy for the most Chris look a like so it sounds like it might be a tight contest. My grandson looks like Chris when Chris was little. He's 2 and he is coming to the picnic.
Thanks GDA. Went there, ordered some. So simple. chrissligh.com how could I not have known THAT???
Oi Vay!
Funny. I have a 17 yr old son TOO.
Well, he'll be 17 on May 8th. But he looks nothing like Chris and we're leaving him at home. This trip is for my husband and I's 25th Wedding Anniversary. Not very romantic but an exciting getaway nonetheless. So...no kiddos tagging along.
It'll be great to meet everyone's family.
hey july 8th my b-day btw
bmore: What a great way to spend your b-day. Gathered w/a bunch of new friends and great music! Yay!
Just saw the posted AI tour dates this summer. I have the privilege of going to the first show July 1st - Glendale AZ! What fun to be able to give a review on the forums!
So...I start off July at AI7 concert, 3 days later leave for the picnic, 2 weekends later Chris is in town for THREE shows. OH MAN!!!! What a month!
Now I'm supposed to get some sleep???