It’s a new year and a slew of Christian concerts and tours have been announced in Canada.
Here are a few that I think are noteworthy for you to consider (in order by date):
Chris Tomlin – “And If Our God Is For Us” Canadian Tour
Ottawa – Fri. March 9 // Toronto – Sat. March 10 // Tickets
If there’s a worship leader that needs no introduction, it’s Chris Tomlin. Having written countless songs – How Great Is Our God, Our God, Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone), etc – you will probably find yourself being able to sing along in worship for the entire night.
Truthfully, what intrigues me the most about this night is the duo All Sons & Daughters. I’ve heard all the buzz surrounding these two but I have yet to actually stop and listen. I’m looking forward to waiting and experiencing what they are all about.
NineOFive Tour
Sarnia – Fri. March 16 // Cambridge – Sat. March 17 // Ajax – Sun. March 18 // Tickets
My NineOFive friends over at C4 in Ajax have been up to some pretty awesome things lately! On November 20, 2011 they hosted Ben Cantelon and Starfield for an awesome NineOFive Event. This time, they’ve crafted a tour with an incredible lineup: NineOFive, Parachute Band, and Aaron Gillespie.
This tour will come to a close at their home church with the first (free) NineOFive Event of 2012. Joining them on this night will be Leeland Mooring of the band Leeland (I still can’t stop listening to their latest album). I’m definitely gonna be at this one!
Paul Baloche – Truth Matters Tour
Ottawa – Fri. April 13 // Cambridge – Sat. April 14 // Toronto – Sun. April 15 // Tickets
Paul is one of my favourite worship leaders and I love his band mates (Carl Albrecht on drums, Michael Rossback on bass, and Ben Gowell on guitar) . They are worshipers and incredible musicians. Phil Wickham will also be with them on this tour. I’m definitely looking forward to having these guys in town again!
If you are a worship leader/pastor, you are familiar with Paul and His worship ministry, but why not invest a little in your team and bring them along. I’ve found it a great way to attend with worship team members and then chat about what each of us learned and observed from Paul and his band.
Micheal W. Smith – Wonder, Worship & Glory Tour
Toronto – May 5 // Ottawa – May 6 // Tickets
Smitty is in a class of his own. He’s a Billboard top ten Billboard Hot 100 recording artist and Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter, composer, and actor (wikipedia).
I’ll be honest to admit that I’m not a huge fan of his voice, but I have to give credit to his incredible musical gifts. He has been influential in the lives of so many of today’s artists and has been a blessing to so many Christians.
If you’re a Smitty fan, this one’s for you.
Where and which concert(s) are you planning to attend? I would love to say hi!
