Paul Collins, one of the pioneers of Power Pop, and a member of bands such as The Nerves, The Breakaways and most notably The Beat is finally coming More

Paul Collins, one of the pioneers of Power Pop, and a member of bands such as The Nerves, The Breakaways and most notably The Beat is finally coming to Australia for a short tour to promote his most recent release “King Of Powerpop!” Collins will link up with Sydney pop/rock outfit “the Zeros” featuring Glenn Morris (formerly of the Screaming Tribesmen and Kings Of The Sun) on lead guitar and will play two exclusive shows in Melbourne in March 2011. Collins has returned to his roots with his new record “King Of Powerpop!” which has been heralded as his best work since The Beat’s self titled release. It’s a record full of driving guitar beats and melodic hooks, an apt indication of what audiences can expect from his live show – fun and raucous rock ‘n’ roll from one of pop music’s great unsung heroes.....The Nerves gave us Blondie’s classic “Hanging on the Telephone” and Collins delivers many more gems in the genre. “King Of Power Pop!” is Paul Collins’ third release this decade, and acts as a complete return to his roots. “For me, this is the record that connects the dots, from The Nerves to The Breakaways to The Beat, to today,” he says. “This is the record that puts it all together.” Produced and engineered by Jim Diamond (Dirtbombs, The Go, White Stripes), the album also features Eric Blakey on guitar and backing vocals, Diamond on bass and Dave Shettler on drums. Paul Collins has an interesting career… and a long successful one at that. Living in Greece, Vietnam and Europe before returning to his native New York and attending the prestigious Julliard Music School, Paul Collins formed two influential power-pop bands – The Beat and The Nerves. It was his move to San Francisco and union with songwriter Jack Lee and bassist Peter Case that saw the formation of The Nerves in 1974. The Nerves proved to be one of the pioneers of the burgeoning US punk rock scene, independently releasing their own four-track EP, which included to song “Hanging on the Telephone”, the track that later went on to become a massive hit for Blondie in the 1980s. While The Nerves were short-lived and disbanded in 1977, Paul’s music career didn’t falter. He moved to LA and formed The Beat with bassist Steve Huff, drummer Mike Ruiz and lead guitarist Larry Whitman. Recommended for management and taken on by legendary concert promoter Bill Graham, The Beat toured with the likes of The Police, The Jam and Joe Jackson. They also made numerous TV appearances and recorded their cult debut self-titled album with producer Bruce Botnick (The Doors). The album featured Beatles and Byrds-influenced guitars and catchy choruses, defining the genre of power-pop. The Beat reformed In the 1990s as Paul Collins’ Beat and still continues to write and tour internationally. “I can’t believe it’s finally happening,” Paul says of his first Australian tour. “We will be ripping.” This unsung hero of the power-pop genre is renowned for his unforgettable live performances, steering from fun and raucous rock n roll to sweet, guitar driven pop that will make even the strongest of music critics want to get up and get moving.
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Fast Facts Event Information: Anaheim Harvest Dates August 12–14, 2011 Location Angel Stadium Anaheim, CA Speaker Greg Laurie Languages Spanish More

Fast Facts Event Information: Anaheim Harvest Dates August 12–14, 2011 Location Angel Stadium Anaheim, CA Speaker Greg Laurie Languages Spanish Korean Chinese Vietnamese Signing for the Deaf Cost Free (Angel Stadium charges $12 for parking) Harvest Contacts: Director/Mobilization Richard Garcia Ph (951) 687-6595 Cell (909) 240-4017 Fax: (951) 351-8240 RichardG@harvest.org Youth Mobilization Brady Collins Cell: (951) 329-0844 E-mail: BradyC@harvest.org Schedule: Friday, August 12 Gates Open: 5:30 P.M. Crusade begins: 7:00 P.M. Musical guests: David Crowder Band, Kutless, Crystal Lewis Saturday, August 13 Gates Open: 5:30 P.M. Crusade Begins: 7:00 P.M. Musical Guests: Red, Phil Wickham, Lincoln Brewsterr, more to be announced Sunday, August 14 Gates Open: 4:30 P.M. Crusade Begins: 6:00 P.M. Musical Guests: Jeremy Camp, Jars of Clay, Francesca Battistelli Special Guest: Louis Zamperini Related Events: Prayer Rally Saturday, August 6th, 6:30 P.M.–8:00 P.M. Prayer Room: A room will be available each night of the Southern California Harvest for those interested in interceding in prayer during the event. Contact Rick Schutte at (951) 687-6595 for more information. Since 1990, Harvest Ministries have held large-scale evangelistic outreaches around the United States, and in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. More than 4,240,000 people have attended a Harvest event in person, and more than 353,300 people have registered decisions of faith in Jesus Christ. Harvest events are designed to be opportunities for Christians to invite unsaved family members, coworkers, friends, and acquaintances to hear the life-changing message of the gospel in an environment that is entertaining, yet nonthreatening. The cornerstone of each event is the presentation of the gospel by Pastor Greg Laurie. Biblically-sound and culturally relevant, Pastor Greg brings a clear gospel message, providing an opportunity for people to make a decision to accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. Greg Laurie is the senior pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Riverside, California and the newly opened campus, Harvest Orange County. He began his pastoral ministry at the age of 19 by leading a Bible study of 30 people. Since then, God has transformed that small group into a church of some 15,000 people. Today, Harvest is one of the largest churches in the United States, and consistently ranks among the most influential churches in the country. Evangelistic Events In 1990, Laurie began holding large-scale public evangelistic events through Harvest Ministries. Since then, more 4,240,000 people have attended Harvest events around the United States, and in Australia and New Zealand. More importantly, more than 353,300 people have made registered professions of faith through these outreaches. On the Radio Laurie is the featured speaker of the nationally-syndicated radio program, A New Beginning, which is broadcast on more than 500 radio outlets around the world. A New Beginning is also one of the most popular Christian podcast downloads on Apple's iTunes Store. Pastor Greg speaking at the 2009 Black Hills, South Dakota Harvest Other Achievements Along with his work at Harvest Ministries, Laurie serves on the board of directors of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. He holds two honorary doctorates from Biola University and Azusa Pacific University. Laurie has authored several books, including the bestsellers, Hope for Hurting Hearts and Signs of the Times. Other titles include Married.Happily., Essentials, What Every Christian Needs to Know, and God's Design for Christian Dating. Laurie has also written several devotional books, including Daily Hope for Hurting Hearts, For Every Season 1–3, and the series Greatest Stories Ever Told 1–3. His bestselling autobiography, Lost Boy, was released in June 2008. The accompanying documentary film, Lost Boy: The Next Chapter, has won eight awards at film festivals around the world. He has written study notes for the recently released Start! Bible from Thomas Nelson publishers, in the New King James Version, as well as for two Bibles in the New Living Translation: New Believer's Bible and The Seeker's Bible. His books have been translated into many languages, including Korean, Latvian, Portuguese, German, and Spanish. He has been married to Cathe Laurie for 37 years and they have two sons, Christopher and Jonathan, and four grandchildren. For more about Pastor Greg, visit his personal homepage at greglaurie.com. David Crowder*Band The David Crowder Band began leading worship at Baylor University in Texas 11 years ago. Since then, they have gone on to win seven Dove Awards and received a Grammy nomination. The David Crowder Band will be wrapping up their career together with "The 7 Tour" and the release of their sixth album this fall. Kutless With six albums, Kutless has sold over two million records. Their album Strong Tower was certified gold. Their most recent record, It Is Well, has given the band their first number-one adult contemporary single, with "What Faith Can Do." They have received eight GMA Dove nominations, with the most recent being Rock/Contemporary Album of the Year, for It is Well. Crystal Lewis This multi–Dove Award winner and Grammy nominated singer/songwriter has performed at every Anaheim Harvest Crusade. Crystal has celebrated 26 years as a successful recording artist and in that time, she has released 21 albums in English and seven in Spanish. Her latest album, Plain and Simple, was released in June 2011. Red This Grammy-nominated, GMA-Dove-Award-winning rock band comes from Nashville, Tennessee. They have three albums and are making strides in both Christian and mainstream radio, with songs making the top 10 in both markets. Their music has been heard on the trailer for the movie The Blind Side. Red has recently appeared on David Letterman and Jay Leno. Phil Wickham Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Phil Wickham is no stranger to Harvest Crusades. Having grown up in Southern California, Phil attended this annual event held at Anaheim Stadium for many years. This marks his third time playing at the Harvest Crusade in Anaheim. Phil began writing songs and leading worship when he was 12 years old. He has plans to release his latest album in October. Lincoln Brewster Singer, songwriter, and worship leader Lincoln Brewster has performed and crafted songs that have helped shape the sound of today’s modern worship while also climbing Christian radio charts. He has released seven albums and has multiple hit songs. Lincoln is currently the worship leader at Bayside Church in Northern California. Jeremy Camp Jeremy Camp has released six albums, four of which have been certified gold, and sold over three million records. He has 19 number-one hit songs, multiple GMA nods, and six GMA Dove awards, including Male Vocalist of the Year in both 2004 and 2005. His latest album, We Cry Out: The Worship Project, was recently nominated for two GMA Dove awards including Praise and Worship Album of the Year. Jeremy has recently released his book, I Still Believe, in which he chronicles his discovery of hope and healing in the midst of life’s deepest valleys. Jars of Clay Since 1995, Jars of Clay has released 17 albums, two of which were certified gold, one was certified platinum, and one went double-platinum. They have had 17 number-one songs and sold over six million records. They have an impressive 48 GMA Dove nominations and 10 Dove Awards, eight Grammy nominations and three Grammy Awards, and they’ve been nominated for an American Music Award. Francesca Battistelli Francesca Battistelli’s music career has taken off. With only two records released, she has an impressive 15 Dove nominations, five GMA Dove Awards, and a Grammy nomination. She has won back-to-back Dove Awards for Female Vocalist of the Year and this year she won the award for Artist of the Year. Her song "It's your life" was featured in the film Soul Surfer. Food Drive Bring a non-perishable food item to the Southern California Harvest and help support the Fred Jordan Mission. 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