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Nashville, TN.—The Will Play For Food Tour drew a standing-room-only crowd at Denver’s Crossroads Church.

More than 1,500 people attended the Jan. 28 sold-out concert, promoted by WAY-FM 89.7. 

The ministry-oriented evening featured Fusebox, Jonah33, Pivitplex and Ever Stays Red (http://kxwa.wayfm.com/wpff.html).  The bands served up both rock and modern worship music while inviting fans to serve the poor through Food for the Hungry (http://www.fh.org).

Each artist used video and personal challenges to demonstrate God’s love by sponsoring a child, going on a short-term mission trip or participating in World Week.

“This tour unites a new generation of artists intent on making music that challenges the status quo with the Gospel,” said tour producer Ray Ware in a news release.

“The whole mission of this tour is a great fit for us,” said Ever Stays Red drummer Josh Carlson in the same news release. “We’re excited about the opportunity it offers to live out the life Christ spoke about.”

“It has been an absolute honor to partner with Food for the Hungry on the Will Play For Food Tour,” said Billy Buchanan, lead singer for Fusebox, in the news release. “My family was very poor when I was young; my brothers and I went to sleep many nights without food to eat. That’s why I’m such a believer in Food for the Hungry. They are putting God’s word into action … and are doing all they can to take care of the needy throughout the world.”

Fusebox performed “Once Again,” the title song from the group’s new album, which meditates in awe over Christ’s mercy and willingness to lower Himself to the point of death. “It’s a huge blessing to be able to use our gift of music to bring so many people together for such a worthy cause,” Buchanan said in the release.

Food for the Hungry, an international Christian charity, is devoted to helping people throughout the world overcome physical and spiritual hunger. The organization provides emergency aid, helps impoverished people obtain clean sources of water, teaches them various agricultural techniques and promotes community development by providing small business loans.

World Week is a program that encourages understanding and raises awareness of important global issues and helps people, through Food for the Hungry, who are suffering from hunger, disease, human rights abuses, violence and environmental devastation.

World Week activities, like the Water Walk where participants collect and carry water, allow people to identify with the poor and to recruit sponsors who will help the poor overcome the obstacles that hold them back from better lives.

“The people associated with this tour, from the producers to the artists, were great to work with,” said Zach Cochran, general manager for WAY- FM 89.7, in the news release.

The Will Play For Food Tour challenges audiences to get out of their comfort zones and find practical ways to serve others. As such, the bands involved are foregoing hotels and restaurants and instead staying with host families.

“Staying with host families can be very hard when you are tired and road-weary. This tour is challenging us to really pour ourselves out, way past our comfort zones,” said Scott Brownson of Pivitplex, in the news release.

“We really want to let people know how they can make a difference,” Brownson added. “We will show them how and hopefully share our passion for loving others through our music and interaction with people before, during and after the show.”

That sentiment was echoed by Jonah33. Speaking in the news release, Frontman Vince Lichlyter said that through the tour, “the Lord placed a heart within me to be actively involved, not just cheering on the sidelines.” He said he hopes the Will Play For Food artists “will have a special effect on people who want to be like the bands on this tour.”

Scott Viegel, program director of WAY-FM 89.7, said in the news release he is delighted with the outcome of the Denver concert. “We’re committed to bringing unique, compelling artists who resonate with our audience. The Will Play For Food Tour is a great a example of that.”

This is the first concert WAY-FM has hosted since entering the Denver market less than nine months ago.

The tour is promoted nationally through an extensive Internet campaign on top Christian websites, including http://www.ChristianMusic.org, http://www.ccmusic.org and http://www.christianmusic.org.

“This is a remarkable tour, especially when you realize we’re producing it without label support and without a booking agent,” said tour producer Christopher Redner in the news release. “We’ve already toured more than 20 cities, offering compelling concerts by great artists who are committed to serving. We’re excited about what we can accomplish through the dozens of concerts we’ll present in the next few months.”

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