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Something Beautiful on the Charts!
Sitting number 9 in the first week isn't bad! Request it today at TSR
R2R tour - Fall 2007
Now being scheduled for Georgia, North and South Carolina, Virginia, West
Virginia
R2R tour -Winter 2007
12 stops in 14 days and 5 states all in the
South makes for a great tour! The weather
was great well...except for that tornado
thing in Montgomery, AL that Marianne and I
happened upon. I've never pumped gas before
during a tornado siren. That was a bit
different! But God blessed us with a
surprise, while pumping gas we noticed a
hotel with the name we would be staying that
night and it just so happened it was ours.
So...during that whole storm we didn't have
to go any further than across the street.
That was really a blessing to us.
We met the most gracious and awesome people
throughout the tour. We heard stories of
lives being changed through recovery and
others that just came to understand that it
was time to hand it over. We were glad to be
a part of something great happening in many
peoples lives through Christian recovery
groups. Marianne and I both feel that this
is just the start of what God has called us
to do together.
Thanks everyone for trusting us with your
groups and allowing us to share our hearts.
I know that I'm humbled and thankful to have
met not only the leaders and churches
but...every single person at each group.
Blessings to you all!
tSr has the
honor of being the first station to air
the brand new single from Leah Martensen
called "Beautiful" off her forthcoming
CD 'Still'.
January News
"SHUT UP AND PRAY" gained the #2 spot on the charts at "IggyRocks" radio.
We'd like to thank 'IggyRocks' and their listeners for making that happen.
"Shut Up and Pray" has been on their charts for several months.
Thanks to you all!
Recovery Tour 2007
Leah and Marianne Kesler are joining together for
the Road To Recovery Tour 2007.
They will be traveling through the South with a 13 day tour schedule that
will be packed with hope, encouragement and challenges. Check out the Road
To Recovery website :
www.roadtorecoverytour.com
Podcasting....YES...
Leah is now part of the podcasting craze.
You can catch her on "Build A Church" and "The
Aroma of Life". Leah is part
of "Podsafe Music Network" where podcasters
can download music for their radio shows. Keep an eye out for more news on
which podcast shows have picked up Leah's music.
Hey! Head over to
www.myspace.com/thespiritrado Leah
is the featured artist this week! Let TSR know your listening by leaving a
comment.
TSR is a big supporter of Leah's Music.
Check it out!
Christmas 2006!
Leah is gearing up for Christmas 2006. If
you are interested in having her anytime in
December please head over to the booking
area and start that process. It's not to
soon to be thinking of Christmas!
Faithfest 2006!
Leah will be performing at Faithfest again this year! July 28th at 9:30pm.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of Faithfest. Venues are set up in
three locations over several night. Look for Leah over at New Exodus in
Lincoln Park. New Exodus is a Christian Biker coffeehouse. Come and check it
out! Lots of cool things happening there!
LEAH TEAMS UP WITH THE "CHICAGO
CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP"
Leah is looking forward to joining the artist roster at CCMG. Leah should be
a great fit to this group as they build their roster of artists who take
serious the calling God has laid upon their lives. Located around the
Chicago area makes CCMG right in the middle of tour traffic. It also brings
it close to the home and ministry of J. Brian Hill. Leah's excited to be a
part of something that's also affiliated with Brian. Who we understand is
working on a great new project. So keep an eye out for CCMG in the
near future! It's bound to have some great stuff blowing out of it. After
all, CCMG is located in the Windy City!
DANISH FESTIVAL 2005
AUG 19 - AUG 21
Greetings Everyone! I'm so excited about this summer! There's some really
great things going on and I wanted to let everyone know about one festival of interest I'm really
looking forward to. It's the DANISH FESTIVAL in Greenville, Michigan. I'll
be performing there Friday Aug 19TH on the main stage at
4:00pm. Also look for some updates on this
event. Jan(my husband) is Danish and we were married in Denmark so that's
why this event is special to us. So.... come and join the fun, FOOD and just
plain great music! I could use the support. This is a local city sponsored
event and lots of stuff happening!
FAITH FEST 2005
Faith Fest began in 1997. Faith Fest is a three day event with three stages
of Christian artists performing their works of art musically. This event is
packed with talent! This year
marks the first year that Leah will be
performing and she's looking forward to participating in this event. You can
catch her at 8:00pm Friday the 29th in the coffeehouse. If you're around the
Lincoln Park, Michigan area Leah would love to meet you. So come out and
support Faith Fest 2005!
Catch Leah Saturday April 16th 10:00
P.S.T on KKLA 99.5 FM out of Los Angeles
Leah will be on "The Indie Edge Radio Showcase". Zoe Lexis will be
interviewing Leah and playing songs off the new cd "What I'm Not". This
broadcast will be on five of the largest counties in California including
Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange and San Bernardino blanketing 14 million people
in Southern California. The show will also be heard by the world on
www.kkla.com
MIDWESTERN CHRISTIAN BOOK FAIR
September 23 -24, 2005
Iowa City Iowa
Leah with be performing at the annual
"Midwestern Christian Book Fair" in Iowa City, Iowa. This event will be held
at the Johnson County fairgrounds. Leah will be singing at the VIP Reception
which kicks off the weekend events. This is a great way to learn more about
books, publishing, networking and YES, there will be plenty of books and
booths to satisfy your spending habit.
LEAH MARTENSEN TO UNLEASH THIRD
STUDIO PROJECT FEB 20TH
Singer/songwriter and World Vision Associate
Artist Leah Martensen will release her third
studio project on Feb 20th. Leah teamed up
with "Paradiso Music" from Nashville, TN.
Leah had a desire to do something different
for this project, something modern but
strong. Producer John Pisciotta caught the
vision for the project and called it "What
I'm Not." Together they made a great team.
"What I'm Not" took nine months to create
and was recorded at the Sound Kitchen in
Brentwood, TN and Paradiso Studio in
Nashville.
MARGARET BECKER AND ROBIN WELTY -
RACING CARS
I
have a song on this CD that is extremely important to me. How it got there
is simple... GOD STEPPED IN. It came just before we were to go into the
studio. I had asked God to somehow get a song on this CD that would talk
about depression and being manic. A song that would talk about the highs and
lows that people struggle with everyday and yet as Christians we rarely talk
about. The song never came. Then at the last minute a song I was to record
didn't get approved for the project. Frustration was setting in. Where were
we going to find that last song in the eleventh hour?
We scoured the catalog for a song I
could relate to and own. Nothing! My producer John and I sat and listened,
we didn't like anything. Robin Welty, my Production Coordinator sat
with a laptop sorting through the catalog of music. I thought
I would take a look and see if some titles would jump out
at me. Within a second I saw "Racing Cars".
I asked Robin about it and she said
that she, Margaret Becker along with John had written the song together and
it had never been recorded. We opened the file and that was all it took for
me to know that God had just stepped in. I didn't have to listen to more
than a few bars. I knew. Robin, Margaret and John have graciously allowed me
to record "Racing Cars". It is my desire that people who have loved ones
struggling with mood swings find comfort in this song and those who struggle
will know that we will be there for them through the journey.
Leah
PARTNERING WITH MEDIA SHOUT
We are please to announce that Leah has become
a "Showcase Artist" for Media Shout. Media Shout is software that is
designed to work with churches to meet their media needs. Media Shout is not
just slides but moving media you can show along side your worship music or
specials. If you haven't bought a program yet, this is the one to start
with. It's easy to learn and it's a price churches can afford. The bonus is
when you book Leah for your service she will be running Media Shout and you
can see it in action. She is also able to get this product in your hand with
a discount. If you already know Leah's ministry then you understand her
heart for the church, helping churches reach their communities through the
arts.
WORLD VISION ASSOCIATE ARTIST
PROGRAM
Leah has signed as an Associate Artist
with World Vision. A few years ago Leah toured South Africa and felt
the need to do more when she got back home. Seeing the hungry and Aids
infected camps, the lack of water and hopelessness of the children hit heavy
on her heart. World Vision is the perfect partner with Leah’s desire to reach the lost
and hurting people in South Africa in particular, but also Africa in general
and around the world. Through World Vision you can sponsor a child and not
only bring them food and clean water, but also clothe them, educate them and
help them get to know Christ's love though the World Vision programs.
2005 is starting out with many exciting and new directions. With the new CD
there is a new sound. There is a new look on the web site that will help you
understand Leah's music and her mission. Last year was a full year with
recording and touring. It is time to take the next step and increase the
ministry influence.
They will be traveling through the South with a 13 day tour schedule that
will be packed with hope, encouragement and challenges. Check out the Road
To Recovery website :
Aroma of Life". Leah is part
of "Podsafe Music Network" where podc
asters
can download music for their radio shows. Keep an eye out for more news on
which podcast shows have picked up Leah's music.
Leah
is the featured artist this week! Let TSR know your listening by leaving a
comment.
TSR is a big supporter of Leah's Music.
Check it out!
everyone know about one festival of interest I'm really
looking forward to. It's the DANISH FESTIVAL in Greenville, Michigan. I'll
be performing there Friday Aug 19TH on the main stage at
4:00pm. Also look for some updates on this
event. Jan(my husband) is Danish and we were married in Denmark so that's
why this event is special to us. So.... come and join the fun, FOOD and just
plain great music! I could use the support. This is a local city sponsored
event and lots of stuff happening!
marks the first year that Leah will be
performing and she's looking forward to participating in this event. You can
catch her at 8:00pm Friday the 29th in the coffeehouse. If you're around the
Lincoln Park, Michigan area Leah would love to meet you. So come out and
support Faith Fest 2005!
I
have a song on this CD that is extremely important to me. How it got there
is simple... GOD STEPPED IN. It came just before we were to go into the
studio. I had asked God to somehow get a song on this CD that would talk
about depression and being manic. A song that would talk about the highs and
lows that people struggle with everyday and yet as Christians we rarely talk
about. The song never came. Then at the last minute a song I was to record
didn't get approved for the project. Frustration was setting in. Where were
we going to find that last song in the eleventh hour?
I would take a look and see if some titles would jump out
at me. Within a second I saw "Racing Cars".
