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tobyMac will once again live up to the definition of “diversity” as the Winter Wonder Slam Tour announces its 2006 line-up of artists and markets.
Premier Productions is again this year joining forces with Total Axxess Radio for presentation of the November 24th to December 16th run of Winter Wonder Slam. As in past years, Winter Wonder Slam will benefit the work of the U.S. Marine Corps in its' annual Toys For Tots campaign. The mission of the Toys For Tots Foundation is to provide a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas and concert-goers will again this year be encouraged to bring an unwrapped gift to the event. Last year's Winter Slam set a new tour record for the amount of gifts collected for Toys For Tots. Noted Shane Quick of Premier: "tobyMac continues the tradition again this year of bringing with him to the stage a tremendous line-up of artists who, like him, share the dedication to a 'concert with a cause' through the benefits received by Toys For Tots." Talent set to perform this year on the billing with tobyMac includes a litany of hot new artists in contemporary Christian music. The tour will feature Canadian band Hawk Nelson, INO/Epic artists The Afters, and Family Force 5, bringing their personal style of 'crunk rock' to the stage. Rounding out the tour package is breaking Gotee artist Ayiesha. In making the initial announcement of this year's tour, tobyMac noted his pleasure at the artists assembled for the Winter Wonder Slam mission. He notes: "During the holidays, everyone needs a break from studying for exams and Christmas shopping. I wanted to put together a diverse tour that rocks in many musical directions but always points to One. The Winter Wonder Slam Tour does have a Christmas theme but not to worry-- every band will be playing their hits and doing it the way they do!" It's a tour close to the heart of the artist for whom 2006 has been another banner year with the acquisition of two more Dove Awards and the success of his latest project Renovating Diverse City leading a fresh list of career credits.
The copyright of the article tobyMac & Winter Slam Tour in Christian Music is owned by Kevan Breitinger. Permission to republish tobyMac & Winter Slam Tour in print or online must be granted by the author in writing.
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