for the News-Tribune
KEYSER — Kutless is coming to Keyser on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. at Believer's Fellowship.
BEC Recordings' Kutless have become a household name with radio hits such as “Sea of Faces,” “Run,” “Strong Tower,” and “To Know That You're Alive.”
This week the band crossed another career milestone as they were awarded RIAA Gold Certification for their worship-based album “Strong Tower” in addition to Gold Certification for Long-Form video “Live From Portland.”
This certification is on the heels of the forthcoming “It Is Well” album set to release on BEC Recordings on Oct. 20.
“Having Kutless as part of our BEC roster for the past seven years has been awesome,” shares President and CEO of Tooth & Nail Records Brandon Ebel.
“We knew this project was special when it released. This certification is just another confirmation that Kutless has the ability to reach thousands upon thousands with their music and hearts. The label celebrates this accomplishment with the band recognizing the huge impact 'Strong Tower' had on listeners across the board.”
“It Is Well,” has become one of the band's favorite classic hymns, resulting in the album title. This
19th century hymn was reconstructed in true Kutless manner with respect to the history behind the song.
It is said that composer Horatio Spafford penned the words to the poignant hymn as he viewed the location where his four daughters were killed in a shipwreck. It is such a powerful message, Sumrall says, “To know that despite the turmoil of the world, 'It Is Well.'”
Meanwhile, they have kept themselves busy by headlining the Fall 2008 Creation Festival with TFK and Pillar. performing before nearly 2.7 million fans and over 1,000 dates in the past five years. And 2007's Hearts of the Innocent headlining tour was sponsored by Suzuki, which was the auto company's first ever partnership with a recording artist - and the most return on investment the company had ever had with a marketing campaign.
Kutless has also been featured on television and film, including NBC hit TV show “Scrubs.”
Their “Shut Me Out” video was placed on an exclusive Microsoft/Wal-Mart DVD Xbox giveaway.
Radio listeners will soon get a taste of the new CD with the radio single “What Faith Can Do,” which was just serviced to radio. In addition, Kutless will be playing around the country throughout the fall. For more information, visit the tour page on kutless.com. Special guests include Chasen and Esterlyn..
Tickets for the Keyser concert are $10 for groups (15 or more), $12 for advance and $15 at the door.
Also available will be a VIP Ticket for $30, which gives you early admission, exclusive meet & greet with all artists, access to group Q&A session with all artists, one concert ticket, and one VIP laminate. For more information and/or to reserve tickets, call 301-268-6067 or 304-813-0949 (VIP tickets can only be purchased by phone).
Locally, tickets are available at Lindas Hallmark and Castiglia's and at Taco DelMar and Cinnabon (Country Club Mall).
