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Event Recap: The Home Team Tour

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6 years ago

November 11, 2017

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If you haven’t caught KB and Trip Lee’s Home Team Tour, you’re missing out! Featuring Joseph Solomon and Ty Brasel, this tour has been making waves nation wide! We recently had the opportunity to catch the Chicagoland area stop of this tour and it was lit! Hosted by Highpoint Church in Naperville, IL, their entire team delivered exactly what we expected and more!

Backed by a large LED screen that spans the across the full size of the stage and lights, the concert kicked off with Joseph Solomon delivering new original songs along with well known worship songs that captivated the crowd as they joined their voices with him in worship. Joseph delivered a unique and personable set that included him creating a full song in real time using a loop machine in front of the audience. If you have ever seen an artist do this, you have probably walked away with an even greater respect for the artist using this trick. The melody, harmonies, and all added instrumentals are laid track by track in front of the audience in real time! It’s like room is being turned into the artist’s personal recording studio and the audience is getting a VIP exclusive peek inside of the artists process of song writing. This is what Joseph did for the audience that night. He invited them in to his personal space and delivered!

Following that performance, KB picked up the pace! His set was hype, but it also included moments of him slowing down to speak heart felt words of encouragement. He also took time to expound on the inspiration behind the songs he performed. KB was backed by powerful visuals on the the LED screen that spanned the entire width of the stage along with lights that brought the set aesthetics together. KB owned the stage leaving no part it untouched! His energy was contagious and the audience didn’t have a problem catching on. They were ready for him the moment the first track started before he even entered the stage. KB was accompanied by his drummer and DJ. He gave them both a moment to show their skills with solo moments during the set. It was clear that KB chose the best of the best to join him on stage! It was hard to take your eyes off of any of them as they each killed their craft while still keeping it a very harmonious collaboration. The energy never died down!

With the energy still on a high, it created the perfect atmosphere for a transition. This is where Tripp Lee made his entrance. The audience showed they were hard core fans by consistently singing/rapping his lyrics along with him word for word. Trip kept the energy high until he brought it down just a few notches to sang an acoustic version of his single “All Falls Down” where he shares his story of dealing with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. This was one of the most captivating moments in his set.

Accompanied by a dope soul singer, they both sat down on stools with the lights turned down low including a spotlight that highlighted them both. The audience was captivated by his story! There’s something about watching an artist like Trip take over the stage with high energy, confidence and excellence presence, then hearing him speak about dealing with a disease that effects his energy levels. It’s hard to believe until you hear his story… The crowd hung on every word he spoke taking the story in. Directly following that song, Trip brought the energy back up again as he shared more classics along with more recent releases. He didn’t disappoint!

The venue was packed from the front to the back taking up two floors of worshippers and hard core fans! Typical of most of the events we cover, the audience was diverse in both age and ethnic backgrounds. We spoke to several attendees who traveled from other nearby states to make the event. Some flew in from NYC after missing the tour stop in their area. Others came from closer cities like Michigan, Ohio and more.

The Home Team Tour was great! The entire show flowed well bringing a nice blend of worship and hip hop which is everything this crowd came expecting and more. If you haven’t made it to this tour, get your tickets and show up ready for great night!

Click here to view more photos from that night including the VIP session and full concert. Scroll down to watch a few teasers from that night. Comment below to let us know your thoughts.

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GodKulture Is Bringing Christian Professionals Together Through New Sports Tournament

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12 months ago

May 15, 2023

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The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament is a highly anticipated annual event organized by GodKulture. GodKulture is a new community in the Chicagoland area designed to help bring Churches together through fellowship. Their overall mission is to inspire Christian professionals to discover their purpose, develop their leadership skills, and grow their platforms while fostering unity and growth within local churches.

One of the staple events of this organization is their Inter-Church Sports Tournament. This tournament is an annual event that takes place each year on Memorial Day. This summer, 2023 marks the fifth year of this innovative event that brings churches and believers together to compete in various sports activities!

GodKulture Founder, Rotimi Kehinde shares the mission of their organization:

“Our vision for this event is to promote unity, fun, and fellowship among church members through healthy sports competitions. This year, we have an exciting lineup of games, including soccer, volleyball, video games, basketball, flag football, chess, ping pong, and many more. We believe these games will provide a fun and competitive environment and create opportunities for people to connect with each other and build lasting relationships.”

Celebrating the 5th year of this tournament, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever!

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4 Things You Should Know About GodKulture’s Inter-Church Sports Sports Tournament

#1) When and where

The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament 2023 is always held on Memorial Day 2023. Many people spend this time at home or visiting friends. However, we believe that you can do a lot more on this special day.

This event seeks to bring together Christians and churches in Chicago together to enjoy fellowship and fun. Check below for the details of when and where this event will take place:

Date: May 29, 2023 (Memorial Day)

Venue: ComEd Recreation Center 434 South Loomis St. Chicago, IL 60608

Time: 9 am – 4 pm

#2) Activities To Expect

The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament features several sports activities that are designed to foster unity, fellowship, and fun among Christians in the Chicago area. (The games begin at 11 am, the pre-game activities begin by 9 am.)

Soccer
Basketball
Ping Pong
Chess
Volley Ball
FIFA 23 (video games)
Fitness Training
Mini Golf

#3) Not Into Sports? Come to Network!

For those who may be concerned about not athletic enough to engage in sports, there will also be time for networking, prayers, worship, and a picnic.

This edition will feature a wide range of sports and activities, including basketball, volleyball, soccer, flag football, tug of war, and relay races. The CICSC provides an opportunity for participants to showcase their athletic abilities while also fostering a spirit of sportsmanship and unity among different churches. It also includes fun activities such as music, food, and games for spectators and participants.

#4) Volunteer Spots Are Available

The Chicago Inter-Church Sports Tournament is a big event! Because of this, they are always looking for volunteers to help the event run smoothly. If you are interested in volunteering, simply click this link to register as a volunteer.

Register Your Ministry Group Today!

Simply click this link to register as an individual or a church. Get your ministry departments together and show up ready to play!

Follow GodKulture on Social Media for more information about their community and coming events:
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Jor’Dan Armstrong & Adia Team Up for Chicago Stop of New Tour!

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1 year ago

January 10, 2023

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Chicago is headquarters for the ArtSoul Radio team. So, you know we had to hook up our home city with this news! On Wednesday, January 11th, Jor’Dan is bringing his full band and team all the way from ATL to the Chi this week! And he’s bring the incomparable Adia with him! DON’T MISS IT!

This is the night out you’ve been looking for! Hosted at the City Winery in the West Loop, this location will already have the vibe set. Come ready for a night of Gospel Soul with R&B vibes, good food, great atmosphere, a full band, DJ and an all around amazing experience with some of the best people in Chicago.

This is the “night out” to kick off the New Year you’ve been looking for! It will definitely give you the kick you need to help finish off the work/school week and inspiration for year! Tickets start at only $20. So, get your friends together, put on your best outfit and come through!

EVENT DETAILS:

Location: City Winery 1200 W Randolf, Chicago, IL 60605
Time: Show starts at 8pm CST
Cost: Cost starts at $20
Purchase Tickets here: Click here to buy your tickets

ABOUT JOR’DAN ARMSTRONG

Jor’Dan Armstrong has been a leader in the genre style of Urban Christian Inspiration with the R&B sound for over 8 years. He is multi-nominated and award winning artist and his latest single “Call” featuring Erica Campbell recently hit #1 on the Billboard charts! This is his second single to have Billboard success. His single “My God” hit #1 on the Billboard charts and remained there for several weeks!

Jordan has been a leader in this sound for almost 10 years. We are excited to have him coming to our home city this week!

This style has had many names over the years such as Gospel Soul, Gospel Neo Soul, Christian Soul, R&P and the latest trending terms such as Christian R&B and Urban Inspirational music. Jordan has been a leader in this sound for almost 10 years. Now he’s taking it all to a city near you via his “Church Girls Love R&B” tour! Named after the title of his latest album, Church Girls Love R&B, Jor’Dan is using this tour to continue to help continue to build the Urban Inspiration genre by featuring key leading vocals in every city.

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ABOUT ADIA

Award-Winning singer/songwriter ADIA, has just released her newest album, Hold it All Together. Famously known for her collaborations with some of gospel music’s biggest names including Pastor Mike Jr., Kierra Sheard, and Deitrick Haddon, ADIA is one of the industry’s fastest rising stars.

Her newest project, Hold it All Together is sleek R&B sound that gives a new take on what gospel music can be presented to the world. When asked about her inspiration, ADIA says, “This is a very special transparent project for me. I really dug deep on this project as a songwriter. I share my pain, joy, insecurities and liberation.” She continues, “I invite the listener to have a glance at who God has been to me and hopefully empower them to believe that God can ‘Hold it All Together’ for them as well.”

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David Michael Wyatt Is Coming To Chicago!!

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2 years ago

August 17, 2022

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David Michael Wyatt is rightfully known as “The Velvet Voice”! He has most currently been known for singing on tour with Tobe Nwigwe where he has received praise from artists such as Beyonce, Erica Badu and more! But, now he’s making his own pathway as a solo artist.

On August 26th, the ArtSoul Radio team is partnering up with Aspire Booking to bring David to The Promontory in Hyde Park Chicago! We are excited to have been asked to help create and plan this event while also taking on the full promotion of it for this date. Supporting both local artists and mainstream is our passion and something we have done on a regular basis for almost a decade. So, saying “Yes” to this invitation was easy! Our team is excited about pouring all of our efforts and resources into this partnership to help make it a success!

In addition to David Michael Wyatt, we made sure that the night will include a few top tier Chicago local artists such as Rahkii (a Previous ArtSoul Spotlight artist), Ephraim Bugumba (an Aspire Booking client) and Jasmine Sims (another ArtSoul Spotlight artist). Our host for the night is one of Chicago’s favorite Gospel Radio personalities Keno Greer! It’s going to be a great night! You don’t want to miss it!

While it’s true that David Michael Wyatt has a growing fan base that includes some of the greatest artists we’ve ever seen to grace a stage, this Texarkana native has spent years perfecting his musical talents to get where he is today. This Berklee College of Music alumni, is a singer, songwriter and actor whose music fits perfectly into multiple genres including Gospel and R&B. Wyatt was part of BET’s Sunday Best gospel talent show, has shared the stage with well-known singers such as Kirk Franklin and has been been featured on Grammy Award Winner Israel Houghton’s albums and has entertained leaders such as the previous President-Elect Barack Obama. Outside of his solo endeavors, David can be seen touring with Brian Courtney Wilson and Ledisi.

This is the first in person event ArtSoul Radio has done since before the Pandemic and it has been an exciting experience for us to team up with Aspire Booking so our team can get our creative juices running again by helping to create this event for fans and taking on the full promotion for it.
This is also the first time some of the featured local artists have performed live in Chicago since the start of the pandemic. Needless to say, we’re ALL excited to be back outside y’all!

So, we’re inviting all ArtSoul Radio supporters, and fans of all of the artists being featured to come out to support this event! You don’t want to miss it!

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