Classic Petra: Official Update as of 6-7-10

[fcollazo]

Just talked again on the phone today with Michael Nachtigal and I tell you guys he is the nicest guy in Show Bizz, I can't believe how patient and forthcoming he is when I ask him questions about the PETRA reunion. We need more people like him in the Christian Music industry.

Here's and update from him:

1. He said they just went with a bigger Booking company: WME, that's why the change was made on the website. And again everything is more solid. This company is related to the prior person posted.

2. Today the band had a DVD Pre-production meeting and also had their first recording meeting.

3. There will be 3 CD's first, with 3 new songs each, released over the next 12 months, starting with the first one on August, then the others following. The first one will be finished in 60 days.

4. The music will be released for online download first, then to stores.

5. In the next 3 to 4 weeks they will open an online store with Classic PETRA clothing and accesories, then with the music and DVDs for sale.

6. The DVD taping starts the week of August 22 through 28 in Nashville, TN and fans will be invited to come to the taping. The performances will be repeated to 2 different audiences of 1,500 each. Check classicpetra.com for details.


So there you have it. Enjoy!

Felipe.

[brent]

Yep and I am goin'!

[Jonathan]

Brent, while you're there, pick me up a Classic Petra accessory!

[brent]

Whatchu want brotha?

[Jonathan]

Stickers, folders, beer cozies, whatever else you can get your mitts on.

[executioner]

I'm sure they will have shot glasses available also!! I've always wanted some Petra shot glasses to go with the Petra Coasters I bought a few years back.

[CatNamedManny]

Two questions for those more in the know than I:

What happens if online sales are slow? Sorry, I don't mean to be a wet blanket, but I want so badly for this to work (and to have an old-school CD to purchase; I'm old-fashioned that way). I just fear that they push this to iTunes first, sales are slow, so the company decides to ditch the production/distribution costs of a full CD release -- which of course would then bode poorly for any future albums/touring.

Does the new booking agency mean we can finally start seeing some dates in what is obviously Petra's most natural market, the Midwest? Because I can't afford to travel outside of Texas, and obviously this whole thing is all about me.

[blayze5150]

There is no doubt in my mind that if Stryper's last two discs can do well, so can Petra's. I don't know what "Jekyll and Hyde" and "Revival's" numbers were, but even if they were low, they were preceded by "God Fixation" and "Double Take," neither of which were even in the same league as any of the albums between "Never Say Die" and "No Doubt." Petra took time off, regrouped, and have come up with something interesting. I am very optimistic!

[separateunion]

There is no doubt in my mind that if Stryper's last two discs can do well, so can Petra's. I don't know what "Jekyll and Hyde" and "Revival's" numbers were, but even if they were low, they were preceded by "God Fixation" and "Double Take," neither of which were even in the same league as any of the albums between "Never Say Die" and "No Doubt." Petra took time off, regrouped, and have come up with something interesting. I am very optimistic!

If I remember correctly, Jekyll and Hyde did very well compared to the several albums that had preceded it. I could be wrong, though.

[Drumolator]

Whoot whoot! Three CD's and a DVD...I better save my pennies. That is great news to me. Peace and goodwill.

[kt5]

Has anyone heard when the tour dates will be announced?

[executioner]

No nothing as of yet. I'm starting to get a little worried about the timeframe is getting a little tight. Confirmed dates should be put out there as they come in, but have yet to see any.

[JMBJR72]

I just checked on tour dates and there none except October 15!! I hope it come through but it does not look good.

[leonardo d.]

Here's a clip of Greg X. talking about the reunion. It appears to have been made just a few days ago (June 20, 2010).

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvp0_b3DQqY

[Dan]

There was some other videos from that night there too, I like that carpenter song.