Drawing of Peter Furler by Karen Hinson

Favorite Band/Artist: Peter Furler
Featured Fan: Karen Hinson
Location: Tennessee
When Was The Above Drawing Created: August 2010
What About This Artist's Music Speaks To You: His music is so uplifting and positive.  As a solo artist and with the Newsboys he has consistently delivered songs that help me grow and cheer me up!  He is also one of my favorite people to draw.  In fact I've drawn him 7 times!
Favorite Album by This Artist: Newsboys' Thrive
Favorite Song by This Artist: "Million Pieces"
Favorite Live Show Experience: Winter Jam 2012
Number of Times Seen This Artist Live: 1
Favorite Piece Of Merch/Item You Own From This Artist: Painted drumhead
Website: Facebook

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Shannon Geary, Natasha Willhoff, Adam Young

Favorite Band/Artist: Owl City
Featured Fan: Shannon Geary, Natasha Willhoff
Location: Illinois
When/Where Was The Above Photo Taken: Bottom Loung, Chicago, Illinois; 12:30 AM, Friday, July 13, 2012
What About This Artist's Music Speaks To You: Shannon: Adam's music is one of the few things in life that actually makes me smile. Adam Young is a wonderful person, and one of the few people I know of who can walk into a room and instantly make everyone smile. Natasha: Adam Young is a truly wonderful person who is so very pure and you can see it just pour out of him onstage.
Favorite Album by This Artist: All Things Bright And Beautifule
Favorite Song by This Artist: Deer In The Headlights (Natasha)/The Real World (Shannon)
Favorite Live Show Experience: Meeting Adam at the Bottom Lounge
Number of Times Seen This Artist Live: 3
Favorite Piece Of Merch/Item You Own From This Artist: Signed, custom t-shirt (Shannon)/Owl City is Sneaky T-shirt (Natasha)
Website: N/A

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Johnny from Write This Down and Matthew

Favorite Band/Artist: Write This Down
Featured Fan: Matthew Alan Young
Location: Freeport, Illinois
When/Where Was The Above Photo Taken: July 8, 2012 at the Millennium Center in Rockford, Illinois
What About This Artist's Music Speaks To You: I've been following these guys ever since they got signed to T&N and I just love how they're a very positive Christian Rock band, but yet they're not "preachy" like a lot of people think about most Christian Rock music now a days. I got to hangout with them and their just amazing dudes and would love to see them again.
Favorite Album by This Artist: Write This Down
Favorite Song by This Artist: "Crash and Burn"
Favorite Live Show Experience: July 8, 2012 at METAL FEST/LOST WEEKEND TOUR
Number of Times Seen This Artist Live: Once, but will deff be seing these guys again!
Favorite Piece Of Merch/Item You Own From This Artist: Their first album (Write This Down)
Website: http://www.facebook.com/matthewyoung2012

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Tal & Acacia, for whatever reason, just never really took off when they hit the scene.  Despite the fact that their debut album on Essential Records, Wake Me, was full of catchy indie pop goodness with captivating voices (and was even supported with a tour alongside Superchick), Talitha and Acacia Wulfing’s first foray as signed artists just didn’t sell well and we never got any word of a second album.  But with the news of a new album recorded independently and a Kickstarter to make it happen in the works (www.kickstarter.com/projects/1766081804/us-you-new-record), the sister-sister duo is indeed back, and listening to Wake Me once again renews my enthusiasm for this group.  While I think I enjoy this album in a slightly different way than when I first heard it in 2009 (I still have minor gripes about the somewhat hokey “Garbage In”), the charming and soothing nature of this debut is unmistakable three years later.  With their debut to keep me hopeful, I pray that Black & White will be a reality; Tal & Acacia didn’t make our Highlighting 2012 Second-Half list for nothing... this duo is one of the best kept secrets of this industry.

- Roger Gelwicks 

Tal & Acacia
Wake Me (2009)

Click here for our review of the album.

Our synopsis: "An underappreciated indie pop album, this 2009 gem is ripe with fun and contemplative melodies, always ready to make your day a little brighter." (Recommended by JFH's Roger Gelwicks)
Perfect For: Relaxation, Uplifting, Encouragement
Song Highlights: "Clearview," "Yahweh," "Wake Me (Noah's Song)," "Drifting Away," "Warrior Child"

So, what are your thoughts on and experiences with the album Wake Me? Do you recommend it? If so, why?