The popular, Grammy nominated and platinum-selling band Newsboys are currently touring nationwide with their Love Riot Tour. Last week they were at the Canton Civic Center in Canton, Ohio and my son and his cousin begged to go. I’m so glad we did! In addition to the amazing songs, tt was simply wonderful to praise and worship with so many people under one roof. This concert was moving and soul searching!
The Newsboys Love Riot Tour which runs through early May, features an all-new theatrical experience called, God’s Not Dead LIVE! Rivals. This unique opening of the show boasts original songs and brings an ensemble cast of singers, actors and dancers together to answer the question “Can God really make a difference?”. We all really liked this opening! It was such a different way to open the show and introduced us to new songs.
When the Newsboys took the stage after a short intermission, my guys could hardly contain their excitment! In fact, the whole arena broke out in cheers. It was electrifying!
Throughout most of the concert we were on on our feet swinging, swaying and singing. The Newsboys know how to keep a keep a concert jammin’! I loved that they included songs like The King Is Coming and Love Riot and to sing along with the whole arena to We Believe was heart stirring.
Towards the end of the concert when the Newsboys sang the classic Jesus Freak, the crowd erupted with cheers! The song brought me back to my high schools days of D.C. Talk, which the now lead singer on the Newsboys, Michael Tait, was in. This song was paired with quite a show from drummer, Duncan Phillips and the crowd went wild! His drum stand tilted and spun all while he was still drumming along to the song!
The concert ended on the Newboys popular song God Is Not Dead. This song was featured in a movie a few years ago with the same name. Everyone was on their feet cheering and singing. It was an awesome song to end the show with!
If you want to catch the Newsboys Love Riot Tour in your town there is still a chance to see the show! There are shows through the beginning of May and their next stops will be in Pensacola, Florida, Richmond Virginia, Greenville, South Carolina and Huntsville, Alabama, just to name a few. Depending on the show, there are general admission, reserved seating and even the ultimate VIP experience at some show.
The Newsboys Love Riot Tour is a great show to bring the family to or even a youth group! Best of all there are ticket prices to fit everyones budget, including group prices. Keep in mind that some shows on the tour have sold out so, don’t delay!
This looked like it was an awesome concert. I’ve never heard of this group, but the stage and lighting looked like a place I would have loved to gone to. I love concerts where everyone is up on their feet, excitement all around and it’s so great that your boys enjoyed this concert.
Wow, I’ve never heard of them before now you have piqued my interest. So glad you and the boys had such a wonderful time. I too enjoy when I am able to praise and worship with others, the vibe is unbelievable!
This looks like it was an amazing concert. I love it when bands put on a really great show with high energy. Great pictures too, really captured the moments.
This looks like so much fun! Now that we don’t have kids at home, admittedly I’m out of the loop on all of this stuff. Passing your post along to a friend. Her kids are at the age where they would know who the Newboys are and enjoy seeing photos of their concerts!
I freaking LOVE Newsboys!! Duncan always does an amazing job on those drums. I saw them a couple of years ago at Winterjam and knew right away that their shows would be epic. I had no clue they were doing a tour for their new album. Now I am going to go see if they are coming close to me soon! Thanks for the heads up. Looks like you guys had a fabulous time 🙂
What a cool experience for you and your boys! Love the precious pics of you guys by the way! I am not sure if my kids are familiar or not with this group but we may have to check it out!
It looks like you had an awesome time at this concert! I used to love going to live shows. I have never heard of the Newsboys, so I will have to look them up!