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Don't Miss the Videos...
Posted by on October 15, 2009
Hey, we've been posting video recently! Some from Nashville recording (VLOGS) and some clips from a live show in Main this past weekend (during the "cell phone song" - Don't Be Afraid). You can catch up on them all on our YouTube channel or on our Facebook page... (read more)
Nashville or Bust, Baby! (Day 4-6)
Posted by on October 3, 2009
Day 4:We laid down some drum tracks for a couple more songs, that may or may not make it onto this release (a new version of Waterfall -- originally recorded on Reason -- and a cool, totally different version of Lord, I Lift Your Name on High that you may have heard if you've been to an acoustic show recently). With all the drums done (Great Job, RON!!!), Gigs (Joe Gorgolione) finished up all the… (read more)
Nashville or Bust, Baby! (Day 2 & 3)
Posted by on September 30, 2009
Day 2:We knocked out the all the drum tracks except for 5 songs. We were planning on recording 6 songs but it looks like we will be doing starting 9 and finishing 7 for this next release. One that is coming out smoking so far is a rocking "JPT" version of Tainted Love (made popular by Soft Cell in 1981). We'll see!!Day 3:Started off the day tracking the last of the first 7 songs... It's more of a… (read more)
Deep Thots by Mooki: Lyrical Frugality
Posted by on September 29, 2009
Okay, so we have one song right that we are tracking and the song is rocking BUT no lyrics!!! Not a problem -- I love to right lyrics. Well - maybe a problem if I think too much about them. Sometimes it takes me years to get the lyrics "right". I'm pretty picky (to say the least) about word choice and structure for our songs.Anyway, I'm about to sit down (during our lunch break) and try to pen some… (read more)
Nashville or Bust, Baby! (Day 1)
Posted by on September 28, 2009
Working toward the band's third release -- the band moved into a house/studio with Billy Smiley in Nashville, TN (actually Franklin, TN); we'll be here through Saturday. We drove through the night on Sunday night and got into town around mid-day on Monday (yesterday). Around 3pm we began setting up drums and guitars. While Charley, an engineer, was helping Ron, Eli and Gigs get signals, mics and levels… (read more)
Joy FM Airing Praise Adonai RIGHT NOW!
Posted by on September 21, 2009
Thanks to the JOY FM DJs, Doug and Angela!!!! You rock!!!!JOY FM (96.5 FM, New Brunswick, Canada)www.joyfm.ca (read more)
Audio and Video Clips from Lift FM Last Night!
Posted by on August 27, 2009
Our buddy Thomas Gorgolione recorded the live performance and interview last night on Lift FM!!! So, here is a nice MP3 of the song from last night of All I Ever Wanted. All I Ever Wanted(live acoustic) -- a nice treat for your ipod!!You can listen to the while interview (some funny comments about Ron's purple tiger fur kick drum!) here.ALSO, you can check out some fun video clips from last night… (read more)
Pic with Sky Blue Game Winner!!!
Posted by on August 5, 2009
Mooki, Gigs & Ron with Kerrie Hanks (Sky Blue FC -- #16) at post-game festivities! The Sky Blue Faith Day 09 was AWESOME!!!!BTW -- some of us are hitting the last home game of the season for Sky Blue tonight!!! Come out are enjoy the game!!! (read more)
First Inductee to the Hall of JPT Tru Cru!
Posted by on July 21, 2009
His name is Samuel. He's 8 years old, loves sports and music.Here's the story right from his mom..."Once I bought him your 'Call Me Red' CD, he started listening to it non-stop!! He took the CD downstairs to practice his hockey shots...he says it helps him shoot better."He also took it to the public school for his classroom's version of American Idol. He sang "Praise Adonai" along w/ the CD. I was… (read more)
Text "fan JustpassingthruROCK" to 32665
Posted by on July 12, 2009
Text "fan JustpassingthruROCK" to FBOOK (32665) from ur mobile phone and you will be added as a fan instantly 2 JUSTPASSINGTHRU's Facebook page! (read more)
Sky Blue FC Faith Day 2009 featuring Justpassingthru
Posted by on July 5, 2009
Sky Blue FC invites you to the First Annual Faith Day featuring Justpassingthru. Faith Day activities FREE with ticket purchase!Also featuring: Rob Cruver, Sr. Pastor, Zarephath Christian Church (Zarephath, NJ) & Joe Cole, Assoc. Pastor, First Presbyterian Church (Red Bank, NJ)All Faith Day activities will begin immediately following the soccer game.Sunday, July 19, 2009 @ 4:30 PMChicago Red Stars… (read more)
Justpassingthru & Billy Smiley from Whiteheart
Posted by on July 5, 2009
Some Trivia: What do Newsboys, Geoff Moore and the Distance, Rhonda Gunn, and Bebe and Cece Winans have in common with Justpassingthru?Answer: Billy SmileyJustpassingthru is scheduled to begin production work with Billy Smiley this week working on material for upcoming release at an undisclosed place in Flemington, NJ.Billy Smiley is known for being one of the core members for the Christian rock band… (read more)
Microsoft + Justpassingthru = FREE Song
Posted by on June 25, 2009
So, here's the deal -- REAL QUICK VERSION .. go to this link [ http://www.myspace.com/windows?homepage=justpassingthru ] and download our song for FREE and WE get PAID!!!---LONGER, MORE INTERESTING VERSION .. so we get notified to submit a bunch of info about the band so that we could be considered for this great, top secret new program connecting BIG SPONSORS with OUR MUSIC and OUR FANS. SO, we put… (read more)
Live Audience for Video needed Tonight!
Posted by on June 18, 2009
Tonight we are filming an acoustic version of Praise Adonai (which is by far our most popular recording to date!! check out our version on YouTube!).So we're extending an exclusive invitation to our fans in NJ, PA & NY -- to come be a part of this filming.We'll be using this video for 2 things:(1) Promoting the first ever Sky Blue Women's Soccer Family Faith Day featuring JUSTPASSINGTHRU on July 19,… (read more)
Oh, BTW -- 2008 Momentum Rock Artist of the Year!
Posted by on June 11, 2009
I believe we totally neglected to post on our official blog that -- YES, Justpassingthru won 2008 Momentum Rock Artist of the Year!!!! We accepted the award in Nashville in later March 09. We were selected out of around 1000 indie Christian artists around the world by the leading Christian Indie artist organization, IndieHeaven. What an honor! What a great time we had in Nashville rockin out and being… (read more)
So Six Flags, TobyMac & JPT DID Rock -- see the PIC!!!
Posted by on June 11, 2009
YES, we played at Six Flags on Saturday with TobyMac! Yes, we played in front of about 5000 as they waited to get into the arena for TobyMac! and YES we got a pic to prove it (see below)!Many thanks goes out to Patricia (XO) who totally made this happen -- and to the other amazing bands that graced our stage on Saturday... Doug Elder and his band, The Wrecking TOTALLY ROCKED; as did Christian and… (read more)
UPDATE: 8 CHEAP tix for TobyMac, Justpassingthru & Six Flags TOMORROW!
Posted by on June 5, 2009
Hey -- we have 8 tickets to Six Flags for seeing Justpassingthru, TobyMac and more! (also can be used any day until the end of the season).Tix are only $25!!!Hit Mooki up ASAP via email if interested! (read more)
Round 3 -- Vote for Justpassingthru at HearItFirst.com!!
Posted by on May 13, 2009
Looks like this competition is down to 25 bands... Thanks to YOU we're still in it!!!Vote for JUSTPASSINGTHRU to make it through Round 3 right here!!!Remember -- you and all your friends can vote for us once a day...right after you brush your teeth. (read more)
Cheap Tix 4 Six Flags, Justpassingthru, TobyMac!
Posted by on May 13, 2009
So, we just got word that we can get great half price tix ($26.75, normally $53.49) for our friends to come see us and TobyMac at Six Flags Great Adventure (Jackson, NJ) on June 6, 2009!!!! You can even pre-order Meals and Parking for the day.So, for $25 you can see 5 of the premier Christian indie artists (of course including Justpassingthru, 2008 Momentum Rock Artist of the Year) on the Live & Local… (read more)
Celebration 09 w/ TobyMac @ Six Flags!
Posted by on May 8, 2009
Hey -- just found out who some of the other indie artist are that we will be rocking with at Celebration 09!!!The Wrecking -- met with Doug Elder from this band in Feb -- can't wait to rock with them!!!Article A -- always fun to rock w/ these guys! Dave Pettigrew -- watch out Train fans...and one of 2 more...We have some info on DISCOUNT tix for this day so keep posted!!! (read more)
Vote for Justpassingthru at HearItFirst.com!!
Posted by on May 7, 2009
We've rocked through the first round of voting and now need YOUR help to vote every day for us on HearItFirst.com to advance Justpassingthru through this Christian Indie Battle of the Bands (also co-sponsored by the Gospel Music Association (GMA))!!! Just go to the link below (you need to join HIF.com to vote)...http://www.hearitfirst.com/battleofthebands/battleVoting2.aspxBe sure to get your friends,… (read more)
Charity:Water @ Chelsea Market, NYC
Posted by on March 4, 2009
Wish I could go to this!!! Hope a bunch of you guys can for me!!! Charity:Water is the charity that we are currently raising awareness and $ for -- to provide clean drinking water for people who REALLY NEED it...This is photo/art exhibit in NYC to stir up awareness and support for the charity -- awesome!!!http://www.charitywater.org/chelseamarket/ (read more)
Nominated for 2008 Rock Artist of the Year!
Posted by on March 4, 2009
2009 MOMENTUM AWARDS FINALISTS ANNOUNCEDFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FRANKLIN, TN .. 03.03.09 .. INDIEHEAVEN.COM/CHRISTIAN INDEPENDENT ALLIANCE ANNOUNCE FINALISTS OF THE 2009 MOMENTUM AWARDSLeading independent Christian organization to announce winners at their annual CIA Summit conference, March 28, 2009And JUSTPASSINGTHRU has been nominated for Rock Artist of the Year!!! >> More info here >>As a side… (read more)
From MySpace to Maine --My Maine Reflections
Posted by on February 28, 2009
About 6 weeks ago my buddy, Chris Dilts (Lighthouse Events), called and said that he needed to get me up there in Maine with him to meet a bunch of people to start opening some doors to bring Justpassingthru up to Maine. So, 3 weeks ago, I flew up to Portland on a credit card, with the hope of meeting promoters, media outlets and radio stations and getting in a few gigs to offset the cost of the trip...I… (read more)
Charity:Water Benefit, 2/20, in Hoboken, NJ
Posted by on February 12, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:The original rockers, Justpassingthru, along with their entertainment company, Ghetto B, announce the second of a series of benefit concerts to raise money for the purpose of providing clean drinking water in needy areas of the world. Their initial goal is to raise 5K, which will be enough to build a new well providing clean drinking water for about 20 years; the village will… (read more)
Live Video Webcast TONIGHT @ 8PM
Posted by on January 7, 2009
Catch Justpassingthru on a LIVE VIDEO WEBCAST tonight (1/7/09) @ 8pm on Tony T Radio (yes - it IS VIDEO!!!).www.TonyTRadio.comGet on around 7:50pm to chat and get ready for the concert and interviews... (read more)
Charity:Water Benefit Concert, 1/23, NYC
Posted by on January 7, 2009
For Immediate Release:The original rockers, Justpassingthru, along with their entertainment company, Ghetto B, announce the first of a series of benefit concerts to raise money for the purpose of providing clean drinking water in needy areas of the world. Their initial goal is to raise 5K, which will be enough to build a new well providing clean drinking water for about 20 years; the village will… (read more)
FUSE TV filming TODAY.. get latest updates on TWITTER
Posted by on December 3, 2008
So we are filming TODAY!!!! Just getting a quick break to let everyone know!!!Here is our TWITTER page...http://twitter.com/justpassingthruEnjoy all you ROCKSTARS!!!!Mooki (read more)
FUSE TV Filming -- Location & Time (12/8)
Posted by on November 26, 2008
Here are the updated details for the filming of the live performance for a new reality TV show on FUSE TV!!!! We need everyone to come out to this live filming for a new FUSE TV show. The production team is anxious to interview some rabid JUSTPASSINGTHRU fans!!!!!!!!-----------------Public Assembly70 North 6th St.Brooklyn, NY112116pmCloset Subway: L to Bedford Ave.Cross Streets: Wythe and Kent-----------------www.fuse.tv (read more)
Devo by Mooki -- "Dream"
Posted by on November 26, 2008
DREAM.justpassingthruI've always been a dreamer (and I LOVE to see others pursuing their dreams). I have a dream of having the privilege of being in front of thousands, maybe hundreds of thousands, of people leading them in worship. All of the people going crazy for just one thing ' longing for God's name to be glorified and known everywhere. Imagine whole cities of people unashamedly dancing, shouting,… (read more)
Artist Profile: Mooki
Posted by on November 26, 2008
We found an artist profile done on Mooki from a CRW release...Mike (Mooki) Bossard - Lead VocalsBirthday: 8/1Birthplace: Upper Marlboro, MDCurrent Hometown: Bloomfield, NJFamily: wife, son and daughterWho would you trade lives with for a day? Clive Davis, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Jeff Moseley -- President of INO Records, TobyMacWhat book are you reading now? Bible, Tom SawyerWhat CD is playing in your… (read more)
Up to #2 This Week!!!
Posted by on November 26, 2008
Justpassingthru has been climbing every week in this internationally syndicated radio show featuring THE BEST christian indie artists in the world!!! This week we're up to #2!!!!Check out the show here!!! (read more)
The REALITY SHOW filming is ON!!!
Posted by on November 24, 2008
Justpassingthru will be filming for a new FUSE TV Reality Show Dec 3, 4 and 8. We WANT everyone to be a part of the filming on Mon 12/8!!!! Details about location and time will be disclosed shortly. (read more)