As I file a quick reminder of a cool concert this Friday night geared towards teens at Manheim Brethren In Christ, there’s an announcement that the same church will host another excellent show in several weeks for two slightly (just slightly, still) older acts.
The new announcement is a free concert on Saturday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. and featuring two excellent 1990’s Christian rock acts, nationally-known band The Waiting and the rainchildren, who had a huge regional following in the Mid-Atlantic.
(One of the best live, or at least mostly live, albums you’ll ever hear was the rainchildren CD “Feels Like Summer,” and The Waiting in their too-brief time at the top produced some of the most thoughtful, catchy, guitar-driven rock of their time, Christian or non-Christian)
Both bands have been disbanded for some time, but are now making returns to the Christian rock scene. The show is a free concert that’s a celebration of WJTL’s 25th anniversary.
The rainchildren played at the Purple Door fest in August, with many of the teen fans there mere preschoolers back when “Feels Like Summer” was released.
The Waiting disbanded in late 2003, its members taking to new interests in recent years. Songs like “Wonderfully Made” are just waiting for a new generation to scoop them up.
The reminder is that this Friday’s show at Manheim BIC, 54 N. Penryn Road, Manheim, features Christian rapper Lecrae, with the bands Mikeschair (that’s their “Can’t Take Away” now on the radio) and After Edmund and Tedashiii also on hand
The show’s at 7:30 p.m., and tix are $12.50. Call the Creation Concerts folks at 392-3206 for details.