The Petra Zone

Meh...I don't know why Greg holds back. It could have been bolder. He's still got such a great voice!

brent wrote: ↑

Thu Jan 26, 2023 7:11 pm

Greg is not part of Petra. He has his version CPR (which has changed names a couple of times).

Yes, the name of Greg's band, CPR, apparently now stands for "Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation."

The real question remains will Bob & John continue where they left of with a heavier Jekyll & Hyde sound, or will it be another praise album similar to Vertical Expressions from II Guys from Petra? Alternatively, will they seek a more adult contemporary, radio friendly format akin to God Fixation ? ...

canelaschlitt wrote: ↑

Sat Dec 03, 2022 12:33 am

Hey guys!! Excelent job! But, what about II guys from Petra album and Classic Petra Back to the Rock???!!! Waiting for those episodes!! God bless You!!

Might as well add CPR to the list as well.

After all these years in retirement, they should call the new album "Classic Petra Resurrection"...oops...that name is already taken! Seriously, I wonder why John & Bob are doing this. Haven't they previously said that each Petra album sold fewer & fewer copies with each new release? Besides the doz...

Earlier today, as I was putting together my Christmas music playlist, I was reminded that The Union of Sinners & Saints had released "The Birthday of a King" in 2021. When I went to YouTube to search for the song, I was surprised to hear another rendition (as I had incorrectly assumed that Billy Smi...

George Harrison wrote: ↑

Wed Nov 02, 2022 5:53 pm

I hope it is an original album or a song

My guess is that it'll only be one song on another "greatest hits" album similar to "Holy Is Your Name" from their 40th Anniversary album.

Bob must be bored.

https://youtu.be/BYaLOTGFLPQ Ouch! Hearing that final, sour note sung by John makes me long for Petra during their heyday. After seeing this video of them doing the same medley from their 2005 live album, I'm wondering if they will simply be repeating their Farewell setlist for this 50th Anniversar...

Considering that half of Petra is also in CPR, it's too bad Greg X. Volz isn't opening.

zman7720000 wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 01, 2022 6:45 am

Maybe, (Couldn't Find Love) Without You?

I heard that's one of Bob's favorites too.

brent wrote: ↑

Thu Aug 11, 2022 7:38 pm

If the money was on the table, he probably would. Those are Bob's songs and they are very Volz like.

Do we need to set up crowdfunding to make this dream become a reality?

I really loved the first Back to the Rock album and was thrilled to learn that Greg X. Volz was continuing on with a second classic album despite Bob Hartman & Mark Kelly's departure, albeit with a different band name. The second album, however, sounded sub par. I remember my initial thought after h...

Mountain Man wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 04, 2022 7:40 am

Well, it's about time!

At this point, I have to assume the official Union of Sinners and Saints website has been abandoned since it's still advertising their 2019 tour.

Yes. Visit John's website for tour info.

Thorough interview. Looking forward to new material and can't wait to see these guys on tour again!