The Petra Zone

Rob...just sent you a pm...

I'm Eric and I live in Indianapolis, IN. I've been a fan of Petra since 1986ish. I came to faith in Jesus through their "Beat the System" album. My first Petra show was during the "This Means War" tour and I've seen them live in the 30+ range. I finally realized a dream last November when I FINALLY ...

Given the fact that John posted that link on his facebook along with the following text: "BIG NEWS: John Schlitt to Reunite with Head East during Iowa Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Induction Sept. 4 - Arnolds Park, IA. Sure to be a historical event, John will join the current Head East line-up on stage ...

Just heard Louie's response to the question about whether they keep in contact with former members of Petra...man...I just loved what he had to say.

I love the humility shown by all the guys during this interview.

I bought the download from Amazon yesterday and after giving it a listen, I have to say...I LOVE IT!!! IMO, this is by far the best sounding live album Petra (ok, Classic Petra) has put out. Sonically, I thought Farewell had it all over CITAS...well, in a song by song listen/ comparison, this has it...

Excellent review, Manny! If you don't mind...I'd like to post that link over at the Fan Forum.

I think its great that John, Bob, Greg and Christian are able to get out and still play dates. It just goes to show that Petra (in any version!) is a unique musical experience and a unique ministry amongst today's artists! In my own little dream world, I would love to see a festival (preferrably wit...

Interesting article today in light of the discussion regarding the legality of downloading music without paying for it. Seems like its not so gray an area after all.

http://music-mix.ew.com/2010/11/29/supr ... ownloading

I think you are right Manny! I do believe that he broke out the key-tar during "Second Wind". I thought about getting that shot, but I was enjoying myself too much to take my camera back out of the bag!

I was so cool hearing everyone go nuts when John broke it out!

I've always felt that God Fixation was in and of itself a decent album. I still say and will stand by the idea that it wasn't a good Petra album. I don't think it competed well with others artists in that genre and it further alienated a fanbase that was finding itself ambivalent after PP2 and all t...

Thanks, bakersfield! I appreciate it.

I think "Back to the Rock" is a fine song...very remniscent of some of the other classic Petra tunes that Volz penned. The Petra version is tons better than the one that Greg recorded on his solo album. I think the biggest issue with BTTR is simply that the last original songs we heard from any vers...

Here are my pics from the show for those who haven't wandered over to the Forum to see them: The sign out front http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/Bigwindtalker/Classic%20Petra%20Show/ClassicPetra001.jpg A few diehards http://i1102.photobucket.com/albums/g443/Bigwindtalker/Classic%20Petra%20Sh...

I ABSOLUTELY and COMPLETELY disagree with both Desoto and Curt. I was one who was at the TBN taping and had to drive close to 300 miles to get there. I sat down next to the guy from Norway and had a wonderful time reminiscing about Petra as we waited 2+ hours for the show to start (we got there earl...