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Multi-platinum, multi-Grammy and Dove Award-winning band, Jars of Clay recently announced the initial phase of their Fall 2004 tour, titled "Where We Are Instead," in support of their sixth studio album Who We Are Instead. The tour will hit selected markets throughout the United States in October and November, and welcomes special guests Trevor Morgan and Sarah Kelly.

The fall tour extends an active 2004 for the veteran band, highlighted by a spring tour with labelmates Caedmon's Call and international dates in South Africa, Sweden and Holland, including the headlining slot at The Netherlands' Flevo Festival, the longest running Christian music festival in Europe. In between fall tour dates, Jars of Clay will continue work on their upcoming studio album, scheduled for a Spring 2005 release.

"Where We Are Instead" Special Guests:

Trevor Morgan's 2004 debut, Wonderlight, was the debut release from BHT Entertainment, and features the current radio single, "Fall Down." Besides having songs recorded by artists such as Ginny Owens, Geoff Moore and Phillips Craig & Dean, Trevor also gained exposure as a bassist for the mainstream act Owsley, where he co-wrote the single "I'm Alright." Additionally playing guitar and bass for Owens' national tour performances for more than two years, Morgan's talents further led him to open concerts for her and other established artists including Third Day, MercyMe, Jennifer Knapp, Mark Schultz and Geoff Moore.

Gotee recording artist Sarah Kelly unveiled her debut album Take Me Away this past February, grabbing the number 12 spot on the "Top Christian Albums" SoundScan chart first week out by selling more than 4,100 units. This feat secured Kelly as the highest new artist debut in the 10-year history of Gotee Records.

Nashville-based Essential Records was founded in 1992 to provide relevant music from a God-centered perspective. Essential Records and its affiliated label, Watershed Records, are part of the Provident Label Group, distributed through Provident Music Distribution and BMG Distribution.

For further information on Jars of Clay, please visit www.jarsofclay.com or www.essentialrecords.com.

"Where We Are Instead" Tour Fall 2004

(tentative schedule; dates subject to change)

OCTOBER

Fri., Oct. 1 Marietta, Ga. -- North Georgia State Fair
Sat., Oct. 2 Jacksonville, Fla. -- Veterans Memorial Arena
Sun., Oct. 3 Lawrenceburg, Tenn. -- Middle Tennessee District Fair
Tue., Oct. 12 Wilmington, Del. -- Grand Opera House
Thur., Oct. 14 Saint John, NB -- Harbour Station
Fri., Oct. 15 Lynchburg, Va. -- Liberty University Vines Center
Sat., Oct. 16 Halifax, Novia Scotia -- Hailfax Metro Centre - Billy Graham Crusade
Sun., Oct. 17 Orono, Maine -- Maine Center For the Arts
Wed., Oct. 20 Anderson, S.C. -- Anderson County Fair
Thur., Oct. 21 Huntington, W.Va -- Vets Memorial Fieldhouse
Fri., Oct. 22 Troy, Mich. -- Faith Lutheran Church
Sat., Oct. 23 Ottawa, Ill. -- Ottawa High School
Sun., Oct. 24 Madison, Wis. -- High Point Church
Thur., Oct. 28 Altoona, Pa. -- Jaffa Mosque
Fri., Oct. 29 Chambersburg, Pa. -- Capitol Theatre

NOVEMBER

Fri., Nov. 5 Clearwater, Fla. -- Brighthouse Network Stadium
Sat., Nov. 6 Valdosta, Ga. -- Wild Adventures Theme Park
Thur., Nov. 11 Bellevue, Neb. -- Bellevue Christian Center
Fri., Nov. 12 Fort Collins, Colo. -- Timberline Church
Sat., Nov. 13 Grand Junction, Colo. -- Fellowship Church
Sun., Nov. 14 Phoenix, Ariz. -- Bethany Bible Church
Thur., Nov. 18 Hercules, Calif. -- Valley Bible Church
Fri., Nov. 19 Granite Bay, Calif. -- Bayside Church

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