Email newsletter   ::   August 20, 2003   ::   Vol. 2, No. 5

Petra fans, "Jekyll & Hyde" hit the streets YESTERDAY, so there's lots to talk about in this newsletter.

First, I'll tell you where to buy the album. You'll also learn how to tell your friends about the album. Plus, I'll tell you about a 96-hour Petra marathon coming up!

Feeling adventurous? Read on to learn how you can book a Petra concert .

I'll also tell you about my interview with Petra founder Bob Hartman! So keep reading!

Until next time,

     —Josh

P.S. — Please forward this newsletter to your friends so they can learn what's new in the world of Petra!

Petra news

IT'S HERE! GET YOUR HANDS ON JEKYLL & HYDE

Yesterday was the big day: Petra's long-awaited rock album, "Jekyll & Hyde" is finally here. If you've read my in-depth album review or listened to the 7 sound clips at Jekyll & Hyde HQ, then you know this is a must-have album. Run to your nearest bookstore and buy it!

You can also buy it online. At J&H HQ, you'll find links to music stores where you can purchase the album online.

» J&H HQ's list of music stores: http://www.petrarocksmyworld.com/jah/order.html

FANS CAN HELP SPREAD THE WORD

The first rock single from the album, the title track "Jekyll & Hyde", has been number one at ChristianRock.net for THREE weeks! Hopefully this is just the beginning of big success for the album.

As a fan, YOU can help this album to succeed. Here are a few easy ways to help:

• PRAY that God would use this album to change lives!
• Request the singles from the Christian radio station or website you listen to
  • Use the J&H HQ Radio page to find the station closest to you.
• Tell your friends about Jekyll & Hyde
  • Use the J&H HQ referral page to send emails to your friends about the album
• Contact a magazine or website and ask them to review the album
  • The J&H HQ links page lists different Christian magazines and websites

BRING PETRA TO YOUR CITY

Believe it or not, it is possible for ANYONE to book a Petra show. Even if you've never done it before, you can bring Petra to your city. All you need is passion and a desire to see real ministry through music.

For more information, visit PRMW's concert booking page. You'll learn what's involved in promoting a concert and who to contact to get started.

» PRMW concert booking page: http://www.petrarocksmyworld.com/concerts_booking.html

CAN YOU HANDLE A 96-HOUR PETRA-THON?

"Around the World Radio" is planning a four-day, all-Petra music weekend beginning Aug. 22. See PRMW's News page for more details.

» PRMW News page: http://www.petrarocksmyworld.com/news.html

Site news

EXCLUSIVE BOB HARTMAN INTERVIEW

Recently I had the opportunity to interview Bob Hartman, founder and lead guitarist of Petra. We talked about Jekyll & Hyde, his return to the band, home-schooling his son, and much more. We had a great conversation, so check it out!

Also, keep checking Jekyll & Hyde HQ as I add more interviews in coming weeks.

» J&H HQ: http://www.petrarocksmyworld.com/jah/interviews.html

CELEBRATING HALF A MILLION HITS

This month, Petra Rocks My World received it's 500,000th hit! I'm pretty excited about reaching this milestone, so I'm planning a contest to celebrate. Stay tuned to PRMW for details on the contest and prize.

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