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Multi-platinum Grammy award-winning and high profile super-group Jars of Clay are all set for their upcoming Kenya Tour. The stop will include two concerts at the Mavuno Dome and the KICC on the 20th and 22nd of February respectively. Set to join them on stage are the likes of Juliani, MOG, Kanjii, and Eric Wainaina, as well as Astar, Pete Odera, and DJ Moz, amongst others.
An eclectic band performing in acoustic, rock and R&B styles, Jars of Clay are one of the most consistent Christian bands to date. In the 14 years they’ve been together, they’ve released an amazing nine full-length studio albums, as well as a live and a number of compilation albums. They have picked up a host of awards, including three very prestigious Grammy Awards, as well as a number of Dove and BMI Awards, and have toured with the likes of Rock Superstars Matchbox Twenty and Sting. Their music has featured on movies and documentaries including Drive Me Crazy and God or the Girl, amongst others.  The group, whose name is derived from 2 Corinthians 4:7 ("But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us") are also the founders of the Blood Water Mission , a non-profit organization that actively promotes clean blood and clean water efforts in Africa.
The tour is brought to you local HIV/AIDS awareness organization I Choose Life, as part of the Jijue One Million Campaign , a nationwide drive towards HIV status awareness. All proceeds from the shows will go towards fighting of HIV/AIDs in Kenya.
Event Details are as detailed below:
VIP SHOW
Date: 20th Feb
Venue: Mavuno Church (Bellevue)
Time: 6 – 10 pm
Also: Kanjii, Eric Wainaina, Pete Odera, Atemi, DJ Dee
Cost: 1,000/= (850/= for advance)
GENERAL CONCERT
Date: 22nd Feb
Venue: KICC Tsavo Ballroom
Time: 2 – 5 pm
Also: MOG, Juliani, Astar, Kanjii, Dj Moz
Cost: 550/= (350/= for advance)
Other important Info you should check out include:
:: Jars of Clay Bio
:: Jars of Clay Myspace
:: Jars of Clay Website
:: I Choose Life Website
Look out for regular updates right here.
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at Tuesday, 03 February 2009 13:56
How cool! cant seem for the event!
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at Tuesday, 03 February 2009 17:24
I love Jars of Clay. Can't wait. For real. Nitakuwa front row fo sho!
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at Tuesday, 03 February 2009 17:29
By the way Mwafrika, free tickoz ziko wapi? Mnafaa ku-run a contest of some sort, angalau a few tickoz kwa mafans. Au aje? This will be a big event.
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at Wednesday, 04 February 2009 16:27
By the way, where are advance tickets being bought from? You didn't say.
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at Thursday, 05 February 2009 14:31
keep up the good work, your labour is not in vain.
Pamoja sawa!
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at Saturday, 07 February 2009 14:58
So what are Eric Wainaina and Atemi doing at this Christian event?
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at Monday, 09 February 2009 12:56
So what\\\'s wrong with Eric Wainaina being there? i understand its about HIV awareness. I\\\'ll go for Eric.
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