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"The Grafting Tour - India"

May 24 - JOHN AND STONEJAVA TO RETURN

The group has departed Delhi and is on their way back home, flying 15 hours direct to New York, then on to Nashville and Seattle, respectively.

Due to the different time zones around the world, John will leave at 1 a.m. Saturday, fly all night and day, and when he arrives in the U.S. - it will be Saturday morning once again. He can re-live the day all over, just like Bill Murray in the movie "Groundhog Day!"

We'll be sending out a newsletter from John within the week, hearing first-hand about the trip, the concerts and the experience of performing live with a brand-new band.

Thank you for all your interest over the past two weeks... and remember - you don't have to wait for concert reports from thousands of miles away - YOU can be the "eye-witness reporter" by hosting a concert of your own with John Schlitt and StoneJava. The band is smokin' and READY to roll into YOUR city! For more information, just send an email for all the details.
 

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May 20-21 - AIZAWL CONCERT REPORT


Here's a first-hand report from Chicco Renthlei, the event manager of the Aizawl concerts. Make sure to note that in spite of the enemy's attempts to thwart the Gospel message from going out, GOD has the last word.

Click HERE to see photos.
 

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May 18 - BANGALORE CONCERT REPORT

We haven't received any information on this concert as of yet, but in the meantime we'd like to share an article titled "Music Gets Spiritual" by Mid-Day.com. Pay special attention to the unfamiliarity of Christian music in a land such as India. With their six-city tour, John and StoneJava are working hard to change that!

Just in - an article written exclusively for JohnWSchlitt.com by Prem Paul Ninan, a professional journalist for AOL India. Take a front row seat and experience the Bangalore concert firsthand, up close and personal!

Click HERE to see photos.
 

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May 17 - CHENNAI CONCERT REPORT


We don't have an update from Roger on this one, but pictures speak more than a thousand words! So with that, we bring you a YouTube video of "Creed," "No Doubt" & "Just Reach Out" live from Chennai!

Here are a few others: Sound Check  Pre-Show  Kick-Off
The Grafing  Creed (another view)  Beyond Belief  Jekyll & Hyde

Please note that you can watch these videos in standard or high quality, depending on your internet connection speed.

We also have an interview with John on Newindpress.com, written just prior to the performance; and now online is a concert review titled "Swaying to Schlitt’s Songs."

For LOTS of photos, click here.

Bangelore on May 18 is next.... stay tuned!
 

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May 15 - DIMAPUR CONCERT REPORT

Thursday evening's concert was full of excitement as the people of Dimapur were treated to a rockin' great time of praising the Lord, led by John Schlitt and StoneJava.

In the words of Roger Wood, "Dimapur was awesome... huge enthusiasm! We broke the band down on "God Is Too Big" and let the crowd sing the words alone... it was incredible! They all knew the words to almost every song! The sound was awesome!"

After the concert, the crowds pressed all around the stage to show their appreciation and gratitude to John and the band. As in Kohima, there was a paramilitary unit, armed with rifles to quell any possible disturbance, since there has been some civil unrest in the state of Nagaland.

Roger continues: "These people are so gracious and yet so poor! I firmly believe it is these kinds of people who will get the mansions and penthouses in heaven!!!"

The following link is from the Nagaland Post. You will notice that the writer is a bit confused between the music of Petra and that of John Schlitt! But we'll forgive him....

If anyone is familiar with the Petra or Schlitt song "Unfaithful," please let us know! :-)

Nagaland Post's sister publication, Kuknalim.com is a bit more accurate in it's reporting.

Click HERE to see photos.

Next concert: May 17 in Chennai. We'll keep you posted!
 

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May 15 - RECAP OF KOHIMA - AND OFF TO DIMAPUR


John and StoneJava are playing in Dimpapur this evening, Thursday, May 15 to an expected crowd of 5-10,000 people!

According to Roger Wood, John's music director "the equipment is awesome! These guy are trucking the gear all over the northeast part of India in five big trucks on narrow dirt roads, and running everything from huge generators!"

A bit more on the Kohima concert:
On the first concert in Kohima the generator broke down and delayed the concert by 1.5 hours. The crowd was screaming in anticipation, but they were very gracious and patient. The concert ended with the II Guys song "Lord Reign in Me." According to Roger, "we ended the concert with the last song being "Lord Reign in Me." Because of all the rain, we changed the words to 'Lord Rain On Me!' ha ha!"

Below are a few news articles about the Kohima date:   The Morung Press    Nagaland Post

John and Roger are flying out from Dimapur to Colcutta Friday morning, with George, JaKael, Pete and Rusty taking a six hour train ride through Bangladesh to Chennai.
 

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May 13 - KOHIMA CONCERT REPORT

After a three-hour ride on serpentine dirt roads to a village called Kohima, high in the mountains near China and Myanmar, John and the band performed to a crowd of 4000 screaming fans.

"Click HERE to see photos."

"Wow... wow wow... incredible... It was awesome for our first show (of the tour)! I played my first ever KEYTAR! Ya baby!" says Roger Wood, Music Director of StoneJava, John's solo band.

There was a big stage, high tech gear - and armed guards with machine guns and berets! The generator went out and tropical rains hit 3/4 of the way thru the show, but all is well.

Now on to Dimapur for the next concert on May 15. Stay tuned!
 

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JOHN AND STONEJAVA ARRIVE IN DELHI, INDIA!

The Grafting Tour - India is ON, and the group has arrived!

Click HERE to see more photos.

From Delhi, John and the band travel to Kohima for the first show on May 13.

We will keep you updated with news and more photos as they arrive... keep checking back!

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MAY 2008 "THE GRAFTING - INDIA TOUR"


A big thank you goes out to CHIP BUTTERS at COLUMBIA CITY THEATER for allowing John & StoneJava to use these wonderful facilities to prepare for the six city/eight concert India tour! Your generosity is much appreciated!

 

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