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True Tunes Live - JJT in Davenport Iowa
2021-11-13 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Passion Church at North Park Mall 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport IA 52806, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA, 52806, United States
Join us at The Passion Church at the North Park Mall for an evening of music and conversation. John J. Thompson will talk about “Jesus Music,” and the Jesus Movement that rocked a generation 50 years ago. He’ll bring some records, a guitar, and maybe some friends who were there, and everything will be on the table.
Thompson is a featured historian in the Lionsgate film The Jesus Music and served as a historical consultant for the romantic comedy Electric Jesus. His 2000 book Raised By Wolves served as a reference for both projects. He also has completed an upcoming novel that touches on the power of music to draw people into the power of community, where miraculous things happen. He currently produces and hosts The True Tunes Podcast, which has thus far featured acclaimed interviews with well-known legacy artists such as Amy Grant, Rich Mullins, Larry Norman, and Kevin Max, as well as exciting newcomers Liz Vice, Natalie Bergman, Taylor Leonhardt, and more.
Admission is free and donations will be accepted.

True Tunes Live: South Naperville IL w Weezy B! 11/12
2021-11-12 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Compass Church South Naperville IL, 2903 103rd St, Naperville, IL, 60564, United States
The True Tunes Live tour heads back to our old stomping grounds, and is presented by former True Tunes retail and mail-order Queen: Weezy B! John J. Thompson, featured historian in the Lionsgate film The Jesus Music and music supervisor / historical consultant for Electric Jesus will bring this exciting conversation, his turntable, and a guitar, with a theme that touches on the Jesus Movement, Jesus Music, and what it all might mean for us today, for this special homecoming event hosted by WBGL’s Weezy B! More details are being confirmed – so WATCH THIS SPACE. Mark your calendars and plan to make your way to Naperville. You will not want to miss this.
Read more about the concept of these live events HERE.

“Some people strive to be heard or seen, while others are simply chosen because they are the right person for the job. The point man to help us sort through and better understand the ‘weird world of CCM’ is clearly John Thompson. His first-hand knowledge of all the nuances of this genre, articulate presentation, and straightforward analysis, is as thought-provoking as it is enjoyable. John has a natural gift for communicating and thoughtfully packaging his message in a way that is both honest and challenging, and a heartfelt conviction to spur his audience on to appreciate and embrace ‘the good, the true and the beautiful.”’ – Michael W. Stand (The Altar Boys, Clash of Symbols, and the Altar Billies)

RSVP for the FACEBOOK EVENT HERE

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True Tunes Live - NASHVILLE (at The Well; Green Hills 11/4)
2021-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | The Well Coffee Green Hills, 4002 Granny White Pike, Nashville, TN, 37204, United States
Join us at The Well (Green Hills) for an evening of music and conversation about Jesus Music, The Jesus Movement – and how it all might relate to us today if we let it. Author and Christian music historian John J. Thompson will talk about, and share music from, the Movement that rocked a generation 50 years ago. Thompson is a featured historian in the Lionsgate film “The Jesus Music” and served as a historical consultant for the upcoming comedy “Electric Jesus.” He also has completed an upcoming novel that touches on the power of music to draw people into the power of community, where miraculous things happen. He currently produces and hosts The True Tunes Podcast, which has thus far featured acclaimed interviews with well-known legacy artists such as Amy Grant, Rich Mullins, Larry Norman, and Kevin Max, as well as exciting newcomers Liz Vice, Natalie Bergman, Taylor Leonhardt, and more. Admission is free (donations will be accepted.)

Electric Jesus Film Screening & Reception (Atlanta)
2021-11-01 16:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Plaza Theater, 1049 Ponce De Leon Ave Northeast, Atlanta, GA, 30306, United States
THIS JUST IN: Due to unforeseen circumstances, John will NOT be in attendance at this special RELEASE-EVE screening in ATL! but we still encourage ALL TRUE TUNES FANS not to miss this rare chance to see your NEW favorite rock and roll movie on a big screen, to meet writer/director Chris White and other members of the cast and crew, and to have a great time in general.

PRE-SCREENING HAPPY HOUR AT BELL STREET BURRITOS / KROG STREET LOCATION, 4-6 PM

About this event

THE 80’s HAIR METAL MUSIC-COMEDY YOU’VE BEEN SAVING YOURSELF FOR!

ELECTRIC JESUS, a coming of age, rock-and-roll comedy, follows the ill-fated exploits of a religious hair metal band during the summer of 1986.
The film stars The Office’s Brian Baumgartner as the band’s woebegone road manager, 80’s teen icon Judd Nelson as a firebrand preacher, and newcomers Andrew Eakle, Shannon Hutchinson, and Wyatt Lenhart as devout teens determined to “make Jesus famous.”
ELECTRIC JESUS has been making waves in the U.S. film festival circuit, winning numerous awards and converting hundreds of devotees. It is a stunning breakout from writer-director Chris White, who co-produced the film with his wife Emily Reach White and co-wrote the film’s original songs with alt-rock musician Daniel Smith.
Mining his own experiences as an Evangelical teenager, White pushes past the hoary clichés of both music and faith-based genres, delivering a film that resists sentimentality, preferring to lean hard into the awkward, strange, and sometimes wonderful world of youthful devotion to cause.
PRESENTED BY: 1091 Pictures, Blue Tape Records, Drama, Inc., Moonshine Post, MPX, Plaza Theatre, Sabotage Film Group, and Wild Heaven Beer.
Check out our special PODCAST EPISODE with the CAST from the set
and don’t miss our in-depth conversation with composer Daniel Smith
or our recent episode that brings Electric Jesus writer/director Chris White together with Andy Erwin (The Jesus Music.)

Electric Jesus Screening at The Newport Beach Film Festival
2021-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Starlight Triangle Cinemas, 1870 Harbor Blvd, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627
Electric Jesus Cast with Writer / Director Chris White (w Guitar) and JJT (R) on set
Although John will not be speaking or making any presentations he WILL be in the Jeez Team Entourage in person at the Newport Beach Film Festival for their special theatrical screening of ELECTRIC JESUS just a few days before it makes its WIDE RELEASE!
You can find the details HERE and if you live in Southern California you should definitely take advantage of this rare opportunity to see this wonderful film in a REAL theater with many of the cast and production team IN THE HOUSE!
Most of the same will be together the previous evening for the special Jesus Music Hang in Newport Beach as well. You can find out all about that by clicking HERE.

True Tunes Live: Jesus Music Hang w JJT @ The Newport Beach Film Fest
2021-10-27 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | The Arbor Building, 425 30th, Newport Beach, CA, 92663, United States
Join us at The Arbor Building, 425 30th Newport Beach, CA 92663 for an evening of music and conversation. John J. Thompson will talk about “Jesus Music,” and the Jesus Movement that rocked a generation 50 years ago. He’ll bring some records, and likely some friends who were there, and everything will be on the table. THIS JUST IN: Tim Tabor of The Prayer Chain and Mike Stand of The Altar Boys are confirmed for the special panel discussion during this event! Chris White, writer and director of ELECTRIC JESUS will also be in the house, along with members of the cast.
Thompson is a featured historian in the Lionsgate film The Jesus Music and served as a historical consultant for the upcoming fictional comedy Electric Jesus, which is a featured selection at the Newport Beach Film Festival the following night. His 2000 book Raised By Wolves served as a reference for both projects. He also has completed an upcoming novel that touches on the power of music to draw people into the power of community, where miraculous things happen. He currently produces and hosts The True Tunes Podcast, which has thus far featured acclaimed interviews with well-known legacy artists such as Amy Grant, Rich Mullins, Larry Norman, and Kevin Max, as well as exciting newcomers Liz Vice, Natalie Bergman, Taylor Leonhardt, and more. Admission is free and donations will be accepted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIc54a1-DHM

True Tunes Live: San Diego Jesus Music Hang w JJT
2021-10-26 19:00 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Salvation Army – Ray & Joan Kroc Center, 6845 University Ave , United States, San Diego, CA, 92115-5829, United States
Join us at The Salvation Army – Ray & Joan Kroc Center 6845 University Ave. San Diego, CA. 92115 for an evening of music and conversation. John J. Thompson will talk about “Jesus Music,” and the Jesus Movement that rocked a generation 50 years ago. He’ll bring some records, and likely some friends who were there, and everything will be on the table. Thompson is a featured historian in the Lionsgate film The Jesus Music and served as a historical consultant for the upcoming fictional comedy Electric Jesus, which is a featured selection at the Newport Beach Film Festival. His 2000 book Raised By Wolves served as a reference for both projects. He also has completed an upcoming novel that touches on the power of music to draw people into the power of community, where miraculous things happen. He currently produces and hosts The True Tunes Podcast, which has thus far featured acclaimed interviews with well-known legacy artists such as Amy Grant, Rich Mullins, Larry Norman, and Kevin Max, as well as exciting newcomers Liz Vice, Natalie Bergman, Taylor Leonhardt, and more. Admission is free and donations will be accepted.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIc54a1-DHM

True Tunes Live: JJT Talks Jesus Music and More in Huntington IN
2021-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Faith Community Church, 3615 North Norwood Rd, Huntington, IN, 46750, United States
JJT will visit Faith Community Church in Huntington IN on Saturday, October 16 to discuss Jesus Music and The Jesus Movement, and much more. John is a featured historian in the new Lionsgate / Kingdom Story film The Jesus Music and has worked in the music industry for over 30 years as a writer, artist, producer, publisher, and educator. John will also be speaking at Faith Community Church on Sunday morning, Oct 17th, at 10:15 AM as part of their morning worship time.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIc54a1-DHM
