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Christian rock bands blend music, scripture at concert

By Deanna Frances | March 2, 2015

A background screen with lyrics allowed fans to sing along with Christian pop-rock band Casting Crowns on Friday.The band performed a two-hour, all-ages set featuring songs from its latest album, “Thrive,” and older crowd favorites at the Convocation...

Casting Crowns tickets on sale for Convo show

By Northern Star staff | February 16, 2015

Casting Crowns will perform 7 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Convocation Center.Casting Crowns is an award-winning religious singing group, according to the Convo’s website. Doors open at 6 p.m.Tickets start at $20 for groups of 10 or more, and groups receive...

 Musician Rick Springfield, producers Gina Matthews, Donna Roth and Susan Arnold attend the premiere of the film "13 Going on 30" at the Mann Village Theatre on April 14, 2004, in Los Angeles, California.

Rick Springfield, Casting Crowns to perform at Convocation Center in spring

By Northern Star Staff | December 12, 2014

Rick Springfield and Christian rock group Casting Crowns will perform at the Convocation Center in the spring.Tickets to see Springfield and his full band, who perform 7 p.m. May 15, go on sale 10 a.m. Dec. 19 and will cost $25 to $45. Tickets can be...