In Disciple’s 14 years together, this Knoxville, Tennessee band has matured from an aggressive metal band to a quartet with a strong sense of melody and penchant for the unexpected. The band’s last album Rise Up was full of driving rhythms and tuneful hooks, but with their new album Scars Remain Disciple have incorporated exceptional songwriting with a level of intensity they haven’t displayed in years

“Blink182 meets Black Eyed Peas fronted by a Chick.” That is how this six-piece band from Chicago would describe the music that motivates so many people across the world. They embarked on their headlining tour “Cross the Line” in February and excited to play the Main stage at Real Fest 2008.

The youthful and petite brunette speaks to her generation in a language they understand seamlessly transitioning from drinking chai tea and texting friends to the deep desire to inspire her peers to be consumed with a passion for God and to know Him deeply. With her smash hit “You” blowing up everyone’s radios, her performance at Real Fest is sure to be amazing!

Every KJ record has sold more than the previous one. He was voted favorite hip-hop artist in the last two CCM reader’s polls. He has taken on VH1, Eminen, and foreign nations. Yet, he still remains resolute in his motivation. Perhaps this is why there is only one Five-Tweezy. You want further evidence? Check him out at his second Real Fest Performance!

Moving from behind the drum kit to the front of the stage would be a scary move for even the most versatile musician, but it’s a formula that seems to be paying off for many drummers in the music industry. Undoubtedly one of the most successful transfers is Dave Grohl, former Nirvana drummer who now leads the Foo Fighters, a band that is still going strong twelve years after they formed. Looking specifically at the CCM industry, it worked for Peter Furler and the Newsboys after the departure of lead singer John James. Aaron Gillespie from Underoath took advantage of some down time and formed The Almost, and now Brandon Estelle from Superchick has made the role-change to bring us the up and coming Inland Record’s band Starlit Platoon. Their show at Real Fest should be a great Kick-off for the main stage

Main Stage Schedule