tobyMac WINTERWONDERSLAM Tour

Forefront recording artist tobyMac is set to launch his WINTERWONDERSLAM tour this December, sponsored by Total Axxess as well as special tour sponsor, Toys for Tots.

Marines from local military bases will be at each show to collect the toys for their community. In addition, in Nashville, toys are being designated to go to kids that have been relocated there from Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

Since 1991, Marine Toys for Tots Foundation has assisted the U.S. Marine Corps in providing a tangible sign of hope to economically disadvantaged children at Christmas. The primary goal of the foundation is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders. With their greatest need each Christmas being pre-teen/teenage kids, TobyMac jumped at the chance to provide hope for what is his core demographic. For more information about Toys for Tots, go to: ToysForTots.org

itting a fast and furious 8 tour markets (see dates below), the WINTERWONDERSLAM tour also features DJ Maj, Grits, John Reuben, Matthew West, and Barlow Girl.

tobyMac is ready to permeate rock radio once again, as his single "New World," from the new Music Inspired By: The Chronicles of Narnia, The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe soundtrack CD, was one fo the most added singles at Christian rock radio this week.

tobyMac's latest offering, Renovating Diverse City, which features ultra-hip remixes of songs from the best-selling Welcome To Diverse City CD, including the #1 radio single "Burn For You," is getting excellent reviews all over - here's a peak:

"this is a fevered musical melange even the general market has never seen. The songs retain their lyrics and core melodies, of course; but you’ll pick up razor-sharp rap sessions, fresh samples, pulsating dancehall beats, louder rock and a heaping spoonful of reggae and Latin. This is living proof that all genres come together in tobyMac’s hands."
-CCM magazine

"this project gives new life...to an already impressive collection of songs"
- jesusfreakhideout.com

"From the opening lines of "The Slam," I immediately noted a positive aspect to the lyrics which makes this collection a refreshing alternative to the prevailing anger that seems to permeate this genre... It's a great soundtrack for the dog days of summer, and a morally-uplifting substitute to the usual offerings in the hip-hop/rap category."
- TheTrades.com

"tobyMac loves to flex his creative producing skills, and we love to listen"
- CBNmusic.com

"There are enough strains of funk and R&B blended throughout the mix to wake the younger side of me up and get me moving. There is more than enough truth in the lyrics to make the parental side of me take note and look forward to this CD finding its way into my son's CD player."
- About.com

"tobyMac continues to innovate and create music that entertains while giving fans substance, by blurring the boundaries between rock, pop, and hip-hop... Never one to be vague or timid, tobyMac veritably shouts a clear message of unity through diversity. He weaves in the fabric of the album an intense, out-loud, multiphonic blend - a rainbow tapestry of sound with a powerful faith in Christ as the scarlet thread woven throughout."
- GrassrootsMusic.com

WINTERWONDERSLAM tour dates (subject to change):

December 2005

1 United Methodist Church Montogmery, AL
2 Lipscomb University Nashville, TN
3 Von Braun Huntsville, AL
4 Ft. Smith Conv. Center Ft. Smith, AR
5 Taylor Coliseum Abilene, TX
6 Lubbock Municipal Lubbock, TX
7 Kock Arena Wichita, KS
8 Brady Theater Tulsa, OK

For more information visit, tobyMac.com