CREATION 2010, FRIDAY

 

Friday the stage was the stage was rocking with B. Reith, KJ-52, Thousand Foot Krutch and Toby Mac! Another amazing day at Creation! Enjoy the pictures!

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CREATION 2010, THURSDAY

 

 

Wednesday was going to be hard to beat, but Thursday was just as good if not better! Manafest, The Classic Crime Newsboys and Audio Adrenaline! (Didn't ever think I would see Audio A. perform again!)

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CREATION 2010, TUESDAY & WEDNESDAY

 

We are back from Creation 2010, so it is time to start posting some pictures! We left a day early because of the extra distance that we had to travel, so here is the first two days! Enjoy!

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CREATION FEST 2010 "MAIN STAGE EDITION"

Well Creation fest is tomorrow! Can you believe it? man i can't wait to get going! its gonna be rad! but i thought i would give you all a heads up on what you are going to get to see or what you get to miss! ;) in order of what i think will be the best show, to not the best show on this years main stage!

1. Switchfoot



These guys bring a show like no other, though Toby Mac and Skillet will bring a crazy show, i believe over all Switchfoot has the better music and will have (fingers crossed) some new stuff to show us this time around. its been awhile since we have seen these boys and they will be kicking off the week for us! i predict an amazing show from our boys!

2. Toby Mac



There is no show like Toby Mac's. He is simply amazing! Every part of his show is amazing, and there is no way to catch everything that is going on. Toby was absent last year as well and I know that we are all looking forward to some Toby Mac in our lives! look for Toby to bring one of the best if not the best shows of the week!

3. Skillet



Now i am not the worlds biggest skillet fan, i have always enjoyed their music and who doesn't like violin and hard rock? These guys were the surprise of the year at Creation Fest 2007 (i believe it was 2007). They have a show that always involves explosives and fire which are two of my most favorite things, as well as a small Asian man playing violin! so all in all they have a wicked awesome show! This Year these boys have the opportunity to close out the year and to be honest its been a couple of years since the last real good ending to the week as far as bands go! So i have high expectations, but i think they will pull through. (Plus they have a female drummer which is pretty rad too...just sayin')

4. Newsboys



Newsboys went from the meat and potatoes at Creation to not much of anything at all. This is their chance to prove to Creation Fest that they deserve that last night show again. However i have no idea what to expect. Not only did their last showing at Creation Fest suck, they have a new frontman Michael Tait. the potential is high, yet im not sure how high my hopes should be. It is Newsboys, arguably the greatest Christian Rock Band ever, but are they slowly dieing? Time will tell. All i have to say is they better have a rotating drum kit!

5. Thousand Foot Krutch



Because of the no show last year (due to Trev's appendix exploding), i am pretty excited to see TFK this year at Creation Fest. I have seen TFK live more than any other band and the last time i saw them i was most impressed. Now that Creation Fest finally has it right and has scheduled them for a night show I think TFK will truly rock the show and possibly work their way to ending off one of the nights! they play before Toby and I expect big things for our Canadian home boys!

6. Hillsong LIVE



Because we have only seen them once and it was in the morning i believe that Hillsong will be a great surprise to the talent this week. They have energy, they have great music, and they are a lot of fun! opening for newsboys will make for a good combo and im looking forward to seeing these guys play!

7. Need To Breathe



These guys are quickly becoming one of my favorites. They have been to Creation in the past but we have never really gone together to see them! i would say it would be worth our awhile to check them out this year. i dont expect some crazy show but i i do expect some great music!

8. KJ-52



To get my rap fix i will be relying on my man KJ. Without John Reu this year KJ is the next best thing. I am looking for some fun KJ style songs with some goofy stage tricks and jokes. KJ is pretty rad and i may have to get my rap dancing shoes on for his show. (i actually own rap dancing shoes!).

9. John Mark McMillan



When it comes to worship music and bands, I am no expert and i don't run to get the newest worship bands, however when it comes to John Mark McMillan its a bit different. John has some sweet tracks and i cant wait to see them live. again i am not going for entertainment but more so to hear some great music! He will be worth checking out for sure!

well thats my over view for this year. I would say that David Crowder and 10th Avenue North shoul make this list, but im tired of David and i have never heard 10th avenue North so we will see what happens! I'm sure there will be surprises and im excited to see what Creation Fest 2010 has in store for us! Seeya soon Creation Fest!

-bent ;)

CREATION WEATHER REPORT

 

Here is the weather for the next 10 days at Enumclaw(Creationfest), the weather is looking real good. It is going to be hard to get used to not having 100 degrees like at the Gorge but I guess it will be a lot more bearable. We will be arriving on the 20th and leaving on the 25th.

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CREATION 2009

 

 

 

In 2009 Creation probably had it's weakest schedule in six years but Battalion 3739 had it's biggest crew ever with 9 guys from 3739 and one from 3445!(Dan is still one of ours!) 2009 was the first year with the Btln Bus, the year of the zombie's, ninjas under the bus, the rookie army helmet, barrel rolling down the hill, dancing at Family Force Five and the year that Bent and I joined the fifty percent club!(Six out of twelve years!)

Btln 3739 Members
Drew Brown
David Podovinikoff
Sammy Jepsen
Zach Gobbett
Maxwell Nicholson
Ben Jepsen
Ryley Heppner
Dan Trithardt
Lance Martens

Btln 3445 Members
Matt Lazuk
Dan Trithardt

FRINGE STAGE

THURSDAY
Stellar Kart
Disciple

FRIDAY
House of Heroes
B.Reith
John Reuben

SATURDAY
Ivoryline
Showdown
Classic Crime



MAIN STAGE

WEDNESDAY
Hawk Nelson
Skillet

THURSDAY
116 Clique: featuring Lacrae
Pillar
Family Force Five
Kutless
Casting Crowns

FRIDAY
Need to Breathe
Red
Chris Tomlin

*Thousand Foot Krutch was replaced by Red because Trevor McNevan became sick.

SATURDAY
Group 1 Crew
Sanctus Real
Israel Houghton
David Crowder
Relient K

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BULLDOG MUSIC REVIEWS "CREATION FEST 2010 FRINGE STAGE EDITION"

Well i cant believe it but creation fest 2010 is just around the corner! And i for one am stoked not only for the btln boys who are going but for the awesome bands we will be seeing. lets start by taking a look at what the fringe stage has for us! (in order from best to worst...in my opinion)

1. The Classic Crime



This band in my opinion will put on the best show when it comes to the fringe stage. I can't imagine that The Classic Crime will remain on the fringe if they continue the way they are and i am kinda surprised they didn't make it to the main stage this year, however in the long run it may be better to have them on the fringe! If you are a fan of music you will enjoy these guys!

2. House of Heroes



I had the chance to see these guys a few times, but the last time i saw them at YQ this year i was quite shocked at how good they were! they love playing music and they have a great time on stage. i got to meet them and they seem as though they would fit in with our group as though they were our friends forever, just some normal guys who play music. im looking forward to seeing them play their new stuff and fingers crossed for some beatles covers!

3. B. Reith



I have to be honest, the first time i heard this guy i really didn't like him. then i heard a few more of his tracks last year live and i became a fan. Hes a pretty rad guy, really funny, and he has a style of music i just want to dance to. im sure me and zombie will be hitting his show up!

4. Group One Crew



funny enough these guys played right after HOH at YQ this year. they bring a similar style/energy as Toby Mac does which is a lot of fun. they are all pretty good rappers and Blanca Reyes has some pretty sweet vocals! these guys would be cool to catch if you are a rap fan!

As for the rest of the bands on the fringe, i either dont care or have never heard them! But dont get me wrong im always up for a live show, so if any of the btln guys think i am missing someone then let me know, otherwise this is what i think the best of the fringe stage is this year!

-bent ;)

CREATION 2008

 

 

 

Creation 2008 was the changing of the guard for Btln 3739. Sure Ben and Charlie were still around but Jason and Devin were both gone. In their place we added Drew Brown and d-Pod, it was a new beginning! 2008 was the year that we left on Tuesday night, we couldn't wait until Wednesday morning. We arrived at the border around 11:00 p.m. and at Creation at 5:00 a.m.? (Nathan Klassen was our voice of reason.) It was the year that we ate at Jack In The Box,(Jack you are no friend of mine.)drove to Wenatchee for Red Robin's, went swimming in a different swimming hole and camped at the main campsite at Creation for the first time.(For some strange reason I miss walking the path.) 2008 was also the beginning of the Free Hug Crib Tourney.(Charlie was the winner.)

Btln 3739 Members
Drew Brown
David Podovinikoff
Ben Jepsen
Lance Martens

*Devin Chursinoff and Nathan Ball both completed the Memory Work but could not make the trip.

FRINGE STAGE

THURSDAY
Run Kid Run
Stellar Kart

FRIDAY
KJ-52
Ruth
Red

SATURDAY
The Myriad
Disciple



MAIN STAGE

WEDNESDAY
Leeland
Hawk Nelson
Kutless

THURSDAY
Pillar
Switchfoot

FRIDAY
10th Avenue North
Seabird
Skillet
TobyMac

SATURDAY
Thousand Foot Krutch
David Crowder
Newsboys

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THE PINES

 

 

Just a reminder, if you haven't signed up for the Pines this summer, then get on it! Teen camp starts Monday so time is running out. Remember if you cannot afford to pay the registration we would like to pay for you. (A couple of guys have already contacted us for help, and we would like to help more guys!)

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CREATION 2007

 

 

 

Creation 2007 had the strongest lineup of bands since Btln 3739 has been going to Creation. When I look back know I am surprised how strong the lineup was. In 2007 we had all of the same guys that we had brought in 2006,(Plus Jeremy) which added to the atmosphere. In 2007 we helped clean up the Main Stage after Newsboys, met O.J. Freeze for the first time, went back to the beach for more suicide frisbee and gave TobyMac and Mike Herrera their Btln Medallions. (Also the year of the Mamba.) Definitely a legendary year!

Btln 3739 Members
Ben Jepsen
Jason Hayashi
Charlie Langis
Devin Chursinoff
Jeremy Martens
Lance Martens

FRINGE STAGE

THURSDAY
Run Kid Run
Ruth
Everyday Sunday
MXPX

FRIDAY
Red
Project 86

SATURDAY
House of Heroes
Stellar Kart



MAIN STAGE

WEDNESDAY
Hawk Nelson
Jars of Clay
Relient K

THURSDAY
Emery
Skillet
Switchfoot

FRIDAY
KJ-52
Kutless
Newsboys

SATURDAY
Thousand Foot Krutch
Leeland
David Crowder
TobyMac

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BTLN - NAME YOUR PRICE

 

What would it take to get you into the octagon with Georges St-Pierre and take a superman punch to the face? GSP is a Canadian mixed martial artist and the current Welterweight Champion of the UFC. So what is your price, what would you have to be paid to take a punch? Leave your answers in the comments.

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CREATION 2006

 

 

 

In 2006 Btln 3739 completed the natural hat trick with three straight years at Creation! So many of our traditions and stories started in 2006. This is the year that we first went to the beach and played suicide Frisbee. It was the first year for Paparazzi, the year of the wax glove and the year that Creation said goodbye to Audio Adrenaline. It was also the second year in a row that Jason had something fall out of the back of the truck! So many good memories!

Btln 3739 Members
Ben Jepsen
Jason Hayashi
Charlie Langis
Devin Chursinoff
Lance Martens

FRINGE STAGE

THURSDAY
Hawk Nelson
Pillar

FRIDAY
House of Heroes
Run Kid Run

SATURDAY
John Reuben
Anberlin



MAIN STAGE

WEDNESDAY
Skillet
Relient K

THURSDAY
Hillsong United
KJ-52
Kutless
Audio Adrenaline

FRIDAY
Thousand Foot Krutch
David Crowder
Third Day

SATURDAY
Grits
Chris Tomlin
Newsboys

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CREATION 2005

 

 

 

Creation 2005 was our second year at Creation, we were learning but we still didn't know were to find the hot showers. The Ark made it's first appearance and we started handing out the Btln Medallions. John Reuben and Tim Rosenau (TobyMac's guitarist) were the first two in the summer of 2005. We also started collecting set lists in 2005. TobyMac, Audio A. and Newsboys were the set lists that we collected in 2005.

Btln 3739 Members
Ben Jepsen
Jason Hayashi
Charlie Langis
Jeremy Martens
Lance Martens

*Devin Chursinoff - Completed the Memory Work but could not make the trip.

We had grown from one boy in 2004 to four in 2005, it was exciting to see more guys completing the Memory Work.

FRINGE STAGE

THURSDAY
Mutemath
Roper

FRIDAY
Family Force Five
House of Heroes
John Reuben
Disciple

SATURDAY
Hawk Nelson
Stellar Kart
Sanctus Real
Thousand Foot Krutch



MAIN STAGE

WEDNESDAY
David Crowder
Relient K

THURSDAY
Tait
TobyMac

FRIDAY
KJ-52
Pillar
Kutless
Audio Adrenaline

SATURDAY
Skillet
Newsboys

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CREATION 2004

 

Creation 2010 will be the seventh time that Battalion 3739 has been to Creation. I thought that it would be interesting to take a look back at the last six years. We will start with Creation 2004.

Btln 3739 Members
Ben Jepsen
Joe Kraftchick
Owen Spisak
Lance Martens

Ben was the only boy to complete the Memory Work for 2004, so he was given the opportunity to pick the prize and our destination. And well as they say..."The rest is history". This is a partial schedule, bands we would have wanted to go and see.

FRINGE STAGE

THURSDAY
John Reuben

FRIDAY
Starfield
Grits

SATURDAY
KJ-52
F.M. Static
Thousand Foot Krutch



MAIN STAGE

WEDNESDAY
Jars of Clay

THURSDAY
Petra
Plumb
Switchfoot
Audio Adrenaline

FRIDAY
Kutless
TobyMac

SATURDAY
Pillar
Relient K
Delirious
Newsboys

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BTLN BIRTHDAYS - JULY

 

It is July already, Btln 2010/11 is only two months away! Another year is gone! Take a look back at all the wonderful things God has done in your life in the last year, so much to be thankful for! It will be amazing when we get to Heaven and we see all the things God did for us while we were on earth. God has always had wonderful a plan for your life, even from the very beginning.

Psalm 139:13-16 For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well. My frame was not hidden from you when I was made in the secret place. When I was woven together in the depths of the earth, your eyes saw my unformed body. All the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be.

Happy Birthday and may God bless you again this year!

DAN NEUFELD - JULY 7
BLAKE CHURSINOFF - JULY 14
AARON FRIESEN - JULY 24

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