A group of guys from the east coast of Canada travels the open road as a worship band, believing God to use their talents in a positive way. The friends and band members call themselves "Atlantic". The band first played and traveled together as a college ministry team in 2007, working as a recruitment team for a Bible College in New Brunswick, Canada. The journey since then has been nothing but exciting as this community of guys do life on the road to minister wherever the doors may open.
"After the end of our tour with the college we felt God stirring us to keep going," says band member, Cory Doiron. But the band put things on hold for six months so four of them could complete school-related internships. Afterwards, the guys still felt led to tour again. After some major affirmations and provisions, the group of Canadians left on their first independent tour (June - December 2008), and led worship at churches and youth events throughout the Midwest, East Coast and various states in the United States, and a few places in Canada. The group is presently on their third major tour taking them from coast to coast (Maine to Oregon) with the fourth one ready to go!
Atlantic sees music as an avenue for them to build relationships with others while on the road. They usually stay with church families and seek to spend time talking to people after each gig as much as possible. The friends fully believe in relationships and being "in community" in every way. The guys practice communal living both in and out of tour seasons."[Our] music is a fun story, but ministry happens relationally," says Cory.
Atlantic's path has crossed with such Christian artists like John Reuben, Everyday Sunday, Shawn McDonald, Starfield, Down Here, Natalie Grant and others over the last 2 years. Recently Atlantic has started a Non-profit organization called "Atlantic Community" to support the doors that have been opening. The Community is a group focused on doing mission work nationally and internationally.The Atlantic Community's passions and goals are to meet and encourage people in their faith and life with strong efforts to bridge the gap to the poor and marginalized in this world.
If you would like to make a donation to Atlantic's ministry:
I saw your guys' thing on facebook about visiting the myspace so you can get 100,000 hits, and it just reminded me of back in the day when I got teased for going to your myspace all the time...so, I figured I would come visit and give you guys another hit. Haha, just like old times. Miss you all! Merry Christmas guys!! :)
My Dear Atlantic, I want you to know that your music and your songs are my passion. I am addicted to Atlantic. There is something that pulls me towards them. Keep it up Atlantic. Do PS:Follow Me Twitter at http://twitter.com/iaent
Yesterday and Today it's 70!! Woot Woot! :D It's supposed to stay like this for a week or so, but who knows with SD! ;) Well you should deff. let me know when you find out! Make sure it's senior high if you do! haha!
That's good to hear!! It's always nice to go home! ;) Things are good here in SD, we're having very bipolar weather!! :P I've been extremly busy!! Are you guys coming back to camp 2010??? :D I think you should!
hey you guys! i just wanted to say thank you very much for stopping by Heritage Christian!!! we all loved it very much! we really needed something to cheer us up :) and praising God gave us all a reminder of the ultamate happyness :) going to your guys small concert at the church in indy was an extra treat haha i know i had a blast! you guys are on fire for the lord and i love it :) i hope everything is going well for you all :)
Great show tonight!!!!!!!! And thanks u guys helped putting things back into perspective....tho I've always loved God and I always pray I haven't felt him there for awhile and tonight I did :D
Hey-oh!!! I definitely love you guys. Thanks for coming to Sheridan and rocking out. it was a total blast. best time ever...period. you guys should come again sometime. you all are amazing. Well, thanks again and I hope to see you guys around sometime soon.
Love, Peace, and whatever else you want in there, -Tracy Jo
It is oct. 3rd. Its in Chicago. If ya'll want to ride with me i have a jeep. It's gonna be a blast!! We could just drive back the same night, cause i noticed you guys are playing in Gas City the next day. (which i am going to- only like ten min from house.) If ya all need a place to crash..Ma house is pretty big. my parents actually lead music at our church.) Britt
Well, sorry nothing worked out. I am in New York on my way to school right now, so I am thinking nothing will work. lol But, I hope you guys have a great rest of the tour! Maybe I will see you guys back in Canada.
