thurane of nj

About me:

Thurane is a Worship Leader and Christian artist, including genres inspired by modern Praise, Inspirational and Folk musics as a part of his ministry. He appears as a singer/songwriter and worship leader, with acoustic guitar and tracks in tow at many events worldwide. Currently, a debut CD is being recorded and his Television Program: "Thurane!" currently airs nationally on television stations throughout the US.

Worship at Trinity UMC Rays of Hope

THIS Sunday @ 10:30am

3104 W Glendale Ave

NW corner 31st Ave & Glendale

602-973-1276

info@raysofhope.ws

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Weekly Appearances -

Sunday:

* 10 am - Trinity UMC, Glendale & 31st Ave, Glendale 3104 W Glendale Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85051 / (602) 973-9060 raysofhope.ws

10 pm - The Dubliner, 40th St & Thunderbird, Phoenix 3841 E Thunderbird Rd, Phoenix, AZ / (602) 867-0984 dublinerpub.com

* 11 pm - Aunt Chilada's, 16th St & Glendale, Phoenix 7330 N Dreamy Draw Dr, Phoenix, AZ / (602) 944-1286 auntchiladas.com

Monday:

* 7 pm - Into the Bean/Cup 'O Karma, Southern & Dobson, Mesa 1710 W Southern Ave, Ste B7, Mesa, AZ / (480) 890-0579 intothebean.com

10pm - Yucca Tap Room, Mill & Southern, Tempe 29 W Southern Ave Tempe, AZ 85281 / (480) 967-4777 yuccatap.com

11 pm - Joe's Grotto, Thunderbird & 32nd St, Phoenix 13825 N 32nd St, 32, Phoenix, AZ / (602) 992-1007 joesgrotto.com

Tuesday:

7pm - Mama Java's, Indian School & 36th St, Phoenix 3619 E Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ / (602) 840-5282 mamajavascoffeehouse.com

Wednesday:

* 8 pm - Terroir Wine Pub, Scottsdale Rd & Indian Bend, Scottsdale 7001 N Scottsdale Rd, 157, Scottsdale, AZ / (480) 922-3470 terroirwinepub.com

Friday:

* 7 pm - Deja Vu, Apache Trail & Delaware, Apache Junction 105 S Delaware Dr, Apache Junction, AZ / (480) 671-1200 myspace.com/dejavucoffee

9 pm - Mighty Cup, Glendale & 57th Ave, Glendale 7021 N 57th Ave, Glendale, AZ / (623) 398-8344

First Friday of every month:

8pm - The Blackbird Cafe, Power Rd & San Tan, Queen Creek 18911 E San Tan Blvd, 121, Queen Creek, AZ / (480) 677-4159 blackbirdcenter.com

* Venues with an asterisk indicate "please come especially to this venue" for various reasons i.e. nice, quite atmosphere; not a lot of people there; etc.

* Please give me a little grace for unexpected things like last-minute cancellations, venue shut-downs, event reschedules etc.

Why this name?

My name is Burmese, given to me by my father and it means "The risen sun". The name New Jerusalem is from the book of Revelations 21:2 in the Bible.

Do you play live?

Yes - live appearances at churches, events and nightclubs. I enjoy reaching others with music at gigs. The most special moment was singing to my wife at my wedding.

How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?

The internet provides a greater opportunity for independent artists to reach a global audience.

Would you sign a record contract with a major label?

Yes.

Band History:

The solo music ministry of Thurane is an acoustic guitar and track driven music ministry for expressing the love of God and reaching both the churched and unchurched. "I actually began ministering as a soloist to launch New Jerusalem," says Thurane, "I was searching for a vocalist who could create the sounds that I couldn't achieve vocally in New Jerusalem, which turned out to be Randy Householder."

Kenyon Grey started as an Adult Contemporary duo founded by Thurane and Kenn Long. They sought to participate in the fulfillment of God's vision birthed in both of their hearts where their respective projects seemed to falter. Kenn Long, originally in Phoenix area Christian hard rock outfit Destiny, has continued in Kenyon Grey as a soloist.

History:

The vision to launch a 1970's stylized Christian hard rock band and music ministry was birthed by Thurane. The New Jerusalem name was given to Thurane as he signed NJ to Gray Dot Records/Bulletproof Music (the label that originally signed Third Day!) Thurane said, "The growth has been steady but slow, so we are moving in a new direction to affirm God's leading." New Jerusalem has released:

1 independent tape ("Foundation")

1 independent CD ("New Jerusalem")

1 national CD ("New Jerusalem") as a signed artist.

In addition, Thurane wrote "Final Stand" and performs it with New Jerusalem. The film "Con Express" featuring Arnold Vosloo ("The Mummy") and Sean Patrick Flanery ("Simply Irrestible", "Young Indiana Jones") features "Final Stand" early in the movie. He co-wrote "Take Me Home" with Randall Householder and performs it with NJ as well. "Take Me Home" is used in the Rick Schroeder (NYPD Blue) & Tara Reid (American Pie) film "What We Did That Night"/"Murder at Devil's Glen". More information is available at IMDb - Thurane at IMDb

The Kenyon Grey duo was formed and signed to RCM Records, releasing an E.P. and single CD "Heaven In Your Eyes". Kenn and Thurane also co-founded the event "R2K Rocks the Millenium" series, the fourth event is now in preparation which will include an explosive, must-see multi media presentation and theatrical production. 2 new CD's featuring Kenyon Grey and the multi-media music will be released as a part of the effort. Thurane has co-written on some of the tracks and provided guitar work in the studio as well.

The Future:

New Jerusalem will continue to forge ahead with hard rock music and ministry. However, a detour is now taken with Thurane of New Jerusalem ministering as an acoustic soloist, providing Adult Contemporary, Praise & Worship and Inspirational music. A new album is being recorded, to be entitled "NEW FOUNDATION: Thurane of New Jerusalem".

Thurane of New Jerusalem will seek to reach the lost and churched with a mellower sound and a more spiritual focus in music ministry.

Thurane Aung Khin, Kenyon Grey & Jeff Sherman co-founded R2K Entertainment, LLC, a film production company.

Please prayerfully consider partnering with this ministry of music to see over ten-million souls saved in our lifetime!

Support Thurane of NJ Ministry at A.C.T.

NEW JERUSALEM

20235 N CAVE CREEK RD

SUITE #104-499

PHOENIX, AZ 85024

For prayer requests, email njiuma@yahoo.com

Thurane of NJ Site -

Thurane of NJ at Soundclick

Your influences?

Steven Curtis Chapman, James Taylor, Michael W Smith, John Denver, Michael Card.

Favorite spot?

It's a toss-up now: Franklin, TN and San Diego, CA, USA.

Equipment used:

Yamaha Acoustic-Electric Guitar and Voice

Anything else...?

Destroy the authority that establishes chaos.

To launch the solo music & television ministry and reach over ten-million souls for Christ, Thurane of NJ is asking for your support.

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For prayer requests, email njiuma@yahoo.com

Thurane of NJ Site -

Thurane of New Jerusalem

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