| New website addresses!!! |
| April 08, 2009 |
| To all FANS; Due to health complications of the website administrator, the following web addresses are no longer valid: 1. www.mikestand.com 2. www.clashofsymbols.com These domain names expired and are being held hostage. However, instead of paying the requested ransom, it was decided that the following domain names be registered: 1. www.mikestand.net 2. www.clashofsymbols.net Thank you for your understanding and welcome back! |
| Guest Book Offline |
| November 26, 2006 |
| To all Mike Stand Fans. Due to the creative nature of the Internet and use of automated tools, the GUESTBOOK feature of the website has been disabled until further notice. It is impossible for me to filter out the pornographic and other spam messages that you, as fans, should not be subjected to. Please visit the MESSAGE BOARD, where Mike Stand hangs out on occasion. Thank you for your support!!! |
| SPIRIT WEST COAST |
| February 08, 2006 |
| OK Altar Boys fans!!! Yet another performance by the legendary Altar Boys. This time around the Altar Boys will be playing Spirit West Coast in San Diego on May 27th. Circle this day on your calendars! The tentative time is for 3PM. Stay tuned for more information... |
| NOW BOOKING!!! |
| January 13, 2006 |
| Coming to a million cities near you. The Altar Boys are now booking dates for shows. Click here for information on booking the band! |
| PayPal |
| October 23, 2005 |
| Great News! We are now able to accept merchandise orders through PayPal. Visit the Merchandise section to order now! For those who prefer to use the Postal Service, a link is provided for the old Merchandise form under the Merchandise section. |
| Mechandise Update |
| August 26, 2005 |
| We are currently sold-out of the GLM/Against the Grain Double-Disc. We have placed an order for more copies, but the current status is back ordered. Just a reminder that the Altar Boys videos DVD is avaailable now for $15. |
| More Picture from the Broken Reunion Concert |
| August 26, 2005 |
| A few more pictures have been posted from the Broken Reunion Concert. Check them out! |
| Broken Records Reunion Wrap-Up |
| August 20, 2005 |
| Hello Rebels!!! The Broken Records Reunion Concert went as expected...it rocked!!!! Sorry to all fans that couldn't make the trip. You missed a good show. The set included GLM, You Found Me, I Question It, Hearts Lost In Nowhere, Life Begins at the Cross, You are Loved, Forever Mercy and When You're A Rebel. There are some photos of last nights show available. There may also be a DVD coming out with all the footage, but we will keep you posted on those details. And speaking of DVDs. Remember all of those Altar Boys videos? Well, the Mercy Is What We Cry For video has been copied to DVD!!! This DVD includes the videos for Forever Mercy, You Are Loved, Hearts Lost in Nowhere, I'm Into God and When You're A Rebel. It also includes tons of interviews and concert footage. The DVD is available in the Merchandise section of the website for $15. Get your copy today!!! That's it for now... |
| BROKEN RECORDS REUNION CONCERT |
| May 07, 2005 |
| August 19, 2005 at Mariners Church in Irvine, CA. Undercover, The Choir, Altar Boys, and Crumbacher to perform. Twenty years ago, in 1985, Broken Records saw the release of albums by four trendsetting alternative bands who would forever change the face of Christian Music. Long before Switchfoot, Underoath, Third Day, and Skillet, these artists were stretching the limits placed on them by an industry seemingly unable to move forward. They broke through, broke out, and ripped apart the standards that are to this day, still being BROKEN. Take Two Productions is pleased to present a concert event featuring the best alternative Christian bands from the 1980s. With Undercover, The Choir, Altar Boys, Crumbacher, and special guests 441. Concert to be held at: Mariners Church 5001 Newport Coast Dr. Irvine, CA 92603 949-854-7600 http://www.marinerschurch.org For more information please go to: taketwoproductions.net Or contact Beth Jahnsen at bjahnsen@verizon.net. |
| Mike Stand Featured in Movie Soundtrack |
| August 08, 2004 |
| Good things come to those who wait. Throughout Mike Stand's career, he has accomplished several personal goals. Well, the time has come for Mike's material to make it to the silver screen. That's right! Mike Stand has made it on the soundtrack of an independent movie release, "Proctor". For more information on this thriller, visit the official website for "Proctor the Movie". The movie will open in August at the Ultrastar Theater in Chula Vista, CA. Chula Vista is only a few minutes south of San Diego, so please come out and support the movie and Mike Stand. The showtimes are below: Again, visit the official website, "Proctor the Movie" for specific details. |
| Altar Boys Videos Coming Soon |
| July 25, 2004 |
| That's right. We are working on getting the Altar Boys videos online for download. We are also contemplating making a CD or DVD with all videos available. The videos include: 1. You Are Loved 2. When You're A Rebel 3. I'm Into God 4. Hearts Lost In Nowhere 5. Forever Mercy |
| Mike Stand and Samantha Runnion |
| July 17, 2004 |
| Mike Stand has written a song in memory of Samantha Runnion. Samantha Runnion was a little girl who was was abducted from her home in 2002. She was later found murdered. Mike has written a song in her memory called, "Pretty Little Sky". It is available for download here. |
| Mike Stand at Orange County Street Fair |
| August 25, 2003 |
| This Just In!!! Mike Stand and Clash of Symbols to play the Orange Street Fair. Playing the stage located on east Chapman (east of the circle) on Sunday, July 31. Schedule is from 3 - 4 pm. Lineup will be: Chuck Cummings - drums Matt Chapman - bass Bob Hartry - guitar Marnie Ann - vocals and yours truly on a RICKENBACKER. Also, Galaxy 21 set up a message board for the band at: http://pub183.ezboard.com/fmonkeyboardfrm3 |
| "FULL CIRCLE" Release Show |
| January 04, 2003 |
| News for Saturday - January 04, 2003 Mike Stand and Clash of Symbols' show!!! Special record release party for their newest project titled: "Full Circle." It will be a special time with Mike and the gang. They wiill be playing several cuts off "Full Circle" as well as a few from the archives. Rumor has it that a special guest will be making an appearance on a song or two. (Hint: Years ago he was in a band with Mike, enouigh said). Undercover will also be on the bill. They will be celebrating the release of their latest recording. Location: Calvary Cross Chapel in Cerritos Date: January 18, 2003 Time: 7:00 PM Address: 16705 Gridley Road Cerritos, CA Directions: 91 fwy get off on Pioneer head North to 166th Street. Turn left (west) 1/2 Mile to Gridley Road Turn left (South) church is 1/2 block down on the right side. (Between Artesia and 166th Stree) More Info: Phone: (562) 254-2980 Website: www.calvarycrosschapel.com God Bless! |
| Clash of Symbols at NAMM Show |
| January 04, 2003 |
| THIS JUST IN! Two shows for the week of January 12 - 18 Friday January 17 I will be playing the NAMM show at the Anaheim Convention Center. (MAMM stands for National Association of Music Merchants) Clash of Symbols and I will be perrforming on the stage at the RICKENBACKER booth at 1:00 and 3:00 PM. Unfortunately, the NAMM show is like this high "faloot'n" private deal for music merchants and all, but if you are already planning to go, then great. If not, then hopefully we'll see you at the show announced below. Mike Stand and Clash of Symbols' show!!! Special record release party for their newest project titled: "Full Circle." It will be a special time with Mike and the gang. They wiill be playing several cuts off "Full Circle" as well as a few from the archives. Rumor has it that a special guest will be making an appearance on a song or two. (Hint: Years ago he was in a band with Mike, enough said). Undercover will also be on the bill. They will be celebrating the release of their latest recording. Location: Calvary Cross Chapel in Cerritos Date: January 18, 2003 Time: 7:00 PM Address: 16705 Gridley Road Cerritos, CA Directions: 91 fwy get off on Pioneer head North to 166th Street. Turn left (west) 1/2 Mile to Gridley Road Turn left (South) church is 1/2 block down on the right side. (Between Artesia and 166th Stree) More Info: Phone: (562) 254-2980 Website: www.calvarycrosschapel.com God Bless |
| Happy Holidays |
| December 24, 2002 |
| Happy Holidays!!! It looks like the Altar Boys website is just about complete and it looks great! NOTE: Old Netscape 4.0 users, please be patient as we work to adapt the site for older browser compatibility. I would just like to thank all of you for the support over the years and today. We would like to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! God Bless and Peace on Earth, The Altar Boys and Staff |
| Nothing Special Update |
| September 17, 2002 |
| Hey Everyone, The news this week is that God is good. He continues to open doors and gives me opportunities to do what I love to do; play and write music. I've got a couple of things coming up that I can't exactly share until they are confirmed. Please, continue to check this site often for the latest news on the Altar Boys and Clash of Symbols. May the Lord continue to bless and keep you, Michael W. Stand |
| Mike Stand at Berean Bookstore |
| September 09, 2002 |
| Hi Mike Stand here, This Saturday, September 15, Matt Chapman and I will be playing at the Berean Bookstore in Riverside. We'll be doing most of the tunes from Full Circle, as well as a few songs from the Altar Boys. We'll go on promptly at 1:00 PM..................all right, maybe 1:15 PM. Come on out and hear the unplugged version of these songs. Hope to see you there! God bless, Michael W Stand |
| Rickenbacker Give-a-way |
| August 13, 2002 |
| Mike Stand Rickenbacker Give-a-way!!! Goto Galaxy 21 Music for the details. Now that Cornerstone and Lifest are history, Mike Stand's new release "Full Circle" is receiving much more attention. Read the first of many reviews to come: Cornerstone Review. HM is working on a feature article on Mike for a future release in its mag. Please pick a copy of Mike's new album and support the effort. You won't be disappointed. |
| Cornerstone and Lifest |
| August 11, 2002 |
| Now that Cornerstone and Lifest are history, Mike Stand's new release "Full Circle" is receiving much more attention. Read the first of many reviews to come: Cornerstone Review. HM is working on a feature article on Mike for a future release in its mag. Please pick a copy of Mike's new album and support the effort. You won't be disappointed. |
| Full Circle Now Available!!! |
| July 09, 2002 |
| "Full Circle" has been released. Available at "Family Bookstores" on Galaxy 21 Records. Cornerstone was a huge success. Thanks to all of the fans who came out to show their support. Look for pictures from the festival shortly. Mike Stand and Clash of Symbols will be playing the Lifest Festival in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Dates: Saturday July 13 4:15pm - 5:15pm Sunday July 14 11:00am - 11:30am For more information: Lifest Peace. |
| "FULL CIRCLE" News |
| August 03, 2001 |
| In the works... Mike Stand and Clash of Symbols "Full Circle": Limited pre-release through M8 Records - 10 news songs. Tentatively slated for fall release: Altar Boys first project (I'm into God, Alright, Where's it gonna Lead You?, Have a Clue, Oh, Oh Nancy and 6 other songs, as well as bonus cuts). |