Indie Band Fort Pastor Gives New Meaning To 'Soul' Music

Orlando, FL (RUSTAN TOONZ RECORDS) - RusTan Toonz recording artists 'Fort Pastor' are taking their brand of acoustic soul music to the streets. With their debut release 'Alive Inside' set to hit stores July 25th and their new single 'Love Me' climbing the charts, Fort Pastor embarks on a different type of tour. Using their huge popularity and intense schedule, Fort Pastor has partnered with homeless shelters around the country to encourage local communities to exercise their 'soul.'

"Companies like Compassion International and World Vision feed children all over the world. But what about the people in our own backyards? Being able to feed people in our local communities is a way to show some love in a very real way and see the impact of sewing into the lives of those in need,' states renowned Indie-artist and front man Brant Christopher. 'Bringing canned goods to our concerts not only provides food to those less fortunate, but helps prevent many from becoming homeless by keeping the costs of food bags down for the local shelters. It is our hope that we can be a loud voice for shelters around the country and bring the needs of these organizations to the forefront.'

The band has enlisted the help of companies like the Bose Corporation and Shure Microphones to sponsor their upcoming tour. This allows Fort Pastor to incorporate visits to local shelters into each tour stop.

"Getting a chance to put faces to the organizations we work with keeps us passionate about ensuring people are well informed," says band member Jeffrey Todd. "If we can use the platform we have been given for something beyond music, we are going take full advantage of that."

About the Band:
"A soul singer is someone who chooses to reveal rather than conceal," said U2's Bono. Fort Pastor makes that choice not just in their lyrics but in their music: a blend of their American and Australian roots; charismatic acoustic guitars are pounded as often as strummed, with the odd didgeridoo, darabuka, djembe and mandolin thrown in to create an earthy, soulful whole.
For more information or to schedule an interview, contact Beverly Yoakum at (740) 703-9556.