What's the Story? Contest
December 2003
(Contest created by Lynn Hickernell! Thanks, Lynn!)

They say every picture tells a story--so what are the stories these pictures are telling? For this month's contest, we asked you to choose the correct description of each photo from the choices provided.

It's Christmas TimeDecember's winner will receive a copy of the CD, City On a Hill: It's Christmas Time, autographed by Jars of Clay! And the winner is moonkohn@sbcglobal.net! Congratulations!


Photo 1

A) Jars delight their number-one fan by presenting him with a platinum plaque from their second album, "Much Afraid."

B) Jars celebrate the success of their first album being certified gold with co-producer Adrian Belew.

C) Jars of Clay hang with Hair Club president Sy Sperling and some of his "clients."


Photo 2

A) Jars travel by rickshaw when they visit China and Vietnam in 2000.

B) Aaron Sands takes the lead in the wheelbarrow race at the annual Jars of Clay 4th of July picnic.

C) After their tour bus broke down, Jars improvise their way to the next gig on their "Tour on a Stick."




Photo 3

A) Before their "big break," JOC lead singer Dan Haseltine earns a few extra dollars as an operator for 1-800-COLLECT.

B) Inspired by Britney Spears, Dan tries out a new headset mike on 2002's "Eleventh Hour Tour."

C) Dan Haseltine surprises South Carolina retailers by calling them personally to thank them for support of the band's debut album in 1995.


Photo 4

A) The Harlem Globetrotters co-headline the Oklahoma State Fair with Jars of Clay in 2001.

B) Jars of Clay surprise their friends Caedmon's Call with their on-stage antics at the end of the spring leg of the Acoustic Tour in 2003.

C) Caedmon's Call and Jars of Clay collaborate during the filming of their "Rockin' Jocks" workout video.






Photo 5

A) Jars of Clay with original founding guitarist Matt Bronleewe.

B) Jars of Clay with original founding guitarist Matt Odmark.

C) Jars of Clay with original drummer Pete Best.



Photo 6

A) Dan Haseltine poses for the cover of "Frozen Tundra Monthly" magazine.

B) Jars of Clay film their second workout video, "Rockin' Jocks Wearin' Heavy Socks."

C) On a songwriting retreat in Decorah, Iowa, Jars of Clay invent the infamous "Front Yard Luge."





Photo 7

A) A young Jars of Clay throws a 70's disco party circa 1995.

B) Dan Haseltine and Matt Odmark demonstrate their dance moves in preparation for the Jars of Clay Acoustic Tour in 2003.

C) The members of Jars of Clay practice their ethnic dancing as part of their final exam for Ethnomusicology at Greenville College.



Photo 8

A) Jars of Clay pose with music legend, Michael W. Smith.

B) Jars of Clay pose with music legend, Sting.

C) Jars of Clay pose with guitarist, Matt Odmark's, dad.





Photo 9

A) Dan Haseltine picks song titles out of "The Hat" during Jars of Clay's 2003 Acoustic Tour.

B) Dan Haseltine impresses the audience with his origami tricks onstage during "Tour 101."

C) Dan Haseltine impresses the audience with his magic tricks onstage during the "Bubblemaker's Dream" Tour.



Photo 10

A) Jars of Clay pose for publicity photos to promote their second album, "Much Afraid."

B) Jars of Clay pose for publicity photos to promote their second album, "Who We Are Instead."

C) A forlorn Jars of Clay realize that they have left all their crew and gear behind at their last stop on their "The Devil Made Me Tour" tour.




Photo 11

A) Music legend, Dick Clark, poses with Jars of Clay.

B) Music legend, Dick Clark, poses with Toad the Wet Sprocket.

C) Comedy legend, Carrot Top, poses with Jars of Clay.


Photo 12

A) Jars of Clay film the video for their song, "Crazy Times," at the top of the Empire State Building.

B) Jars of Clay pose for publicity photos to promote their album, "If I Left the Zoo."

C) Jars of Clay try an innovative performance technique where they sit 100 yards from the audience and look at them through telescopic lenses.


Photo 13

A) Jars of Clay pose for their first cover of CCM magazine in 1995, with an accompanying article entitled "Talent Pool."

B) Jars of Clay discuss finding another booking agent after playing their first and last underwater gig.

C) Jars of Clay try to get an endorsement from Speedo for their "3 O'Clock Parade" tour.


Photo 14

A) Jars of Clay pose for publicity photos to promote their cover of the song "Big Yellow Taxi."

B) The members of Jars of Clay offer Matt Odmark a Nissan XTerra to quit professional basketball and come play guitar for them instead.

C) Jars of Clay help Musicforce.com give away a yellow Nissan XTerra as part of a promotion in the fall of 1999.


Photo 15

A) Before their "big break," Jars of Clay earns extra cash as circus performers.

B) During a songwriting retreat in Decorah, Iowa, Jars of Clay don costumes in an attempt to find artistic inspiration.

C) Jars of Clay pose for publicity photos to promote their "3 O'Clock Parade" tour.



ANSWERS:


Photo 1

B) Jars celebrate the success of their first album being certified gold with co-producer Adrian Belew.



Photo 2

A) Jars travel by rickshaw when they visit China and Vietnam in 2000.





Photo 3

C) Dan Haseltine surprises South Carolina retailers by calling them personally to thank them for support of the band's debut album in 1995.


Photo 4

B) Jars of Clay surprise their friends Caedmon's Call with their on-stage antics at the end of the spring leg of the Acoustic Tour in 2003.







Photo 5

A) Jars of Clay with original founding guitarist Matt Bronleewe.




Photo 6

C) On a songwriting retreat in Decorah, Iowa, Jars of Clay invent the infamous "Front Yard Luge."





Photo 7

A) A young Jars of Clay throws a 70's disco party circa 1995.




Photo 8

B) Jars of Clay pose with music legend, Sting.






Photo 9

A) Dan Haseltine picks song titles out of "The Hat" during Jars of Clay's 2003 Acoustic Tour.




Photo 10

A) Jars of Clay pose for publicity photos to promote their second album, "Much Afraid."





Photo 11

A) Music legend, Dick Clark, poses with Jars of Clay.



Photo 12

B) Jars of Clay pose for publicity photos to promote their album, "If I Left the Zoo."



Photo 13

A) Jars of Clay pose for their first cover of CCM magazine in 1995, with an accompanying article entitled "Talent Pool."



Photo 14

C) Jars of Clay help Musicforce.com give away a yellow Nissan XTerra as part of a promotion in the fall of 1999.


Photo 15

C) Jars of Clay pose for publicity photos to promote their "3 O'Clock Parade" tour.


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