Caspar McCloud Band Press Release
Caspar McCloud Band Releases Live Album ‘Stay Awake America’
Posted on January 29, 2026 by geoff83
The Caspar McCloud Band are back with their new album, ‘Stay Awake America‘, recorded live on tour. The 16-song album is available now from CasparMcCloudMusic.com and features tracks from the group’s recent albums ‘Beyond Magnificent‘, ‘Immortality‘, ‘Back To Back‘ and ‘Black Swan‘ recorded last year on tour.
“We have a live album coming out called ‘Stay Awake America’ that we recorded on the Stay Awake America Tour and after that we have another band album of new original songs scheduled for 2026”, explained Caspar McCloud.
Discussing the title track in a recent interview with Louder Than The Music, Caspar said, “The title itself, ‘Stay Awake America,’ serves as a clarion call to our moral and spiritual consciousness. It echoes the words of the Lord Jesus when he asked his disciples to stay awake and pray during his darkest hour, as he faced the cross. What’s poignant about that moment in scripture is the disappointment he felt when his disciples, his closest friends fell asleep. It’s a powerful reminder that in times of great turmoil and challenge, we need to remain vigilant and engaged. In the same way, I believe we must stay awake in our current societal climate, where distractions and false narratives can easily lead us astray.”
Caspar McCloud is a remarkable figure whose talents span across music, ministry, and writing, all driven by a deep passion to inspire faith and hope. As a world-class guitarist, singer, and songwriter, he fuses technical mastery with sincere worship, creating a powerful spiritual experience for audiences worldwide. His impressive performance history includes collaborations with legendary artists like Tommy James and the Shondells, Phil Keaggy, and the late Rick Derringer. The Caspar McCloud Band has delighted fans during their Stay Awake America tour, and Caspar himself has graced stages at notable events such as Clay Clark and General Flynn’s Reawaken tours and the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock, now the We festival – where he was the sole Christian artist.
Recognized early as a musical prodigy, Caspar’s journey took a profound turn when he shifted from secular music into a dedicated walk with Christ. Today, he serves as the Senior Pastor of The Upper Room Fellowship in Georgia, seamlessly blending his musical talents with a calling to preach the Gospel. His ministry emphasizes healing, deliverance, and preparing believers for the spiritual battles of the last days.
Beyond music and pastoral work, Caspar is a compelling author, exploring themes like spiritual warfare and the science of epigenetics through a biblical perspective. His books, including Unmasking the Future and What Was I Thinking, offer believers practical guidance for standing firm in their faith while delving into the spiritual roots of contemporary issues.
At concerts and conferences, attendees experience Caspar’s unique ability to intertwine worship, biblical teaching, and practical insight, inspiring believers to walk boldly in their God-given purpose and embrace the hope found in Jesus Christ.
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Caspar McCloud has performed numerous times with Tommy James and the Shondells. Tommy James has said, “Caspar McCloud is one of the greatest guitarists in the world.”
The Caspar McCloud Band was also a featured band at the 50 Anniversary of Woodstock renamed We Festival in 2019 when Juma Sultan (Jimi Hendrix’s Band) joined them on stage.
The Caspar McCloud Band is a high-energy Christian rock band led by virtuoso guitarist, singer, songwriter, pastor, and author Caspar McCloud. Combining electrifying guitar work, powerful vocals, soaring melodies, and a message rooted firmly in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the band delivers a musical experience that is both technically exceptional and spiritually compelling.
At the heart of the band's sound is Caspar McCloud's extraordinary guitar playing. His musical journey spans rock, blues, classical, Celtic, and worship influences, bringing together remarkable musicianship with a passion for communicating the truth of Scripture through music.
The band's live performances move seamlessly between hard-driving rock, worship, heartfelt acoustic moments, and powerful original songs. Every performance is designed not simply to entertain, but to awaken, encourage, challenge, and point people toward Jesus Christ.
The band has featured an accomplished lineup of musicians, including Renae’ Truex on violin and vocals, Michael Adams on drums and vocals, and Kenneth Ray Bentley on bass and vocals. Over the years, additional musicians and collaborators have contributed to the band's evolving sound.
The Caspar McCloud Band's music is more than a concert—it is a call to Stay Awake and get active.
With a message centered on faith, freedom, spiritual discernment, and the hope found in Jesus Christ, the band seeks to reach audiences across generations and backgrounds. Their music provides the emotional and musical engine behind the Stay Awake America movement and rockumentary movie, bringing together music, testimony, biblical truth, and a call to action. The Stay Awake America movie features many celebrities. Watch it on Harpazo.com
Whether performing on a concert stage, at a church, conference, festival, or with the Stay Awake America and Rewaken tours, the Caspar McCloud Band brings one message above all:
Jesus Christ is Lord. There is hope. Wake up. Stand up. Pray and Stay awake.
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