In the News ... "Rock the Desert celebrates its 15th anniversary "

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• Three-day Christian music festival wraps-up today

Steve Kuhlmann, Reporter
Midland Reporter-Telegram

MIDLAND, TEXAS - This year marks the 15th anniversary of Rock The Desert festival, a three-day Christian music festival featuring Christian bands, some of which have had mainstream success — such as Skillet and Red Jumpsuit Apparatus.

The festival kicks off Thursday afternoon and runs through Saturday evening. More than 30 performances are scheduled.

“It’s just a big, fun festival, a big celebration — especially this year,”said Brittany Spencer, festival assistant for Rock the Desert. “(It’s) unlike anything else that happens in the West Texas area. There is always something for all ages. It’s just a good family fun atmosphere (and) a way to worship with your community among a lot of other believers who have come together” ...

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