Deron 5L Newsletter - May 2005

Friend,

I like when May arrives. It's a time when that winter feeling starts to fade. Then that winter feeling is forgotten about until about November.

Glen Phillips (the voice of Toad The Wet Sprocket) has a new CD out called "Winter Pays For Summer". I had a chance to meet him at a Border's Bookstore last month. I felt kind of star struck so I couldn't say much, but he talked to me for a few minutes. I don't remember what he said, but he mentioned going to his show that night. Me, my girlfriend, and a few other friends went. He was awesome, and I highly recommend his new CD. It's his best in about 10 years. Of course that is my opinion, however he my favorite along with Shawn Mullins, and Stephen Grant Wood. You can check out his web site at http://www.glenphillips.com

I've been getting some vocals done in the studio for my CD coming out in late summer. My vocals are sounding different that they did about a year ago. They are more relaxed, plus there are many harmonies being added. I hope this is a good thing for my new CD.

This Month's Lesson: Trust is important for your sanity. I say this because I've been praying and learning to trust, especially trust God. About a week and a half ago the upstairs to my Parent's house caught on fire. One room totally burned, and the whole upstairs was pretty much destroyed due to the smoke. Nobody was home exept my Dad, and my Parent's dog, and my cat when this happened. My Dad went to the neighbors house to call the fire Dept. He is ok. My cat "Lucy" was in critical condition for about 3 days. She had severe smoke inhalation from being upstairs during the fire. The Vet did not sound optimistic and said she had a 30 percent chance to survive (with oxygen, medication, and an IV). She pulled through. I've had to force feed her for several days now since she doesn't have an appetite. She is getting stronger everyday though. As for my Parent's house, it won't be the same place. Insurance is covering pretty much everything though. There will be many repairs, and replaced items. This has given my family a chance to get closer, fight some, and work together. The important thing is to trust.

I realize this newsletter is a few days late, so I apologize about that. It's been two and a half years since I started writing this newsletter. I don't think I've ever been late, maybe one other time. Things feel like they are in slow motion right now, so maybe that has something to do with it.

Soon, I will begin booking my tour for this Fall and Winter. I will have help with the many tasks involved, plus promotion. My record company 3000 Records now has some part time help. Bradford Hollingsworth recently finished working for the management company that manages Uncle Kracker here in Michigan, and before that worked in the promotions department for Jive Records in New York. He is very excited to work on the more independent side of things, and that is why he's working for 3000 Records! Sean Archer has also joined the team. He currently owns a music studio, and is an Artist / Vocalist himself. They will be helping me with the other company projects as well. See www.3000records.com for more info.

A few days ago I spent a majority of an evening working on my web site. The site now features my new logos, new flash buttons, and a change in link colors. I hope you like it. See http://www.deron5l.com

New Deron 5L Calendar Magnets are now available. Perfect for your fridge! I have a very limited number. They are super cool, and you can get one if you are one of the first three people to respond to this email. Just write "Send me a free Deron 5L Calendar Magnet". If you win I'll contact you for a mailing address. Additional magnets are available at shows for free "while supplies last"!

Take a moment to see upcoming show dates. Visit http://www.calendar.deron5l.com

Have you heard of Myspace.com yet? I just signed up for an account there. Check out my page, and feel free to add me as a "friend" if you have an account! Just go to http://www.myspace.com/deron5l

Visit http://www.guestbook.deron5l.com to check out / sign the guestbook.

Have a great month Friend!!

Terrance (Deron 5L)
http://www.deron5l.com

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