Deron 5L Newsletter - July 2005

Hello Friend,

Welcome to my July Newsletter. I have plenty of news!

After some deep thought, and prayer, I decided to change the spelling of my pen name. I then spent some more time listening to my heart, my head, and then had little help from my girlfriend. I wanted something simple, easy to read (and pronounce), that is recognizable and artistic.. Thus the newly revised name.... Darren Feivel

The name still stems from "Deron Feivel" the original pen name, and the meanings of those two names still represent my music and lyrics. You can look them up in a baby name book for the meanings.

The old site is still up at http://www.deron5l.com however, the new link and site chages have been created. Click http://www.darrenfeivel.com and check it out. You can see the new main text logo at the top, and the new "D5L" logo in the top left corner. I think the old "D5L" logo was great, but after coming up with a new "D5L" logo, this was something I wanted to use. Feel free to let me know your opinion about this new spelling, and logos!

Note: From now on Newsletters will be sent out as the "D5L Newsletter".

As you may know an independent movie called "Bullseye" is being filmed right here in South East Michigan. Last month I mentioned that I had a role in this film. I wanted to tell you more about it this month.

Well, we have been filming consistently for almost 3 weeks and this evening (July 1st) is the last day of filming for me. My character is Thomas "Tommy" Jefferson and the name is kind of a joke in itself. This is a very funny, fun, somewhat emotional movie about two brothers Tommy and Billy "Bullseye" Jefferson. They are serious dart players, yup darts! Heck they made a movie about dodgeball, why not darts? There is so much I could go on about as far as the story line. I'll talk more about the story line when the movie is closer to being released later on this year.

There are so many fun charaters in this film. Just some of my favorites are the Burt Reynolds Fan Club, LOL. ..along with the Tom Selleck Fan Club. These guys all wear fake mustaches. Then there's Mitchell and Blain, these two characters are so arrogant and annoying it's absolutely hilarious. Overall, there are about 50 cast members I think. Then there's Beth who plays an old high school friend of mine, and "Guts" who is one of my best friends in the movie. You should see the guy eat nachos. I had a great time acting in this so far, and am greatful for such an opportunity. You'll be invited when this is shown for the first time. Keep in mind, this is an independent effort on a $20,000 budget, so this movie won't be showing at your local AMC, but it will most likely be played at some theaters, and it will be on DVD, and possibly distributed to rental stores, plus some other places.

This Month's Lesson: Be Patient. This is a lesson I'm sure most people could use.. heck just try driving down 696 or getting in line at a Starbucks! Anyways, while filming this movie, the director Scott has been so patient. Just when I think he's gonna start yelling about something, he just moves on. I realize that patience is so important to make goals a true reality. There is no instant success, and if it is instant it won't last.. not without a foundation.

The new CD "The Simple Life" is still being recorded. Jim, the Bass Player is working consistently on getting his tracks done. Each song is taking him many many hours/days of creative playing, practice, and recording. He sounds like a pro.. just like Desi (guitar) and Jay R (drums)! I'm really looking forward to starting the mixdown of the recording process this month.

Come to a gig! I'd love it if you could come out to see me play this month.. You can come to one of several locations ..from Uno's Pizza in Sterling Heights (Mound & M59) to Champps in Shelby Twp., to Dick O Dows Irish Pub in Birmingham, and a few other locations. My full Calendar is at my web site http://www.darrenfeivel.com Driving directions are also available from the Calendar link.

Update About House Fire: I just don't know when the house is gonna be ready! Hopefully within a few weeks. Oh, and my Cat is doing great!

Will ya please sign my guestbook already? http://www.guestbook.darrenfeivel.com

Special thanks to Rich, a dedicated Musician and Open Mic Host, for making me the "Featured Artist" at his web page on SoundClick! http://www.soundclick.com/thespotlight

DONATIONS: Friend, I don't know how long, but I am now accepting donations towards "The Simple Life" Tour happening this fall & winter. If you are interested in supporting my music and helping out with some of the many tour expenses you can make a donation at http://www.donations.darrenfeivel.com

{:0)-[--< Will somebody, anybody, just remind me that it's summer! I badly need to spend more time outside. Talk to you later on.

Cheers,

Darren Feivel
http://www.darrenfeivel.com

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