We are currently working on our premier CD. I can tell you it has been an honor to add lead vocals, lyrics and visual artistic skills to help form this threesome. With Marty Lederman's innovative and creative bass lines, lyrical and visual artistic expressions, and drumming expertise, it has been great working with a guy that is interested in lifting up our Savior and targeting musical excellence. Its been very refreshing as well as electrifying. ...Peace to you... -TLT
TODD L THOMAS- Music career began in highschool doing a cover 70s gig. Recorded first CD of originals as vocalist of Into The Void in the 80s, with hits Almost Heaven and Run For Shelter making airwaves and nearly topping Battle Of The Bands charts nationwide. Recorded first solo CCM CD in mid 90s, titled Sanctuary. Overcame serious health issues to record two CDs with the band In The Midst in 2001 and 2003, currently available on ITunes, CD Baby and other distributors. Rejoined Marty in October 2008 after having played together many years previous and met Dan a few months later to form Crimson Stain. Also working with various members to do a P&W band called U Reign and will be in the studio doing a first CD release soon. Also a visual artist and nature photographer with works available at www.ToddLThomas.net
MARTY LEDERMAN- Revelations Of A Demented Mind -
I am convinced that God in his infinite wisdom has ordained that certain individuals are predestined from birth to pursue the arts in its many varied forms. They are driven by some irresistable force to the exclusion of everything else
in pursuit of this dream. I must admit to being one of these chosen ones. From my earliest memories to the present day, my life has been a consistent pursuit of music, art and writing. As a child, my love of music took center
stage. Singing had peaked my interest and my soprano voice (which has since gone south) gave me ample opportunity to explore my musical aspirations. I was introduced to drums and percussion in 1971 by Jean Apperson who had
played with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in the 40s and 50s. Within six months I had put together my first band. Soon we were playing various clubs doing 50s R and B as well as top 40 material. For the next 13 years, I played in
various bands playing jazz fusion, country western, rock and roll, hard rock, heavy metal, the blues, latin jazz percussion, and had even played symphonic percussion. I then left the club scene to escape substance abuse issues which had taken over my life. It was during this time that I found the Lord (or should I say He found me). Soon I was serving Him in my newly found interest playing Bass Guitar. Since then I have played on various
worship teams throughout the Dallas area. Four years ago I went through a divorce and turned to music as therapy. I also turned to writing. Since then some of my poems have been published and have been instrumental in my songwriting. So now the stage is set... for what? Stay tuned and find out when I do. TO BE CONTINUED................................................
DAN FLOCK - There is much to be said about my very checkered musical past. I was practically born with a pair of drumsticks (SAY WHAT?!?!?!) in my hand and then grew a guitar out of my arms around age 8. I've performed in just about every kind of scenario you can imagine from high school band to power trios to large show bands and all points in between...on guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. My style is a very melodic flowing style and I like to FEEL the notes come from my spirit rather than BLAST notes everywhere. As my good friend Joey told me one day, "You have to feel what you are doing. It's not how many notes you can put into someone. It's the power of just ONE note that makes the difference.
We are all a little weird and life's a little weird, and when we find someone whose weirdness is compatible with ours, we join up with them and fall in mutual weirdness and call it love. ~Author Unknown
May the New Year be full of joy and peace for you and your family. Remember to keep your eyes on the prize, Jesus Christ, and may the Lord bless you in all you do.
Rise up and be God's, Christie Gerschutz Singer, songwriter, author & speaker
If you're looking for a great Christmas gift for under $10, check out my latest book, "Abby the Sheep" released in time for the holiday season! It's the Christmas story as told through the eyes of the animals. Also included in the books are vocabulary words, questions, and fun projects for children, so it makes a great inexpensive gift about our greatest Gift, the birth of our Savior. Autographed copies are available through my artist myspace page, so stop by and check it out.
May you and your loved ones have a great and happy Thanksgiving!
Rise up and be God's, Christie Gerschutz
"Hem your blessings with thankfulness so they don't unravel." ~Author Unknown
I invite you to stop by my page and check out the blogs which have excerpts from my next two books.
"Absaroka: Land of Shining Mountains" will be released at the end of October. Then in November my Christmas book "Abby the Sheep" will be released and available for this Christmas season. Both books will be available for purchase through my page within the next few weeks.
I hope you'll check them out and let me know what you think.
Rise up and be God's! Christie Gerschutz Christian author and songwriter
Hey guys! Thanks for the friend's request. Hope you have a great week and a blessed 2008! Keep the faith and may the Lord bless you in all you do. Rise up and be God's, Christie Gerschutz Singer, songwriter, author & speaker "God won't be looking for your medals, diplomas, or degrees--He'll be looking for your scars. "
