Letter from a friend
Here is a letter from a friend of mine. I didn’t ask her permission, so I won’t mention her by name, but I want her to know that this has calmed my temper yet again and renewed an excitement in me that I have been missing. You are a dear friend. Thank you.
“I am afraid this might sound like a dumb fan girl, but I just really wanted to thank you for sharing your music with us, the world. I dont think I can ever express how much Victory Song means to me. To every person it can mean something different. Its a wonderful song but to me, it gives me so much hope. On days like these, I turn on my itunes and blast Victory Song on repeat. It makes me feel okay. You know, the first time that you played that song, I remember turning to Meagan and saying, “Wow that song reminds me of my dad.” There was just something about it that reminded me of him. Ever since he passed, or was lost it was the first thing i turned to, no joke. It just almost felt like he was saying that to me. He was telling me not to worry that even though he had a hard time and he went through all those issue (alcoholism) while I was growing up he found Jesus and He now had a victory song. And now that he is gone, that he will be remembered for his better days. that line gets to me every time, Zach. Its helps remind me that is what i need to remember. And that Jesus loves him.. that no matter what He loves Him.I know this seems crazy but your song just reassures me so much. If we ever do have a service for him, Victory Song is seriously a song I want to play because I really feel like it summarizes what he would say. And so I just wanted to thank you for that. Feel encouraged that your music is touching people. even when it gets tough, dont stop. There are many of us that believe in you and are moved by your words. Continue to let God use you in such an awesome way. And know that if ever in anyway I can help, you have a friend in me. ”
This Is Why We Keep Going
I’ve been working on a rant about why I’m disappointed in the Denton Music Scene. I’ve come up with nothing that reads as both a stern talking-to and an encouragement for what I think it could, and SHOULD be. I start writing and all of a sudden I have a diatribe on my hands. So I scratch it out and come up with some sentimental BS that praises a few folks but never cuts to the heart of the issue. So I stopped trying to teach a lesson to people that won’t really read this anyways.
Instead, I was reminded through meditation this morning of the few folks I encountered in Denton that have changed me, the way I see things, the way I think, and the way I hope for my future. Here’s a short list of folks I’d like to thank:
Banter Bistro
Every artists at the Banter Open Mic!
Jake Laughlin
Bone Doggie
Kelsey Schneider (fellow Lubbock transplant)
Hailey’s Bar (yes, I’m siding with them- they returned my emails)
C2
DentonRadio.com
Luci Acevedo
Megan Lee
Jenn Lynn Myers
RYAN FREAKING POOL
Storied Productions
ArtSix
Kyle and Annie Tilton
There are others, of course, that I love and appreciate. But these are the folks that make me want to write better songs and not be a jerk anymore. Thank you all for your support of the not-so-popular musicians in town. You didn’t buy into the Denton mentality of I’ll-support-local-but-only-if-it’s-a-popular-band-and-people-notice-me-for-it. You have genuinely supported because you see and hear things in song that relate to your life. I thank you from the bottom of my heart for your transparency.
VERSES TOUR!
Hellooooo!
Today begins the Verses Tour (Texas Edition) with Danielle Morris! It’s going to be kickin’ y’all. So, Zach and Danielle are in Austin right now. Hittin’ up the New World Deli. So, if any of you guys live in Austin, check them out! I promise it’ll be an amazing show. Also, they’ll be in San Antonio tomorrow and playing at G.I.G. on the Strip. So go see them and support us! Note: More info is posted on the Upcoming Shows tab. Have a great Memorial Day everyone! Hope to see some of you all on this tour. I’ll keep you all posted on any new info regarding the Midwest Tour and the new album coming out!
~The Intern
