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DEREK MARTINEZ of The ZHP



Last Updated: 11/19/2009

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City: SACRAMENTO
Country: US
Signup Date: 5/23/2005

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[26 Aug 2006 | Saturday] 

Current mood:  peaceful
Category: Life

250 CDs. 31 shows. 18 cities. 3 very fortunate artists. 1 fantastic tour.

We are here now in the fine state of Idaho after almost two months of touring...and completely stunned by the wonderful response that we've been getting. In my previous blog, I mentioned that this music thing is my new job. Not much has changed.

The work days have been LONG and the performances are emotionally taxing. Sometimes we play for no one. Sometimes we'll sell only one CD. But in the end, our trio has reached people by means of our art...our creation.

No matter how difficult it gets, this fact is motivation enough for us to continue.It is an absolute blessing to be able roam the country and connect with people from all walks of life. We've also met some outstanding musicians residing in the cities that we've passed through. Please take a gander at the artists below - to name just a few:

Roberta Chevrette (Sacramento, CA)
Rebecca Scott (Boise, ID)
Dan Costello (Boise, ID)

In addition to these folks, the locals and their stories provide so much inspiration. To all of these people - and you, reading this - I am eternally grateful for your support and belief in what we're doing.

Thank you.

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Martin

 

DUDE! thats awesome i wish i can tour...........but i have no talents to tour hahaha but it sounds like you guys are having fun and thats all that matters so by any chance u guys decided where you guys gonna end up at well let me know lol and keep doing what you do best :-D

<333

Martin 


 
Posted by Martin on [26 Aug 2006 | Saturday] - 4:43 PM
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DEREK MARTINEZ of The ZHP

 
Hey Martin, I'd like to confirm that we ARE having a blast. That's not to say it won't be getting rough around the bend - say, when we get to Chicago. With regards to where we'll be planting our roots, we've made no decisions but so far Boise seems a likely candidate.

Thanks for the message.
 
Posted by DEREK MARTINEZ of The ZHP on [30 Aug 2006 | Wednesday] - 5:53 AM
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Andrew
andrew acevedo

 
hey d-man well dude its good to know ur still alive. ur music tour has shorta inspired me to get back in touch with the inner musican in me, so i joined the humboldt marching band, i'll show u a cool picture of me in my uniform later. take it easy.
 
Posted by Andrew on [26 Aug 2006 | Saturday] - 7:33 PM
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DEREK MARTINEZ of The ZHP

 
Yes, I AM still alive. Gotta make it long enough to see you in that band uniform!! Band geeks everywhere UNITE!!

Enjoy it, my brother!! Marching in band = some of the best days of my life.
 
Posted by DEREK MARTINEZ of The ZHP on [30 Aug 2006 | Wednesday] - 5:55 AM
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Bryan
Bryan Sakamoto

 
I love you guys and I miss you.  I can't wait to see you and have long nights talking about everything you have seen and done.  I just can't wait.  I am glad you are enjoying yourselves.  See you soon.

P.S.  You need to take more photos and post more of them on the site so we can all travel with you.

 
Posted by Bryan on [28 Aug 2006 | Monday] - 12:18 AM
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DEREK MARTINEZ of The ZHP

 
You know we love you and miss you too, but you haven't the slightest clue how excited we are to be seeing you both!! Spending a month with you guys will no doubt be another great highlight!! As for the photos, that's the job of the band photographer that somehow managed to get stuck in GA!! ;)
 
Posted by DEREK MARTINEZ of The ZHP on [30 Aug 2006 | Wednesday] - 6:00 AM
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Lechero22

 
So I never really understood what you meant by subscribe to my blog, until today. this is sweet. i never new about blogs. what a myspace rookie. anyways now i don't  have to keep asking you how you have been. Brotha i'm so happy that you are loving this experience. through this tour many more will come and you'll be better prepared to rock out every city you go to. just know that you will always have a people to fall back on and that you are with you throughout your adventures. take care and keep on selling the cds.....Mr. CD King!!! You Guys!!!

 
Posted by Lechero22 on [04 Sep 2006 | Monday] - 5:27 AM
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