Crimson Stain

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................................................