Hey everybody! I have something really cool to tell you about. It is a canvas shopping bag that's really different. You know how I love to avoid using plastic knowing that it will more than likely wind up in a landfill somewhere.

The grocery bag is a canvas bag that cleverly latches onto your shopping cart to hold it open while you shop, and holds up to 3 paper or plastic bags of groceries. I like it because it holds so much but it is still so easy to handle. After you unload your groceries at home, the bag folds flat, held by a velcro strap.  Really convenient.

To purchase the bag, go to www.flypaper.bz

I could not be happier or more relieved to hear a presidential candidate of our beautiful but struggling country speak about consciousness and the idea of aiming for lofty goals without the cynicism we have all become accustomed to. I refuse to embrace the rhetoric that says that the kind of hope and ideals Barack Obama speaks of cannot be acheived  without having the kind of leadership that has become mainstream in this country; leadership that is based on special interest monies or based on well executed fear campaigns facilitating the greed of a few and the demise of our honorable standing in the world theatre. I am proud to support Barack Obama in his desire and mission to see America return to her greatness.


I have carefully watched, like everyone else, the campaigns of both the democrats, as well as the republican candidate, and I could safely say that only one candidate is speaking to the beliefs I feel this country was founded on. 


I believe, like Barack Obama, that we can change our future, but not by repeating our history. It's my belief that the idea that Barack Obama cannot do the job because of his lack of experience is an empty argument for we have put our faith in experienced Washington insiders who have lied and cheated and look where that has gotten us. And, I will not be deterred in my support of Barack Obama because of ad campaigns that are meant to incite fear in us where our security is concerned, when the candidate running the ad voted to take us into war. 


It is time we demand better for ourselves and vote against the cycle of manipulation and insinuation. It is time for us to choose leaders who represent the best parts of ourselves. Everything in this life is about intention and here is our opportunity to say to ourselves and to the world that we deserve and desire better for ourselves and our offspring.


I have great hope that we will begin to see ourselves differently. And, I pray that we will begin to wake up and really emotionally invest in the plight of all people in this country as our own, otherwise, we will continue to stand divided. And,  that we find it in ourselves to demand greatness from our leaders and not fall back on what we have endured for so long. It is time for us to dare to be conscious.

Want to let everyone know there is a correction on the credits for the Sheryl Crow DETOURS CD. Chris Yoakum was inadvertently left off the booklet for his contributions of additional engineering as well as his assistant Chris Meece.

Chris Yoakum was also responsible for additional programming on Diamond Ring and Chris Meece for additional drums on Detours and Diamond Ring. These omissions will be added on the next pressing Of Detours.

Credits will read:

Diamond Ring

Chris Yoakum - drum programming

Chris Meece - drums

Detours

Chris Meece - additional drums

Chris Yoakum additional engineer and Chris Meece additional assist engineer.

dear fans,


I'm thrilled that we are having such an enthusiastic reaction to the song, "Out Of Our Heads" when we play it live. It gives me great hope that we are all on a course toward waking up and embracing the future as our own. To prevent any misunderstanding over the phrase, "Children of Abraham,"  I'd like to take this opportunity to clarify what this phrase means and what it's inception was.

Abraham is a prominent figure in both the Torah and the Koran, as well as in the Old Testament. He is claimed by both Arabs and Jews as their ancestor. In a statement from my co-author, Bill Bottrell writes, "The song invokes the phrase, "Children of Abraham" as a plea for peace between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity. We point a finger at the media and the leaders in any camp who incite hatred based on historical feuds. In the song, all parties are gently challenged to reconcile the past and ignore the war-mongers."

For further information on the phrase "Children of Abraham," please see these links:


http://www.children-of-abraham.org/homePage.html http://speakingoffaith.publicradio.org/programs/abraham/index.shtml
http://childrenofabrahaminstitute.org/
http://www.coabraham.org/
http://thechildrenofabrahamproject.org/
http://www.cbc.ca/news/features/mideast_history/

Hey Everybody,

I am so honored and blown away by your generosity! Thank you SO much for my birthday present of the incredible donations to the Delta Children's Home in my name. It is so dear to me and every little bit helps.

I have always said I have the most wonderful fans but you are well beyond that. You are simply amazing people.

Thank you again....and again.

Love,

SC

Hey you guys! As you might imagine, things are off to a hectic start with promoting the new record, which comes out this Tuesday(!), and with rehearsing the band. The new material really sounds rockin' and what's really exciting for me is that we have added some new members to the band. Jon Button will be playing bass for us and he is super great. The groove sounds big and deep with him laying down the bottom. We found Jon through the many high profile gigs he's done. (You might remember him  as Michelle Branch's bass player when she opened up for us a few years ago). 

You may also remember my early drummer, Wally Ingram. He is back in the capacity of percussionist and it is so amazing to have him with me again after all these years. We share some of my favorite touring memories ever, not to mention, he is one tough cookie. He underwent cancer treatment for throat cancer and beat it! Everyday is a kick-ass celebration of life with him back behind me grooving like a madman!

I am excited to announce that yes, I have hired 2 wonderful back-up singers. Nayanna Holley, whose dad toured with me as a back-up singer on the Michael Jackson tour when she was just 3 years old. Aging myself here. And Stephanie Alexander. They are both great singers and I feel quite spoiled to have them out with me.

We also have a new sound engineer and let me tell you, the sound is astounding. He is the best there is. Sean Sullivan is his name and he has a long list of credits but more importantly, he is making us sound rocking!

We are playing our first gig with the new material this Wednesday night at The Fillmore NY at Irving Plaza, NYC. I am really looking forward to it.

Will check in periodically.
Love,
Sheryl Crowe....oh wait a second...there's no E on the end of my name, for those of who read USA Today. Now, that's just plain good journalism!

Finally, we are just about ready to launch my new website (and my new album)!  A few more days and we will go LIVE. I'm so excited about it!

We've been digging into the archives to find some cool photos. We'll definitely be tweaking and adding things as we go along, so always check back to see what's new.

I'll want your feedback on the new site and you will be able to share it with me with the new community features so I look forward to hearing what you think.

Can't wait for you all to hear the record!  2 more weeks! Hope you love it as much as I do.

Love,

Sheryl

HI,

Here is a photo taken from the set of the Love Is Free video. We shot the video  in New Orleans with the directors The Malloys pictured here with me. We spent a great day shooting on a bayou and in this beautiful white clapboard church. Hope you enjoy the video....

xo, Sheryl