I haven't been listening to you all that much, but I have to say that your smile could light up anyone's day, and is a wonderful gateway to such an earth shattering set of vocal chords. You're definitely going somewhere.

Hey Derik, I've been listening to your own material, it's SO great! I totally loved it. You like John Mayer, don't you? Because your voice is just as soft and sweet as his.

Best wishes,

Your fan

PS: Come to Argentina!!!

you sound so much like kurt elling

hey dery, my name is sabine, and i'm from Berlin in germany, so please ignore my bad english... yesterday i listened to a wonderful song by you.. i've forgotten the name, but i know only one verse called: "I love you!" i just started to cry, cause i've lost my boyfriend one week ago, and you make you me feel happy again... I wish you would send me your favourite song, so i can listen to it everyday! wish you a nice day, and hope you answer me very soon!

in love, your sabby

PS: I think you're the greatest guy with strong guitar- player-arms, i've ever seen... :*

i feel like you are one of those artists who in a couple years i'll hear on the radio and think to myself. 'i knew him since like a helluh long time ago, i knew he was going to be famous, pft.' lol. but seriously, your natural artist. though i'm still skeptical on your saxophone skills. lol (=

Hey Derik,

So I just wanted to let you know that I think that you're pretty much amazing, and that I pretty much "fall in love with you" every time I hear you sing. I put that in quotations, because since I actually know you in person, it feels weird to say that. If I didn't know you that would be how I felt.But, I find you very attractive and would pretty much love it if you thought the same about me But I pretty much don't have the confidence to let you know who I am, but I wanted to let you know how I feel, so I thought I'd leave you this little anonymous letter I'll always be one of your biggest fans!

P.S. If you want to know who this is, post it to the wall, and I'll send you a text. But if you don't want to know, then don't post it

My friend and I discovered your music a few weeks ago, and now you're all we can listen to. We texted you onece, and when you wrote back, we went crazy! Please just keep making the amazing music you already do, it's all I can listen to these days and every night. You're an inspiration.

Anna, sending love from Colorado.

I just found you! You are amazing!

It would awesome if you could Play somewhere in Oregon, Close to Eugene maybe

Anyway I think your music is great!

Keep playing what you play, don't conform to mainstream, you are too good for that!

I hope I am able to see you live sometime!

Was at the show at Ground Zero last night, I had never heard of you before and came away extremely impressed and just bought the album on iTunes. Keep up the great work. You're gonna go far.

Do you have a girlfriend? I really love your music! You're beautiful. I hope we can meet some time.

, Jacj