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A note from Chopper


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Chopper asked me to pass this along:

 


Dear DSO family,
 

I'm back home after having the time of my life. I just wanted to thank
the members of the band, the crew, and all the DSO family that provided
such a warm and energetic reception. You were all such gracious hosts,
terrific people, and it was a genuine joy to be a part of the scene for a
couple days. This old guy doesn't roll off the mountain much anymore,
but it was well worth the trip through the cold rain and snow to make
and play the gigs.

 

DSO crew, you guys are the best. Matt, Nick, Cotter, Will, Bryan and Weinke--props

to you all for everything you did and do. You spoiled me. How fun (and
humbling) it was!!!

The band, you guys make it so easy to jam with. So good. So easy to
support. So much fun. The vibe is alive through you guys, and I feel
more than fortunate to be able to tap into some of it for a short while.
Monsters of groove and makers of melody--being in the middle of that
ocean of sound was thrilling, to say the least. Keep rocking and keep
rolling--you are doing more than playing music--you are maintaining an
environment--and our world is starved for that. Thank you for being
conscientious custodians of the flame.

Family and fans, thank you for all the energy, the smiles, and the
positive feedback. You all are truly terrific, and your passion for the
music flows from you. Thanks for helping keep it happening.
 
I am sorry for the circumstances under which these gigs took place, and
my meditations are with Rob Eaton and his family. I wish them all the
best.

Thank you again, everyone in DSO-land. I don't know if I'll get another
opportunity like this during this lifetime, but if not, this will be
enough to carry me for many years and miles. Good luck to you all, rock
on, take care of yourselves, and take care of someone else. 

Peace,
Chopper
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Chopper is a great guy... After Koritz wedding, we met up with him at the airport when we were all leaving St. Louis and had a really good conversation over some lunch.. he's a great guy, and not one to be fucked with as he's a Black Belt in a few styles of karate ;)

 

Wish I could of been to the shows he was playing!

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Damn---Chopper is a bad ass as well as  Bad ass guitar player.  Its nice to know there are people like you Chopper in my back yard!!!

 

I wonder if you came down from Bent Mountain?

 

Nevertheless, thanks again for making the Trek down, and allowing the Show to go on!!!   

 

We are all very thankful---and pleased!!!

 

Thank you for sharing your passions with us, and for digging your fingers into the groove.  

 

After the music----thanks for your words!!!!   

 

Thank you---thank you---thank you!!!!!

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Chopper lives just outside of Rocky Mount VA, near Ferrum. On  top of a mountain in a house he and his wife built with their own four hands.  Really wonderful place. 

He is quite the rennasiance man.  Husband, Father, High School Teacher, Karate man who runs his own dojo, foster parent, writer, musican and much more.  I'm proud to call him one of my oldest and closest friends.

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Chopper was in his element obviously by the way he walked front and center and belted out a sweet Stranger to kick things off. What a great spirit and infectious smile. Makes one feel good just watching him play. Knowing he did this first and foremost out of his love for Rob Eaton and the rest of the band and crew makes him that much more appealing. Chopper,......... Keepin it real.

(((((((Eaton and family)))))))

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I was in Charlotte and was also blown away by Chopper! Thanks so much to him for effortlessly jumping in so that show didn't get cancelled! (I drove 6 hours so very thankful for that!) Such a stellar group of musicians to be able to make those sort of adaptations! You never cease to amaze me DSO <3

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