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Status: Single
City: Undisclosed Location
State: Michigan
Country: US
Signup Date: 11/22/2006

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Tuesday, January 06, 2009 


YO! Peeps!


The upcoming Blind Pig show is the end of an era for Aleph-1

I'll be leaving the drum seat open and the January 17th Blind Pig show will be my last one playing with the group (dun dun dun). In accordance with the Myspace Band Member Departure Blog Committee, I feel some tasteless nostalgia is in order. I've had a ridiculously FUN time playing in the group, meeting new people, enjoying the company of said people and really having the time of my life. WAY too many good times to count. WAY too many great people to name.

Listening back to the older tapes, I realized that most of my development as a musician came with the band; I wish my personality had refined a bit too but that's life. I've loved playing the tunes and trying to put as much of myself into it as possible... especially The Shank. We all really tried to make the shows as ridiculously fast paced, energetic and as out of control as possible, despite Founders telling us we scared away their dinner crowd. With that said, I want to shift into "open internet letter" mode, an inherently creep show mode to be in but alas I digress. Its been an incredible privilege to play with Duwe and JP, I really can't put it into words; they are just fucking stellar musicians/people. Upon revising this blog posting I wanted to emphasize the previous sentence but bold lettering and emoticons only go so far.


In the coming months, another manifestation of Aleph-1 will probably arrise, starting where I'll leave off. JP and Duwe write the hooks so everything will be fine. As for me, I'll be leaving town Feb 14th to begin an expansive three month European Tour with the group Capillary Action. Before we leave we'll be doing a brief tour through the Midwest and East Coast (with dates in Ann Arbor). You can keep up with any show stuff going on with any of us using the links below.

Lovingly,
Dirty Suth

LINKS:
JP
Duwe
Dan
JP
Fly Ricky Winetaster

 
Well said as always. Reading this post made by heart feel fuzzy. Right back atcha (pours out 40 oz. for The Dan). Sometimes, there's just no emoticon for what we're feeling.

 
Posted by JP on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 1:12 AM
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elizabeth

 
Dirty D

I think you have always been one with the right words and I expected nothing less than a sappy depature letter via myspace.
Thank you for never disappointing!

I wanted to thank you publicly for all of the emotion and energy and dedication you have put forth in your musical career.
My brief relationship with A1 has only been solidified by your overwhelming enthusiasm to bring it! One cannot help but get this sense as they are entranced by the hard beats and sick melodies!

You have always been such a driving force and I am blessed to be able to see you perform so many times. Thanks for letting us all into your world. With all of this said I look forward to what is to come for Capillary Action and Aleph 1.


Thank you for your relentless and tenacious musical spirit (and yes I needed to double emphasize this!)

Best of Wishes and Safe Travels!
(Don't forget the A2 crew when you make it big!!)

Superlove
oxoxo

Liz
 
Posted by elizabeth on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 4:18 PM
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Styles
Shane Stylianos

 
Dan, please let me know when you're over in the East Coast...hell, if the timing's right, I may catch you in Europe!
 
Posted by Styles on Wednesday, January 07, 2009 - 5:36 PM
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Cormac M

 
so, your trying to say it's over? everything is over? how can it be over? It's been a joy to get to see you guys play for over a year and progress together, I honestly had never fallen for a band before but you guys, you were the ones *tears*. I wish you guys all the best, I'll be seeing you in mid March when you get to London, and to JP and Duwe best of luck on your next brew it can only get better..... I hope. I won't be there in person for the end on Saturday but I'll book my spirit a flight and see If I can't get his ass out there. Hopefully the time will come again ( Dan... make sure to call seat back Before you get up after the show) that the world (aka- Aleph-1) will need your skills again but until then journey on my friend.


Much Love

CMM
 
Posted by Cormac M on Thursday, January 08, 2009 - 3:41 PM
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MIDWESTpeeps
MIDWESTpeeps KEEPING things MIDWEST

 
We have enjoyed your input and energy on the kit from the first listen. Its been an honor to be around while you and the band developed the live show and new music in your very unique style. Wishing you the very best in your adventures where ever they may lead you in the future.


Hope to see Aleph-1 reincarnate into a bigger MONSTER. Anything that we can do to lend a hand is always available. This music deserves to stay alive and continue to melt faces.


Jan. 17th sounds like a show that is not to be missed.



Cheers and all the best,

Louie and everyone at MIDWESTpeeps
 
Posted by MIDWESTpeeps on Thursday, January 08, 2009 - 11:23 PM
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Julia K

 
And so the time will come when each of us finally gets to this blog and uncontrollably lets loose some emotion... Dan you are a great musician, a great person and you have a beautiful spirit. You boys created an incredible band and you Dan, created a level of much respect and a continued standard that must be followed. The appreciation you have for each individual watching your show is incredible and valued, Aleph has been a masterpiece all along needing its wings to move, what an inspiration, and what incredible times I have had with you all and will continue to have.

I wish you nothing but the best, your talent will continue to grow as well as your spirit and love for shows, thank you for some serious raging, thank you for some serious body spasms!
I love each of you, and try my hardest to make it to every show and Dan I will still be front and center at your shows to come!! See you all Saturday and from then forward, thank you all ALEPH boys!
peace and much love
 
Posted by Julia K on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 4:30 AM
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Factory

 
Wow buddy.

 
Posted by Factory on Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 12:18 AM
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justine
Justine Anthony

 
see ya later dan!
haha that's funny.


good luck on your tour bro. i'm gonna miss aleph like none other.


love and light!
-J
 
Posted by justine on Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 1:44 PM
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tim

 
Is it out fault? Is it because we were bad?

It was always a fantastic experience watching you three jam. Dan, I hope this tour leads to great things for you.


I hope Aleph-1 can continue in another incarnation. Whoever replaces you will have some huge shoes to fill.
You're leaving the shoes at least, right?
 
Posted by tim on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 4:02 PM
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George Liquor American

 
One of the best drummers I've ever heard, perhaps even the best drummer I've ever seen live,  good luck with Capillary Action a very cool band as well. 

 
Posted by George Liquor American on Monday, August 24, 2009 - 11:30 PM
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