Today we have lost a true musical legend. I feel as though someone in my family just passed away since I’ve been listening and basically worshiping every member of the Dave Matthews Band since sometime in 1996.

I remember a handfull of gigs I played with Shekere 3, an original band that followed in the stylings of DMB and others of the time. There’s been at least a few shows we played where we had a sax player trying to mimic LeRoi’s lines in songs like #41, Stay (Wasting Time) and of course my favorite (probably of all) Rapunzel/Pantala Naga Pampa. They really are some of the most beautiful sax lines I’ve ever heard — and a big reason why I’ve always loved DMB.

Of all the times I’ve seen the band I’ll never forget being at Soldier Field and hearing #41 from the main floor about 30 rows back from the stage. I had tears in my eyes then and just thinking about it brings them back a little…

Here’s to you, LeRoi for making such a difference in so many peoples’ lives — and making some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever heard.

I think it’s insane that the city wants to build a jail on waterfront land — mostly because it offends me as a fisherman! I’m always trying to find a great spot to fish and these scumbag convicts get waterfront property!? Horsesh*t.

I couldn’t be more proud of our community for standing up and making their voices heard… and it actually looks like they may be able to stop this jackass idea!

WEAU.com Coverage of the Jail Expansion Protest

If you’re unfamiliar with Issac Hayes, he was most famous for the theme from the 1970’s movie “Shaft” and the voice of Chef on South Park.

In rememberance… “We can dig it!”

… wait a second, sorry I think I had a typo there. Did this happen today or back in 2005?

… yeah, that’s really it. What else do you expect me to say?

Nothing was better than cranking up this song just to get under Jeffwa’s skin…

… but the funny thing is, I know that he likes it — or at least it brings back good memories