In spite of all that, on this peculiar American occasion, in what might be a futile and foolish attempt, I want to attempt, at least, to accurately, earnestly and concisely express my gratitude to the entire Denver music scene for all it has done for me.
Specifically, I came to this weird little world - or it came to me - during a particularly
challenging time of my adult life: my divorce.
When I began to contemplate
leaving the life I'd known for nearly 10 years and redefining my adult life, I
felt an uncertainty and loneliness like none I'd ever experienced. I could have
felt crippled and isolated, but I quickly found a relief, a release, a haven
and a home in the fun, familial, well-endowed (no, not that way!) community
that exists here. Complete strangers made gestures of friendship, dragged me
out of the house, and, most importantly, made music that became the soundtrack and
salve of that particular epoch of my life.
Without all of that, I just might be
a shadow, a shell or ashamed.
So I guess what I'm saying is: thanks. -- Eryc Eyl
