#101

I was at the Bristol gig and Jason said they lost Jim to a family emergency back home. Thought the replacement fella did okay but felt they had to simplify some of the guitar parts on the older songs.

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#102

Thought they were great in Brighton

Jason made a comment about the Concorde 2 being unwelcoming or something (not the crowd but the venue itself). Not sure what went down there

#103

I wonder if it was the early curfew? Our having a Brighton band second on the bill meaning their tour support (Amber Arcades) had to go on as the doors opened. Our perhaps they just scrimped on the rider.

#104

This is tragic. Kevin Garcia suffered a stroke yesterday. I hope he pulls through.

https://www.gofundme.com/friends-of-kevin-garcia

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#105

fuck this is awful :frowning:

Looked happy on stage just a few weeks ago

#106

passed away :frowning:

#107

Fuck. RIP dude. :cry:

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#108

Ah fuck! :cry:
Where’d you read that Bam??

Terrible news!

#109

update on the gofundme.

I hope the money helps his family anyway.

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#110

:frowning: fuck

#111

That’s so awful, he looked like he was having a great time playing at the shows the other week. RIP.

#112

Hope I’m right in thinking this could be a sick hoax? No reputable sources reporting it. Plus the band’s Twitter feed tweeted about a competition since the news ‘broke’… Will see in the morning…

#113

I heard of the gofundme via friends in SF who sorta know the band; certainly they know people who know them. I can’t imagine they would post on FB if it were not true.

#114

band’s fbook just posted the news

“There are no accurate words to express what we need to.
We are absolutely shattered to say that we lost our friend and band mate Kevin Garcia early this afternoon. He succumbed to the effects of a massive stroke.
We were all able to say goodbye to him and he was surrounded by his closest friends and family here in Modesto.
Kevin started playing with Grandaddy when he was fifteen. He was an actual angel. He navigated life with a grace, a generosity and a kindness that was utterly unique. And contagious. He is loved so deeply by so many.
Kevin was a proud father of two children, Jayden and Gavin. He is survived by his grandmother Joan, his parents Randy and Barbara (who let us practice at their house until 2001…and who are the best), his brothers Craig and Jeff and his wife Sondra.
We’ll have more to say in the days ahead. Right now the four of us are grieving together. With great sadness and love, Grandaddy
There is a gofundme here to help with his family’s coming expenses: https://www.gofundme.com/friends-of-kevin-garcia”

#115

such sad news :frowning:

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#116

Damn…

#117

Fuuuuuck.

#118

So sad, really :cry:

#119

Terrible news :cry:

#120

Damn.