Search and you shall find
We’ve been talking about class reunions at work, seeing as how my class of 1995 is planning one for August this year. Of course, I’m the youngin’ in the office, even at 28, and the others have a look on their faces as if they’re thinking “oh, just wait until the 20 year reunion”. I’m still not sure if I’ll make it to Seattle for the reunion, but I may try. I know I’m not as successful as many others, but I am finally beginning to figure out where I’m going in life.
Packing up some things last night I came across my purple box of miscellaneous pictures that have never made it to any form of organization nor a scrapbook just yet. Flipping through I saw pictures of a few exes and plenty of high school shots. I couldn’t help but laugh at the ones of Darren, good ole Darren. Damn, crazy guy, awesome voice, and one of the most real people I’ve ever known. I remember him with so much passion…and the ability to just not give a fuck what other people thought about him. Or at least that’s how he portrayed himself and I imagine that’s just how it was.
I went looking via Google for Darren, and expecting the usual search results for people know, typically nothing of any use, I found him. And not only is he doing something with that awesome musical talent of his…he’s a lead singer and guitar player in an amazing band. Take a listen: The Bradbury Press. His voice is just as good as I remembered it and I’ve found me a new favorite band. Looks like I’ll also be searching for a friend to hit some of his SoCal performances as well.
Ya know, I still have that cassette of his songs he made for me in high school at the school’s studio. All my moves (I think I’m on 13 now), and it still manages to survive without a case, from drawer to desk, to drawer, and now some box, already at the new place.
I can’t even begin to explain the feeling right now…listening to this music brings back so many memories, the good times. Innocent isn’t quite the word…more…not so jaded?
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guruvious said,
April 1, 2005 @ 9:30 am
eMail him if you’re going to one of his shows, so he’ll possibly make time to spend with you.