A pre-getting-famous special thanks for everyone who continues to keep it truly real:
Mom, Dad, Wendy, Grandma & Anthony - The immediate family. There's nothing for me to say that hasn't already been said. You raised me. Not a day goes by where I'm not grateful.
Melanie - Sometimes you have to travel so far to find someone so close by. I love you and I know that will never change. Before you, I didn't believe in soulmates. I'm glad you managed to change my mind.
Bryan - How could you put up with me for three years? You've made absolutely certain that I stay grounded - whether it hurts me or not. We're not friends, B, we're brothers.
Drew - My musical polar opposite. The electric to my acoustic. From "The Ballad of Dean Mayo," to the early days of The Invisible Solid. It was always a pleasure to look next to me and see you on stage. And it was always great to be able to walk next door and know you were there if I needed you.
Mattpischl - You continue to believe in me even as I continue losing credibility. Please don't ever stop, as I promise I'll get it together someday. I don't think there's anyone I'd rather pull an all-nighter with. You'll do it, too, Matt. Carry us...carry us so far away from here.
Kevin (a.k.a. Spencer) - You gave me my first production gig which I am still proud of. Lunch Box co-founder and friend with good times too many to name.
Bill, Jeff, & Frank - Ah, the band. Thanks for keeping me around despite the three hour difference. Let's go for it, shall we?
Michelle - A collaborator and a friend. I love you, kid. Who knew your first record would be so great? It really was all you. You're a brilliant - yes, brilliant - singer, and you deserve as much success as you allow yourself to have. And the scary thing is that you'll get it.
Chris - Let's never fight over the same girl again. Especially one with a nickname like, 'Buttzilla,' mmmkay? And let's never lose touch again while we're at it.
Christian - Who knew you'd be the last man standing out of all those lifelong high school friends? Okay, fine, so I did kind of know that was going to happen. Thanks for needing a bass player, and putting up with my hellacious work schedule.
Mark Laura - A mentor, a father figure, a sage. Thank God there are people like you in the world that have the power, ability, and desire to help so many.
The Grygo Family who have been like a second family to me for my entire life. The Kron's, the Ligouri's, and the Beck family - two words: Christmas Eve. Rosemary and Bill Pisano - my favorite cousins. Margo DeLuca who is sometimes known as Mom (version 2.0) and while I'm on the subject, why not thank the other fine people of scenic Toms River: Dan, Jon-Jon, and Aaron. The Rider Gang: Ken Levin, Rebecca Knab, Maureen Zahn, Lynnie Johnson, Bill Greenwood, Kelly McGoldrick, Brandon Rojas, Richard Ransom, Esty Juncal, Cassandra Singer, Jarah Turner, Michael Schwartz, Ricky Williams, & Sarah Wakelee. Former Luck Out-mates Liz Gayder and Jay Portizo, I wish it could have been different because I really did enjoy being able to say that I'm the drummer in a band. The Lettieri family for being so hospitable and especially Mark for being both left-handed, and the guitar tech. Former members of The Bog: Jim McGee, Ryan Masterson, Vince Rusionello. The BW Hotel gang, especially Jon Busch, Roberto Ramirez, Jess Montalbano, and Lauren Dubelle. The fine people at Marshall's store # 246 especially Kate, Lindarella, Monica, Carrie, Lisa, Mary, Jen D., Marie, and Ann. Christopher and Aimee Unruh are not to be forgotton, of course. Number One Fan Leighann Ertle. Nick Donis. Lindsay and Diane of East Enders Coffeehouse. Joe and Anna of Sea Shore Music. Bless you all for being so kind.
Be Well,
-BRiAN