Deacon (ted) you were my biggest influence as a musician no lie. thanks for the kind emails a few years back The master of melody will truly be missed.
My brother called this morning and gave me the news about Ted. I have known Ted since we were kids and first heard him play guitar when we were in the back of Chris' dads shop where I worked. He was a unique guy and had a true love for music. He accomplished alot as a musician. He played with the best that Birmingham had to offer and more than held his own. We will miss him. Dave-Thermopyle
My heart goes out to JD Chris Brett Marchant and AeroJeff. Deacon will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends...God Speed Deacon....
Yo, you guys are badass. I remember back in the day I had your "Signs of a Vacant Soul" album, however, I have seemed to have misplaced it, it's killin me. Rock on.
While out and about in some bar in Frankfurt Germany, I met this band from Arizona. The guy in this pic is the drummer and must be JD’s twin. For those of you, who have known JD for a while, let me know if you agree.
Unbelievable show last night guys! I had a blasst. I have a ton of pictures from the show that I am going to load onto my myspace today too. Check them out!
The fact that you guys are having a reunion is amazing! Makes me wish I was back in FL, I would definitely make it out there to see you. Signs of a Vacant Soul is one of my top 10 albums of all time!
Hey you guys..... I gotta admit, after livin' in San Francisco for 16 years, it was great to "roll back to my birth city and see you guys, FINALLY" !!!!.....--Great way to start my "new move" ! I've had/still have/and continue to "wear out" my 'Signs of A Vacant Soul' cd.....( got it about 11 years ago at my Frisco Tower Records job ) !!!....Also, Chase, damn fine job @ Workplay !!!....--when you guys came out, I gasped & thought "oh shit, no Dr. Hestla" ????.....and then you started singin' & bustin' those pipes sweet !!!!!! Wow....The Virg. has found their man !!!....Congrats !!!! --and Marchant, "the lenses still look awesome on ya" !!!!! --Thank you for making my "indefinite trip back" a lovely one !!!.....( Just for fun....did any of you guys go to the Alabama School of Fine Arts, between '87-'90 ) ? I did, just wonderin' !...It's good to be back...keep in touch..... ---From San Fran ta B'ham.....----Love, Tony Marchitti
One of the great original bands of Orlando.I am so excited about the show at the Social. First time I saw you guys was the very same place "Sapphire Supper Club".
It felt so great to play our songs live again. I could not be happier to have had such a great response from our fans, and everyone who was able to make it to the Birmingham show. I was also very glad to see the warm reception given to our friend & new band-mate. (Chase). We will continue to rock on with the next chapter of Virgos Merlot!!!!!! Thanks again, Chris Dickerson
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR COMING OUT LAST NIGHT. THE CROWD COULDN'T HAVE BEEN BIGGER, BETTER, OR LOUDER. WE SALUTE YOU! LIVE VERSIONS OF THESE SONGS AVAILABLE SOON...AS WELL AS VIDEO!
great show tonight guys, brought back alot of memories, and i dont think you could have found a better replacement, that dudes got some pipes! thanks for the reunion!!!
