John Kadlecik Resigns from Dark Star Orchestra
So I received an email this morning -an announcement from the band.- The announcement unfortunately is that John Kadlecik, original founder of Dark Star Orchestra has decided to resign. Below is a “snip it” from the email.
——————————————————————————————————
Thank you for joining us and being a part of this continuing, long strange trip these past 12 years. Your support and excitement for the music has kept us going strong for over 1700 shows. Throughout the years, we’ve had transitions both difficult and uplifting, yet the positive energy of our fan base has continued to propel our mission onward for performing this important music and for keeping this vibrant scene alive.
That said, we, as a band are entering another chapter in this story.
Dark Star Orchestra’s lead guitarist and one of its founding members, John Kadlecik, has decided to resign from DSO. John’s last show with us will be on Dec 5 in Buffalo. DSO is supportive of John’s choice and we wish him the very best.
Dark Star Orchestra will continue to bring you this music at its highest level. In our 12 year history we have gone through three drummers, three keyboard players, three bass players and numerous rhythm guitarists and we have always managed to keep improving the sound and the experience. We will be taking on a new player with his own talents and energy and turn yet another chapter in DSO history.
Veteran guitarist Jeff Mattson, of the Zen Tricksters and currently w Donna Jean Godchaux Band, will be joining us this week, on the New Year’s Run, Jam Cruise, and for our upcoming Winter Tour that begins in February. We assure you all the things you love about the Dark Star Orchestra experience will continue and we ask for your patience, friendship and positive energy as we keep truckin’ on…
Dark Star Orchestra
————————————————————————————
Such a sad day, if you are a fan of Dark Star November 25th’s show just became that much more important. Hopefully I’ll see you all there.
*On a brighter note Kadlecik recently joined Phil Lesh and Bob Weir’s new band Furthur and one assumes Kadlecik will focus on that band now. So that should definitely be interesting.*
Woody’s Hood Boogie Woogie
Coney Island
Holy h. That stinks like pickle juice. Good thing I, DAN, plan to attend the November 25th show. We should have all the cool kids come over after (and/or before) and “talk” about this here tragedy. Thank you for your time. That is all. Love, Dan
I will joining you in the adventure to this show and personally I vote for the *and option.
ha ))
“good post”