These past 7 days have been so emotionally draining. We played in Rockford for Joie De Vivre’s last show and it was easily the best show I have ever played in my life. Not a single bad band or moment. I realized at that show that those people, those bands, they are my family. This is really what matters the most to me. Over half of the bands that played that day had played and stayed at the house.
Today the Salt Walter Taffy House died. The keys were turned over at 930 this morning. That house has given me some of the greatest memories and made me into the person I am today in the 2 years that I spent there. In that house so many friends were made, songs written, shows played, cigarettes smoked, parties had and nights forgotten. But there is one thing that I know none of us will ever forget and that is what that house stood for. That house stood for unity, friendship and acceptance. That house taught me what DIY really meant and I know that I am not the only one who feels that way. I will never forget the times I had there.
Rest In Peace Salt Walter Taffy House
No matter where my life goes I’ll always have this in my heart and in my mind.
I love Warren Franklin, let me start by saying he is like my brother and I am so proud of him for getting this record properly released. He is a perfect example of how incredible the DIY scene. As a singer-songwriter he has toured so fucking much with such incredible bands such as Sleep Bellum Sonno and The Please and Thank Yous. Warren has played my house in Kansas City several times and it is always a treat. He has been nothing but such a solid dude every time. Hearing this just makes me even more happy to have him as a friend. Listen to this, if you don’t at least give this a listen then don’t talk to me.
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Forever darling.
One room is better than none.
This is my life.
god dammit i am going to miss this place so much. the salt walter taffy is my home and will always will be. i wouldnt be half the person i am today with out this house. i love everyone who has ever been a part of this house with all of my heart. they are my family. with it all coming to a close like this i really start to think about all the memories i have had inside of this house. so many fucking insane stories have come out of this house. the people that i know because of this house have impacted my life so much. without this house i would probably still be at theatre school in chicago and i would probably be having a shitty time. i am leaving for a 5 week tour with my band texas instruments this thursday and if i never found out about this house that would never have happened. i am a better person because of the things that go on here. i have learned more here than i ever could have from anywhere else. i love this house with all of my heart.
“No matter where my life goes i’ll always have this in my heart and in my mind” - Iain Blair
I love you Salt Walter Taffy house. You will be missed.
p.s. i dont give a shit if i quoted iain’s lyrics from my own band. if you have a problem then you can fuck off.
This house is a prime example of how it just goes to show you how little it actually takes to affect the lives of so many through music.
This house has been around for almost two years. 10 people have lived here. 100’s of people have slept on the couches, on the floors, on the porch, on the…
