Everything Else

Ted gave so much to so many during his obscenely short life. He was a magnificent, preternaturally talented musician of course — but he was also very funny and warm and … well, there was just something in his nature that put him at the center of so many of the best stories, moments, and memories I have of our years sharing a space. But what I really want to say is this: I’m so grateful for the time I spent in his company, and I was truly, deeply honored to hear him play each and every night.

For all my running around trying to get

a decent pic of everybody each touring season,

every once in a while a pretty great shot would just fall into my lap.

I sometimes feel as though Ted simply willed this image

directly into my camera.

Later that summer, his parents turned up at a show in t-shirts sporting this picture.

Our warmest thoughts go out to his family, and to everyone who loved him.