Stephen Mejias, my friend, writer of donewaiting.com’s New York City column checks in with his most emotional post ever. And by saying “most emotional” that means a lot because he is always ready to pour his heart out to you, to share with you, the things that go on his life, his band, his world.
The story begins with someone breaking into his apartment and ends with his band, The Multi-Purpose Solution, breaking up. Here’s a piece:
I don?t want to be responsible for explanations. I?d rather be responsible for writing songs, scheduling practices, booking shows, sending out announcements, putting up flyers, making sacrifices that, to me, were worth it. I don?t want to be alone. I don?t want to not be in a band. I don?t want to be only an Editorial Assistant. Everything was for the band. This column was for the band. The band is the thing that made me feel strong, made me feel special. It was the thing that woke me up in the morning, the thing that kept me up late at night. And I loved it. I loved feeling that I was a part of something special, a part of this thing with Pete, Dave, and Fuzzy. (continued)
I’ve known The Multi-PS since day one. I went to high school with most of them, and have been supporters of them throughout all their versions of the band.
When they played a donewaiting.com show here in Columbus in August it was a great time. The crowd was into them, the band was on fire, and I was so proud of them.
Bands break up all the time, sure, but this one hits me a little close to home. I’m sure all the guys will continue to move on and do great things, whatever that may be. I’ll be watching. I’ll be listening.