Alex was one of Dan’s hired guns from music school (he had all the hookups). We had met before during my freshman year I think, but I didn’t know much about the kind, tall man who played bass. After working with him for the record, I can now confirm with certainty that he is tall, kind, and plays bass well. We’re rehearsing for the live show tonight, and I’m sure he’ll take to it as naturally as he did when we recorded in the lil booth in the Mershon studios.
Here’s to you, Alex Blumenthaler. May you continue to be tall and kind all the days of your life. May your bass tones always be sweet, and may you never lose your bow ever again.