There are no words that can properly say all the things that I want to say about our friend Makh Daniels. He is one of the most amazing writers I have ever known. He is incredibly funny. He is wise beyond his years. He is the most honest person you could ask for as a friend or a band mate. I had the pleasure to be in 2 bands with Makh and they were some of the best years of my life thus far. Sadly, Makh Daniels was taken from all of us. He wrote a lyric in an Early Graves song "To everyone that I've ever loved, I've Failed" but if there is anything that I could tell him is how proud I was of him and how much I loved him and how much his friendship meant to me. We were all like brothers.
I know that there was a lot of people out there who were also deeply affected by this wonderful man, Makh Daniels and I cannot tell you how much he loved music and performing and how much he wanted to affect and help people get through their demons in life.
To all of you guys, and to all of the amazing amount of love you guys have sent our way, Thank you. You guys are helping all of us get through this horrible time. We are nothing without each other right now and you guys are helping so much. But we've seen the whole community of metal and punk and hardcore musicians and fans join together in this trying time and I want to say how much it means to us and his family.
There is a donation paypal account that is now set up that if you would like to donate some money for services, ect, please do. The paypal account email is ripMakhDaniels@gmail.com and honestly anything you can donate would be greatly appreciated.
The funeral will be on Monday, August 9th at the Good Shepards Church in Pacfica on 901 Oceana Blvd. There will be a reception afterwards and we are asking everyone to please bring in a potluck item as we are expecting a lot of people to be there and we would love to have everyone who loved Makh or his music there.
There will also be a memorial show for him on August 29th at the Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco. The address is 155 Fell st. This was where Makh worked and he would want us all there drinking Jameson shots and Sierra Nevada pale ale for him, with him. We will be selling memorial shirts for Makh with all proceeds going to his family to get him through this tough time.
Also, please support the show in Los Angeles on friday, August 6th. It was to be one of the last shows of our tour. The last of the Eary Graves merch will be there and all proceeds will also go to the family of Makh. The show info can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=103265066393941
Makh, I love you. Thank you for everything you were.
Chris, Tyler, Dan, Matt. Early Graves.
sharing the stage with you guys in Nashville was such a good time. we were floored when we heard the news, so sorry guys. <3 Demeanor
I'm new to your music (it was a recommended to me by Rennie of Starkweather), but you guys are a tight, intense band, and Makh's vocals are some of the most pure and bestial i've ever heard.
We're all deeply sorry for your loss, and although it may be difficult, hope you find the strength to move forward.
- Nick (vocals of the Communion)
some of the most memorable times i had in my band was playing you fellas. Makh was an amazing spirit. Im so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you guys.
I only hung out with Makh twice but they were two of the most memorable nights of my life. Great guy, opinionated and intelligent. Funny as hell. Awesome frontman and great lyricist. Nothing but love for him and early graves.<br />
damn, i remember when you guys came through the midwest in 08 with oblige, while i was still with hester prynne, and you guys crashed and partied with us in Lawrence, KS for a few days. One of the best weekends of my life. Makh was such a cool dude, always joking, always laughing, and always, always was in a great mood. It's sad to see him leave. R.I.P Brother. you'll be missed.
we're thinking about you boahs.