ZK News

2/8/08

Well it's friday.... and I already feel like I'm operating on fumes LOL! Quite a fun Beatlenight last night...much thanks to all that make it that way each month... Mom, ERik & Deanna, Boomer & Miranda, Katie, Mike n Mel, Andrea, Hot Rod, Debbie and Dave, Cyndy, Dan...and so many others as well... so I am at my last newsletter involving Zero Kings as a live entity.   I think I've nearly said all that can be said....but before I go I always have a few left in me..! first of all tho:

TONIGHT-Friday February 8-BD Unplugged @ Willie's Pub, VIncennes, IN 9:00-??

        Oh...prepare yourselves..... this may come as a shock, but I truly am going to try and keep things under control tonight. Not that won't go 100% and have agood time, but I do not...do NOT want to be hammered and in a horrible state come Saturday's ZK show.   I'm already operating on 4 hours sleep, and will go tear down at Cutters and set up at WIllies in about an hour and 1/2....hopefully I'll have about 2 hours or so between that and gig time. I really need to tear down tonight after the show as well instead of tomorrow. I want to be able to get a decent rest before Saturday Night. What that means for me tonight is taking it easy on the shots...sure there'll be a few...but I am hoping to keep that number to a respectable level, and finish the night with enough energy to tear down, and not feel horrid tomorrow!!!

TOMORROW-Saturday February 9-ZERO KINGS' Last Show @ Cutter's Way, VIncennes IN 10:00-?

        I ama sure you are tired of hearing it now...but this is it. I have spoken to so many people who have said they will be there...and if indeed everyone does show up, it promises to be a monster night..and a very crowded on at that. Anyone who has been at Cutters knows there really aren't many good seats up front to really party with the band.....and those will prolly be the most sought after....so.....I think if you wanna be close....better get a plan to get up there and mark your turf!!! I know that I will try to get as many tables up close as I can while leaving some room for the dance area too.   One other thing I'd like to say in advance....since this is our last night playing together, I know we all want to play the tunes....so even though I suspect there to be some musicians in the building, don't be offended if we don't ask anyone to sit in....I'm sure you all understand that....but I wanted to say it.

Sunday, February 10- BD Unplugged Sunday Acoustic @ Cutter's Way 8:00-close (12:00)

        I wind up my tour of Cutters with the Unplugged adventure on Sunday night...as always...a way to close out the weekend, or kickstart the work week. This is anight to play different tunes, more obscure, more of my personal favs and some of the tunes i have been working on.... also....a good night for those who may have had to work on Fri or Sat or both.....or had other obligations...to come out and relax themselves.

Ok....back to Zero Kings... This time I speak for myself and not necessarily the band. But I wanted to share a little bit more of what makes ZK a special group...and that has been friendship and comraderie. Like I have said prior, I really did not know any of the ZK guys before I joined. I knew Mike from going to see Makin' Tracks over a Denim & Diamonds after our AF gig was done at Hanks. Gene and Johnny I don't think I ever knew personally. I did know Dane from the days of Badd Manners as well as Farmboyz....parties and all nighters galore. I also knew Roger from the same time. If I gained nothing else from this ZK experience, I will have gained some great friends I might have never known before. Gene has been a great friend, who will certainly go out of his way to make sure you are ok...or help if need be. Always lends an ear, and someone you can count on in any type of trouble. I don't really think Gene knows the word "Can't".... truly... he will make it work someone or at least try... nothing seems to be unattainable when Gene is on it! Gene took it upon himself to the motivator and organzer....turning one of his rooms at his house into a practice room which made life much easier. Boo is another one who will go the extra mile to help you if need be. He has certainly helped me out with countless things, guitar repair, borrowing equipment, trailer work...you name it... Boo can make something that will make it work! Another thing will Boo is that he owns the PA and the truck...and doesn't charge us anything to use it....that just doesn't happen in most all bands. Obviously with Scott we go back a long time musically...and like I said, it was surely great to get back together in a band and share the road stories of this and that on the road trips to other gigs... THough Johnny hasn't been in ZK for some time, he always has a smile and a trademark laugh whenever I see him out and about... He is a bundle of energy at all times...   Alan was another one I didn't know at all... and I joke now with him that he always had a scowl on his face before I knew him well.... I always thought he was mad as something or somebody...!>...but he always lent a hand whenever he was around, and is quite the 'love machine' or so I've been told... Alan is another guy who'll help you when you need it, and someone who you can count on as well.

Band Practices were more than just band rehearsals. They were business meetings, shots, laughs, jokes, rumours, jams...you name it. Pat would sometimes bring in cheese sticks or pizza's....and we'd share the news from this camp or that.... dream up hilarious ideas that we would pull off live...and compared the latest band names each of us had conjured up! Altho that all sort of fell by the wayside in the last year as we got together less and less....it still was a fun time.... I can recall those first few practices when I joined... "Fool For The City" by Foghat was really the first tune we worked on. At times I felt odd...because I didn't really know anyone or their family and friends...but it didn't take long...and everyone was very open and friendly. I regret though that I never got to jump in Boo's pool, or see his old guitars!

What's in future? Well that's impossible to predict. I know that as for me...I will pause and absorb things. Feb is always..usually...a cold month..so if there is a down time...this is perfect. I think, unless things change to anyone.... we....being Boo, Gene, and Myself...along with Dane and Alan....will keep things as they are in terms of gear and setup...and sit down in a month or two and see where things stand. As I think most everyone is aware by now, Scott will become the drummer in Bad Medicine.... so....we can't really just decide to stick together...but in defense of Scott....we did pretty much decide that perhaps it was the end of the road back in November. Gene, Scott and I all sat and had a lengthy discussion in the practice room about it...and that's how it was left. As I have said, I think there has been some reconsideration....and of course with that....there has to be some regeneration of spirit, and a desire to make some changes to make the band pliable.... But...I gotta admit... trying to replace Scott would be a huge mountain to climb and remain as potent as we are currently. As for me....it's tough to imagine finding a band that is as easy going and easy working as ZK. WHen you sit down and compare the positives with the negatives, it is a no brainer....I mean self owned lights, PA, truck....practice pad, someone who fixes the equipment built in, a mechanic on call, and stellar musicianship.....I mean, coming though all the music entitys I have been a part of, or merely been on the sidelines of.....you just don't find that perfect mix very often. If only we were 30.....then we'd be unstoppable!

        So...I guess that's about all to say really..... other than to thank everyone again for their support beginning to end. Lets go out in style....

        HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY INDEED to DEANNA FRAZIER, MIKEY DREIMAN...also to my bud over in Olney---Ashley, and certainly to Ms. Hellraizzer...ummm. Connie Mae.!! ANd I can't forget Shelle down in FLA!


        Remember Yesterday, Dream Tomorrow, Live Today.....Long Live Zero Kings....

        Thanks guys for the good times, ketchup and strawberries along the way

        BD

2/7/08

Welp here we are on Thursday... and as mentioned earlier this week...   this is a week of remembering things... but also tonight is Beatlenight #65 at Cutter's Way here in Vinny. Course My Mom will be here, and I know I'll celebrate her birthday this night...it was actually Feb 1. And I know there are a couple others who have birthdays in and around this time who will be there...so we'll raise the birthday glass several times.

What this email is more about it ZK history....    I don't think it's right to not mention people who were a big part of the Zero Kings story from the get go as we near the end. As I've said, I joined in 2002....but the band had been formed back in 1996 by singer/guitarist Mike Chapell, and bassist Gene Vories. In that initial line-up also was Mike "Boo" Boyer on guitar, and Johnny Murphy on the kit. Their first show was on July 4 1997. Guitarist Bill Brower joined the band soon after. In 1999 Peanut Brewer took the vacated spot left by Brower, and this lineup was stabile until the summer of 2002 when Chappel decided to leave the band to pursue work on his all original CD Farm Rock. Zero Kings were at a crossroad needing to replace a popular frontman in Chappel. As luck would have it, I was ripe for the picking! Obviously, Mike and I are two different types completely, but then again, alot alike too. As Atomic Farmboyz has ended on Jan 5 2001, I had over a year on non-band activity, and was sort of yearning for the band experience again, if it appealed to me. I joined in the summer of 2002, just before my Dad passed away. As mentioned before, it cost Peanut his spot, as I was also a lead guitarist, and we didn't need three! So ZK became a 4 man band, and this version first show I believe was in September of 2002. All went well until John Murphy left in May of 2005, and again luck shown her presence. Losing Johnny could have been the end of ZK, but Scott was available and was in the band in a matter of days. 2 weeks later ZK unveiled this verson of ZK at Cutters in Vincennes. So here it is February of 2008, and the line-up has stayed intact to this point. I'd be remiss to not include Dane Like in all this. I don't know when he became involved in ZK, but he's been the sound engineer and a big part of the ZK team for longer than I... The band has always considered Dane as the 5th member in all decisions and discussions, and he also adds a great deal thru managing the ZK website, as well as being able to repair blown up things too!! Before he came along, my understanding is that Roger Sanneman had been at the helm from the start. Even in my duration, I know that Roger filled in on sound on many occasions, and was the lighting man for the first few years of my span in ZK. We have been extremely lucky to have had 2 adept soundmen at our call when needed! Alan Hanson has been the ZK lightman for at least a couple years now, having been thrust into the job without any manual or experience! When Roger vacated the lighting job, Mike Crawford took over with a vengeance...adding the uniqueness that only Kinko could add. Unfortunately as we know, Mike had health problems, and got worse until he was unable to make the shows with ZK anymore. My wife, Patty filled in here and there with her experience from AF there was no drop off, and Rog as well filled in when he could. Eventually it was Alan who stepped up and offered to learn on the fly, which he has, and has been a solid member of the ZK team for many years now. I am sure over the years before I came along there were others who had gone beyond the call of duty and help ZK out... I can think of Dan Vories, who while not necessarily a ZK member or even part of the crew...was a valuable asset to the band, and it's members! He expertize in cars and the crazy sounds they make has kept us on the road many a time. I'd also surely have to mention the wives club...the Zero Queens past and present. Any female involved with any hubby invested with music knows the score. There is a lot of time spent apart from gigs, travel, practices, maintenance days etc....   So I'd like to personally thank them for their patience and support during my time with ZK, and appreciate their welcome of me in the gang... Pat Vories, Barb Boyer, Joann Like, Lynn Murphy, Patty Phillips, and I know the band would wanna thank the Chappel Family as well. It would also be hard to leave out Corby...and all her acquired nicknames over the year as well....and I know there have been others along the way, but if I thank one, I gotta dig and thank them all!!!

Course, we have had great support from a great many people in a lot of towns we have frequented over the years... We have been blessed to have such support and friendship...to the point where people travel to see the band, party with us...and I honestly think...truly to be there for us too. Friends from Vincennes, Olney, Robinson, Sullivan and more have been to countless gigs....and I hope you all can understand that I can't possible start naming the names of everyone...becuase undoubtedly I will forget someone, hurt someone's feelings, and not be fair to others. We know who you are, and I hope you know who you are...suffice to say that is what matters most. I can't express how much it means to look out and see friends who you know are on your side at a gig..particularly when you are out of your safe zone. We've honestly had gigs where if it were not for our personal friends making the drive out of town, we'd have dang near nobody there to see ZK....that's when you know you have friends...when things aren't all shiny. I know there are a great many people who over the entire 11 plus year run of ZK have supported the band to the best of their ability... and you all have our eternal thanks for that. Lots of bands have been along side us in many clubs, many have formed and reformed, many have broken up along the way. All I can say is thanks for the kind words and support...and to urge everyone to support live music....especially local live music... there has to be a place for these bands to play, and that will only happen when the public demands and supports it. I can't stand to hear people bi!ch about a cover charge...jeez..... but that's an argument for another day!

Certainly a big thanks is deserving for all the bar owners, managers, bartenders, waitresses, bouncers, doormen etc we've come in contact with over the years.    Man we've had some doozie nights and a ton of laughs when the show is all over during teardowns!!! The stories will only grow bigger through the coming years. From the day I have joined we've had constant support from the home folks at Cutters and are proud to have the last show in our home town for Debbie and the gang. Without a doubt we;ve loved playing everywhere, but gotta be sure to shout out to the folks at the Diamond BBQ in Sullivan... the Fireside in Olney, and the Main Street Pub in Robinson. Those 4 places have been a constant on the ZK schedule for many many years, and probably could still be if things were different. I don't want to offend any of the other places because we've had some great times at a number of other gigs as well.. but I think these four were at the top for us over all. I sincerely hope this isn't the last time I will ever climb on any of those stages before my time is over.

so.....I have one more day to go..... and more to talk about tomorrow!!

But in the Meantime.... TONIGHT----- BDU BEATLENIGHT #65--- CUTTER"S WAY- VINCENNES, in   8ish to 12 ish ish ish....!!!!!!

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Past News

2/5/08

OK... I had talked about this a month or so back... digging up my original Open Letter To ZK Land...and taking a retro look into it. Well here it is. Being the last week of any genuine ZK news, and the end of our scheduled gigs.... You should expect a little more this week anyway! This does not count as the weekly newsletter LOL! Bold is my current thoughts.

An Open Letter to Zero King Land.

        Who would have thought that when I hit the final chord of the final song to be performed as the Atomic Farmboyz on January 5 2001 that my long and winding road would lead me into the Zero Kings camp. But, here it is�almost August 2002, and we are one month from unveiling the new Zero Kings line-up, and direction. I wanted to address this occasion to those of you who might wonder aloud, what exactly is going to erupt from the combination of such opposite camps.
        I must admit, I did have many reservations about hooking up with ZK. But hats off to Gene Vories, as well as to Dane Like, for their many conversations and encouragement to give it a shot. Many others behind the scene gave me great advice as well�such as Mike Crawford, Eric Ivers, and my wife Patty. Gene, in particular, was willing to sit and listen to all my concerns and my options. Never once overstepping, and always insisting on an open door for honesty. Upon meeting with John and Mike the first time to really discuss things, I came away with such a positive vibe that we were all four on the same page musically, and looking for the same thing in terms of what we were trying to get out of all this. It was then�way back around Memorial Day, that I decided to team up with Zero Kings.

        In looking back, Dane really spent a lot of time talking to me about the possibilities, and as Dane came from more of my school of hard rock, I could tell him my concerns more freely.   Gene was the salesman tho, appearing at my acoustic shows, an email a day�just sorta always there to talk! First meeting all the guys was a deal sealer, because I didn�t really know anyone that well. They did want to play different material, branch out, and break the mold of what they were expected to play. In that retrospect, we succeeded. RIP Mike Crawford.

        As with everything in life, nothing happens positively without something happening negatively. In this case there was an odd man out. Mike Chappell had decided to �retire� from the band in an extremely amicable manner, thus creating the void that I would fill as lead vocalist. However, being that I also am a veteran of over 25 years of guitar playing, and had been the lead or co-lead guitarist in every band I�d been in, it rendered P-Nut expendable. I like him and his playing, and also as a person�so I regret that he unfortunately lost his gig as a by-product of my joining. I wish him nothing but the best in future endeavors, and hope he harbors no ill-will my way. Part of my decision in joining any band was going to be to re-establish myself as a lead guitarist. In the Farmboyz I had diminished that role once we added Dennis in the band (1994), and while still getting a chance to shred now and then, concentrated on the vocal & keyboard aspects of the band. I definitely plan to exercise that ability in ZK, and in tandem with Mike Boyer hope to become the cornerstone to the new ZK guitar-driven format.

Nobody likes to be the bad guy, and I am sure to some I was this outsider coming in and �breaking up that old gang of mine�.   I remember there being some flack when I used the word retire regarding Chappell leaving the band, but I certainly meant nothing by that. In fact Mike�s CD that he left ZK to concentrate on, still remains one of my favorites to listen to. Great lyrics, and a great vibe� Farm Rock. I was indeed driven to regain some recognition as a lead guitarist, and have really enjoyed that aspect of ZK�.and I think I have achieved that as well.

        I am sure there are many within the ZK fan base, as well as many of my Farmboyz fans, will think it an odd pairing. ZK have been known as a good party-type band, playing many of the standards of yore, while doing currents hits of today. This is actually similar to what the original Atomic Farmboyz plan was back in the early 90�s that brought us great success and reputation. The big difference is that we didn�t want to play the standard tunes, yet still do classics that were guaranteed to get positive responses. For example, There is more to Bob Seger than �Old Time Rock & Roll�. The remaining ZK members have each felt they were in a funk, and wanted to branch out, wanted a new musical identity, and wanted to in short�kick a little ass. I would have never agreed to join, if it were merely to do what they were doing before.

Yep�this was a major hurdle!! Even as we still played mostly classic rock, there were those who would not be satisfied without hearing �Old Time Rock n Roll� or others of that ilk. I am sure, in fact positive that ZK lost a lot of it�s original followers because we weren�t the same. At the same time, the respect from those who appreciated the music aspect of the band increased, and brought us new followers.

        Now, before you scream �Who does he think he is?!?!�, let me tell you that I am a huge fan of the classic rock genre. Many of you have come to know me through the Unplugged acoustic venue that I will still be doing. It should be obvious that I prefer the 70�s to the 00�s! I just haven�t played music all my life to end up playing tunes that every band in every corner bar in every tiny city play. There is more out there. Our focus is directed at good rock & roll, songs from the past that I know you�ll all dig such as Foghat, Sammy Hagar, Cheap Trick, Blackfoot etc.. They are full of energy and life, and bring out the best performance from us all. You have to like what you are playing to get into it. There will still be the �new� chart songs like Creed and Nickelback, and a new feel for the band will be hitting the early 90�s�such as Lenny Kravitz, Great White, Ugly Kid Joe. And of course, there will be harder stuff that will broaden the spectrum of ZK such as STP, Metallica & AC/DC.

        Checkmark that. We accomplished this I thought really well. A Zero King gig was well versatile in the different genre�s so that it appealed to a lot of different types. Certainly what we achieved in AF, and it is a good way to approach a set list. As time went by, we were less 70�s and more late 80�s and 90��.for which there seems to be a solid audience for. You have to adjust your logic to what you are trying to appeal to, and for ZK we had the extra baggage of being older.. so we had to work harder to reach the younger sect.

        I will admit to having been a bit hesitant to try anything of a harder edge�I mean, honestly, I wouldn�t have thought the conviction needed to pull off songs of that genre I didn�t think I would see. I knew the musicality would be there to do anything. Many of you will think I am responsible to the change in direction, and certainly having me in the band automatically changes the face and sound of ZK. BUT, I can honestly say that it is the 3 other guys that are pushing the barriers. They are excited at the prospects of going where they haven�t gone, expanding their horizons, attracting a whole new audience in addition to not forgetting their fans that made them as popular and well-liked as before. Everyone works well together, and all signs point to a successful venture for one and all. I think that the �party hearty� mentality will still be alive and kicking, and there will be plenty of good music that covers a wide spectrum�that is at the core: straight ahead rock & roll. Let me reiterate how much fun it has been to be in a situation without the stress or the drama that usually accompanies projects like this

        Possibly one of the sticky points that has caused us the one and only concern enough to make us wonder what the future brings is that of reaching the bar crowd we are playing to. That said, I say with 100% certainty that Zero Kings is as good if not better musically & vocally than anyone else out there in our region. That�s not being cocky, just being honest. You have to have faith in your band�s ability to truly believe in it. Are there mistakes and blunders�sure�some night more than others�no one is perfect. But when everything is clicking, it�s hard to overtake ZK. The only area that we lack in would have to be stage persona. As much as I hate to say it�just playing the song itself perfectly, doesn�t necessarily mandate its success being played in a bar. The conviction necessary to come off �real� and thus win over the younger sect is a little harder when you are 40 and 50 years old. To put it bluntly, we are gonna be jumping around the stage, humping the air or each other, doing somersaults, over ripping our sweat drenched shirts in the middle of the show on stage�. Each of us are married, or with a significant other�so the flirtations and game playing is at a minimum as compared to a bunch of single �living the life� band members would exhibit! In short, while we can drill a song musically, it isn�t visually stimulating to some, and therefore we have a tough time keeping that crowd. Unfortunately, that is the typical crowd we see in the rock bars� and by no means does it mean we play to empty bars, it is frustrating to see a group come in�.look at the stage for all of 3 minutes, and leave. You can have the PA, decent lights, and top line gear and ability and still not win people over.

               It is also my great privilege to still remain good friends with all the guys in the former Atomic Farmboyz�you can�t spend the amount of years we spent together without considering them as brothers, and I am thankful that our friendship extends beyond the musical realm. You may say �why didn�t you rejoin them in Contagious��and you are fair in wondering that. I honestly felt that Zero Kings were the perfect situation for what I want to do, as well as keep my Big D Unplugged venture going. By joining Contagious, you�d have � of the Farmboyz together�which would only draw comparisons immediately�and I didn�t want to walk down that path. Unless all four members got back together, it would not be Atomic Farmboyz. When we did our last show in 2001, we went out on our own terms�I didn�t want it to be remembered as a fraction of what it used to be. Of course, I wish the guys in Contagious all the best and look forward to seeing them on and off stage.

        Funny that we went to see Contagious just this a couple weeks back!!!   Albeit only Maynard remains from the version I originally spoke of when this letter came out! And it is much better to not burn bridges in every scenario I can think of. I can�t imagine that we won�t remain good friends whatever the end result of Zero Kings is. Depressing as it is, I have had best friends involved in former bands that have gone years without much if any contact, and in some cases open animosity. Fortunately, for me at least in the last few years, I have established contact with so many of my former co-band members, and it�s awesome to keep in touch even if it is once every 6 months or so. One of the unexpected twists of ZK came when Scott joined the band to replace Johnny. Scott and I had toured the country having been in Badd Manners/Madame which ended in 1990. We saw each other here and there over the 90�s as members of different bands, and even lived a block apart. I hadn�t really seen much of him after we moved in 1996, here and there I suppose, but the stars aligned when Johnny left, and Scott was available. It has been great to play music with him again.

               Finally, in terms of the band name itself. There was much discussion about a name change, or altering the name of Zero Kings to reflect the changes in line-up and musical direction. There was concern that by keeping the name as is would not be conducive to attracting additional fans�.and what this basically means is that ZK had their following, AF had their following�rarely did the two intertwine. What we hope to do is be able to keep ZK�s current following and bring in the AF audience as well. Naturally, I don�t think everyone will be happy�but the formula is there to achieve the results. The concern is that seeing the name Zero Kings on a sign out front wouldn�t alone reach the other crowd, and additionally, wouldn�t reflect the change to those unsuspecting ZK fans of yore! On the other hand, there has been a lot of effort in building the name ZK, and in marketing and merchandise that it would seem ashamed to waste that energy. I know personally what it takes to build from scrap and work to get your name out there and respected�.both in Badd Manners, and Atomic Farmboyz�there is a certain degree in which name recognition and word of mouth alone that once you have achieved, you realize how important it is to your continued success. There was also the thought that after the first initial gigs, that the word would be out�and also that there was already significant �buzz� going around about the new line-up. So making a name change wouldn�t really be necessary. I genuinely supported not making a name change as I think it would be a mistake to come out with an unknown name. The name alone will get people to come out, if they stay or not, like it or not, I don�t know..but it will get people in the door and then they can make their own judgments.

I am glad we didn�t change the name, although many of the concerns I had mentioned originally did indeed have an effect on the band in certain markets. Vincennes and Robinson, as well as Jasper & Decker perhaps were places ZK played before I arrived on scene. Obviously, ZK mk 1 and ZK mk II were 2 different animals�.as was really ZK mk III from each of the other two. I think ZK was labeled as a classic rock oldies type of band in the more rock clubs, and it made it hard to overcome that attitude in those specific places. Certainly, we didn�t play Decker but maybe twice after the change, and I think the word among the younger sect was that ZK were a bunch of old guys�.and that tainted us in a couple places, although we�d still have solid nights. I always hoped that someday�these folks would stroll in and get blown away and realize what ZK brought to the table every night. It happened now and then, but not nearly as I would have liked.    We took the Evansville gig at the Timeout at the Executive as a way to get out feet in the door of the E-ville scene. While we had a great time on those occasions, it was always a battle to fit the mold of what they wanted. We knew just enough of the classic party stuff to get by, but in the end, we did not want to be that band�but it also labeled us as a classic band in Evansville, and we never played anywhere else� course, we didn�t really try either!

              Well, that�s it�.I hope I didn�t offend anyone!! I can be a little long winded now and then. I know in my gut that it�s gonna be a good band. Combine that with quality gear, and quality people working with the band, and I think you have a recipe for success. No one wants to be a star, or on Mtv�we just want to have an avenue so that we can rock, have fun, meet friends, party a bit, release a little weekday angst, and recharge our batteries as well�.and show that you don�t have to be 22 to jam!! I look forward to seeing all of you at the shows!!!

        Who�d of thought all those years ago�5.5 to be exact that I�d be sitting here looking back. That many years. I just don�t join a band for a year or two LOL! I�ve met so many new friends through the Zero King connection. A whole new group of folks I probably would never have known before.

Big D