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Mark Kalbfleisch's avatar

Pete, I just wish I knew you a long time ago. You are a true artist and a good dude. Like finding Steve Poltz a few years ago, I'm just glad I found you now. I will follow along and hope to see you somewhere out here on the road, cuz Kripes all Katie, times are fading fast. You are a gentle man...I just know it!

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Jacob's avatar

I always love a road song, and this one is near perfect. I can pretty easily imagine drifting down the highway with the playing. Thank you!

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thank YOU, Jacob. I love a road song too.

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Mike Dumovich's avatar

This is a great song. Lyrically, your restraint and focus and ease is such a great juxtaposition to the topic, which is heavy, but almost made comforting with the bright playing. I can really sit back with this one, and see where youre at. Thats pretty special these days.

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Mike. Appreciate hearing that very much.

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Chris Ballew's avatar

Love the insights. Delightful to read them. Love that video too! Looks like two shots out of focus one of them upside down from the window of a car. Fun to watch the shapes shift and dig the tune. Well done buddy.

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Ballew! Regarding the video, you nailed it. I was inspired by your awesome lyric videos.

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Cory Wilson's avatar

Thanks Pete! Was just working on a piece this morning dealing with similar theme, put it down, smiled, and moved on. It's good to get older. '95 doesn't seem that long ago. It's good to get old and watch these terms like "dropped" find new usage. But the long distance payphone can stay in '95. Ha. Enjoyed this. Be well!

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Cory. Roger all that! You be well too.

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Lesa Lemley's avatar

Love it!! So great to hear your voice! I remember that tour!! Columbus Ohio…. Your birthday! You’ve got the ticket! What a GREAT show it wa!🌟🎶❤️

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thank you Lesa. I bought myself a hat as a birthday present that day. It's cool that you were at that show!

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Jeff's avatar

Congratulations on the release! Can't wait to hear what comes next!

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Jeff. Feels great to be putting out new music!

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Debbie P.'s avatar

i love this! and cool to hear some of the backstory behind the lyrics- the "bookmobile"... !! :)

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Pete Droge's avatar

Thanks, Debbie! Glad to hear you enjoyed the backstory.

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