John Dupras, rhythm guitar section for shoeman has quit the band. if you already haven't seen on the message board, these are the messages that were left.

John's "I QUIT" message

I am quitting for good guys, ya don't need me and I decided that my old friends are gone for good. I don't like how you guys look at our situation as if were already a real big band. WE ARE NOT! Making it seem as if we were only cloulds our judgement and our playing. I started to play because I love MUSIC not money, and I like being with MY friends. I have seen what you guys want and it is not for me. I chose guitar so I could play for MYSELF,and not sell out when I need new friends. Or Girlfriend for that matter. I didn't Change, I NEVER will. A man once told me he would never change, but he did. A man once told me, he didn't need the internet, but he changed. This Man was Alan Curran. He Changed for his good not for mine. I miss my friend.

P.s
Guess I'm the A-hole Now

John-Claude Rapheal Dupras

Andy's Reply

john,
no you are no "hole" the reason i make it a big deal is cause i WANT it to be a big deal. and it seems like this is the only way to do it. who's in it for the money? and WHAT MONEY? everyone changes, and thats fine. its a fact of life and if you cant accept that, thats fine. this is not the first time you backed out, and hopefully you dont just give up on us. this webpage was made in hopes that shoeman will get somewhere. what happened? why all of a sudden did you change your mind? who said what? this was all fun. nothing else. im sorry you had to quit, and BTW you have changed, and no offence, but im sorry that you are too stubborn to realize it. you are a good friend, and to see you just GiVe up for whatever reason upsets me, but its a decision you made, and i cant do anything about it. and for that i am sorry.
good luck with whatever you pursue

Andrew Michael Floyd

Alan's Reply

John, who ever said we were a big band? not me not Andy! As for money, what money? ive spent over $2000 on my equipment so i could play with you guys, not to make money, but to have fun. its costing me big time, but thats not important to me, my friends are. I tried to include you in my life at every chance i could, but YOU choose not to spend time with us. "He changed for his good, not mine", of course i did, thats the way you wanted it remember? As for needing the internet, im not the one who did'nt even have the guts to call someone up and tell them how i feel. i called you, YOU didnt want to talk to me."I decided that my old friends are gone for good" you just proved my point...
But Im not mad at you, im mad that it had to be this way. No hard feelings, just one sad friend. John, i hope you find what you need in whatever hole you peer down,or whatever cloud you peek behind, but remember, all we think and feel is all we really are. goodbye

As you would guess, this comes as a big shock to everyone. there was no sign of him quitting, and we are sorry to report so. hopefully this doesn't damper shoeman, and we hope they continue with recording, and silverstock. we are sorry to see you go john, and good luck.


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