In Memory of Evan Farrell

Autumn Ahlers Sat, Jan 10, 2009 at 08:36 PM EST

Autumn Ahlers at 8:32pm January 10
Sad to say, I am just seeing this for the first time a year after the fact. Maybe someone had told me before and I blocked it out. I got to know Evan well from the time he moved to VT in 1992 (?) untill he moved to Indiana about 4-5 years later. Sorry for the cliche' but he truly was a bright, shinning star. I fondly remember taking "Zappa" with him at several High School parties. He could sit-in with any band and make himself right at home as the main attraction. His facial expressions while playing were surpassed by no one except for, perhaps Jimi Hendrix. A year after the fact and I find myself deeply sadnned by this great loss. Though I hadn't seen him in years, he always remained one of those friends whom I knew I would see again.

~Autumn Ahlers

John Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 01:53 AM EST

I played live with Evan a few times in Burlington and elsewhere in VT in the mid 90's. He was this amazing KID then - barely 18, if that. Just an incredible talent and stage presence, and the most fun guy I think I've ever hung out with in my life.

Dan Arel Sun, Dec 21, 2008 at 11:37 PM EST

i toured w/ Evan when he was in RW on the Nada Surf US tour. he was one of the nicest and funniest dudes i have ever had the privalege of meeting.

i havnt seen him in a few years and the world and myself will miss him greatly.

Andy H Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 07:10 PM EST

My last evening with Evan was spent drinking sake at a Japonese karaoke bar with other beautiful friends, singing old Billy Joel songs. I don't think there's any better way to remember him. Thank you, Evan.

R. Foster Wed, Jan 9, 2008 at 04:59 PM EST

Evan will always be in our hearts. Shed no tears, Just remember to celebrate his life he would want it that way. Just remember that when a bell rings an angel gets his wings...

R. Foster Wed, Jan 9, 2008 at 04:58 PM EST

Evan will always be in our hearts. Shed no tears, Just remember to celebrate his life he would want it that way. Just remember that when a bell rings an angel gets his wings...

Tosy and Cosh Wed, Jan 9, 2008 at 01:52 PM EST

I too knew Evan in high school in Jersey trhough the theater program, albeit much more tangentially than Gil. I can second however, even on such limited exposure, that he was a warm, inviting young man possesed of remarkable generosity of spirit and real talent. Just a sad story.

Gil Tue, Jan 8, 2008 at 02:47 PM EST

I first met Evan in high school, back in Jersey... 1990. We were in a band together... we were in musicals together. I went to Indiana University... and was thrilled when he also arrived there a few years later. Everyone knows what a joy Evan was to be around. I ran into him in the Downtown Berkeley BART station about a year ago. I was so happy to see him, and we gave each other a big hug. If I knew that was the last time I would ever see him, I would have held on to him A LOT longer.
I am in shock... as we all are.
My thoughts are with his family who I knew many years ago in New Jersey. I never had the opportunity to meet his wife and sons. My heart goes out to them.
Evan was perhaps the kindest person I've ever met... an amazing heart, an amazing talent.

Evan will be missed.

Rest in peace, my old friend.

~Gil

Joe Thu, Jan 3, 2008 at 11:16 AM EST

Evan was amazing. I haven't seen him in a long time, and a few weeks ago, a friend told me that he got a new bass player named evan, and it turned out to be him.

Rest in Peace, though you probably would rather jump around and be nuts. we'll miss you.

jess Wed, Jan 2, 2008 at 03:09 PM EST

thank you for posting this

Martha Wed, Jan 2, 2008 at 11:55 AM EST

Whitney, so sorry to hear this tragic news. For (very) small consolation, my husband and I are long-time organ donors and proud to be so.

david Tue, Jan 1, 2008 at 05:01 PM EST

it is difficult to describe evan in a way that can do him justice: he was as big-hearted, friendly, and funny of a person as i have ever met. i only knew him briefly, but it only took a few minutes of meeting him to realize that he was such an incredible person who exuded love through his pores and was absolutely full of life. i am so glad to have known him at all and my dearest condolences go out to his friends and family.

Scott P Mon, Dec 31, 2007 at 10:16 AM EST

Wow, I didn't hear a thing about this until this post... My condolences to his family and the band, that is just horrible. Thanks Whitney for letting us know about this.

Sat, Dec 29, 2007 at 07:25 AM EST

how sad. i fell in love with the "in your eyes" song after hearing it on heroes.

Snarf Fri, Dec 28, 2007 at 01:12 PM EST

My condolences.

lupa Fri, Dec 28, 2007 at 01:09 PM EST

What a sad story. I agree about signing up to be an organ donor. It is such a simple thing to do, but the impact it can have is tremendous. My thoughts are with Evan's family and all who knew him.

lupa Fri, Dec 28, 2007 at 01:08 PM EST

What a sad story. I agree about organ donations. It is such a simple thing to do, but the impact it can have is tremendous. My thoughts are with Evan's family and all who knew him.

Broadway Baby Fri, Dec 28, 2007 at 12:47 PM EST

Thank you Whitney for a lovely tribute. When you posted late last year about their benefit concert I eagerly looked them up and since became a fan. Being in a family directly effected by the choice of an organ donor, I can not stress enough the importance of Rogue Wave's choice to educate the public about the organ donor program. It sounds that Evan Farrell's life was and is a blessing to all who knew him. I send all his loved ones my prayers - peace be with you.