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JD: There used to be this guy I jammed with in L.A. by the name of Happenin’ Harry. He used to get different
guys to do this jam, and one night, Rowan was there playing. DC4 had a different guitarist on our first EP and
our first album, Highland Church. Highland had departed the band and we had cut it down to one guitar player
for a while because I didn’t want to go through the audition process. I just thought when the right guy comes
along, the right guy comes along. I just had faith in that. We had this jam session with Rowan and it went really
well. He was super nice. He hadn’t really been in a rock and roll band for a while. He had been doing some
different stuff and he was looking to get back into a rock and roll band again. I was like, “Well, you should come
play with us.” He came down. I gave him some material. He learned a couple of songs and came down and
jammed -- and that was it. After rehearsal, I said, “You’re in if you wanna be in.” He was like, “Yeah, I was gonna
say the same thing.” Of course, I knew who he was when I met him.

JP: He played with Dio, didn’t he?

JD: Yeah, on the “Lock up the Wolves” album. If it hadn’t gelled, that would have been a different story. We just
played really good together and it was evident.

JP: I always like to give those that I interview an opportunity to add anything they would like. Is there anything
you would like to add?

JD: Well, certainly not politics (laughing). In terms of the DC4 record, I would say we’re excited that we finally
got to the point of getting the record done and that it’s out now. I really wish we could get to gigging sooner
than we can, but in rock n’ roll, you can put out a record and people aren’t paying attention like I am. To me, a
couple of months seems like forever. As an example, Guns N’ Roses’ “Appetite for Destruction” took like a year
before it broke. When they put out the “Sweet Child o’ Mine” video is when it finally broke. We’re certainly
eager to go out and play live and play this new material live. I just got the drum tracks today and I will be
recording an all instrumental guitar solo album. I hope to have that out early next year. It’s important to stay
creative. To anyone who reads this article, please check out the new DC4 record and spread the word. I think
it’s a good record and I’m very happy with it. I just hope other people feel the same way. We really appreciate
the support from ION Indie Magazine. What would we do without guys like you?

JP: You’d still play music.

JD: Yeah, I’m kinda sentenced to that at this point.

JP: Thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to talk with me. I appreciate it! Have a great evening.

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Learn more about DC4 at the following sites:
HighVol Music Website: https://www.highvolmusic.com/dc4/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DC4HardRock/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/dc4megarock
ReverbNation: https://www.reverbnation.com/dc4
iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/atomic-highway/1436706525