A Christmas Story in Kailua, Oahu 2023

demetrios
demetrios Posts: 97,529
edited December 2023 in The Porch


Early this week, Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam came into Coconut Grove Music and asked the salesman if there was a guitar teacher who has taught there for many years. So I got a text to come out of my teaching room and say hello! He asked if I could help him choose some electric guitars that would be good for younger players. He then purchased 3 guitars and asked if I had 3 younger students that might need them and to help them be inspired! So I chose the three, called their moms and told them the story. I asked if they could play some of Eddie’s music in their home to secretly prepare them! All the moms were super excited because they are all fans already! When my students came for their next lesson, I surprised them with their guitars. I asked them to write a note back to Eddie. Later in the week, Eddie brought some personal notes for me to give to them! What a beautiful blessing and a wonderful experience to be involved as Santa’s helper!
Eddie Vedder - You Rock with such Aloha spirit! Thank you for an awesome Christmas that we all will never forget!






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  • Jadler
    Jadler Posts: 777
    Very cool! 
  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    Bravo Ed! 

    Now announce the tour, album and release the single please! 😂
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  • JimmyV
    JimmyV Boston's MetroWest Posts: 19,600
    Well done, Ed. 
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  • lexicondevil
    lexicondevil Posts: 2,249
    Awesome!
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  • BrainofBGA
    BrainofBGA Australia Posts: 4,558
    Has Ed got his own initials on his jacket!? Just behind his phone? 
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  • bchambers05
    bchambers05 Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 168
    edited December 2023
    BrainofBGA said:
    Has Ed got his own initials on his jacket!? Just behind his phone? 
    I believe its a custom embroidered shirt from Surf Ranch in California. Surf ranch i think its owned by pro surfer Kelly Slater and it's located in Lemoore California.
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  • TinaE
    TinaE Germany Posts: 2,142
    Very nice story
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  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,529
    https://wmmr.com/2023/12/29/eddie-vedder-surprises-3-kids-in-hawaii-with-new-guitars/
  • Yamrider
    Yamrider Posts: 67
    What an amazing story and lovely thought from Eddie to make a gift like this.
    And hope he signed the guitars 🤣
  • Loujoe
    Loujoe Posts: 11,759
    If he signed them, they won't play it! My guess anyway. (He prob wrote them a note)
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,529
    Loujoe said:
    If he signed them, they won't play it! My guess anyway. (He prob wrote them a note)

    I would guess that too. 

    Lucky kids though. Just amazing what Ed did. 
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,529
    https://guitar.com/news/music-news/eddie-vedder-guitars-for-christmas/

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