Trevor Baade on Miles
So much about this shop, the events, the vision, and the ideas behind this space, are a direct influence of Miles Cooper Seaton and our friendship.
We met in early 2012. He became my best friend, and the brother I never had. We spent endless hours together, shared numerous adventures, trips, delicious meals, laughs, cries, arguments, ideas, and hugs. We listened to so much amazing music including the music he made after Akron/Family. He was always so grateful for the time we spent on those recordings, the events surrounding them, and the shop install.
Whenever things got hard in my life I always felt safe if Miles was around. People who knew him know how incredibly hard he would ride for the people he loved.
We introduced each other to so many people. He held those connections so dearly. His music, love of people, ability to unite, and inspire, was a force.
I had spoken with him the morning of the night he passed. He said “I’m really looking forward to seeing you”, and I said the same. I was supposed to see him today. I’d give anything for this to be a dream, get a text from him that he was on his way to the shop right now. Then we could just get lost, find some adventures, and commence day with “Family Dinner” with Leanne.
No friend has ever known me better, accepted me so unconditionally, or pushed me harder. I feel so lucky to have been held so closely by such a loving, supportive being.
I can’t believe this is real. If you were lucky enough to have known him, honor him simply by living more intensely, and passionately. That’s ultimately what he wanted for people.
Thank you to everyone who has reached out, sent love, and support. I’m overwhelmed by the love, and I know he is too.
(Above are some personal moments we shared over the years that people aside from Leanne may not know)
