Letter to Eli of Dopapod

The Band Dopapod courtesy of dopapod.com

On September 7, 2016 Eli Winderman announced the return of  Neal "Fro" Evans to Dopapod as the drummer:

"Scotty is a great person and an amazing drummer. I'm incredibly grateful for everything he has contributed to Dopapod. It was an honor to be in a band with him and I have no doubt that another band will soon be extremely lucky to have him."

Below is a message I sent Eli on Facebook in response to the news:

Hi Eli, I meant to post this a while ago, but here it is now. I am writing to you because of Neal's return to Dopapod. This letter is overdue because I've been a fan since its conception. When I read that Neal was rejoining Dopapod, I was so excited and thought to drop a note.
Thank you for making some of the best music, ever. It's a pleasure listening to Bahbi on repeat on an almost daily basis. Being a fan of Dopapod got me laid, once, because your band's style swept her away. Being a fan sparked conversations with strangers because I would heard your music being played at a party or in public and I'd be like, "who put on Dopapod? I want to meet them!" Your music can connect with people, which few musicians can do, in my opinion.
I first learned about Dopapod from my brother, who was in PCJB. I heard about yourself from Susan Schmidt when she talked about notable music theory student alumis. She still has that picture of you winning the composure contest in her classroom and mentions you and the band. Anyway, you're a legend at PHS, and it's a pleasure knowing someone so talented went to the same high school and went through the same music program. Then when you visited Pennsbury High School and demoed in front of the symphonic winds assemble I was hooked.
Dopapod's sound has matured like a kid graduating high school. From the demo tape to Never Odd or Even the sound so tight. Bet in tails was a great, catchy track, but Like a Ball or Present Ghosts is so full and the solos!!! I feel like I'm listening to Steely Dan in Like a Ball-- love it. No doubt Drawn Onward is your best album and Bahbi is the best track. I'm really glad Neil is back in the band because Dopapod's trademark sound isn't there without him.
Keep up the great music my friend. We've never met in person, but it feels like I've known you because of our loose association and the awesome music you make. You work with a lot of talented people, and I hope Dopapod stays together and makes music in perpetuity.

-Tyler