Michael J. Epstein: Profiles from the Quiet-D Illustrations

Michael J. Epstein, 2011. By Travis Simpkins

     In Michael J. Epstein's first appearance on Quiet Desperation, he played a fan seeking an autograph from Steve "The Sniper" Foley at a Baseball Card Show. Mr. Foley obliged, saying, "You remind me of someone special... Groucho Marx." In other episodes, Mike played a version of himself alongside his wife, Sophia Cacciola, as they hung out in the Jam space at New Alliance and encountered the colorful characters that frequent the place.

Quiet-D: The Baseball Card Show

Episode 20- The Warehouse

     In real life Michael J. Epstein is among those at the forefront of Boston music. He might even have the distinction of being the founder (or co-founder) of the highest number of successful bands (an honor he shares with his wife, Sophia) in Boston. I can count at least six off the top of my head... The Motion Sick, Do Not Forsake Me Oh My Darling, The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library, Space Balloons, Darling Pet Munkee and Neutral Uke Hotel. He and Sophia have received much recognition and many honors, but perhaps the most exciting notice came recently when TIME Magazine put DNFMOMD's video for "Episode one: Arrival" on their top ten list. Read more here: http://donotforsake.com/ and here: http://michaeljepstein.com/ 

The Michael J. Epstein Memorial Library- "Civil Engineering"

Darling Pet Munkee- "X-Ray Specs"

Mike's pre-mustache days... The Motion Sick- "Thirty Lives"

Quiet Desperation #4, 2011. By Travis Simpkins