I know you dont know me. But I love you. You were the last musician my fiance and I saw before his life was taken by a drunk driver. Thank you for being so amazing. The way my Johnny looked at you guys performing stays with me. Im so grateful you were born Andy. Rest in paradise you beautiful creature.
His presence and music has meant so much to me. Incredibly greatful I got to be at the last show. I didn't have tickets, I wasn't supposed to go there. It was expensive and I only wanted to see Katastro since I had seen Sublime so many times. I introduced my niece to Katastro years ago and she had tickets. Her friend happened to bail right before the show and she asked me to go. I was SO excited and kept telling her on the drive there that it was 'meant to be' because I got to see my favorite band!! I had seen them in CO and festivals in CA since 2012, falling more in love with their music and energy every time. I insisted that we get there early to get as close as possible. I started freaking out as we were climbing the back stairs because I heard Andy singing and thought they had started the show early. Turns out they had a really late sound check. She laughed at me because I fan girl out SO HARD every time I see Katastro and she had never seen me that way before. Dancing my ass off and singing every word. I kept telling her how amazing they have always been... and now everyone is starting to catch on. Everyone at Red Rocks were waving their hands back and forth and I became extremely emotional in that moment to see them have so much success, they deserve all of it. Andy brought that rock star shit (like Nirvana;) energy every time he played, no matter if it was for 20 people at the Marquee in Denver (2015) or 10,000 at Red Rocks (2022). I knew there was something so special about that night on April 30th and I will hold that with me. I still can't believe I will never see Andy preform again but his music is his legacy and will live on forever. #KatastroForever
Dear Katastro. I heard of y’all since 2013. Small island girl. Hustling her away around the island. But I’ve never met a band that I’ve fell inlove with. Your style, moves and everything. Your music has done more of me. Than idk. Your words and love you give out in your music. I’d be listening to your jams and some random white dude would be like IS THAT KATASTRO. Or I’d show random people you guys. And they’d automatically create a friendship. Drinks, and everything. Years later I stopped listen thing to you guys. Fell in a dark hole. Then I hear the news. I love you Andy and Katastro. I’ve never had the chance to meet you all in real life and that was one of MY HUGEST GOSLS EVER. I always reached out to you on instagram because you guys were unreal. I believed you were magic. That everything about you all. Andy. And Katastro. Was magic pure magic. I am probably your biggest fan out here in the Pacific. Holding it down bro. One day I will jam your music at a bar or something. I will meet Katastro still. I will cry with them. I will laugh and dance. You made me dance and smile. And my biggest parties magic. It’s all crazy today. We are older and have more knowledge. I know deep down I am still that 18 year old girl who met you that very day. Some dude from pheonix Arizona. I forgot his name, idk his name, but we chatted on Omegle. Our link was pewdiepie lol. We casually chatted the evening away. Told him where I was from. He told me his name was Chester or something Rodger? Andre? I forget. But I remember it sometimes. I remember his face though. He said before I go into the mountains. And just live there forever. You’re the last person I’m ever going to speak to. So since you are here with me. And we’re here together. Here’s a piece of music. Listen to it when you’re high af. It’s like water, they’re a couple of guys from my hometown. So before I go. Listen to this and thank me later. It’s been 10 years later. And I thank him! For he blessed me with the greatest band I’ve ever opened up my life to. He said before I head up into the mountains. Here’s Katastro. A couple guys I know from pheonix. Man it’s crazy how I’m showing you this and I’m about to leave. You take care Val. Then we ended there. I wished him the best of luck on his journey. He said alright Valine Omegle. Listen to it, drink to it, smoke to it. I’ll be up in the mountains doing my thing. I’m going there to. He didn’t really say why, but now I know why now. To die. Maybe not. Idk. But he said if I ever come around pheonix, to hit y’all up. To this day I remember that. I’ve been listening to you hardcore now. And I’m devastated that you’re gone bro. My favored band that I’ve never met and it hurts man. I can’t even fuckin fathom it at all. You moved me in such a way today that is just beautiful. Your words and art and life. I’m depressed af. And you speak magic into every word you sing. You make me remember who I was at that age. And I’ll always be happy that I even had memories when I heard of you. I’ll always remember who I was: the happy Val. The careless, wild and free one. But those days are long gone. And over. And I’m still pissed that I’m not that anymore. I’m entirely grateful to have loved you. All. Katastro forever. I’ll always love you guys. And Andy. My number one rockstar! I’m getting a tattoo. As well. Gone too soon. I was really looking forward to you finishing your journey in guam. Coming out here! I love you all forever. And ty for being the light in my darkest areas. You make me live when I am fuckin stressed. Katastro forever. You were abs are still loved. This one is for you Andy!!!!!!!!!! -Valine Iriarte. (P.S. I love you)
I discovered katastro years ago and will continue to share their music with as many people as I can. Very talented group and prayers to his family and friends.
Damn Stravs..I need that drum solo right now! I love and miss you brother! I love and miss all of you. Y'alls music has helped me through many tough times, including addiction. Thank you everyone for sharing the memories and R.I.P to the bro bro Andy J!
Not surprised he had his sister and friends act out the awards show❤️! Love this! And Mia being the only girl on his instagram🥰 …beautiful family, beautiful soul. Your family’s love and strength is admirable. God bless🙏❤️
I just want to share this story...I've known Andy, Stravs and his Sister Celina since high school, but I just heard the news of Andy's passing as I just came out the other side from getting my health back together again. I've been battling addiction the last few years and it's been really tough. Music has always been an outlet for me and Katastro has always been in my rotation but this last rehab journey, which started right after his passing...and Katastros music was always the vibe at the rehab center, no matter who I share the music with, it moves them and inspires them as it does for me.." Angel's " was a song we all loved playing everyday all day because it's so raw and beautiful..every album is front to back, repeat.. Anyway I truly feel it was Andy helping me through this most recent time and I had no idea he was gone. I feel terrible for just finding out! I love you all! Never forget he'll shine through your smile everyday!
R.I.P. Andy Chaves ill never forget the first time I saw you guys play at the house of blues in San Diego. I believe it was the tour after gentle predator was released. I saw some young kids roll up on stage with some bud lights and start jamming. I was like "who are these dudes"? you guys killed it so hard, I was an instant fan. I've been following you ever since. literally couldn't wait for the summer tour this year, since the covid years robbed everyone of some incredible shows. I am still so devastated and heartbroken that Andy is gone. #katastroforever
I know it must have been hard to decide, but thank you so much for taping this, I'm just a fan, and wish I could've personally met Andy, but I was fortunate enough to see him and Sublime w/Rome that night at RR. He couldn't stop moving around, I could tell he loved it there, and loved his fans, sticking the mic out and letting us sing along. I was devastated to hear, but also so thankful he left behind such a good spirit and good music that I'll listen to until I too shake off this mortal coil. Thanks again ❤️
Thank you to Andy's family for allowing us to see this absolutely beautiful memorial. My love and prayers are with y'all, Ryan, Stravs, Tanner and all of Andy's friends and fans. The guy's have always treated me like a friend or family member and I forever cherish the amazing memories I have. Stravs is completely right Andy and all you guy's always let me open up and explain what Andy and all of y'all mean to me and what y'alls music has helped me through in life and all the dark time's y'all helped me through ❤❤🙏🙏 Love you forever Andy your so missed fly high you beautiful angel ❤❤🙏🙏
I'm so sorry guys! I remember when i was in highschool gentle predator shot up almost immediately to the #2 spot on the reggae charts on itunes and i was so excited that a local band was getting national attention that made me feel cool Andy was so cool he made us all cooler rip
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I have memorized all his songs and I love you guys I have been to 2 of the shows it was so meaning full love you guys 💯
I know you dont know me. But I love you. You were the last musician my fiance and I saw before his life was taken by a drunk driver. Thank you for being so amazing. The way my Johnny looked at you guys performing stays with me. Im so grateful you were born Andy. Rest in paradise you beautiful creature.
love you hang in there
His family is amazing as well. His sister Celina is such a beautiful soul! His pops, my goodness dudes makes me crack up like Andy!
His presence and music has meant so much to me. Incredibly greatful I got to be at the last show. I didn't have tickets, I wasn't supposed to go there. It was expensive and I only wanted to see Katastro since I had seen Sublime so many times. I introduced my niece to Katastro years ago and she had tickets. Her friend happened to bail right before the show and she asked me to go. I was SO excited and kept telling her on the drive there that it was 'meant to be' because I got to see my favorite band!! I had seen them in CO and festivals in CA since 2012, falling more in love with their music and energy every time. I insisted that we get there early to get as close as possible. I started freaking out as we were climbing the back stairs because I heard Andy singing and thought they had started the show early. Turns out they had a really late sound check. She laughed at me because I fan girl out SO HARD every time I see Katastro and she had never seen me that way before. Dancing my ass off and singing every word. I kept telling her how amazing they have always been... and now everyone is starting to catch on. Everyone at Red Rocks were waving their hands back and forth and I became extremely emotional in that moment to see them have so much success, they deserve all of it. Andy brought that rock star shit (like Nirvana;) energy every time he played, no matter if it was for 20 people at the Marquee in Denver (2015) or 10,000 at Red Rocks (2022). I knew there was something so special about that night on April 30th and I will hold that with me. I still can't believe I will never see Andy preform again but his music is his legacy and will live on forever. #KatastroForever
RIP Buddy 🙏 enjoyed each and every song.
Dear Katastro. I heard of y’all since 2013. Small island girl. Hustling her away around the island. But I’ve never met a band that I’ve fell inlove with. Your style, moves and everything. Your music has done more of me. Than idk. Your words and love you give out in your music. I’d be listening to your jams and some random white dude would be like IS THAT KATASTRO. Or I’d show random people you guys. And they’d automatically create a friendship. Drinks, and everything. Years later I stopped listen thing to you guys. Fell in a dark hole. Then I hear the news. I love you Andy and Katastro. I’ve never had the chance to meet you all in real life and that was one of MY HUGEST GOSLS EVER. I always reached out to you on instagram because you guys were unreal. I believed you were magic. That everything about you all. Andy. And Katastro. Was magic pure magic. I am probably your biggest fan out here in the Pacific. Holding it down bro. One day I will jam your music at a bar or something. I will meet Katastro still. I will cry with them. I will laugh and dance. You made me dance and smile. And my biggest parties magic. It’s all crazy today. We are older and have more knowledge. I know deep down I am still that 18 year old girl who met you that very day. Some dude from pheonix Arizona. I forgot his name, idk his name, but we chatted on Omegle. Our link was pewdiepie lol. We casually chatted the evening away. Told him where I was from. He told me his name was Chester or something Rodger? Andre? I forget. But I remember it sometimes. I remember his face though. He said before I go into the mountains. And just live there forever. You’re the last person I’m ever going to speak to. So since you are here with me. And we’re here together. Here’s a piece of music. Listen to it when you’re high af. It’s like water, they’re a couple of guys from my hometown. So before I go. Listen to this and thank me later. It’s been 10 years later. And I thank him! For he blessed me with the greatest band I’ve ever opened up my life to. He said before I head up into the mountains. Here’s Katastro. A couple guys I know from pheonix. Man it’s crazy how I’m showing you this and I’m about to leave. You take care Val. Then we ended there. I wished him the best of luck on his journey. He said alright Valine Omegle. Listen to it, drink to it, smoke to it. I’ll be up in the mountains doing my thing. I’m going there to. He didn’t really say why, but now I know why now. To die. Maybe not. Idk. But he said if I ever come around pheonix, to hit y’all up. To this day I remember that. I’ve been listening to you hardcore now. And I’m devastated that you’re gone bro. My favored band that I’ve never met and it hurts man. I can’t even fuckin fathom it at all. You moved me in such a way today that is just beautiful. Your words and art and life. I’m depressed af. And you speak magic into every word you sing. You make me remember who I was at that age. And I’ll always be happy that I even had memories when I heard of you. I’ll always remember who I was: the happy Val. The careless, wild and free one. But those days are long gone. And over. And I’m still pissed that I’m not that anymore. I’m entirely grateful to have loved you. All. Katastro forever. I’ll always love you guys. And Andy. My number one rockstar! I’m getting a tattoo. As well. Gone too soon. I was really looking forward to you finishing your journey in guam. Coming out here! I love you all forever. And ty for being the light in my darkest areas. You make me live when I am fuckin stressed. Katastro forever. You were abs are still loved. This one is for you Andy!!!!!!!!!! -Valine Iriarte. (P.S. I love you)
I discovered katastro years ago and will continue to share their music with as many people as I can. Very talented group and prayers to his family and friends.
Your music is a beautiful gift. Thank you for everything Andy. 🙏🏼💙 RIP
Andrew you will forever glow. We love and miss you!!!
Beautiful celebration of life❤️
Damn Stravs..I need that drum solo right now! I love and miss you brother! I love and miss all of you. Y'alls music has helped me through many tough times, including addiction. Thank you everyone for sharing the memories and R.I.P to the bro bro Andy J!
Not surprised he had his sister and friends act out the awards show❤️! Love this! And Mia being the only girl on his instagram🥰 …beautiful family, beautiful soul. Your family’s love and strength is admirable. God bless🙏❤️
Forever in paradise: See you down the road, Andy!
I just want to share this story...I've known Andy, Stravs and his Sister Celina since high school, but I just heard the news of Andy's passing as I just came out the other side from getting my health back together again. I've been battling addiction the last few years and it's been really tough. Music has always been an outlet for me and Katastro has always been in my rotation but this last rehab journey, which started right after his passing...and Katastros music was always the vibe at the rehab center, no matter who I share the music with, it moves them and inspires them as it does for me.." Angel's " was a song we all loved playing everyday all day because it's so raw and beautiful..every album is front to back, repeat.. Anyway I truly feel it was Andy helping me through this most recent time and I had no idea he was gone. I feel terrible for just finding out! I love you all! Never forget he'll shine through your smile everyday!
R.I.P. Andy Chaves ill never forget the first time I saw you guys play at the house of blues in San Diego. I believe it was the tour after gentle predator was released. I saw some young kids roll up on stage with some bud lights and start jamming. I was like "who are these dudes"? you guys killed it so hard, I was an instant fan. I've been following you ever since. literally couldn't wait for the summer tour this year, since the covid years robbed everyone of some incredible shows. I am still so devastated and heartbroken that Andy is gone. #katastroforever
Lauren's poem was incredibly beautiful.
You will forever glow andy.
🙏 🌟 🌌 ❤
much love from new zealand
Too soon andy so good vibes rip! My daughter and I will always love your music.
I know it must have been hard to decide, but thank you so much for taping this, I'm just a fan, and wish I could've personally met Andy, but I was fortunate enough to see him and Sublime w/Rome that night at RR. He couldn't stop moving around, I could tell he loved it there, and loved his fans, sticking the mic out and letting us sing along. I was devastated to hear, but also so thankful he left behind such a good spirit and good music that I'll listen to until I too shake off this mortal coil. Thanks again ❤️
Thank you so very much for sharing this 💜 beyond grateful to have the opportunity to watch and be apart of this
Thanks a lot for sharing this. Rest in paradise Andy. Forever loving you ❤️
Thank you for streaming the memorial service. What a loving family Andy has. #Katastroforever
they are the best
RIP dude, found you guys a long long time ago and been a fan ever since. Sorry brotha
Thank you to Andy's family for allowing us to see this absolutely beautiful memorial. My love and prayers are with y'all, Ryan, Stravs, Tanner and all of Andy's friends and fans. The guy's have always treated me like a friend or family member and I forever cherish the amazing memories I have. Stravs is completely right Andy and all you guy's always let me open up and explain what Andy and all of y'all mean to me and what y'alls music has helped me through in life and all the dark time's y'all helped me through ❤❤🙏🙏 Love you forever Andy your so missed fly high you beautiful angel ❤❤🙏🙏
Rip Andy. I love your energy and vibe and it will live on.
I love you Andy ❤️ My heart really hurts and we’re missing you so much down here. #katastroforever
Rest in Paradise 🙏
I'm so sorry guys! I remember when i was in highschool gentle predator shot up almost immediately to the #2 spot on the reggae charts on itunes and i was so excited that a local band was getting national attention that made me feel cool Andy was so cool he made us all cooler rip
There wasn’t a dry eye in the entire building 😢
Where can i get a andy shirt like that made for me
Rip Andy
Dang bro...
:(
I fucking love yal for real 😢