Rachel AKA Velvet teeth update. (2 IN THE CHEST)

 Help Rachel Smile Again: Pay Off Her Jaw Surgery So She Can Get Her Teeth Back!

Hey Phoenix music fam and everyone who’s ever felt the thunder of 2 IN THE CHEST—Rich here, with an urgent update on Rachel, the heartbeat behind our drums, mom to our bassist Sammy, and one of the toughest, kindest souls you’ll ever meet.Rachel’s been battling in silence, but it got critical. A rare bone disease was literally eating away at her lower jaw. She went in for emergency reconstructive surgery: doctors pulled all her bottom teeth, scraped out the diseased bone, and rebuilt her jaw from scratch. It saved her life and her ability to ever eat or speak normally again—but the bill is massive, and insurance won’t touch it.

Now she’s healing... but she can’t get her implant-supported denture until this surgery is paid off. No regular denture will work with the jaw bone she’s lost. Without it, she’s stuck with constant pain, no way to chew real food, and that smile she’s always hidden? Still gone.This isn’t vanity. This is:

• A mom who just wants to bite into an apple with her kids.
• A blind drummer who powers through gigs but winces with every beat.
• A woman who’s poured her soul into our scene and now needs us to carry her.

Every dollar goes straight to clearing that surgery debt so she can get her new teeth ASAP. If you’ve moshed to Rachel & Sammy’s mother-daughter groove, if you believe legends shouldn’t suffer because they’re on assistance—donate now, share this everywhere.Let’s get Rachel eating, laughing, and smashing those kits with a full, fearless smile again.Rich, Sammy, and the whole 2 IN THE CHEST crew love you for showing up.

Help Rachel Smile Again Save Her Teeth And Her Confidence

 My name is Rich, and I’m reaching out with a heavy heart for Rachel, the incredible mother of my twins, a powerhouse drummer in Phoenix’s own 2 IN THE CHEST, and one of the most beloved souls in our local music scene. Rachel is legally blind, lives on government assistance, and right now she’s in pain every single day. 

Her teeth are failing her. Eating is a struggle. Smiling? She avoids it. She rarely leaves the house anymore, not because she doesn’t want to, but because the shame and discomfort are too much. Even still, she shows up to gigs, sits behind the kit, and lays down beats that make the whole room move, right alongside her daughter Sammy, who holds down the low end on bass. 

Drumming is her lifeline. Her joy, Her fight, But the state? They’ve offered one solution, pull them all.
Rachel doesn’t want dentures. She wants to save her teeth, especially the bottom ones, so she can eat normally, laugh without covering her mouth, and feel like herself again. 

The dental work she needs isn’t cheap. We’re talking specialists, root canals, crowns, and rebuilding what’s been lost, not just for function, but for dignity. 

This isn’t just about teeth.
This is about a mom who deserves to eat a meal without pain.
A drummer who shouldn’t have to hide backstage.
A woman who’s given so much to our music community, and now needs us to show up for her. Every dollar gets her closer to treatment that saves her smile, not removes it. If you’ve ever seen 2 IN THE CHEST tear up a stage...
If Rachel and Sammy’s mother-daughter rhythm section has ever moved you...
If you believe no one should suffer in silence because they can’t afford care...Please donate. Please share.
Let’s get Rachel back in the world, eating, laughing, drumming, and smiling wide. 
Rich, Sammy, and the 2 IN THE CHEST family thank you from the bottom of our hearts. 

2 IN THE CHEST Live October 18th Shooters in Tucson, AZ and October 25th Tones N Bones Glendale AZ

 2 IN THE CHEST: Rockin’ Arizona This October!

Saddle up for a wild ride with 2 IN THE CHEST, the world’s only Rustic Outlaw Southern Hard Rock/Metal Band, hailing from Phoenix, Arizona! Led by the commanding Reverend Black Jack McBride (vocals/guitar), this band of sonic outlaws—Velvet De Blonko (drums), Mary Ella O’Sullivan (bass/vocals), Kimby The Mason McDaniels (rhythm guitar/backing vocals), and Jameson Jack Coburn (lead guitar)—delivers a hard-hitting blend of southern metal and Old West storytelling. Since forming in 2006, their music, inspired by Motörhead, Alice in Chains, and ZZ Top, brings tales of dead cowboys and dusty trails to life with raw riffs and theatrical flair.

Catch them live at Biketoberfest 2025 on October 18 at Shooters in Tucson, AZ, where they’ll unleash their gritty sound amid roaring bikes and rebel vibes. Then, on October 25, they’ll storm the all-ages Tones N Bones in Glendale, AZ, for a night of unbridled rock energy. With a commitment to supporting homeless veterans through their charity performances, 2 IN THE CHEST offers more than music—they deliver a full-throttle experience that’ll leave you haunted by the spirit of the Old West. Don’t miss these epic shows! Check back for ticket info and join the dust bowl dwellers for a night you won’t forget.
2 IN THE CHEST is a unique, Phoenix, Arizona-based band dubbed "The World's Only Rustic Outlaw Southern Hard Rock/Metal Band." Formed in 2006 by frontman Reverend Black Jack McBride, the band blends hard-hitting southern metal with a theatrical Old West narrative, creating an immersive audio-visual experience. Their music draws influences from bands like Motörhead, Alice in Chains, ZZ Top, and CCR, delivering a gritty, heavy sound laced with tales of dead cowboys and outlaws from the 1800s. Their performances are more than concerts—they’re storytelling spectacles, complete with meticulously crafted costumes, logos, and lyrics that bring the dusty, rebellious spirit of the Old West to life. The band is also known for its charitable efforts, notably raising funds to support homeless veterans and their families.