I went to high school and ran track with Dustin. Hung out with him at local grange shows for his old high school band. Did ****ty vocals for them one time when their singer was sick. Lots of drunken nights hanging out in his dad's basement. etc etc. I'm acquainted with the rest of the band, and partied with them a few times. I haven't talked to any of them in forever though.
also, I'm pretty sure the story of Jon Hershey's dog is BS. They come and go with saying its true.