Thomas R. Carper (b. 1947), American economist and politician, Governor and Senator from Delaware
Doyle's friend Jimmy Carper was, and still is, producer of KPFT's GLBT radio program After Hours and after Doyle made several requests that more queer music be played, Carper invited him to come on the show and do a couple segments.
In addition to the core band, now featuring Keith Carper on upright bass and drummer Phil Johnson, The Border Blasters were joined by special guests Kimmie Rhodes, Ponty Bone, Alvin Crow, Danny Levin, Freddie Krc, L.E. McCollough and Drew Castaneda.