A Forced Break

[Pete Academy]

I've had some personal problems lately. Because of these, I've been told to have a break from Nearly Dan. I'm gutted, of course. If anyone is thinking of going to see the band from now until January/February, I won't be on the gig. I'm not sure if I'll get the gig back, even though the band was originally my idea. 17 years and I've never missed a gig.

[Billy Apple]

How come? Problems within or outside the band?

[Pete Academy]

Both.

[gary mac]

Very sorry to hear this Pete. Hope you have some other interest to keep you occupied until your situation improves.

[bubinga5]

PM'd you buddy.

Edited October 14, 2014 by bubinga5

[bubinga5]

I'm only a phone call away Pete.

Edited October 14, 2014 by bubinga5

[xilddx]

So sorry to hear this Pete. I hope things improve for you soon mate. x

[madshadows]

Hope your situation improves ASAP and you get back playing

John

[Musky]

Sorry to hear that Pete. Hope things pan out for you.

[JTUK]

That is sad, Pete, but health and stuff comes first.
17 years is fab going and I take my hat off to any band that can go that long
and stay fresh and viable.
I hope it works out for you and you get the best result all round.

[Clarky]

Can only add that I hope things sort themselves out for the best, Pete

[Spike Vincent]

I can empathise,Pete, I'm having to take an enforced break from everything for medical reasons, (see my profile pic...) and it does ones head in. We will be back playing but prioritise.

[Adrenochrome]

Sorry to hear that (both Pete and Spike), I hope you're back playing soon. I'm now semi-retired from music for health reasons. Luckily my acoustic side-project will still have occasional gigs, and I should be up to occasional depping in the New Year.

[KiOgon]

Best wishes Pete, I hope everything works out for you & yours.

[Pete Academy]

Thanks folks...hope to be back by February.

[KevB]

I don't think I'd ever last 17 years in the same band even if it was music I enjoyed doing. Now I'm too old to even contemplate it! Have a good break from it Pete, get out and do other stuff, play stuff you might not have otherwise done. Drop in at a few jam sessions, do some networking. Maybe pick up the odd dep gig. They will realise by Feb that they can't find anyone else that plays the lines quite like you do anyway.

[skankdelvar]

Pete

Only just spotted this. I can't add anything new to the kind posts above except to wish you all the [i]very[/i] best.

Cheers

Paul

[lojo]

Best wishes and congratulations, your idea came to fruition and is going strong 17 years later, great achievement

[ezbass]

Genuinely shocked to see this, I hope it all works out for the best Pete.

[leschirons]

Hope it all works out for you in the end.

[Pete Academy]

Thanks for the kind words. I'll be back!

[Pete Academy]

Get well soon, mate

[yorks5stringer]

All the best Pete, hope it all works out for you.

[cheddatom]

Sorry to hear this Pete, I hope it works out for your return!

[Bassman Sam]

Sorry to hear this Pete, I hope things pick up for you soon.