Pete Academy Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billy Apple Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 How come? Problems within or outside the band? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 14, 2014 Author Share Posted October 14, 2014 Both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gary mac Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 Very sorry to hear this Pete. Hope you have some other interest to keep you occupied until your situation improves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) PM'd you buddy. Edited October 14, 2014 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubinga5 Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 (edited) I'm only a phone call away Pete. Edited October 14, 2014 by bubinga5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted October 14, 2014 Share Posted October 14, 2014 So sorry to hear this Pete. I hope things improve for you soon mate. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madshadows Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Hope your situation improves ASAP and you get back playing John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Sorry to hear that Pete. Hope things pan out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Can only add that I hope things sort themselves out for the best, Pete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike Vincent Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrenochrome Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Best wishes Pete, I hope everything works out for you & yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thanks folks...hope to be back by February. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Best wishes and congratulations, your idea came to fruition and is going strong 17 years later, great achievement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Genuinely shocked to see this, I hope it all works out for the best Pete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 Hope it all works out for you in the end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Thanks for the kind words. I'll be back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Academy Posted October 15, 2014 Author Share Posted October 15, 2014 Get well soon, mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 15, 2014 Share Posted October 15, 2014 All the best Pete, hope it all works out for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheddatom Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Sorry to hear this Pete, I hope it works out for your return! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman Sam Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Sorry to hear this Pete, I hope things pick up for you soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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