'Tis a sad day..

[radio times]

Yes indeed, today is a sad day; I've decided to retire from the live concert scene. 7-800 bands live is enough in anyone's lifetime- the drudgery, the sleaze, standing up for hours at an end, working with pd's all over the shop, it's come to an end. I'm not showing up for a 12 hour music festival today, and that's that.

It filled a niche for awhile, I've sesn nearly every band under the sun, and i've got a roseate of rockin' memories, and it's got me from blue collar to white collar status. I'm very grateful. 'Tis the seven year itch.

If me white collar get's dirtied in the rain, I think I'll switch to theatre work.

A profound thank you to each and every band. The White Stripes stand out, and I was 4ft from Stevie Nicks at a Mac gig, though I was on a break when she sang Sarah. Never mind.

[joeinid]

Good Luck on a new chapter .....

[bzr]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Good Luck on a new chapter .....

+1

[Rayooo]

Sometimes the hardest part is just knowing when it's time to move on.
You are fortunate in knowing that, "it's time".
Best of luck!

[Still-One]

Often when its over you end up missing the people not the work.

Jim

[radio times]

This is true Still-One, but I'll pop by if I'm in the neighborhood. Four months was long enough to cogitate upon the decision.

[Still-One]

If I could go back and see Stevie Nicks singing "Gypsy" when she was about 30. Yeah, that would fulfill a few dreams.

Jim

[radio times]

Well, bless her, she had a tele prompt to remind her of the lyrics as she was singing. Still, what a lady and songwriter.