It is with regret that the band announces the departure of the saxist Dave.  Dave was finding the mix of professional responsibility and the life rock'n'roll to be a little demanding and something had to give.  It was unfortunately the music and the band wishes Dave all the best in his future ventures.

My sources tell me that  the band has no intention of replacing Dave and that the Sax slot will remain just that.  They will return to guitar based music with Tim humming the solos that are missing, and that sounds like something worth waiting for.

Last Saturday night showed the Shed playing their first gig without Dave and though he was missed, the band rocked it up for a mixed audience at a private party.  Tim was a bit ill and slightly hoarse at times which meant his wind instrument impressions during Woolly Bully were an image of comic genius.

Don't forget to any readers, keep the use of the contact us section with any questions or gig requests and I will be sure to pass them to the band.

Looking forward to the forthcoming Salisbury gig and the Bath Uni job on 14th March.  Be great to see some of the regular Faces there, but am thinking Steve Marriott is preoccupied.

Later

Sam.                                                                                                                                                          6th March 2005