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General Category => On The Road => Topic started by: Red on March 31, 2014, 08:06:51 PM
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Just seen this on Facebook
Michael Dean Update & Tour News
Following a routine knee operation in January our drummer Michael suffered some post operation complications, which necessitated the postponing of our Spring European dates which are now rescheduled for October.
Very unfortunately serious complications associated with this operation have made it clear that Michael will need further time to recuperate. We regret that he will not be recovered in time for the UK shows in April. In order not to disappoint those who have bought tickets and made plans, we have brought in respected drummer Andy Woodard from Adam Ant's band to join us as a temporary stand-in for Michael, so the shows can still go ahead.
Said Michael, 'When it became clear my leg would not allow me to do the April shows, we realised that we would need a stand-in and selected Andy as the best candidate. In the meantime we've been working together on new songs, which should be out later this year. I'm now looking forward to when I can play live again, which I hope will be very soon'
Said Andy 'This is a very special opportunity and I am excited to be able to play these shows whilst Michael recuperates.'
April dates are:
22nd Bristol, Fleece *Sold out*
23rd Oxford, O2 Academy
24th Holmfirth, Picturedrome
25th Warrington, Parr Hall
26th Whitby Goth Weekend (headline slot)
Day tickets are sold out, but some weekend tickets are still available
27th Norwich, The Waterfront
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Better for the band in the long run. Guess this may change the set list but it's not as if there's only half a dozen songs to pick from.
New songs? Marvellous ;D
Hopefully that's a nice new NHS bionic knee in Mr Dean's leg.
:-*
p.s. Thanks for putting that up here Red for those of us who don't do GCHQbook (even if that does make us outdated 20th century no-hopers)
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Dear Michael get well very soon .Fingers crossed ;)
I wish you all the best
cheers witch
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*cue JS with a white band of paint across his nose and Kings of the Wild Frontier!! Seriously its decent of all concerned to arrange this for the fans to see the show. Nice one
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Sorry to hear Michael is in a bad way, but great that they found an excellent stand-in and will be going ahead with the shows.
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Very sorry to hear Michaels recovery is taking longer than expected. I am sure he is more gutted than anyone for him to be missing the April dates.
Adam and the Ants drummer stand in !! that's great drumming heritage 8)
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When I heard this I thought it was an April Fool prank, given the timing.
Best wishes on your recovery Michael.
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Get well soon Michael Keep your head and your feet up
Best of luck to Andy you've got a tough job on your hands
Excited to hear about the new songs but suppose it will while before we hear them if at all