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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
