Back in action starting tomorrow night! Once again, huge thanks for all the love and good wishes these last crazy weeks, we made it--see you all on the road again!
(For full updated schedule, click the 'SHOWZ' link)
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Back In Action!
The Covid Groundhog...
Are we having fun yet? I'm sure you're as sick of seeing these posts as I am of writing them...:/
Still not sure if what I've been down with is in fact covid (am waiting to find out), and won't be able to return to playing until I know for sure. If I'm able to confirm I've had it, I'll be cleared for lift off and we'll be back in business after what has seemed like an eternity in a Back To The Future alternate universe. If it's determined I've been fighting something other than covid, then the benchmark for 'safe return' will be when the CDC Community Transmission Level at least goes from 'High' down to 'Substantial'. It's like I'm waiting to see if the Groundhog sees covid instead of its shadow...
Suffice it to say, this has been a really stressful deal these last weeks, for my health, my livelihood, and just my own state of mind, not to mention missing my favorite time of year, the music, and all of you. I'm sure some folks might not agree with some of the decisions I've made, and I know all the performances I've missed have been a terrible inconvenience to the venues and band mates and others involved. It has all weighed very heavy on me, and if I sound a bit exhausted, it's because I am.
This last month or so has been incredibly trying, and a LOT of thought and consideration, along with many conversations with health professionals and loved ones, has gone into all of these tough calls I've had to make. But I truly have been just trying to do what I think is best so I can get back to some semblance of normal life ASAP and not end up taking one step forward and two steps back. Best not only for my own health and well being, but for everyone else, too. My family, friends, fans, band mates, venue staff--everyone.
Again, can't thank you all enough for all of the love and support. The kind words and good wishes have in no small part helped me retain some sense of sanity in all this madness. Fingers crossed, we're almost there.
-Freddie
P.S. Having experienced first-hand how crazy things are right now in the health care system, please be patient and kind with health care workers and thank them when you can. It's been nuts out there and 'above and beyond' doesn't even begin to describe how hard these folks are working to help our communities in an incredible time of need. Show them the love!
Still not sure if what I've been down with is in fact covid (am waiting to find out), and won't be able to return to playing until I know for sure. If I'm able to confirm I've had it, I'll be cleared for lift off and we'll be back in business after what has seemed like an eternity in a Back To The Future alternate universe. If it's determined I've been fighting something other than covid, then the benchmark for 'safe return' will be when the CDC Community Transmission Level at least goes from 'High' down to 'Substantial'. It's like I'm waiting to see if the Groundhog sees covid instead of its shadow...
Suffice it to say, this has been a really stressful deal these last weeks, for my health, my livelihood, and just my own state of mind, not to mention missing my favorite time of year, the music, and all of you. I'm sure some folks might not agree with some of the decisions I've made, and I know all the performances I've missed have been a terrible inconvenience to the venues and band mates and others involved. It has all weighed very heavy on me, and if I sound a bit exhausted, it's because I am.
This last month or so has been incredibly trying, and a LOT of thought and consideration, along with many conversations with health professionals and loved ones, has gone into all of these tough calls I've had to make. But I truly have been just trying to do what I think is best so I can get back to some semblance of normal life ASAP and not end up taking one step forward and two steps back. Best not only for my own health and well being, but for everyone else, too. My family, friends, fans, band mates, venue staff--everyone.
Again, can't thank you all enough for all of the love and support. The kind words and good wishes have in no small part helped me retain some sense of sanity in all this madness. Fingers crossed, we're almost there.
-Freddie
P.S. Having experienced first-hand how crazy things are right now in the health care system, please be patient and kind with health care workers and thank them when you can. It's been nuts out there and 'above and beyond' doesn't even begin to describe how hard these folks are working to help our communities in an incredible time of need. Show them the love!
Health/Performance Schedule Update
Hey folks,
First off I hope everyone is hanging in after what I know was a rough holiday for a lot of you, myself included. Sadly I have been sick as a dog for several weeks now and didn't really get to do much celebrating this holiday, and I know I wasn't alone. The holidays just seemed to come and go without me, and this one will go down in my scrap book of infamy as 'Twas The Nyquil Before Christmas'...
I was sure hoping to be ready to go by now and am on the mend which is good, but still have a consistent cough and congestion and am not fully recovered yet. Given that my respiratory system is still somewhat compromised, combined with looking at these stats and the extreme current spread of covid, I worry that any exposure could lead to complications and end up putting me out of commission for an even longer period, which I certainly want to avoid.
All that being said, I am not going to be able to return to performing quite yet and will not be able to be at the upcoming gigs scheduled this week. Sure not an easy call to make, but it seems like the right one given everything at play. I truly hate to miss you all and the music and all the fun that goes with it! Definitely 'sick of being sick' and I will reevaluate things again after the weekend and hope to get back to the good times soon.
It's really felt quite disheartening and frustrating lately to find ourselves at yet another interruption and speed bump in getting back to living and enjoying our lives again. Pretty overwhelming at times honestly, seems like we get a good momentum going and then end up back in the dirt for a while again. It tries the spirit. BUT, we've made it this far. We've proven we're some tough hombres and I am hopeful that we will emerge even more triumphant once we scale this next mountain.
I know we've all been put in a lot of bad positions and have had to make a lot of tough decisions throughout this ordeal, and I urge you all to keep doing what is best to stay healthy and well, even if it sucks royally for the time being. It's been a long road, but this too shall pass.
Love you all,
-Freddie
First off I hope everyone is hanging in after what I know was a rough holiday for a lot of you, myself included. Sadly I have been sick as a dog for several weeks now and didn't really get to do much celebrating this holiday, and I know I wasn't alone. The holidays just seemed to come and go without me, and this one will go down in my scrap book of infamy as 'Twas The Nyquil Before Christmas'...
I was sure hoping to be ready to go by now and am on the mend which is good, but still have a consistent cough and congestion and am not fully recovered yet. Given that my respiratory system is still somewhat compromised, combined with looking at these stats and the extreme current spread of covid, I worry that any exposure could lead to complications and end up putting me out of commission for an even longer period, which I certainly want to avoid.
All that being said, I am not going to be able to return to performing quite yet and will not be able to be at the upcoming gigs scheduled this week. Sure not an easy call to make, but it seems like the right one given everything at play. I truly hate to miss you all and the music and all the fun that goes with it! Definitely 'sick of being sick' and I will reevaluate things again after the weekend and hope to get back to the good times soon.
It's really felt quite disheartening and frustrating lately to find ourselves at yet another interruption and speed bump in getting back to living and enjoying our lives again. Pretty overwhelming at times honestly, seems like we get a good momentum going and then end up back in the dirt for a while again. It tries the spirit. BUT, we've made it this far. We've proven we're some tough hombres and I am hopeful that we will emerge even more triumphant once we scale this next mountain.
I know we've all been put in a lot of bad positions and have had to make a lot of tough decisions throughout this ordeal, and I urge you all to keep doing what is best to stay healthy and well, even if it sucks royally for the time being. It's been a long road, but this too shall pass.
Love you all,
-Freddie
Hiatus Until October
Hey folks! Just a quick note to let you know that gigs are temporarily on hold until October. Have a great September and I'll see you next month!
On The Road Again!
Well folks, as we start to see more light at the end of the tunnel, it gives me great pause after all we've been through...it also means I'll finally be dipping my toes back into the outside world and slowly getting back on the dusty trail, including some upcoming gigs starting next month.
It's definitely a weird feeling after being on the sidelines for over a year, kinda like someone has hit the 'unpause' button on life, but I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again and playing some tunes outside of my living room :)
You can check out the currently scheduled dates on the Shows page, with more to come.
See you all soon in the 'Real World'...
It's definitely a weird feeling after being on the sidelines for over a year, kinda like someone has hit the 'unpause' button on life, but I'm looking forward to seeing everyone again and playing some tunes outside of my living room :)
You can check out the currently scheduled dates on the Shows page, with more to come.
See you all soon in the 'Real World'...
