Hey guys, 

Thanks for stopping by, this is Keith. 

To start I just want to say that all of the friends, family and fans that came out to each and every show made the past two years worth while. You guys have be apart of some of the best memories of my life, and you wont be forgotten. And as this is kind of hard for me to say, I'm just gonna say it,  after two amazing years as the bassist of The HighLife (and The Aura Lies) I am relinquishing my duties as bassist in the band. (I felt big words like relinquish were needed for a big announcement). This may come to a surprise to some of you, but when it comes down to it, Ive simply just lost the passion and drive it takes to be in a band and play music live. There is no bad blood between me and the rest of the guys. I am not being forced out, nor am I quitting the band cause of any sort of inner dispute. They're my best friends and will continue to be so. I still love music, the band, the guys, and all of our fans. That is why I am sticking with the band as their media guru (designing awesome merch/myspaces, taking wicked awesome pics, etc) and I'll still be around at shows. Not on stage slappin' the bass, but selling merch, guitar teching, taking pics, and any other odd job I can help with. My official last show will be our August 22nd show at House of Blues with our good friends Lucky Boys Confusion, Swizzle Tree and Inept. It would mean ALOT of see all of your smiling faces out there to bid me a farewell. Tickets are on sale now, get them before it sells out. Stay tuned to the page for updates and possibly a new myspace in the future (you didn't hear it from me)

I also want to thank everyone who has supported me over the past two years, including (but not limited to) my parents, my brothers, my girlfriend, Corey's parents (for letting us abuse the house during practice and recording, sorry if we're messy), All past and present members of the band (and their families), and anyone who has helped us over the past two years, I am not going to start listing them because I know i'll forget someone and make a boob out of myself. 

As far as my future after the band, I'm going to be finishing up school this year and  concentrating on furthering my design/photo business as well as helping the band in any way I can. I'm not gonna fall off the face of the earth either, I'll still be twittering about random ridiculous stuff and you can catch me around at countless local shows. Anyways, keep supporting the band (and the new bassist), they are all great guys and musicians with a HUGE year ahead of them. They've worked so hard and deserve everything that is coming there way.

Once again, you guys are awesome and I'll miss you guys,

Keith