So this is Life On Hold's first blog... sorry, we're slackers when it comes to stuff like this. However, I feel it is fitting that our first blog is dedicated to a band that meant so much to Life On Hold and all of us as individuals.

It has just been officially announced that Lucy Grace is no longer a band. Losing this incredible band is a huge blow to the New England music scene. They had a sound that was unlike any other around here and they revived a dying local music scene in this area.

Now I can't speak for all the people who loved Lucy Grace and tell you exactly what they meant to them or how they impacted them. I can however speak for my band and for myself.

First of all, I've said this before and I will say it again, I truly believe that there would be no Life on Hold if Lucy Grace had never existed..I for sure would not be doing this.

But beyond that, it seems that every band has their best friend band. They help each other out, truly enjoy playing with each other, and gain inspiration from one another. For us, you could say that Lucy Grace was our, big brother band. For those of you who don't know this, our first three shows we ever played we're set up and given to us by Lucy Grace.They believed in us before we even knew what we were doing, they always cheered us on when we need that little boost of confidence.

And then there's me and the impact Lucy Grace had on me as an individual. Now this is all going to sound cheesy and melodramatic, however I can honestly say Lucy Grace changed my life.

Flashback a couple of years, I was a junior at Billerica High, a town previously dominated with only hardcore and blink-182esque bands. I always loved going to shows and wished I could be a part of it, even if I wasn't particulary fond of the music being played.

On January 22, 2005 there was a huge snow storm and a show taking place in the center of town. I convinced my dad to drive me there even though the driving conditions were terrible because my friends ska band was playing and I promised him I would go.

Right in the middle of a show this band with a girl singer played. It was there first show. They covered Death Cab for Cutie and ended their set with a song called Killer Me, which was basically my favorite song ever from the second I heard it.

That was the night I fell in love with Lucy Grace.

Before that point, I didn't know girls were allowed to be in the music scene, never mind be in a band that was actually good.

From then on, my weekdays were spent listening to the LG demo on my discman on the bus ride to and from school, singing along to it in friend's cars and showing to everyone I could. And my weekends were spent going to LG shows. I looked at them like celebrities. I would get nervous everytime they would talk to me, especially Steph because she was basically my idol. And they probably knew this, because that year and 2006 as well, I would be at pretty much everyone of there shows, front and center, singing along to every single word. Never the less, they always were so nice to me, even if I was just this dorky groupie. Those weekends were my escape from all the stupid drama of high school, all my insecurities were forgotten about when I went to go see Lucy Grace. I watched them and knew that this is what I wanted to be doing. I have never loved any band in they way I loved LG. I've been told that I will always be LG's number one fan and I will hold that title forever in my heart.

Lucy Grace and Stephanie in particular, gave me the confidence to start Life on Hold. Although her and I are very different breeds of frontwoman, she will always be my biggest inspiration. And that is why I am sure there would be no Life on Hold without Lucy Grace.

And also to Mike Foti, who basically took us, put us on our feet, taught us how to walk, and encouraged us to start running. He has done so much for us as a band and has never asked for anything in return. We are so grateful to have had him around when starting this band.

So I guess this is goodbye. Lucy Grace, our friends, you have inspired us, you will be missed.

-Ally and the rest of Life on Hold.