Hey everyone! So I have an announcement that needs to be made. I just got off the phone with Max and Eric. I wanted to let everyone know that I will no longer be able to continue on as the full time drummer in Hold For Swank. Don’t fret! Its not one of those drama filled “I hate you, you smell bad” kinds of departures. Max and Eric are two of the nicest dudes around and we all remain good friends. I fully intend to support and assist the band, only from a less direct role. I no longer feel I can fulfill my duties as a full time drummer in two bands. With my other band planning on hitting the road full time this winter, and the remainder of my time being increasingly devoted to building a recording studio, time has become scarce. I will be relocating to Kansas City in the next several weeks and can no longer afford to commute. I simply do not feel its fair to the guys in HFS to continue on in this capacity.
 
I do, at least, have some awesome memories to take with me - we recorded and released an amazing album, played all over Iowa , Nebraska , Kansas and Missouri and met and befriended some incredible people in the process. I’ve learned a ton of stuff about how bands SHOULD work and I’ve even learned some stuff about myself. Some awesome things are on the horizon for HFS and I think its time I step aside, and let someone who can dedicate more time and effort to the band take over before any incredible opportunities are missed. It really does break my heart to think that we will no longer be playing shows together as a band, but I know in the long run this is the right decision for everyone involved. Please, please, please don’t forget about me, I certainly won’t forget about you! Thank you to everyone who has come to a show, let me sleep on their couch/floor/bed, stayed up late and chatted with me on myspace or even bought a CD. And I especially want to thank Max and Eric for letting me join their band. HFS has been a great chapter in my life and we really do have some the raddest fans around, nothing will change that. If you’d like to stay in touch feel free to add me on MySpace or Facebook. I’d love to talk!
 
Thanks again for 2 incredible years! I love you all and can’t begin to thank you enough.
 
Love,
-Nick Talley

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