hey everybody, this is gary with a long overdue update about the band. first, we'd like to officially announce that, after an exhaustive search, we are incredibly fortunate to have a tremendous new drummer, one mr. justin hofmann. justin is talented beyond measure, really fits well with rob and i as musicians, and most importantly, he's a wonderful guy. so please, welcome him into the fold!

and because we've got justin, we've got shows for the first time since early summer. four excellent ones, if i may say so. here's the rundown (all times SET times, not door):

November 20, 2008 11:30 PM

"Return of Simple Introduces Justin Hofmann!" @ House of Blues (Cambridge Room)

308 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland  OH, US

Venue URI : http://www.hob.com/venues/clubvenues/cleveland/

Doors: 9:00 PM   Ages: All Ages   Price : $5

Other Artist: Colour Revolt Time : 10:30 PM

 

December 5, 2008 9:30 PM

"Return of Simple wins the election!" @ The Brothers Lounge

11609 Detroit Ave., Cleveland  OH, US

Venue URI : http://www.brotherslounge.com

Doors: 8:30 PM   Ages: All Ages   Price : $5

Other Artist: Copperfoot Time : 11:00 PM

 

December 11, 2008 9:00 PM

Return of Simple Blows Up! @ The Beachland Ballroom

15711 Waterloo Rd, Cleveland  OH, US

Venue URI : http://www.beachlandballroom.com/

Doors: 8:00 PM   Ages: All Ages   Price : $12   Purchase Link :
http://www.ticketweb.com/t3/sale/SaleEventDetail?dispatch=loadSelectionData&eventId=401494

Other Artist: Margot and the Nuclear So and So's Time : 11:00 PM

Other Artist: Everything Now Time : 10:00 PM

 

December 23, 2008 11:00 PM

Return of Simple Decks the Hall! @ The Grog Shop

2785 Euclid Heights Blvd., Cleveland Heights OH, US

Ages: All Ages   Price : $6

we hope to see you guys at MOST, if not ALL, of these great shows. we've got a special christmas song in the works, a chance to open once again for margot and the boys and girl, TOTALLY AWESOME GIVEAWAYS, new covers, three or four new originals, possibly t-shirts, and most importantly, a fantastic new addition to the band in justin.

so get back to us and let us know if we'll see you there. it's good to be back in the game. don't be strangers,

gary from ros