Well,
This whole project has become like a Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys thing with "people coming and going" (use Forrest Gump voice). Katie had a baby and moved to Reno, NV. Her new name is now "Fiddlin' Katie Reno". Look her up. She might play fiddle for you if you pay cash money. Diapers aren't free. We love you Katie.
Casey got married and decided to move on after a good 5 year run. We love you Casey. Best of luck.
"Spider" Mike Hobson is now playing the Upright with this band. He's good. He's young. He's eager. He's a songwriter. He wants to travel! YES! He was the upright man in the now defunct Chicago band THE STRANGER but is better known for being the electric bassist in International Ska and Soul sensations DEAL'S GONE BAD. Welcome aboard Mike.
Greg Hirte is our hot shit new fiddle player. He really is red hot on that thing. We asked him after one of his blazing solos at rehearsal if he knew what the chords were or even wanted to know? He replied he, "did not know nor did he really think it would help." Well we agree because it was damn good. Welcome aboard Greg. Greg has been fiddling around Chicago for a few years now making a name for himself as a musician AND an actor. See him in the Goodman Theater production of A Chrismas Carol as... THE FIDDLER! Nice paycheck that gig.
I reckon we are back in business... Look out cruel world.