Sinister: (Fwd) Sorry to keep you waiting... (about gigs)

[Linda Kerr]

Hi - forwarding a message from Belle &  Sebastian management.

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Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 15:42:05 +0100
From: Katrina House <shop at xxx.net>
To: honey <honey at missprint.org>
Subject: Sorry to keep you waiting...
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Hi. I just thought I'd drop you a line to explain the whole "band 
taking a break" thing. Firstly, I'm really surprised that this has 
caused anything like a fuss. I can understand what it's like waiting 
to see a band. The Pixies are my favourite band ever, and I waited 
ages to see them. I finally got the chance once, when they played 
the SECC in Glasgow. Unfortunately, the stage collapsed after two 
songs (Francis had been on the pies again) and the gig was 
cancelled. The Pixies split up and I never saw them again. The 
thing is, bands disappear for years at a time all the time. B&S have 
given us four albums in as many years. That's pretty prolific. 
Admittedly live gigs have been fairly scarce, but I don't think 
anyone's ever tried to disguise the fact that B&S aren't a touring 
band. For the moment though, they're just having some time off. 
Nick was spot on when he quoted Stuart's "playing in the band 
isn't a job that seven people's lives have to revolve around".  There 
will be another Gentle Waves LP in the autumn. Beans & Stevie are 
both playing with V-Twin, who have a single out in September. The 
Amphetameanies album is just out, and that's keeping Mick busy. 
Richard and his mate have recorded a single under the name of the 
Magic 8. Richard & Mick are both playing with Snow Patrol too. 
Stevie is playing with the Bill Wells Octet. Beans is helping Astrid in 
the studio, and has two clubs to run. Everyone has always had 
plenty of other things to do. 

When the break is over, everyone will get back together and 
rehearse for live dates. This will probably take a while, as the band 
only did two gigs in '99 and none in 2000. They'll keep rehearsing 
until they're absolutely sure they're doing it the best way possible. 
Then they'll tour, and you'll enjoy it because it will be brilliant. Much 
better than if they rushed out and did it now, before they were 
ready. We're sorry to keep you waiting. Please be patient, and 
maybe it'll be worth the wait. Cheers,  

Neil Robertson

banchory management
e-mail: neil at banchory.net
po box 25074   glasgow   g2 6yl   scotland

http://www.banchory.net


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