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JASON'S LAST STAND : THREE WISE MEN : CRYPT GIG : YOUTUBE

JASON'S LAST STAND...

It's true. Jase is to hang up his blue jacket, put down his bass and leave the Hope and Social stage for the last time this Thursday at the Well in Leeds. In Jason's own words:
"After a mainly splendid 12 years of working creatively with the other chaps, I’ve decided to retire from being in the band due mainly to family. I'll still be involved with our label Alamo Music but won't be playing with the band anymore. The other guys all understand my reasons and there are no bad feelings between us. The band is in an incredibly positive and productive space at the moment – it has never been a better live show, we’re all still really pleased with ‘Architect’, the crypt remains a simply amazing place to work, and there are loads of creative ideas flying about."
So there you have it - come down and say goodbye to the bottom end on Thursday night. Tickets are available from Crash, Jumbo and via the venue.
There is also an aftershow party on Thursday night at Milos in Leeds with an acoustic set from Gary Stewart.
Hope and Social

THREE WISE MEN...

And then there were three...do not be afraid Hope and Social will keep fighting the good fight. We've loads of plans with more gigs, new EPs, album recording sessions, videos and parties in 2010... so keep posted but before then we're doing a very special Christmas gig on Saturday 12th December in the church above the Crypt (the place where we recorded Architect) to try and raise funds for much needed work on the roof. We'll be playing acoustic versions of all the H&S favourites as well as a few Christmas tunes. Tickets are only £5 and available (+p&p) from HERE

CRYPT GIG

Too much to say in a hastily written mail at this time of night but a massive thank you to everyone who came to the gig at the Crypt last Saturday. What a special night that was - truly magical. Loads of photos and video to be seen when we get a minute to sort it all out... and the Be The Architect album promises to be a really incredible record of the night. Thanks to all who helped make it what it was - whether you helped us set up, helped us run and record the evening or bought a ticket and came with your minds open and your best singing voices ringing out... it was perfect. When shall we do it again?
A taster of some of Phil's fantastic photos here
YOUTUBE CORNER

And this week boys and girls, a live version of 'Looking For Answers' from our London set a couple of weeks ago: