For those that know of CXS(Cruxshadows) and haven't heard the news, here's a note from Rogue:
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And now for something i have been avoiding for a while. Rachel McDonnell, my good friend and longtime violin player, has decided that after the 2007 tour for DreamCypher is over, she will no longer be touring. She got engaged in 2006, and she feels like the kind of extended touring that Cruxshadows does would place a serious burden on her relationship. I have known about her decision for a while now, we had a long talk about it... She wanted to see the release of DreamCypher through and support it wholeheartedly, but after that would like to pass on her violin duties to someone else. I love Rachel like a sister and although I cannot imagine being on stage without her, I am very happy for her. She seems happier than I can ever remember seeing her. I think that is something she deserves. Here is a statement rachel made that she asked me to pass on to the fans through our blog:
"Over the last decade I have enjoyed my experience with the Cruxshadows. I couldn't think of a better or more interesting way to have spent that period of my life. My love for the band, for the fans, and for my band-mates runs deep, but I have decided that given the difficulty and strenuous nature of touring, that the 2007 tour will be my last. I believe that DreamCypher is the the strongest Cruxshadows album so far, and I am happy to be part of the tour that supports it. I am getting married, and it is my fondest hope that I can begin this new chapter of my life without the pressures and stress that a life on the road entails. This will be my last season performing live on stage with the Cruxshadows, but I am looking forward to seeing many of you, my fans and friends, during that time. With much love, Rachel McDonnell."
The good news is that fans in Europe and the USA will have ample opportunity to see her perform one last time. We will be making a trip back to Europe, and of course we are getting ready to start the USA tour. I hope that everyone will make it to a show to see Rachel play, and to wish her well. And if anyone knows someone who might be interested in filling some big shoes, well... we will be looking for someone to do just that.
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And now for something i have been avoiding for a while. Rachel McDonnell, my good friend and longtime violin player, has decided that after the 2007 tour for DreamCypher is over, she will no longer be touring. She got engaged in 2006, and she feels like the kind of extended touring that Cruxshadows does would place a serious burden on her relationship. I have known about her decision for a while now, we had a long talk about it... She wanted to see the release of DreamCypher through and support it wholeheartedly, but after that would like to pass on her violin duties to someone else. I love Rachel like a sister and although I cannot imagine being on stage without her, I am very happy for her. She seems happier than I can ever remember seeing her. I think that is something she deserves. Here is a statement rachel made that she asked me to pass on to the fans through our blog:
"Over the last decade I have enjoyed my experience with the Cruxshadows. I couldn't think of a better or more interesting way to have spent that period of my life. My love for the band, for the fans, and for my band-mates runs deep, but I have decided that given the difficulty and strenuous nature of touring, that the 2007 tour will be my last. I believe that DreamCypher is the the strongest Cruxshadows album so far, and I am happy to be part of the tour that supports it. I am getting married, and it is my fondest hope that I can begin this new chapter of my life without the pressures and stress that a life on the road entails. This will be my last season performing live on stage with the Cruxshadows, but I am looking forward to seeing many of you, my fans and friends, during that time. With much love, Rachel McDonnell."
The good news is that fans in Europe and the USA will have ample opportunity to see her perform one last time. We will be making a trip back to Europe, and of course we are getting ready to start the USA tour. I hope that everyone will make it to a show to see Rachel play, and to wish her well. And if anyone knows someone who might be interested in filling some big shoes, well... we will be looking for someone to do just that.
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