OK, so Mick joined us for our gig at the Shay in Halifax at the start of June. It was his first with us as full-time guitarist. Unfortunately, it was also his last and therefore, only gig with us!
I'd had a call from Lisa at the Shay asking if we could step in at the last minute for her and Barrys' first anniversary as tennants of the pub on the Friday. This was Tuesday evening. So I did the usual round of calls to make sure everyone was available. Col said yes, Malki said yes, but Mick said..."Actually I've been trying to find a way to tell you this..."
After having played with Full Tilt for over a decade, almost every weekend, at least 2-3 times a week or more, he'd quit and started his own band. Then we asked if he wanted to join us and he'd agreed. But in the interim period between leaving Tilt and playing with us, Mick had discovered that he liked having time off from playing in pubs, and just going to see a band was just as enjoyable for him. Plus, he had his own thing going on with Rainbow Bridge and that kept him quite happy just doing the odd gig here and there.
So, Mick has left the 3 Daze Lost building - Ah-huh-huh! Than'yoo ver'much! (Quick Elvis impression there! Good eh?)
We wish him all the best for Rainbow Bridge, we really enjoyed having him there at the Shay with us, and hopefully if he comes along to any of our future gigs he'll get up and play a coupla tunes with us.
At least now, he isn't limited to just doing "All My Life" by Foo Fighters!
By the way, Mick. This News post is all the colours of the rainbow in honour of ya band, see?
Cat's out of the bag!
About 10 seconds after I'd posted the story, below, I checked out Rainbow Bridge's website, only to discover that Mick has got the news on his front page!!!!
Ah well, I may as well let you lot in on it, too then!
Mick "Emporor Ming" Williams, former guitarist with Full Tilt, will be doing his first gig with us as a permanent member on lead guitar, at the Shay in Halifax on 2nd June...hopefully!
There, I've told ya now...
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We may have a new extra guitary type person with us very soon, as a permanent member!
Watch this space for further details, soon!
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Why the site isn't updated as regular is because the computer equipment is currently residing in a different house to where I am!
This is down to what happened over the Easter weekend to my family.
For the full story click here.
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Just thought I'd update everyone on Cols progress. His Plastercast is off and he's well on the way to full recovery. PHEW!
He and Malki popped round here last night for a coupla beers and a chat about some new stuff for the set. I think some of you will be nicely surprised by one or two of the choices. But, you'll have to wait and see...
Col gets his freedom back on Monday 5th March, then we'll be resting for a coupla weeks while he gets his strength back in Belfast, lifting pints of Guinness for St Patricks Day with Malki!
Normal service will be resumed on Friday 23rd March at the Railway in Knottingley and the Allan Fold in Halifax on the 24th. So, show up to see Col in full swing with guitar in hand!
Again, a HUGE thanx to everyone for their support and especially to Mick for stepping up and standing in for Cols left hand on guitar duties. And also, to Rich for leaping to our aid on the 24th February at the Coniston in Idle, when Mick said he wasn't available. (see further down this page)
Let's hope nothing like this happens again, to any of us...EVER!!
For pictorial evidence of Col and his plastercast, see the Pictures page!
Cheers!
Ok, so first, I had to cancel our gig at the Lion in Castleford at relatively short notice on Friday night, due to illness. Again, my apologies to all.
Secondly, Rich from Loaded had been gracious enough to offer to help us out for the Saturday night gig at the Coniston due to Mick having a family engagement.
Then, I got a text from Mick in the early evening of Saturday saying his Bro in Law, who's do it was he was supposed to be attending, was ill and had had to cancel his party anyway!!
But, all's well that ends well, as they say, and Rich played a blinder for us! No rehearsals and only knowing half the set, but I think Malki and I made more mistakes than he did!!
Only one more gig to go with stand-ins before Col has his pot removed and normal service can resume!
Many thanx to both Mick and Rich for helping us out these past few weeks, it's been a blast!
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As mentioned on the front page of the site, Mick "Mr. Pink" Ming is unavailable for the gig at the Coniston in Idle on February 24th due to a family engagement. But, never fear! 3 Daze Lost don't cancel gigs if at all possible!
As a twist to this ever stranger story, we've contacted Rich from Loaded to step into the substitute guitarist spot for the evening!
As an accomplished guitarist in his - and for a while, my old - band, Loaded, Rich has a few trax up his sleeve that we don't currently do, which he will be bringing along to the party! Watch out for maybe some Van Halen and perhaps a little Whitesnake! Should be a good night!

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The gigs so far, with Mick have been well received, and most enjoyable.
Col says he feels a bit naked without his guitar on, but years ago in another band we were both in, 10 Deep, he was purely the frontman, so it's more like a return to familiar territory for him. I think he's having a blast not having to worry about pumping out the tunes and can just concentrate on his vocal performance.
We've dredged up a few songs we haven't done for a while, while we've been playing with Mick, and have also had a go at some things we'd maybe not ordinarily have done. For example, last night at the Bold Privateer, we did "Learn to Fly" by Foo Fighters. A song we'd played in Col's living room last year, but that we thought was not quite right for us. (Personally, I don't find the bass part to be particularly...exciting! I can play most of the song with one finger as it's all sustained notes, no strumming involved!) But last night we tried it, after zero rehearsal - as the rest of the set we've been playing with Mick has been totally unrehearsed, too. At least, it's unrehearsed with Mick, whether we've ever rehearsed them or not. And it went really well, we even all finished at the same time in the same place all playing the right notes! Ya never know, it might stay when Col's arm's better. Watch this space for further developements in the "Col's Wrist" story!

By the way, this is not a pic of Mick getting punched! He's just resting his chin on his own hand! Honest!
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Col's fractured his left wrist playing five-a-side footy last night - 23rd Jan! Therefore the gig this Saturday at the George in Kirkburton is now going to be played by our good friends, Loaded!
As for the next few weeks of gigs, at least throughout February, while Col's in plaster, we are pleased to announce that Mick "Emporor Ming" Williams recently ex of Full Tilt will be stepping into the role of Guitarist in 3 Daze Lost! For the first time since we formed, for a number of gigs, we'll be a four piece! Most of the dates in Feb are in the Bradford area, although there is one in Cas-Vegas near the end of the month. Come check us out and see what can happen when Col isn't glued to the spot playing Guitar and singing! (he's found his radio mic so expect him to want you singing when he sticks it in front of your face!)
Ok, that'll do for now, see all-a yall later,
Goddzi