Well, it has been quite some time since I posted to this blog, but here goes . . .
Fuze has gone through some member changes over the summer with Doug Nolls leaving to spend more time with his family, Dave Kneeves has joined the band on lead guitar as well as synth guitar, mandolin and anything else he can get his hands on. Craig is going to focus on bass for a while but Joe, Dave and Craig will all switch off on bass from time to time.
The band is working on getting tight in the new format with a lot more improvisation coming and a more acoustic approach for some flexibility in getting gigs. Recording is moving forward at the same time and the goal is to have a new full production CD by the end of the year. Of course, you can always still check in for the
Saturday Night Jam each week. The band will also be playing at a couple of private parties over the next few weeks including a bachelor party.
Earthbound is still alive with member Joe Purrenhage and Mark Kusmierz working on an acoustic set with the plans of going out and playing as a two piece. This set includes both originals and covers from the '80s.
The Seeker and Smoldering Giants are on hold at this point but not necessarily disbanded - more like a hiatus. Stay tuned as more recordings are likely to come from these two projects sometime next year.