Here we go again....

What is it with The Shine and bass guitarists?

Sadly, we're about to part company with Stu - after only about 4 months as a Shiny. Nah, Stu'll never stop being an Honourary Shiny!!

Ourselves and Stu have recently had discussions as it appears Soul Inferno have taken on a new lease of life. It's a tough call but we seriously appreciate that Stu was a founding member of Soul Inferno and it would be tough to turn his back on them. Likewise, Andy, PM and I would have the same view about The Shine. Chic and Stu are both absolutely sound guys too (haven't met the rest of the new line up yet) and we seriously wish them every success!

So, anyway, I guess it's back to the "Situations Vacant" columns for The Shine with the job description being "a very tough act to follow filling Mark and Stu's shoes".

It is worth pointing out that there are NO hard feelings in this move and, in fact, Stu will be sticking around for some time to come. It's all systems go for the upcoming gigs and recordings with Stu remaining the "king of the bottom line" until his successor is appointed.

Mr N

Oh dear....

And this is what happens when Mr N has a wee bit of spare time at work.....

The Shine 3rd Demo

After recording our first demo (with our first bass guitarist) live using Mr N's analogue set up.... Then our second demo (with our second bass guitarist - the mighty TSD) using Andy's home digital setup....

We're now ready (with our third bass guitarist) to record our third demo!

For this one, however, we're all off to Hugh Carter's The Practice Pad in Glasgow (photo left). Hugh has a massive pedigree both as a studio owner and a professional musician with both the incredible Abel Ganz and his Stones covers band Sticky Fingers.

Myself, Andy K, PM and Stu are really looking forward to our trip west in April to do it with the pros!!

More later....

Mr N