26/02/2025
SHOES NEWS: unfortunately, our drummer Rob is going to have to step down as a member of the band for a few reasons, which he explains here…
I love being in Least We Got Shoes and I am really excited about the new album coming out, but as many of you in originals bands will know, it doesn’t pay the bills until you get to a mainstream level (I’m looking at you streaming services). Apart from that, my touring schedule with other bands this year doesn’t leave much time for rehearsals, gigs and writing and so it would be unfair for me to expect the rest of the band to sit around waiting and not move forward with festivals, single releases etc.
So, after many amicable meetings with the other members and us only having three tracks left to finish on the next record, I’ll be leaving the band once they’re done but will still be involved in a song writing, admin and support capacity. I’m so proud to have two of the songs I wrote being included on the next album, as well as some of the drum patterns I’ve added to other stand out tracks.
There are no hard feelings, just a change in circumstances and we’re already rehearsing up a new drummer to take over what is sure to be an eventful Summer, once Chapter 2: Heal is released – look out for songs like Life On Your Feet, Crazy Mary, Gentle Soul, Monster and Lazy Days!
On a personal note, I’d like to thank Wayne Shipley in particular for giving me the head-space to be in the band and to all of you who have come to the gigs, bought singles, tees and generally supported local homegrown music - I’ll hopefully see some of you out and about with the likes of High Parasite, Paradise Lost etc.
Cheers ‘n’ beers
Rob Mills
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