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im leavin Hare Of The Dog end of 2009....changing times

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Posted By : Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more flange..and more cowbell.. | Comments : 22

todays press release for the Doggies


it is with a heavy heart that i have decided to step down as lead guitarist with Hare Of The Dog,probably at the end of 2009 to put full commitment with Metalleeka, this is a decision ive not taken lightly as we are at the very top of our game, and it has been a labour of love ever since Day 1 when i went for that pint with a Bolton bass player id met called Andy Kay, this led to the formation of the first lineup and practice with singer Steve Wise in Feb 2007

last gig for me will be probably at the end of 2009, till then we we will tearing it up as normal,the guys will shortly start the task of looking for somebody to fill my guitar spot into next year and beyond i really hope to see an absolute guitar wizard up there, and im not saying i ever am one myself(watch it there Rob.. Ego massage Police)

there is no musical differences.
no bust ups
we all are still firm friends as well as band colleagues.absolutely no change in how well we get on or no problems whatsoever.fact.

all the gigs thus far booked in for 2010 will still stand.

this change is approx 4 months away but you heard it here first, change in what will continue to be a wonderful band combining superb playing ,wonderful renditions of rock anthems and some of the friendliest ego free guys you will ever meet, i will definitely shed a tear and be quite emotional at what will be my last gig, possibly Old Isaacs in December, ive loved being a big part of making this band grow and grow to become so well respected and pals with some great other bands along the way

and i will shortly be passing the various Myspace website and NWB access details over to singer Steve

just a change in what i want to put my full musical commitment to and i have decided to go 100 percent Metalleeka

Robert

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# Posted by DAKOTA - 16/08/2009, 19:27 (GMT)

Sad to hear it but good luck in ventures new
Dave


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# Posted by 5th Element - 16/08/2009, 19:30 (GMT)

Hi Rob.Must have been a difficult decision to leave such a good band and by the sound of it good mates too.
Regards and all the best to both bands for the future.
Dave.


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# Posted by Unfinished Business - 16/08/2009, 19:33 (GMT)

It's a great shame that Rob has decided to step down, and I will miss him. We have become firm friends over the last couple of years, and I feel really saddened that Rob has decided to leave. But, I wish him and the other guys in Metalleeka the very best of success, and I hope they hit the dizzy heights they are aiming for. We've had some great times, had a load of fun, and had great banter on the stage. Hare Of The Dog will continue, and we're going to need a guitarist from January 2010. So if there's anyone out there that can do the job, contact me please.


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# Posted by bridgewater blues band - 16/08/2009, 19:45 (GMT)

Good luck hope it works out for you as a Metallica fan would love to see you sometime. Jon (Hard To Handle).


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# Posted by Blind Justice (Sarah) - 16/08/2009, 20:25 (GMT)

Good luck Rob! We wish both bands all the best....


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# Posted by Alyerpal - 16/08/2009, 22:41 (GMT)

Having never seen Hare of the Dog, or, indeed, Metaleeka, I think this whole blog is just sentimental, clap each other on the back and big yourselves up. You are probably great musicians, but I don't care because you're not humble enough and you don't put yourselves down - infact you should probably scourge yourselves with whips and things till the blood flows and you can't play anymore. Then you can call yourselves musicians and maybe, just maybe, be worthy to be on this site.

All the best

Alyernotreallythelizardpal


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# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 17/08/2009, 13:09 (GMT)

ha ha at alyerpals comment

and the rumour that i will curl my hair and grow a moustache is unfounded, but i will be wearing lots of black at gigs.


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# Posted by Charlie & Norma - 17/08/2009, 14:04 (GMT)

Sorry to hear this Rob, but at the same time pleased your putting everything in to the Metaleeka venture.However I'm sure Hare of the Dog will continue to flourish without you cos your guitar playing was awesomely adequate and your vocals were absolute shite(couldn't resist that).......Good luck mate, when you on next up here ???
charlie


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# Posted by Scott - Metalleeka - 17/08/2009, 14:27 (GMT)

# Posted by Charlie & Norma - 17/08/2009, 14:04 (GMT)

cos your guitar playing was awesomely adequate and your vocals were absolute shite(couldn't resist that).......


PMSL

ha ha ha ha


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# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 17/08/2009, 15:33 (GMT)

thanks charlie youre a true gent, funnily enough at the cricketers Saturday 19th sept :-)


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# Posted by Charlie & Norma - 17/08/2009, 15:38 (GMT)

See you there then Rob


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# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 17/08/2009, 15:40 (GMT)

yep will give it some stick even more than usual(watch it Rob, ego massage police.......) the next few months gigs will have quite some poignancy (is that another word for fret wan*ing? Ego massaging police...again....)


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# Posted by Roj (Black Rose) - 17/08/2009, 17:18 (GMT)

Hi Rob,
Welcome to the world of tribute bands. going to mail Scott with some venues for you, and still hopin to be at your H0TD gig on Sat.

Cheers

Roj


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# Posted by SABRE - 17/08/2009, 17:39 (GMT)

yeah got to see HOTD before Rob morphs into Kirk


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# Posted by Unfinished Business - 17/08/2009, 18:18 (GMT)

Rob, you don't need to make your hair curly my mate, just put your staighteners away. Going to flay myself with a cat o' nine tails now so I can be humble enough and self depracating to write a blog on this site.
P.S. Had a lot of response re guitarist job, we won't be missing you for long ha ha.(we will really). Going away to cry myself to sleep too.


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# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 17/08/2009, 22:26 (GMT)

hey its only August,enjoy!! :-)

Roj see you Saturday, i will wear my Thin Lizzy t shirt if youre coming, im wearing it now, so itll need some persil before then....


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# Posted by Mike Collinge - 18/08/2009, 15:23 (GMT)

all the best for new venture rob, shame its at the expense of another but....c'est la vie.
catch ya around.....even though i cant stand metallica!!!!

LOL!!!


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# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 19/08/2009, 12:30 (GMT)

cheers Mike theres just not enough hours in the day sometimes :-(


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# Posted by Willow (of somebig™Fish) (Reti... - 19/08/2009, 14:24 (GMT)

@ Roj "Welcome to the world of tribute bands. going to mail Scott with some venues for you,"

Do us a favour Roj, send one of them in my direction please
willowdotcom@o2.co.uk

Cheers
Willowsoontobeintributeband


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# Posted by Rosie - 20/08/2009, 19:22 (GMT)

Hi Rob ,sorry to hear your'e leaving but glad to hear about Metaleeka, proper looking forward to that as James Hetfield et al are my number one band.See you soon I hope ..Rosie xx


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# Posted by Rob Redfern, Black Rose,more f... - 20/08/2009, 20:13 (GMT)

thanks Rosie yeah its been a tough one, HOTD has been very close to my heart since day 1, put my heart and soul into it and will continue to for the next 4 months,

we are on again at the cricketers shaw sat 19th sept dont miss it!!


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# Posted by Roj (Black Rose) - 20/08/2009, 21:12 (GMT)

Hu Rob,

Just to confirm that I will defo be at The Roebuck on Saturday night.
Look forward to meeting up with you guys.

Cheers

Roj


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