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Controlling The Famous on Hiatus

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Controlling The Famous have gone on an “indefinite hiatus.” The band posted this message on their MySpace blog:

Hello Everyone, Max from Controlling the Famous here.

As most of you know, we decided that we’d be taking an “indefinite hiatus.” I just wanted to update everyone and let them know what’s going on. Like with any band, its a tough job to be on the road, touring non-stop, constantly away from family and friends, have no money (flat broke), and live out of a van. It can really wear a person down and leave you questioning why you decided to start playing music in the first place.

Anyways, we were supposed to leave next Tuesday for a tour to CMJ in New York City. Everyone in the band agreed to going and making the best of the situation even though some of the past few tours had been really rough. However, some words were said about the tour about a week ago, and it became clear that some band members were ready to move onto the next stage in their life. It is sad and unfortunate, but its a decision each individual member had to make themself. Its a cliche situation, but again, everyone is still friends and everyone will continue on their own paths. We truly loved playing songs together while it lasted. You will all be updated on their new endeavours whether its music related or not.

I will leave you with this…

I will personally be keeping the spirit of Controlling the Famous alive, by finding new people to play music with. The band name may change, but the music will keep going. I am in no way done playing music and hopefully all of you guys who bought “Automatic City” will stand by until everything starts up again.

Thanks so much, and I will see you all again soon. Thanks for everything.

Max

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Ivory Call It Quits

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Ivory, who recently signed to Tooth & Nail Records, has decided to parts ways. You can read what they had to say below.
I regret to inform you that as of last week the members of Ivory have decided to part ways. After the decision by guitarist Daniel Beck to leave the band, other members of the band decided they also wanted to pursue other dreams and aspirations. Once again to hush any rumors that might get started, I do want to make it clear that there have been no personal issues between any of the members in Ivory. We all feel the decisions that have been made are for the best and we all have encouraged each other to do what they need to do. As I stated in the last bulletin: not all people are meant to live their lives on tour. Not many people can endure the task of day to day on the road and many have a hard time being away from home. However, I do want to make it very clear that we first and foremost want to thank all of you who have loved us and helped us along the way. We are very upset and disappointed to have to inform you of this terrible news. We thank you so much for all of the love and support.

On another note, i would like to inform those of you that have followed Ivory that I ,nathaniel swokowski, have continued to write music in the direction and vision that Ivory had intended to grow in. And if you want to check out some new song go to www.myspace.com/nathaniellemarin

thank you