Caravan Tour Cancelled

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    UK tour by Caravan is CANCELLED

Richard Coughlan is unwell again and will not be fit to play

It is with great regret that the
proposed autumn UK tour has been cancelled. Drummer Richard Coughlan
has had a recurrence of his arthritis, that has rendered him unfit to
play. He is understandably very upset about this, as it puts huge
question marks about his ability ever to play live with the band again.

Doug Boyle, the lead guitarist has also stated that he is
unavailable. On this basis Pye Hastings felt it impossible to find a
new guitarist and drummer in time, taking into account the time
involved in finding suitable replacements and rehearsing for around two
weeks with new band members.
Pye Hastings said, 'I was so looking forward to being back on the
road, but with all of this it's just not practical. I am not prepared
to go on tour unless the standard is as at least as good as it's always
been. I just couldn't guarantee that. We all feel for Richard- it is so
hard for him. 
I am writing new material and want to be on the road in the spring
next year. Richard accepts that we will probably need a new drummer, so
we will have time to take account of the new situation. In any
case Richard would be welcome to come along and play percussion. Expect
him to contribute on any new Caravan recordings. Just to say, don't
give up on us, as we will be back.'

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Rolling Ronnie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Groupie Joined: July 20 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 62	Topic: Caravan Tour Cancelled Posted: July 18 2007 at 05:24
	UK tour by Caravan is CANCELLED Richard Coughlan is unwell again and will not be fit to play It is with great regret that the proposed autumn UK tour has been cancelled. Drummer Richard Coughlan has had a recurrence of his arthritis, that has rendered him unfit to play. He is understandably very upset about this, as it puts huge question marks about his ability ever to play live with the band again. Doug Boyle, the lead guitarist has also stated that he is unavailable. On this basis Pye Hastings felt it impossible to find a new guitarist and drummer in time, taking into account the time involved in finding suitable replacements and rehearsing for around two weeks with new band members. Pye Hastings said, 'I was so looking forward to being back on the road, but with all of this it's just not practical. I am not prepared to go on tour unless the standard is as at least as good as it's always been. I just couldn't guarantee that. We all feel for Richard- it is so hard for him. I am writing new material and want to be on the road in the spring next year. Richard accepts that we will probably need a new drummer, so we will have time to take account of the new situation. In any case Richard would be welcome to come along and play percussion. Expect him to contribute on any new Caravan recordings. Just to say, don't give up on us, as we will be back.'

fuxi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Prog Reviewer Joined: March 08 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 2459	Posted: July 18 2007 at 05:50
	Fortunately, Pye Hastings said: "Don't give up on us, as we will be back." So all is not lost...

RaphaelT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 17 2005 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 1453	Posted: July 18 2007 at 08:11
	And there were times when they were healthy but could not afford touring and recording because of lack of contract or publicity or times when they did not want play with each other.... Sadly how tume kills prog giants
	yet you still have time!

RaphaelT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: August 17 2005 Location: Poland Status: Offline Points: 1453	Posted: July 18 2007 at 08:12
	I mean time, not tume
	yet you still have time!

Easy Livin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator / Retired Admin Joined: February 21 2004 Location: Scotland Status: Offline Points: 15585	Posted: July 18 2007 at 12:07
	Pity. The tour did look in some doubt anyway, due to the whole financial logistics issue.

Neil Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 04 2006 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1497	Posted: July 18 2007 at 12:08
	Such a shame probably my favourite live band.
	When people get lost in thought it's often because it's unfamiliar territory.

Frippertron Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 09 2005 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 387	Posted: July 19 2007 at 07:06
	Can I be the first to wish Richard Coughlan the very best, he must be quite down at the moment and as a true Caravan fan I am more concerned that one of the original members health is fine.
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progismylife Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Forum Senior Member Joined: October 19 2006 Location: ibreathehelium Status: Offline Points: 15535	Posted: July 19 2007 at 12:31
	That's horrible! I was looking forward to being able to seem them. Hopefully Richard gets better so maybe they could try to tour again.

Chris S Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Honorary Collaborator Joined: June 09 2004 Location: Front Range Status: Offline Points: 7028	Posted: August 01 2007 at 04:18
	get well soon RC!! I'm sure the bloody rain down Herne Bay way does not help. Pye reckons they will involve RC whatever happens when recording a new album as he always has been an integral and original member of Caravan. Never missed an album to be sure.
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