Predating the release of their third album by a couple of months Children Collide announce that drummer Ryan Caesar will part company with the band.
It's not with a light heart that the band have come to a mutual decision that Ryan Caesar depart , Caesar has played with the band since early 2007, the fourth drummer since Children Collide’s inception in 2004.
The media release spells the split right out siting "the relationship between band members Ryan and Johnny has over the years disintegrated. Their fine body of work and energetic live synergy is a testament to their musical and creative connection, but it’s come to a point where touring as a unit is no longer pleasant. And that is that." Sounds like someone doesn't wash their smalls on tour? I know from experience that this is enough to put the rest of the band over the edge when wedged into a van at close quarters for weeks at a time. However, the departing Ryan Ceasar had this to say;
"It saddens me deeply to announce this unfortunate news. My relationships with my dear friend Heath
Crawley, everyone at Crucial Music and all others involved with the band have been of foremost importance to me and have been the catalyst for the significant endurance that both I and I'm sure John have shown
towards each other for these past few years.
With those close friendships in mind it is with a heavy heart that I announce my departure from Children Collide at the conclusion of this next tour. The band can not function as it should, or continue forward
at all with the current tensions, and the situation - looked at from any perspective, can only be resolved by my leaving. I thank each and every person who has supported us thus far and those who have worked so hard for us. I'm eternally sorry that there was not more to give. I love you all. Ryan."
In a fitting farewell to Ryan, he will join the band on the imminent Sword to a Gunfight single tour,
which launches into action all over the country through March and April. This will be audience's last chance to see the trio with Ryan behind the kit, and the only chance for fans to see Ryan play songs from the
new album live. Tickets are on sale now and the band implores the public to join them for this farewell.
CHILDREN COLLIDE SWORD TO A GUNFIGHT TOUR
TICKETS ON SALE NOW
FRIDAY MARCH 09
Ferntree Gully Hotel, Ferntree Gully, VIC
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.com.au / 136 100
SATURDAY MARCH 10
Pelly Bar, Frankston, VIC
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.com.au / 136 100
SUNDAY MARCH 11
Breath of Life, Launceston, TAS
Tickets via: www.breathoflifefestival.com
THURSDAY MARCH 15
Hotel Great Northern, Byron Bay, NSW
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
FRIDAY MARCH 16
Elsewhere Bar, Gold Coast, QLD
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
SATURDAY MARCH 17
The Zoo, Brisbane, QLD
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
WEDNESDAY MARCH 21
The Hoey Moey, Coffs Harbour, NSW
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
THURSDAY MARCH 22
The Cambridge, Newcastle, NSW
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
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FRIDAY MARCH 23
The Patch, Wollongong, NSW
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
SATURDAY MARCH 24
The Metro Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
Ticketmaster - www.ticketmaster.com.au / 136 100
THURSDAY MARCH 29
The Gov, Adelaide, SA
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Venuetix: www.venuetix.com.au / 08 8225 8888
FRIDAY MARCH 30
Capitol, Perth, WA
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SATURDAY MARCH 31
Players Bar, Mandurah, WA
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
SUNDAY APRIL 01
Mojos, Fremantle, WA
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
THURSDAY APRIL 12
Karova Lounge, Ballarat, VIC
Tickets via: Oztix childrencollide.oztix.com.au / 1300 762 545
FRIDAY APRIL 13
The Corner Hotel, Melbourne, VIC
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