Some of you may have seen the email that came from Chris Simmonds this week. Declining attendance and consistent money-losing gigs have prompted him to pack it in, and stop booking road bands in Aberdeen.
Say what you will about venue choice or the bands that came through town. No matter how you look it, it's a huge loss for all of us. Bugs Henderson, Mem Shannon, Alvin Youngblood Hart, Lightnin Willie and a whole bunch of others never would have had a chance to play in Aberdeen if Chris hadn't made it happen.
Thanks for all you did Chris! Sorry to see you quitting, but I understand.
