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KT’s farewell

Hi Orpheum fans,
Just wanted to drop by and make what will be my last Orpheum blog update.
After much soul searching (both personally and musically) I have decided that my journey with Orpheum must now come to an end as I have decided to leave the band.
I know it’s an old cliche but it really was down to something as simple as musical differences. The progressive element is something that is at the core of what makes Orpheum’s music tick. Unfortunately, no matter how I tried to fully embrace it, I have come to realise that the progressive element is not at the core of me and I was struggling to feel the music.
It’s been a great ride with Erin, Martine, Fin and Andy we’ve had some great times over the past two years. We’ve done some good gigs, released a well received EP and put Orpheum well and truly on the map. I have no doubt that they will find a good replacement who will slot in quickly and allow them to carry on blessing the world with their gothic progessive metal.
As for me, I have no firm plans as yet, I’ll just float around in the musical ether until I find something new to do whether that be on my own or as part of another band.
I want to thank all the people that have supported Orpheum and who I have got to know as part of the band and give my best wishes to Erin, Martine, Fin and Andy as they continue with Orpheum’s evolution.
See you down the front somewhere!
KT
x

Scars and Morphine

Hey Orpheum fans!

 

So my surgery went well, and the unexpected overnight stay in the hospital was fine, thanks to the morphine drip and the cuddly stuffed animals I had to keep me company. So people have been asking me how my leg is. I’ve been answering, ‘cut up’! Yeah I know it’s not funny, but I think it’s a hoot. I have some nifty long scars on my knee, and have been hobbling my way around the house. My biggest achievement of this week: walking up and down stairs with crutches. Plus I’m on three different drugs! On the downside, I begin physical therapy next week, and have to go to it for the next 8-12 months. Yikes! In the meantime, the band is plotting, planning, and recording new songs and exciting things, so stay tuned!

 

Wishing you blood and sex,

 

Erin

Update from Erin

Hello Orpheum fans! Your friendly neighbourhood goth singer here, so how are you ringing in the new year? Drinks and resolutions? I’m celebrating it with…knee surgery. A little over a year ago a tennis game gone wrong landed me with a messed up knee. A year and a very late MRI scan later revealed that I have no front ligament in my left knee. Basically you have two ligaments in each knee, front and back. I tore mine and over time it disintegrated so all that’s left is a little stump (ew!). Because of this, I can’t really jump, run, or do any crazy leg movements (no dancing the can-can for me!). I was told this is a very common injury, usually experienced by rugby or football players, and a routine surgery is all it’ll take. A few incisions here, a little bit taken from my hamstring and presto! A new knee ligament, ready for action!

I was supposed to have the surgery in January but it got moved to the middle of February, right before we were supposed to gig at the Red Lion in support of Lightwish. Nuts! So how will I be celebrating Valentine’s Day? Either shooting sour grapes at the old people in my hospital room, or so doped up on meds I won’t care that I can’t walk. I’m supposed to be immobile for a while, not sure how long, maybe with some crutches, and then I get to experience the joys of physical therapy for a year. On the plus side, I’ll have some nifty scars! Whoo hoo! The lesson learned here is: don’t play tennis. Try fencing instead.

I hope to only be immobile for a few weeks before I can walk again. The band is carrying on, we’re doing some recordings and will hopefully have some new tracks available soon!

Wishing you blood and sex this Valentine’s Day,

Erin

Heavier Than Metal Show this Friday

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Tune in to Alive 107.3fm at 9pm this Friday (18th) for the Heavier Than Metal show hosted by Chris Walker for another blast of Orpheum on the Scottish airwaves!

You can also listen online on the Alive 107.3fm website via this link : aliveradio.net

Many thanks again to Chris and for including us in his top 5 ones to watch in 2013!