'IN DEPARTING THE CONCORD'

By early October, Gabe and Jonn had left to complete their respective undergraduate degrees. Dave and Charlie turned their attention to other bands and projects. Michael, at first unsurprised by the accompanying lull, grew increasingly concerned about a lack of signs of interest from the others that neared stark indifference. While hardly unexpected for busy individuals with many commitments and hobbies, it contradicted the zeal apparent a few months before. Charlie's sincere reassurances, followed by fresh band sessions and three shows on the cusp of the New Year, briefly lightened worries.

But as a cold winter set in, frustrations returned and swelled, money now being spent for advertising of the band to record labels.