Ok, this will be probably the most painful post, I will ever type here on the everchanging landscape of RTTP.

Well, it is looking like Hand Choke Neck, is in fact, completely disbanded.
Before I explain whats going on, let me just say thank you, sincerely, to all of you who helped us out, carried 100lb cabs up fire escapes, got us shows, took pictures, lent equip, etc. You guys know who you are, and you are indeed selfless, generous, good people. All the bands weve played with, most of them were great people as well, and speaking for myself, it was usually a great time.
I am truly proud of HCN, and I REALLY hate to see it, at least in this manifestation, end, but shit happens, and we will all move on.

Shit happening also brings me to the next subject.

I have been offered a great job, and housing oppurtunity, so as of June 2007, I will be relocating, along with my wife and 2 daughters, 1600 miles south, to the sunny, white sand beaches of Southwest Florida.

Typing this, and knowing the finality of it, pains me greatly.
This is my home, and has been for over 15 years. Nothing could ever replace it, nor would I attempt to try. Its going to be a huge adjustment for my whole family and I, and to be honest, its pretty fucking scary to uproot and take a giant gamble like this, but what I lack in reassurance, I make up for with fortitude. I will make it happen. That being said.....

Its an oppurtunity that I feel, if passed up, will never come along again, and is my one way ticket to not being a poor slave for my ENTIRE life.
If you know me personally, talk to me, I will explain more in detail.

I have 3 months to say my goodbyes, and I will still be on here, but even with a bright venture on my horizon, I am deeply saddened to leave NH.

HCN never released a live VCD, with a years worth of different shows.
It is roughly 35 minutes long and I will snail mail you one if you email me.
I have roughly 10 left, and they are VCD's not DVD, but will play on most DVD players with MPEG support.

Welp....thats about it for now.

I have some planning to do....

Not Goodbye, Jesse Montana

powerkok@hotmail.com

dang truth.
good luck dawg

Wow.

I'm very sorry things didn't work out for the band but look on the bright side, you're able to support your family by taking this job offer. I wish you the best of luck.

P.S. Shredfest 06 was sick.

good luck man

kok, you have to come hang out before you leave!

wether it be a shroud practice or a shroud show, either-or we gotta hang out before you pack the tribe up and head to warmer climates

oh, and I'll catch you on MSN, I want one of those VCD's

Damn. Best of luck to you and your family, cock. Thanks to you guys for getting us shows in NH, we always had a good ass time playing with you dudes.

Shit dude, best of luck, I hope the new job works out. We practice Monday and Thursday now -- try to stop by and hang out one of those nights before you leave.

Oh yeah, and call Stevus -- he wanted to get ahold of you.

I DEMAND A REMATCH

KillerKadoogan said:

THE PLOT THICKENS

that sucks, good luck.

I'll save the long winded good-bye's for later, and not on a message board.

HCN was a good long ride for all of us. We had a lot of fun, and kicked a lot of ass. We just had so many things going on that it made time for the band near impossible. I live 1 1/2 hrs. from our practice space, and my wife is 7 months pregnant.

Had the best time in my life playing with HCN, and if anyone is looking for great musicians.....I'm sure that we'll all be around in the future. Until then, methinks I'm gonna start a little computer edited black / folk project.

Wow, that's a big move. Good luck, man.

Hey thanks guys, I appreciate the support.
Hose....Matty mentioned a final HCN show, since Im leaving. You down for that in the next month or so?

this is sad news, but good luck dude

oh and you MUST do a show!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't know which sucks more, You leaving or HCN breaking up. I guess the fact you leaving really sucks more, cuz you are a great friend,and I have known you for a wicked long time(back since the Morgul days). You are a great guitarist , and I am gonna miss seeing you onstage in a band around here. Hope you come back and visit us someday.



A farewell HCN show is a MUST!!!

Wow, That really suck about the band, and Jessie, you will be missed! Good luck in Fla. We need to hang again as Mark mentioned. Jake, we are trying out guitarists if you are interested. Either way, man HCN was my fav local band, and I am bummed out. i'd love to be part of your last gig, if possible. \m/


Alas, a sad day, goodbye!

Would that be even further for Jake to travel?. He'd probably be awesome in the band though.

Ya, that would be a hike for sure. I think that for a bit I'm going to lay low. At least until my son is born. After that, who knows?

Anyhow, Kok will surely be missed. I do agree that a farewell show would be a good time and very apres pos. I'm down. Lemme know any details if any and we'll git 'er done.

Man, I'm sad to see HCN go. The couple shows we played were good times. Good luck with everything!

kok hoser its thoatist let do it we all ( in the band and fans of the band ) deserve a fairwell. sorry about my spelling. no one needs to see that.
MARK