Hanging it up.

Mikey Wax · Post by **Mikey Wax** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:12 pm

Well, the time has come for me to say goodbye to House of Cain. My wife and I are expecting our first in the next few weeks, and I decided that at this point in my life, music is going to have to take the backseat (for now). Best of luck to Jason and Greg, who are both really great dudes that deserve someone that can give them their full attention. I think we had a pretty good run while it lasted, and hope that in the future we can work together on a hardcore polka project. Thanks for everything, Hell Up!!!

Wax

DirtySanchez · Post by **DirtySanchez** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:24 pm

Good luck, and best wishes with your family.
It was awesome rocking out with ya.

ChaosRisingRice · Post by **ChaosRisingRice** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 12:54 pm

Hey it was cool to watch you play. And an early congradulations on the newborn

BDR · Post by **BDR** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:09 pm

Good luck with the new wee one ...

Do yourself a favor: DON'T sell your gear. You'll regret it.

r:>)

drums=life · Post by **drums=life** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 1:19 pm

Best whishes to you and yours my brother

Trucula · Post by **Trucula** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:24 pm

Hey Bro!
Sorry to hear that..you guys were a great team...
Call it a temp. break cause your never done!..I know you'll turn up somewhere!....You guys were great to work with and I wish you nothing but the best in the future!
And to Jason and Greg...Hang in there..Good things will come your way soon!
HELL UP BROs!!!! Keep in touch!

mjb · Post by **mjb** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:51 pm

don't know ya dude, but i'm in that same boat and its totally fun but it is hard to juggle both in the early ons but you'll catch a groove and its all good. good luck. and have fun.

mj

Another-Drummer · Post by **Another-Drummer** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:05 pm

Poor Hatch... Deja vu...

jangel · Post by **jangel** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:44 pm

Knowing you Mikey it will be a temporary thing and rightly so...your first child, the greatest joy in the world.......and for me playing music (in a band) was the second greatest rush, the car and bike came in third.

stop down ....the wife might need some wings the night before!!LOL

SpellboundByMetal · Post by **SpellboundByMetal** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 3:52 pm

man, that sucks. but i guess you gotta do what you gotta do.
i personally am gonna chop my balls off with a spoon so that shit doesnt happen to me.

Good luck with the kid, man!!! It's an exciting time. Youre gonna be someone's DAD...oh shit...

EyesOfAnguishbassist · Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:03 pm

Good luck man!

Bloodsong · Post by **Bloodsong** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 8:30 pm

as of today, HoC actually has some auditions already lined up. ya'll see me and greg resurface together, for sure. there is still alot of music to be made and beer to drink, so don't cry for us argentina!!! i still have to raise THIS bastard child!!!

drums=life · Post by **drums=life** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:25 pm

Like a pheonix, Jason...

rug · Post by **rug** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 9:54 pm

Sorry to see ya go mike, HxOxCx won't be the same but they will surely rise again without a doubt!!! Congrats on the baby man, i have some similar issues to deal with as my wife & i are due in december...it really changes things. But mike, the next time i call you to take our scoots out for a spin...CALL ME BACK DAMMIT!!!!!!!!!!!!

cheers

rug

onegunguitar · Post by **onegunguitar** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:21 pm

Congratulations to you and the wife!!! Been a pleasure jammin' with ya and look forward to doin' it again someday. Let us know when you become a "dad"!!!!

VENTGtr · Post by **VENTGtr** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:24 pm

First off, HUGE congrats. Having a kid is the greatest thing ever.

My boy's now 9. I gave it up not too long after he was born because of time
constraints, trying to find some normalcy, etc. But, after things settle in
and you get used to new scheds and routines, you'll find ways to make time
somewhere through the years.

Every so often something comes along and I think there's no way I'm going to
have time to keep playing out, but when "stuff" settles, I'm still squeezing it in.

Guess it's like others have said; don't sell your gear! At least not the best of
it (I did sell a REALLY old tweed Fender Bassman. Best guitar amp ever. Wish
I would've had someone to talk more sense into me).

Anyway, congrats again and enjoy. They get big fast.

jmiles405 · Post by **jmiles405** » Tue Aug 08, 2006 10:34 pm

Good luck with everything.

Mikey Wax · Post by **Mikey Wax** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 12:02 am

Thanks everyone.

Sorry Rug. I'll definately go for a ride next time. IOU.

Viva la Pelt · Post by **Viva la Pelt** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 9:19 pm

Goodluck Mikey always cool playin with u!!!! NICE SHORTS MAN!!!

Baceman Spiff · Post by **Baceman Spiff** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:38 pm

Congrats and good luck Mike! You're a good man, and an even better drummer! Im glad we got to jam together. Stay in touch.

Killjingle · Post by **Killjingle** » Wed Aug 09, 2006 11:53 pm

good to b round ya...

be seein ya in the future; enjoy the experience!

RobTheDrummer · Post by **RobTheDrummer** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 12:10 am

Mike! Congrats on being a daddy! Family first you know, you're a good man and a great drummer. I know you'll never really "hang em up" just get your new one to play as well! Take care man and best wishes!

Griff · Post by **Griff** » Thu Aug 10, 2006 2:43 pm

as a band working parent it is hard to take care of things and play, I took some time off when my kids were little and did the once a month thing just to blow the dust off the gear. but that time goes fast my friend before you know it the kid is a teen and you are jammin with your kid.. good luck and congrats on the little one

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Sat Aug 12, 2006 4:34 pm

I took a musical break to be a single father and work. I would do jam nights and some fill in gigs every few months just to keep my chops up. Of course, I had been playing non-stop for 26 years up to that time and the break was overdue. When my daughter was in high school, I decided it was time to play again and I was excited to get back out and have been playing steadily for 5 years again and having a blast. When I was not in a band, I really missed the playing aspect but not all the other nonsense you have to deal with.

Congratulations and best wishes to you and your family!