Bayside are alive and well, but there are a few changes to the line-up to announce. Leaving the band are Jim Mitchell (drums) and Andrew Elderbaum (bassist) and joining in their places are Nick Ghanbarian on bass and John Hallihan on drums, both are from Long Island and debut with the band this friday, August 27th at the Empress Ballroom in Danbury, Connecticut.
Official Statement from Bayside on Line-up Changes:
We're sorry to announce that Andrew and Jim will no longer be playing in Bayside. They both have their personal reasons for leaving the band and if they wish to make them public they will. Jim and Andrew were great to make music with and are still good friends of ours. We want to wish them the best of luck in everything they choose to do from here. Andrew and the rest of us have decided that he will still be involved in the writing process. We are real excited to start working with John and Nick. They are absolutly incredible musicians and great guys. Jack, Nick, John and Myself are all very excited to begin a new chapter in the Bayside Saga. Thank you to Jim and Andrew for everything they have been to us and done for us.