Michigan Rattlers, a beloved rock band from Petoskey, has announced that they are taking an indefinite hiatus. The news came as a shock to fans, who had grown accustomed to the band's energetic live performances and catchy synth-rock sound.
In a heartfelt social media post, the band members – Graham Young, Adam Reed, Christian Wilder, and Tony Audia – expressed their gratitude for the incredible journey they've shared over the past decade. They praised the love and support of their fans, who have been with them every step of the way. The band's music has taken them to every state in the continental United States, with hundreds of shows under their belt.
Graham Young, the lead singer and guitarist, summed up the band's experience as "bittersweet" but ultimately positive. He reflected on the friendships they've made along the way, the experiences that have exceeded their wildest dreams, and the music that has brought them all together.
As for what's next, the band is tight-lipped about new projects, saying only that "new opportunities await us... stay tuned." Fans are eagerly awaiting any updates from the quartet, who have been an integral part of the Michigan music scene.
The decision to take a hiatus comes on the heels of their latest album, Waving From a Sea, which was produced by Detroit's Dominic John Davis and marked a significant shift in their sound. The band has been gaining momentum over the years, with performances at notable venues like Pine Knob, where they opened for Bob Seger.
The news may come as a shock to some fans, but it's clear that the Michigan Rattlers have made a lasting impact on the music scene. As Graham Young so eloquently put it, "We are proud of the music we made... and we sincerely hope you all will too."
In a heartfelt social media post, the band members – Graham Young, Adam Reed, Christian Wilder, and Tony Audia – expressed their gratitude for the incredible journey they've shared over the past decade. They praised the love and support of their fans, who have been with them every step of the way. The band's music has taken them to every state in the continental United States, with hundreds of shows under their belt.
Graham Young, the lead singer and guitarist, summed up the band's experience as "bittersweet" but ultimately positive. He reflected on the friendships they've made along the way, the experiences that have exceeded their wildest dreams, and the music that has brought them all together.
As for what's next, the band is tight-lipped about new projects, saying only that "new opportunities await us... stay tuned." Fans are eagerly awaiting any updates from the quartet, who have been an integral part of the Michigan music scene.
The decision to take a hiatus comes on the heels of their latest album, Waving From a Sea, which was produced by Detroit's Dominic John Davis and marked a significant shift in their sound. The band has been gaining momentum over the years, with performances at notable venues like Pine Knob, where they opened for Bob Seger.
The news may come as a shock to some fans, but it's clear that the Michigan Rattlers have made a lasting impact on the music scene. As Graham Young so eloquently put it, "We are proud of the music we made... and we sincerely hope you all will too."
I feel bad for their fans who were really looking forward to more shows from them. Taking an indefinite hiatus can be scary, especially since they've been on such a high with their latest album and great performances. 
But at the same time, it's good that they're not rushing into anything new before taking some time off. They've had an amazing run already and getting to reflect on all the awesome experiences and friendships they've made is probably really needed for them right now 
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I'm kinda bummed about this hiatus thing. I mean, I've been to like 3 of their shows in my hometown and they always brought the house down! 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good break, right? 
It's not like they're retiring or anything... more like, they're just gonna pursue new opportunities and maybe even come back stronger than ever 
. And honestly, their latest album was 
... so whatever comes next is bound to be interesting 
. I'm still gonna miss seeing them live on stage 
, but I'll definitely be keeping an eye out for any updates from the guys 
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I mean, I love their synth-rock sound too, but at the same time, it feels like we're just getting started with them... always been a fan of Graham's voice, though 
I mean, Michigan Rattlers are like, my all-time fave band ever! 
Their music has a way of making me feel like I'm floating on air. 
But, I gotta respect their decision to take a hiatus... it's clear they're exhausted from touring non-stop 
michigan rattlers is one of my all time fave bands and now they're just gonna leave us hanging like that?! 
but at the same time, i get it - sometimes you gotta take a step back and recharge. fingers crossed they come back stronger than ever 
it's like my favorite childhood band is saying goodbye to me forever. those guys brought so much energy and excitement to every show they played, and their synth-rock sound was always on point 
. And yeah, Waving From a Sea was a game-changer, but what about new stuff now? Will we get another album or are they just gonna sit on those new ideas? 
Graham's voice is just iconic too, i mean who can forget that scream at the end of "Waving From a Sea"? 
anyway, i'm def keeping an eye on what they do next, hope it's something amazing 
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. It's not like they're just gonna disappear or anything - they'll probably be up to something new soon 
and graham young's vocals are like butter for your soul 
. i remember seeing them open for bob seger at pine knob and thinking "wow these guys are legit" 
now its all coming to an end? 
, but it's hard not to feel a little disappointed when your favorite bands take a break.
, that means a lot to me too.
, maybe they'll surprise us with something new soon? 
it's crazy to think about all the shows and memories they've made - from pine knob to every state in the continental us 
they deserve some serious props for putting out that last album too 
. But, on the other hand, what if this is the end of an era? What if they never come back? 
That's kinda cool, but also super depressing 
Can't wait to see what happens though