Just wanted to thank everybody for your support for all three of us. I’m grateful for Dave and John Joe for understanding why I’ve had to do this. I’m not someone who shares much of my emotions or what’s going on in my life publicly, but just know it’s not a decision I made lightly. Like Dave said we’re all incredibly proud of the album, we all really enjoyed recording it and can’t wait for everyone to hear it. X
Thinking of you Cici, sometimes you really need to take time for you and then reassess what's important and your health is priceless and should be prioritised. X
To paraphrase what I said on the Red Giant version of this vid - Really hope that you find your way through the personal challenges you need to process, and that you and Dave can then find your joint ways to somewhere good. I think all your followers will be empathising with you, and we will treasure the album as a record of what you three have created together.
It always helps to try to find 3 positives in any difficult situation. 1) You still have an awesome channel with 134,000 subscribers/fans. 2) You are still an incredibly talented musician. 3) Your solo material with you loop improvisations is what put you on the map along with your humble, warm demeanor. You still have those things going for you. (Looking forward to hearing some fresh new things on your channel .)👍
I'm so glad you took the time to say this so nicely. You spoke for everybody whose heart was freaking breaking as we watched this. You can tell they love each other and that sometimes hurts like heck
Dave, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Everyone watching this video has experienced difficult times in their life. You are a hell of a guy, and we all love you so much. Speaking for all of your fans, thank you for what you do, and I really hope you and the red giants will sort everything out. Take as much time as you need, don't feel like you need to post if your health says no. We all wish the best for you Dave.
You’ll get through it Dave. As a musician myself, the best therapy is to keep on playing. We’re lucky enough to channel our emotions into our music, and you’ve always been amazing at that. What ever happens in both your personal relationship and the band stuff, the people of the tube will always be right behind you 💙
I know this was hard for you Dave and much respect to you my friend. I'm old as dirt (70) and when new chapters in life happen, you write songs about it! The blues is pretty common ground for most guitarists and this is fuel for music, sad as the transition may seem. Cici is quite young and so talented, her journey is really all ahead of her. Sometimes there are no mistakes and sometimes people need to go on a walkabout and clear the soul! May you all never thirst and for good gravy's sake....make a blues album from this experience. You got a couple of great records from this chapter and there'll be many more my friend, many more!
I've been following you for about 6 years now and I am always so happy to see how far you have come. All of that through your hard work, passion, humility and authenticity. You are not only an amazing musician, but you are also an inspiring personality. The world needs more people like you, so please never stop being You. Sending you my love from Germany!
It's so heartbreaking to watch this. I know the feeling but I always remember myself that at any moment something can happen (even a very small thing) that will get you back on track and make you happy again. Feeling sad is not something you should hide or be ashamed of, that's why i appreciate this video so much because most people don't show that. Like all your video's, you are helping people, and yourself with this video too. I have a lot of respect for being so honest and I'm sure you will be back on track again Dave. Take your time and i wish you the best recovery, you deserve it because you are a wonderful human being.
Dave, you're a massive inspiration to not only myself, but to thousands of others that are blessed to come across your music and your videos. Wishing you all the best, and these tough times will pass. Much love!
I wish nothing but the best for you, Cici and your artwork! Sometimes the best for us is to step back and come back stronger than ever, even if it hurts like hell. Much love and peace ❤❤❤❤
It’s me the Dave , the Rory Gallagher name pronunciation knob In Ireland. I struggle everyday with my own mental health and demons so I can relate. I’ll always keep fighting the fight as I know you will. Without a guitar I don’t know where I’d be in this life. It’s got me through some dark days and will continue to do so. I guess Queenie is in a deep dark hole now, all I can do from here is light a candle for her. I can see that the bulb is fried off you and you are struggling so I’m going to light a candle for you too. Looking forward to the day when you will all be back together and stronger for it. Peace and love man. Dr Duck.
Greetings from Brazil, Dave! My heart goes out to you. After 25 years and two kids, I’m going through the same situation. My brother has just done so, too. As Prince said, “It must be something in the water (they drink).” As ever, music will be our saviour. The important thing is that all involved find happiness. Stay strong. Keep showing the world what a phenomenally talented guy you are!
Hi Dave and anyone else tuned in out there. I'm just going to leave this here in case it helps anyone. I was from a broken home with two violent/somewhat evil stepparents as a kid. Thus started living on the streets on and off from about age 12 onwards. In fact by age 18, I can say I lost everything. All family, all friends, virtually all possessions. Just slept in the ice and snow in a remote wooded area in UK in my clothes. It was hard. February was cold. After 3 weeks or so I saved up to buy a tent and lived in the woods for about a year more or less. I'd love to say, I found God there, but I'm pretty sure God found me. A random girl on the train, when I used to travel to contemporary jazz college had gifted me a stunning Bible in Chichester at the Cross, a year earlier. I refused it of course, looked far too expensive and anyways what would I need that for? She suggested I Pray before reading it and spoke of her friend who had seen some verse of Isaiah written in the clouds when she had done so. Mary was as straight laced as they come; this was obviously the truth. Well, by summer, as I was just sitting in the doorway of my tent, I literally laughed out aloud and said, looking at that Bible, "Sure God, what are you going to say to me, who has lost everything and all family and friends, who has a few possessions left and lives in a tent in the middle of the woods?". As I opened that Book and turned randomly, it read, 'Abraham was sitting in the doorway of his tent...' I freaked out. This was impossible. So I shut The Book, but remembered and treasured that day forever. This is going to sound strange, but bear with me. Water started coming from a rock at the rear of the tent, creating a tiny stream and the most incredible and diverse wild flowers started to grow around me. So colourful and vibrant it was Supernatural. To be honest the rest of those woods (Midhurst Common) were already quite good. I had a carpet of violets and the pine trees smelled wonderful and afterall it was summer now,, it was finally warm. The other few possessions were a thick book (25 years of Rock and Roll, which I had nailed a carpet tile to), a pair of drumsticks and a metronome and a few good drumming books. So I practiced a lot. Between 4-12 hours a day at that stage. Ok. So what happened? I'm older now. I got married, had plenty of children and it happened again. Wife got depression/psychosis and left with all the kids - twice. So I should now be able to say, I lost EVERYTHING three times. All friends. All family. All possessions. But it is not true. God was with me at all times and never left my side, despite the depths of how severe and depressing and deeply sad my life reached (I'm a drummer and play guitar - with a name like Mike Bloomfield, you'd hope so). In hindsight I lost nothing. As my Foundation was Stronger than everything and able to supply all my needs again and again and like Job, God could Restore my life far better than before and He did exactly that. I went on from homeless bum to owning a multi-million I.T. business with national radio shows and a TV show, corporate sponsorships, the lot. He gave me the dream girl and I remarried. I traveled the world several times and my music got radio airplay and for years I played in front of several thousand people. So what's my suggestion for any other Great losers like me out there? I'd try this. Grab an easy to read Bible. Try the old Living Bible - the exact version Mary had given me - or an NIV version to keep it simple. Pray like your life depended on it and ask The LORD 🕊️ to come to you and help you. RECEIVE THAT HELP ALONE. YOU WILL GROW AND BE STRONGER THAN ANY AND LIVE FOREVER 💕 That one Personal Relationship, that One Friend never left me when everyone and everything else did repeatedly. Man I could tell you some stories that would blow you all away. I should write a book. It's hard to believe a lot of it. You cannot find God as such. BUT YOU CAN PRAY 🙏 WITH ALL YOUR HEART, SOUL AND MIND THAT GOD WILL FIND YOU. For someone listening here, this is about TO RADICALLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER. GOD BLESS YOU ❣️ God Bless 🕊️ you all 🙏 either way. Mike Bloomfield - originally U.K. then 25 years in Australia 🇦🇺 and now living in Brasil 🇧🇷 - getting me some Samba and more decent beaches.
Hi Dave I admire your honesty to go where others can't. You've overcome far worse in your life and this is just another small speed bump. Best wishes to you, Queenie and the band.
Sending love and all my best Dave, take care. Your videos have got me through some dark times over the years, so I really appreciate what you do and who you are.
Love to you and Red Giant, and Metaphysical Hugs feom America for you and Queenie. Your playing was a jumpstart to my battered soul, and Queenie/CiCi's energy and playing in her videos have been an absolute delight. I wish you both whatever healing you need. Please know that you've touched a lot of us with your music, reviews and just being people. Real people. Peace!
I'm really sorry to hear the news, Dave. I hope that, whatever happens, you and Queenie find happiness and fulfilment going forward. However the coming months play out, the three of you have played some great gigs together and recorded an album to be proud of. Hang in there.
I wish you all the best, Dave. Your videos have given me massive inspiration over the years as well as gotten me through some extremely difficult times in my own life, and I hope you're able to get through your struggles just as you helped me get through mine. Whatever's next for you, we'll all be here for it. Peace and much love.
Just found your vid, I've been following you on and off for a few years. I haven't commented before, but I just had to send out some love to Queenie and you, ❤️from an Englishman who resides in Busselton, Southwestern Australia. Luvvya, Simon Collins.♥️
I can tell matters are not easy to explain, anyway I know I am not alone in wishing you and your band mates all the very best: good times will be here again, hard times don't last forever.
If I can get my health better I will be there in Newbury. Life is strange but all you can do is ride the waves and look to the horizon when you are on the peaks and not lose hope or faith when you are down at the bottom. I have spent the last 24 years battling ill health and you can stay positive and do amazing things with amazing people despite the difficulties. The thing that heals is being kind to yourself and kind to others, especially in times of need. God bless you all and take care.
This clearly wasn't easy. Respect, man. Total respect. Appreciation for all you've contributed here on UA-cam. Your insights, & life lessons, and local history as well as in music instruction vids & performances, solo & otherwise. Support and best wishes for the future, whatever it may hold.
Life can suck at times Dave! We all go through stuff but if it’s any help you’ve certainly enriched my life and have blessed me greatly with your music. You are making a difference and your music is important to me !
Dave I want to thank you for everything you’ve done for me, you taught me what guitars were good and bad, you taught me how to get tone and you have also taught me how so have the John frusciante playing style thank you so much just keep going strong.
I discovered your channel over the past year as I restarted my guitar journey. In that short time you have become my favorite UA-camr, you have a genuine comforting spirit and I hope things work out for you.
Dave, we could tell that something was up and hoped silently that things would go well. Thank you for (once again) being so honest with us, your friends. Heartfelt wishes for all the best to all of you and remember you’re not alone. Stay strong mate!
Thanks for being so open. I love what you do, and I love that you're there with all of us who struggle from time to time, just being wonderful. You make such fantastic music! Love to you and Queenie. Take all the time to get well and I wish you all every blessing. I can't wait for the album!
Wishing nothing but the best for everyone in the band, especially Cici. Really hoping the skies clear for you soon. Looking forward immensely to the album. ❤
You are such beautiful hearts I watched this video just to know if you were ok.. Much Love to you all !!! May Love heal all the wounds and allow you to create beautiful moments ✨🙏🏽
So sad to hear.😢 Been in the same situation a few times myself and its horrible. All you can do is take a deep breath and most importantly keep going. Rule number one...don't stop.❤
The magic of music and your mojo will always work itself out. You're a pro brother remember that. Keep up the good work hang in there Dave! You never have to explain your hard work. Cheers 🍻 brother! This may be the best time for you to write a song about this subject. 🤞🏻 🤞🏻 positive vibes always! ✌🏼 ✌🏼 always watching your greatness from Hawthorne, California. 👍🏻 thumbs up always! 👍🏻
Shit Dave, my heart is breaking watching this, feeling the emotion in your voice. Every deep breath you took was like a knife cutting through me. Mate I know words just don't mean a thing but I wish you all the best. I know you wont be able to see it now but, try to remember when you hit rock bottom the only way left to go is up. Stay strong brother.
Love and support from Newbury Dave. Appreciate the shout for the festival:) Oddly we need a bass player too. Well done for getting through that, could see how difficult that was for you.
It couldn’t have been easy to make that video, huge respect. You owe us nothing, the amount of time and effort you put in to everything you put out is more than enough.
Sometimes bad things come in pairs or more. I've seen other videos of yours and know how talented and passionate you are about the guitar. I enjoy the joy you project in your videos and find it to be an insperation. Give yourself time to process what has happened and then move forward. That's what you have been doing, forward through practicing, forward through performances, forward to a better place. Take care. As Jimmy would say
Cici, Queenie, you take care of yourself cause you are the only one to know what you need, what kind you need and how much. We never know what tomorrow brings cause it never tells us until today and yesterday arrives and we can look back at it and decide if it brought the right thing. We enjoy your playing and all and look to the next whatever. Do what you need to be doing. We all should. Love Steve + Karen
I would love to sit next to you, so you could teach me everything you know about music, guitar and JF. We all love you Dave and if we only would live in the same place I know I would be even a better musician thanks to you. Lot’s of love from Italy❤️🇮🇹
Dave, take care, and take all the time you need. Sending best wishes to you and Queenie and John Joe. We respect and appreciate you no matter what, so don't add pressure on yourself.
I commented on the other channel, but I wanted to say again that I'm thinking of all of you and am sending much love and hugs to all three of you. Difficult times are hard to process, but all things are tempoporary so keep that in mind when trying to work through this bad patch. Sending healing thoughts your way xx
Dave our friend, what a person you are. Friendly, fun, talented, thoughtful & kind, guitarist wonderkin, but just like so many of us lacking this lots of that. Years I’ve struggled a bit, off n on with my head and I’ve been lucky to get thru lots. I want to tell you that heart pain gives the best music but the worst pain. But you will survive this. Under no circumstance blame yourself cause you can’t control someone else’s feelings, only acknowledge them and live with them best you can. You are who you are and that’s who we love seeing and hearing. Sometimes ya get burnt out on fish n chips and you can’t eat ‘em for a while so you take time from the fish n chips. It can help to maybe re-establish your appetite for fish n chips. In the meanwhile you the fish n chips carry on and maybe meet new people make new music find new friends. Your current friends out there all still love ya and are here, there and everywhere for you. You bring us great music, memories and life that’s real. Thank you very kindly, Dave. Steve + Karen
Thanks for the update Dave, chin up, and I hope everything works out in time ❤ Been following you for a couple of years now, if you ever need a Bass player I'd be happy to step in 🎸 Take care 🙂
Life can definitely be almost unbearable at times, Dave. I wish the best for you and Cici whatever “best" means to each of you. If I could, I’d give you both a hug. ❤
Dave this took massive stones m8, and we as fans appreciate what this took, things seem bleak at the minute but time is a great healer and the magic you have in your hands will help too! we'll always adore what u do, you've helped so so many even when your struggling yourself. shitty times do pass my friend. much love too ya!
Unfortunately this is life. For all the ups there truly are downs. The world/universe is balanced. So all good things move towards entropy. However if this is a severely hard time for you please PLEASE remember that this will swing the opposite direction yet again. IT WILL! It's the way of this life my friend. I hate saying it in this way but YOU deserve the truth. Just as we do like you said. All is balanced. I promise. Your just on the path of life at the moment and this........ Well......... This may happen to be a really shitty section of your timeline. But it is not the final.... It is damn sure not over and It is not the end. Period. No matter the outcome I promise you YOU WILL come up again. And I truly only speak as in mentally. I wish I could find a better way to say this because I feel as tho NONE of this makes sense....... But.... It will balance. No one life is more important then the next. We are all LIFE. And in that statement, these rules apply as well. So keep your spirits moving forward weather they are up or down because the point of it all isn't right now...... The point of it all is the path you choose forward. So Dave I must say.... You are cared about and you make people's days better! You bring smiles you bring cathartic release in those who watch you because we can all identify with what is happening in some way or another. So please trust me when I say.......Everything is going to work out perfectly for you...... I promise
Oh no, Dave! I am watching your channel regularly since you've demo'ed the Orange Crush 20 RT, and many years later now basically almost everything I know today about setting up a guitar and gear in general I once learned from you, or took your settings, ideas and opinions as a starting point. I can not thank you enough for all the honest content you are creating on here. You are a very likeable man and a virtuosic musician, as you can see for yourself in all the comments that are raining down on you. Now, I am shocked about those sad news. It seemed to me like two soulmates had finally met, musically and personally. - Having gone through bitter breakups myself I know, as most of us, that no words of encouragement can really help any further when the pain is as fresh as it is right now. But we saw you getting over the breakup with Joe, so you will recover from this one as well. Quitting is not an option, you have to out-live your demons, even if that means playing Pearl Jam's "Black" / Pink Pop- version on endless repeat. Wishing you all the best. Be good to yourself, will you! From Berlin, R.
Love to you all. Don't feel you have to explain anything to us or that you owe us anything. You have your private lives and that is very important for all of you to keep private too. Just sending you all the love in the world and health and strength and just let it be what it is. You are amazing always all of you ❤️
Dave. Love your stuff. Been a fan for a long time. Not much help but these things come and go. Seem constant in my life too with serious mental health problems. It'll get easier. God bless you. 👍👍
Gutted for all of you guys. Queenie is such an amazing player, its a real shame shes had to step back. Wishing you all the best and hope things get better soon.
Some of our most challenging times makes us really appreciate the good & solidifies our focus on life ❤. Hang in there man! Grab your favorite guitar and get lost and do what you do best is make amazing music!🤘🏽✌🏽🤙🏽❤
Kudos to you Dave for making this video. Thinking of you both at thoe difficult time. The Priory is still there till June 2025, so hopefully you'll get to play there again ❤
Making this video might have been difficult for you but I can tell that you are a strong person Dave. I feel like you have grown but one can forget that sometimes. Never forget the battles that you have won.
We are here for you Dave. I know this was hard for you to do, but it is a step you needed to take towards moving ahead. Keep the music flowing brother, it will guide you. Stay strong Dave! 💪
Don't do the pick me dance, she moved on long before she told you. Concentrate on your health & building your channel. You can have a great future ahead of you Dave.
Just wanted to thank everybody for your support for all three of us. I’m grateful for Dave and John Joe for understanding why I’ve had to do this. I’m not someone who shares much of my emotions or what’s going on in my life publicly, but just know it’s not a decision I made lightly. Like Dave said we’re all incredibly proud of the album, we all really enjoyed recording it and can’t wait for everyone to hear it. X
I hope you're OK Cici, and all works out for you while you take some time out. You're a gem, God bless and take care!
Thinking of you Cici, sometimes you really need to take time for you and then reassess what's important and your health is priceless and should be prioritised. X
This too shall pass ❤
To paraphrase what I said on the Red Giant version of this vid - Really hope that you find your way through the personal challenges you need to process, and that you and Dave can then find your joint ways to somewhere good. I think all your followers will be empathising with you, and we will treasure the album as a record of what you three have created together.
I wish good health and good fortune for all of you! You're all cool doofs! - Cheers! -S
It always helps to try to find 3 positives in any difficult situation.
1) You still have an awesome channel with 134,000 subscribers/fans.
2) You are still an incredibly talented musician.
3) Your solo material with you loop improvisations is what put you on the map along with your humble, warm demeanor. You still have those things going for you.
(Looking forward to hearing some fresh new things on your channel .)👍
I'm so glad you took the time to say this so nicely. You spoke for everybody whose heart was freaking breaking as we watched this. You can tell they love each other and that sometimes hurts like heck
Dave, YOU ARE NOT ALONE. Everyone watching this video has experienced difficult times in their life. You are a hell of a guy, and we all love you so much. Speaking for all of your fans, thank you for what you do, and I really hope you and the red giants will sort everything out. Take as much time as you need, don't feel like you need to post if your health says no. We all wish the best for you Dave.
@flyinfish. I completely agree with what you have said. I wish you all the best Dave. Just take some time and do you need to do.
You absolute sweetheart Dave. Chin up man it’s gonna be alright. What a legend you are! Keep up the good work
Best wishes to you, Queenie and the whole band. We'll be here, still looking forward to the new music and what you're doing next.
You’ll get through it Dave. As a musician myself, the best therapy is to keep on playing. We’re lucky enough to channel our emotions into our music, and you’ve always been amazing at that. What ever happens in both your personal relationship and the band stuff, the people of the tube will always be right behind you 💙
I know this was hard for you Dave and much respect to you my friend. I'm old as dirt (70) and when new chapters in life happen, you write songs about it! The blues is pretty common ground for most guitarists and this is fuel for music, sad as the transition may seem. Cici is quite young and so talented, her journey is really all ahead of her. Sometimes there are no mistakes and sometimes people need to go on a walkabout and clear the soul! May you all never thirst and for good gravy's sake....make a blues album from this experience. You got a couple of great records from this chapter and there'll be many more my friend, many more!
this!
You, Cici and John Joe are so talented! Blues songs sounds great, use the talent.🩵
I've been following you for about 6 years now and I am always so happy to see how far you have come. All of that through your hard work, passion, humility and authenticity. You are not only an amazing musician, but you are also an inspiring personality. The world needs more people like you, so please never stop being You. Sending you my love from Germany!
Sending you love and light. You are worthwhile, you are valuable, and thank you for all you do!
Love to you all.
Kudos to you for doing this, Dave.
You have every right be feel and be proud of the Red Giant Project.
I'm sorry to see you sad Dave. I pray that you'll find peace of mind, and that Cici finds solace in the time away. God bless both of you!
You are a great inspiration for all musicians Dave. Keep on playing man. Though times never last.
Very sorry to hear that the two of you are going through this tough time. I wish you both the best, no matter what happens.
It's so heartbreaking to watch this. I know the feeling but I always remember myself that at any moment something can happen (even a very small thing) that will get you back on track and make you happy again. Feeling sad is not something you should hide or be ashamed of, that's why i appreciate this video so much because most people don't show that. Like all your video's, you are helping people, and yourself with this video too. I have a lot of respect for being so honest and I'm sure you will be back on track again Dave. Take your time and i wish you the best recovery, you deserve it because you are a wonderful human being.
Dave, you're a massive inspiration to not only myself, but to thousands of others that are blessed to come across your music and your videos. Wishing you all the best, and these tough times will pass. Much love!
I wish nothing but the best for you, Cici and your artwork! Sometimes the best for us is to step back and come back stronger than ever, even if it hurts like hell. Much love and peace ❤❤❤❤
Sending good energy your way Dave that you all pull through and come out on top!!!
It’s me the Dave , the Rory Gallagher name pronunciation knob
In Ireland. I struggle everyday with my own mental health and demons so I can relate. I’ll always keep fighting the fight as I know you will. Without a guitar I don’t know where I’d be in this life. It’s got me through some dark days and will continue to do so. I guess Queenie is in a deep dark hole now, all I can do from here is light a candle for her. I can see that the bulb is fried off you and you are struggling so I’m going to light a candle for you too. Looking forward to the day when you will all be back together and stronger for it. Peace and love man. Dr Duck.
Greetings from Brazil, Dave!
My heart goes out to you.
After 25 years and two kids, I’m going through the same situation.
My brother has just done so, too.
As Prince said, “It must be something in the water (they drink).”
As ever, music will be our saviour.
The important thing is that all involved find happiness.
Stay strong.
Keep showing the world what a phenomenally talented guy you are!
So sorry for you, Dave and for CC and JohnJo. Looks like you’re all going to really hard time. I really hope I works out.
I wish you all the good in the world. You are an inspiration.
I second that 👍👍
The bad times won't last, Dave. Trust me on that. Much love to you and Queenie ❤❤
Hi Dave and anyone else tuned in out there.
I'm just going to leave this here in case it helps anyone.
I was from a broken home with two violent/somewhat evil stepparents as a kid. Thus started living on the streets on and off from about age 12 onwards. In fact by age 18, I can say I lost everything. All family, all friends, virtually all possessions.
Just slept in the ice and snow in a remote wooded area in UK in my clothes.
It was hard. February was cold. After 3 weeks or so I saved up to buy a tent and lived in the woods for about a year more or less.
I'd love to say, I found God there, but I'm pretty sure God found me. A random girl on the train, when I used to travel to contemporary jazz college had gifted me a stunning Bible in Chichester at the Cross, a year earlier. I refused it of course, looked far too expensive and anyways what would I need that for? She suggested I Pray before reading it and spoke of her friend who had seen some verse of Isaiah written in the clouds when she had done so. Mary was as straight laced as they come; this was obviously the truth.
Well, by summer, as I was just sitting in the doorway of my tent, I literally laughed out aloud and said, looking at that Bible, "Sure God, what are you going to say to me, who has lost everything and all family and friends, who has a few possessions left and lives in a tent in the middle of the woods?". As I opened that Book and turned randomly, it read, 'Abraham was sitting in the doorway of his tent...' I freaked out. This was impossible. So I shut The Book, but remembered and treasured that day forever.
This is going to sound strange, but bear with me. Water started coming from a rock at the rear of the tent, creating a tiny stream and the most incredible and diverse wild flowers started to grow around me. So colourful and vibrant it was Supernatural. To be honest the rest of those woods (Midhurst Common) were already quite good. I had a carpet of violets and the pine trees smelled wonderful and afterall it was summer now,, it was finally warm. The other few possessions were a thick book (25 years of Rock and Roll, which I had nailed a carpet tile to), a pair of drumsticks and a metronome and a few good drumming books. So I practiced a lot. Between 4-12 hours a day at that stage.
Ok. So what happened?
I'm older now. I got married, had plenty of children and it happened again. Wife got depression/psychosis and left with all the kids - twice.
So I should now be able to say, I lost EVERYTHING three times.
All friends. All family. All possessions.
But it is not true.
God was with me at all times and never left my side, despite the depths of how severe and depressing and deeply sad my life reached (I'm a drummer and play guitar - with a name like Mike Bloomfield, you'd hope so).
In hindsight I lost nothing. As my Foundation was Stronger than everything and able to supply all my needs again and again and like Job, God could Restore my life far better than before and He did exactly that.
I went on from homeless bum to owning a multi-million I.T. business with national radio shows and a TV show, corporate sponsorships, the lot. He gave me the dream girl and I remarried. I traveled the world several times and my music got radio airplay and for years I played in front of several thousand people.
So what's my suggestion for any other Great losers like me out there?
I'd try this.
Grab an easy to read Bible. Try the old Living Bible - the exact version Mary had given me - or an NIV version to keep it simple. Pray like your life depended on it and ask The LORD 🕊️ to come to you and help you.
RECEIVE THAT HELP ALONE.
YOU WILL GROW AND BE STRONGER THAN ANY AND LIVE FOREVER 💕
That one Personal Relationship, that One Friend never left me when everyone and everything else did repeatedly. Man I could tell you some stories that would blow you all away. I should write a book. It's hard to believe a lot of it.
You cannot find God as such.
BUT YOU CAN PRAY 🙏 WITH ALL YOUR HEART, SOUL AND MIND THAT GOD WILL FIND YOU.
For someone listening here, this is about TO RADICALLY CHANGE YOUR LIFE FOR THE BETTER. GOD BLESS YOU ❣️
God Bless 🕊️ you all 🙏 either way.
Mike Bloomfield - originally U.K. then 25 years in Australia 🇦🇺 and now living in Brasil 🇧🇷 - getting me some Samba and more decent beaches.
Amen brother
The sun is always shining above the clouds....
Hi Dave I admire your honesty to go where others can't. You've overcome far worse in your life and this is just another small speed bump. Best wishes to you, Queenie and the band.
Dave, I can see the hurt in your eyes. I'm so sorry that you all are going through this. We are all here for you, mate!
Hi Dave, stay strong man. Things will get better. You are a brave man for sharing this vulnerable moment.
I don't know you, but dude, you bring joy to us, watching and listening.
Sending love and all my best Dave, take care. Your videos have got me through some dark times over the years, so I really appreciate what you do and who you are.
Dave, you are the one who helped me with my depression. Please dont give, mate, life sucks, but we should keep forward
Still watching. You're one of my inspirations. I hope you work through this and are stronger on the other side. Rooting for you.
I will hold you in my prayers Dave, God bless you brother.
Love to you and Red Giant, and Metaphysical Hugs feom America for you and Queenie. Your playing was a jumpstart to my battered soul, and Queenie/CiCi's energy and playing in her videos have been an absolute delight. I wish you both whatever healing you need. Please know that you've touched a lot of us with your music, reviews and just being people. Real people. Peace!
I'm really sorry to hear the news, Dave. I hope that, whatever happens, you and Queenie find happiness and fulfilment going forward. However the coming months play out, the three of you have played some great gigs together and recorded an album to be proud of.
Hang in there.
I wish you all the best, Dave. Your videos have given me massive inspiration over the years as well as gotten me through some extremely difficult times in my own life, and I hope you're able to get through your struggles just as you helped me get through mine. Whatever's next for you, we'll all be here for it. Peace and much love.
Just found your vid, I've been following you on and off for a few years. I haven't commented before, but I just had to send out some love to Queenie and you, ❤️from an Englishman who resides in Busselton, Southwestern Australia. Luvvya, Simon Collins.♥️
I can tell matters are not easy to explain, anyway I know I am not alone in wishing you and your band mates all the very best: good times will be here again, hard times don't last forever.
If I can get my health better I will be there in Newbury. Life is strange but all you can do is ride the waves and look to the horizon when you are on the peaks and not lose hope or faith when you are down at the bottom. I have spent the last 24 years battling ill health and you can stay positive and do amazing things with amazing people despite the difficulties. The thing that heals is being kind to yourself and kind to others, especially in times of need. God bless you all and take care.
This clearly wasn't easy. Respect, man. Total respect. Appreciation for all you've contributed here on UA-cam. Your insights, & life lessons, and local history as well as in music instruction vids & performances, solo & otherwise. Support and best wishes for the future, whatever it may hold.
Thanks as always for being honest with us, we love you man no matter what....
Life can suck at times Dave! We all go through stuff but if it’s any help you’ve certainly enriched my life and have blessed me greatly with your music. You are making a difference and your music is important to me !
It takes a lot of courage to be so direct and vulnerable with your audience. Wishing you all the best.
Dave I want to thank you for everything you’ve done for me, you taught me what guitars were good and bad, you taught me how to get tone and you have also taught me how so have the John frusciante playing style thank you so much just keep going strong.
I discovered your channel over the past year as I restarted my guitar journey. In that short time you have become my favorite UA-camr, you have a genuine comforting spirit and I hope things work out for you.
Dave, we could tell that something was up and hoped silently that things would go well. Thank you for (once again) being so honest with us, your friends. Heartfelt wishes for all the best to all of you and remember you’re not alone. Stay strong mate!
Sending hugs to you and to Queenie!
Thanks for being so open. I love what you do, and I love that you're there with all of us who struggle from time to time, just being wonderful. You make such fantastic music! Love to you and Queenie. Take all the time to get well and I wish you all every blessing. I can't wait for the album!
Wishing nothing but the best for everyone in the band, especially Cici. Really hoping the skies clear for you soon. Looking forward immensely to the album. ❤
There is no such thing as a night that isn't followed by day. Things will get better. Wishing you the best
Sending lots of love and positivity to you Dave. ❤️ Change is hard but you are strong 💪. Wishing you the very best during this season!
Sad to hear this Dave. You're not alone. If you like it or not you're getting a big hug from me.
breakups are always a nightmare and tough to get through. Wish you, John and Cici the best.
You are such beautiful hearts I watched this video just to know if you were ok..
Much Love to you all !!!
May Love heal all the wounds and allow you to create beautiful moments ✨🙏🏽
Thanx for sharing Dave, good luck to you and Red Dwarf! We love you guys.
So sad to hear.😢
Been in the same situation a few times myself and its horrible.
All you can do is take a deep breath and most importantly keep going.
Rule number one...don't stop.❤
The magic of music and your mojo will always work itself out. You're a pro brother remember that. Keep up the good work hang in there Dave! You never have to explain your hard work. Cheers 🍻 brother! This may be the best time for you to write a song about this subject. 🤞🏻 🤞🏻 positive vibes always! ✌🏼 ✌🏼 always watching your greatness from Hawthorne, California. 👍🏻 thumbs up always! 👍🏻
What a Top Tier Gentleman and Fantastic Human being you are Dave. Wish nothing but the best for you and the band. Crack on! 🤘
I love the gig you did by yourself at the priory it was magical
Sure was! I love that he played "Never Fade" for his late Grandmother, that song is one my favorites Dave has ever done.
Shit Dave, my heart is breaking watching this, feeling the emotion in your voice. Every deep breath you took was like a knife cutting through me. Mate I know words just don't mean a thing but I wish you all the best. I know you wont be able to see it now but, try to remember when you hit rock bottom the only way left to go is up. Stay strong brother.
Your courage and honesty in sharing this is amazing. I hope things get better.
Love and support from Newbury Dave. Appreciate the shout for the festival:)
Oddly we need a bass player too.
Well done for getting through that, could see how difficult that was for you.
Sending all my love for you and the band Dave, wishing all of you only the best. (Super excited for the new album!)
It couldn’t have been easy to make that video, huge respect. You owe us nothing, the amount of time and effort you put in to everything you put out is more than enough.
Sometimes bad things come in pairs or more. I've seen other videos of yours and know how talented and passionate you are about the guitar. I enjoy the joy you project in your videos and find it to be an insperation. Give yourself time to process what has happened and then move forward. That's what you have been doing, forward through practicing, forward through performances, forward to a better place. Take care. As Jimmy would say
Cici, Queenie, you take care of yourself cause you are the only one to know what you need, what kind you need and how much. We never know what tomorrow brings cause it never tells us until today and yesterday arrives and we can look back at it and decide if it brought the right thing. We enjoy your playing and all and look to the next whatever. Do what you need to be doing. We all should.
Love
Steve + Karen
Love to you all. You are a great bunch.
Dave… it hurts to see anyone in Red Giant hurting. We love you. Know that things will get better !❤️🩹
Thank you so much for sharing the update! 🥰
Hope you and queenie are both ok Dave. Love your videos so much. Could listen to you talk about guitars all day!
Give yourself some love, man. One day at a time ✌🏼
I would love to sit next to you, so you could teach me everything you know about music, guitar and JF. We all love you Dave and if we only would live in the same place I know I would be even a better musician thanks to you. Lot’s of love from Italy❤️🇮🇹
Best wishes to you, Queenie and the band Dave. Maximum respect for making what must have been a very difficult video
Dave, take care, and take all the time you need. Sending best wishes to you and Queenie and John Joe. We respect and appreciate you no matter what, so don't add pressure on yourself.
I commented on the other channel, but I wanted to say again that I'm thinking of all of you and am sending much love and hugs to all three of you. Difficult times are hard to process, but all things are tempoporary so keep that in mind when trying to work through this bad patch. Sending healing thoughts your way xx
Take care Dave - you are an amazing man with this channel - tough times - be good to yourself
Dave our friend, what a person you are. Friendly, fun, talented, thoughtful & kind, guitarist wonderkin, but just like so many of us lacking this lots of that. Years I’ve struggled a bit, off n on with my head and I’ve been lucky to get thru lots. I want to tell you that heart pain gives the best music but the worst pain. But you will survive this. Under no circumstance blame yourself cause you can’t control someone else’s feelings, only acknowledge them and live with them best you can.
You are who you are and that’s who we love seeing and hearing. Sometimes ya get burnt out on fish n chips and you can’t eat ‘em for a while so you take time from the fish n chips. It can help to maybe re-establish your appetite for fish n chips.
In the meanwhile you the fish n chips carry on and maybe meet new people make new music find new friends.
Your current friends out there all still love ya and are here, there and everywhere for you. You bring us great music, memories and life that’s real. Thank you very kindly, Dave.
Steve + Karen
Thanks for the update Dave, chin up, and I hope everything works out in time ❤
Been following you for a couple of years now, if you ever need a Bass player I'd be happy to step in 🎸
Take care 🙂
Life can definitely be almost unbearable at times, Dave. I wish the best for you and Cici whatever “best" means to each of you. If I could, I’d give you both a hug. ❤
Just a chapter in the book, the next chapter isn’t written, good luck & best wishes to all. 👍🎸
Good luck to you all, Dave. You folks are good people
Dave this took massive stones m8, and we as fans appreciate what this took, things seem bleak at the minute but time is a great healer and the magic you have in your hands will help too! we'll always adore what u do, you've helped so so many even when your struggling yourself. shitty times do pass my friend. much love too ya!
This is why Master Dave is Master Dave. Stay well, sir. Be kind to yourself. Peaceful thoughts to all.
Take care Dave, sending love and light your way!
Unfortunately this is life. For all the ups there truly are downs. The world/universe is balanced. So all good things move towards entropy. However if this is a severely hard time for you please PLEASE remember that this will swing the opposite direction yet again. IT WILL! It's the way of this life my friend. I hate saying it in this way but YOU deserve the truth. Just as we do like you said. All is balanced. I promise. Your just on the path of life at the moment and this........ Well......... This may happen to be a really shitty section of your timeline. But it is not the final.... It is damn sure not over and It is not the end. Period. No matter the outcome I promise you YOU WILL come up again. And I truly only speak as in mentally. I wish I could find a better way to say this because I feel as tho NONE of this makes sense....... But.... It will balance. No one life is more important then the next. We are all LIFE. And in that statement, these rules apply as well. So keep your spirits moving forward weather they are up or down because the point of it all isn't right now...... The point of it all is the path you choose forward. So Dave I must say.... You are cared about and you make people's days better! You bring smiles you bring cathartic release in those who watch you because we can all identify with what is happening in some way or another. So please trust me when I say.......Everything is going to work out perfectly for you...... I promise
Oh no, Dave! I am watching your channel regularly since you've demo'ed the Orange Crush 20 RT, and many years later now basically almost everything I know today about setting up a guitar and gear in general I once learned from you, or took your settings, ideas and opinions as a starting point. I can not thank you enough for all the honest content you are creating on here. You are a very likeable man and a virtuosic musician, as you can see for yourself in all the comments that are raining down on you.
Now, I am shocked about those sad news. It seemed to me like two soulmates had finally met, musically and personally. - Having gone through bitter breakups myself I know, as most of us, that no words of encouragement can really help any further when the pain is as fresh as it is right now. But we saw you getting over the breakup with Joe, so you will recover from this one as well. Quitting is not an option, you have to out-live your demons, even if that means playing Pearl Jam's "Black" / Pink Pop- version on endless repeat.
Wishing you all the best. Be good to yourself, will you!
From Berlin,
R.
Wish you all the best and hope Queenie gets the space and time she needs. A lot of love and support in these comments ❤
Love to you all. Don't feel you have to explain anything to us or that you owe us anything. You have your private lives and that is very important for all of you to keep private too. Just sending you all the love in the world and health and strength and just let it be what it is. You are amazing always all of you ❤️
We all love you Dave, and wish only the best for you all. Hang tough man.
Dave. Love your stuff. Been a fan for a long time. Not much help but these things come and go. Seem constant in my life too with serious mental health problems. It'll get easier. God bless you. 👍👍
Only your mind can change your mind. Keep moving forward. Prayers are with you and Queenie.
Best of luck to all of you. If Queenie's reading the comments, please know you've got a lot of folks in your corner too.
Thank you, that really means a lot to know
Sending love and support to all of you. Take care of yourselves and each other ❤💙❤️💙
Keeping you and the band in my thoughts.❤
Gutted for all of you guys. Queenie is such an amazing player, its a real shame shes had to step back. Wishing you all the best and hope things get better soon.
Some of our most challenging times makes us really appreciate the good & solidifies our focus on life ❤. Hang in there man! Grab your favorite guitar and get lost and do what you do best is make amazing music!🤘🏽✌🏽🤙🏽❤
I fucking love you, man. One of my favorite players, period. You're an inspiration. No bullshit.
Kudos to you Dave for making this video. Thinking of you both at thoe difficult time. The Priory is still there till June 2025, so hopefully you'll get to play there again ❤
Look after yourself mate, lifes hard and shit at time. Best wishes to you and Queenie and everyone.
Making this video might have been difficult for you but I can tell that you are a strong person Dave. I feel like you have grown but one can forget that sometimes. Never forget the battles that you have won.
We are here for you Dave. I know this was hard for you to do, but it is a step you needed to take towards moving ahead. Keep the music flowing brother, it will guide you. Stay strong Dave! 💪
Don't do the pick me dance, she moved on long before she told you.
Concentrate on your health & building your channel.
You can have a great future ahead of you Dave.
Facts bro she left you alone time ago if she was tight with you she would have been up front 😤😤😤😤 let’s rock on bro