One month after announcing he would take time away from the road to focus on his mental health, Eggy bassist Mike Goodman will return to the stage this weekend for shows in Baltimore, MD, and Rye, NY. Goodman shared a statement via Eggy’s social media expressing gratitude to the band, his family, and fans for their support and for allowing him the opportunity to take a step back when he needed it.
“As most of you will know, I stepped away from touring to take care of my mental health these past few weeks, and I need to say how unbelievably grateful I am for the outpouring of support,” he told fans. “I would like to thank my family, my loved ones, and my brothers; Jake, Dani, and Alex, for standing by me, and having my back. I couldn’t have done this without their love and understanding.”
He went on to offer heartfelt thanks, writing, “The support from you all, our fans, has meant the world to me, and has carried me through this time more than words can possibly say. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.”
Finally, he expressed optimism about the future and excitement for his return to the stage: “This isn’t the end of anything, it’s the start of a brand new chapter, and I can’t wait to be back on stage this weekend with the boys.
“Your continued love, support, and respect for our journey, and privacy when needed, means everything to me. I love you all so much.”
Read Goodman’s full statement below.
In the time since Goodman took his leave from the band, guitarist Jake Brownstein, keyboardist Dani Battat, and drummer Alex Bailey completed a run of shows with moe., performing as a trio and taking time during each performance to send love and support to their absent bandmate.
Eggy will return to full strength tonight at WTMD First Thursday Festival in Baltimore, MD, before continuing to The Barley Beach House in Rye, NY tomorrow, Friday, September 5th. The band is also set to make an appearance at Bender Jamboree in Las Vegas on September 10th and has a number of upcoming tour dates, including a five-show run with Bruce Hornsby & The Noisemakers, a Halloween run with Chalk Dinosaur and Sqwerv, and a show with Pigeons Playing Ping Pong at New Orleans’ iconic Tipitina’s. Find a full list of upcoming shows and ticketing information here.
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