They might not have made as big of a deal of it if Philip wasnt' leaving. As Nigel said earlier....they have always taken more than 10 on tour as swings. They just have confirmation of it publicallly.
BTW...the schedule of the tour is up on thier website already. Starts in September in New England.
If we're not having fun, then why are we doing it?
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