9-2-10: A message from Jim Tomaselli:
Dear Friends of Animation,
It is with a heavy heart that I must announce my departure from Animation in November of 2010. I have been with the band now for more than 7 years, and consider this a dream come true to have played with all of my “brothers of Rush”!!!! Tony and Jay, I will miss playing with you very much! I also thank ALL our friends of Animation, whom many have supported this band for more than 23 years! This hasn’t been possible without all of you. I will miss playing for all of you, however…..I promise to still come out and support the band.
YES…………………………………….. the band WILL GO ON!!!!!
My last 2 shows with Animation will be Sat. Nov 6th at Shank Hall Milwaukee, and Sat. November 20th, at The Arcada Theater in St Charles IL. We plan to pull out all the stops for these 2 shows! We really hope you can all come out to have fun with us at these 2 VERY awesome venues!
Auditions for the new Animation drummer will start soon. If you or someone you know is interested, please send an email to Tony Germann at
tonygermann@comcast.net (Serious inquiries only please). Please list your qualifications, past experience, equipment list, location etc…
I really look forward to my last hurrah in November with all of you!
Very Sincerely,
Jim Tomaselli