UPDATE III

UPDATE II

Gary has moved on to a better job opportunity in Philadelphia, and is still living in that area.  Chris and his wife, Jessica, recently had a daughter and have moved to Colorado.  Ron and Charley are still looking towards a future with a new Call In Sick, but ties to their personal lives have put things on hold for the time being.  Call in Sick did perform a few more times at various events in 2007, and those instances were for Pete's oldest son's graduation (with Zippy II), Browellstock, and Chris's wedding. Keep checking back from time to time, because we're hoping to get back out there sooner or later. Thank you!   UPDATE I THE END OF CALL IN SICK?  LOCAL BAND ANNOUNCES INDEFINITE HIATUS ALLENTOWN, Pa.–What do you get when you combine a beer bong, endless quotes from The Jerky Boys, an inflatable penis, several bottles of assorted Boone’s Farm beverages, an ass hat, and a garage band rocking out to party songs and original tunes?  Years of good times with good people.  After four and a half years, rock band Call In Sick in Allentown, Pa., may have performed its last show. The current lineup of Call In Sick consists of Charley “Needles” Wittman on electric bass, Ron “Pete” Peters on drums, Gary “TA Garrett” Kiefer on lead guitar, and Chris “Sixx” Holland on lead vocals and rhythm guitar.  Although a couple of these musicians have exited and re-entered the band at some point, each of the foursome is definitely an anchor member that has defined the Call In Sick experience over the years.  Due to Gary accepting a new employment opportunity and Chris expecting his first child soon, the band has decided to take a break that has an undefined expiration date.  Charley and Ron have been playing in bands together since the mid 1990’s, and even though both are ready for a break, they have not exactly called it quits.   “We have played with quite a few cool musicians at many fun clubs and bars over the years,” said Wittman.  “The band is fun and these guys are like family, but we always promised that our personal lives would not suffer due to band activities.  Right now, we all need to spend more time focusing on our personal lives, but I truly believe we will resurface once again in some musical form one day down the road.” Call In Sick performed its last show Saturday, July 29, 2006 at a private party.  According to those in attendance, it was a memorable evening, even though some cannot remember. For more information about Call In Sick, including member bios, live show images, and live recordings, please visit callinsickrocks.com.