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Baldrick departs from YBS

Sop star Kevin Donaldson calls time on YBS tenure.

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Soprano star Kevin Donaldson has called time on his playing with the YBS Band.

Logistics

Unfortunatley the logistics of getting to band, allied to an increase in his business workload has meant that the player known all over the banding world as 'Baldrick' has reluctantly taken the decision to step down.

Verge of big time

Kevin told 4BR: "In the current climate it has just been getting more and more difficult to put in the commitment the band deserve. I am very sad to leave as I really believe YBS are on the verge of something big again. I have had a great time back at the band and I wish them all the very best. They are a band to look out for in the coming year."

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