San Cisco bassist literally shoots himself in the foot
Nick Gardner, the bassist of Australian indie-pop act San Cisco, has injured his foot in an accident. A shooting accident.
Gardner was helping with pest control on his friend's farm when the incident occurred.
He recalls the event, seeing the funny side:
"As we were driving through an exceptionally rough paddock, I reached down to stop the gun from bouncing around and before I knew it, it had gone off. The bolt had slid down and the jolting had triggered the gun. Somewhat of a freak accident. I realised I had been shot and ripped off my boot and sock to reveal a hole in my foot and blood everywhere. Isaac, my mate, quickly got his first aid kit and bandaged it up. He then started driving towards the nearest hospital, which was 100kms away. I passed out in shock and came to shaking and being yelled at. By the time we got to the hospital I was calm, but in excruciating pain. The doctors got morphine into me and put me in an ambulance headed for a bigger hospital. I eventually made it to the Perth hospital where a specialist has done a great job putting my foot back together. I am very sad to say I will be missing the upcoming USA / Mexico tour, especially our first festival in Mexico City, but will rejoin in Europe when I'm not completely knocked out by painkillers. However I know the band will do me proud and there will still be the same show, just without my embarrassing dancing!"
Fortunately, he's fine; the band are looking for an extra bassist to fill in on tour duties, however.
San Cisco will release Gracetown, their new album, on 6 April.
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