This came from Ruth on the blog on the MySpace site two days ago...

"There have been a few very sad and might I say inappropriate rumours circulating that because I have been unwell and unable to travel to the UK as planned, the whole tour is in demise and will be conducted by Kate alone….

This is quite simply UNTRUE!! I am on the mend, anxious to get on the road, waiting for the green light from the doc and cannot wait to sing & play tunes, greet the bumblebees and have a few warm ales in warm weather (oh so cold here in Melbourne)… so… my deepest apologies for not making it to the first few gigs – I simply haven't been able to travel.

Please support Katie as she will be doing a solo gig or two in the meantime… I may be biased, but she is an outstanding musician, an amazing singer and songwriter and a great live performer.

All is well… see you in the UK & Ireland very soon…
Ruth xx

Let's hope it's not too long - get here soon Ruth!