Being away from family is hard.

After decades playing bass with NEEDTOBREATHE, Seth Bolt is officially stepping away from the band, and honestly, the way he shared the news will have you tearing up.

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He posted a video with the guys, and it wasn’t just a formal announcement. It was emotional, honest, and full of love. Seth said one of the big reasons he’s leaving is to be more present with his family, especially his daughter. During her first year of his daughter’s life, she literally called the phone “Dada” because that’s how she saw him.

But here’s the sweet part, he’s not just disappearing. Seth’s going to join the band for one final acoustic tour this fall, kind of like a farewell road trip with his brothers to celebrate all the memories they’ve made together.

“This band has been my mission, my drive for 23 years. I think family is the only thing that supercedes that. NEEDTOBREATHE is so much bigger than me or any one member. The brotherhood will continue.” | Seth Bolt

Check out this video where they (and some fans) try to guess NEEDTOBREATHE songs from different albums and eras. It’s such a fun way to look back, and it reminds you just how much music they’ve made and how many seasons of life they’ve shared with us.

Seth leaving is the end of an era, for sure. But the way he’s doing it with intention, gratitude, and a lot of heart feels like the perfect sendoff.

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