Hepcat Dilemma ran into a major bump in the road recently when drummer E Hood suffered a serious elbow injury. E took a fall at work and dislocated the elbow along with suffering multiple fractures. He had surgery two days later that involved “pins, plates, rods….the works” as the doctors had to give him a new elbow. E has started physical therapy and is staying optimistic for a full recovery. “I’m a glass half full type of person,” he commented on his situation.

Last Saturday found Hepcat Dilemma together at The Farm. They met to plot a way through the next few months as E works on his recovery. When Chris and Bob went downstairs to run through a few songs they were surprised to find E taking his usual place behind the drum kit and providing a steady beat on the kick drum and some deft fills played left-handed. But being well aware of E’s dedication and steely resolve they should not have been too surprised.

It still remains to be seen how this will affect the band’s plans for the rest of the year. Hepcat Dilemma has several projects in the works and will be announcing how they will be proceeding very soon. “We have a fair amount of material in the can for the next album,” reports guitarist Bob Loiselle. “Since it will be a while before we can start any new tracks we’re looking at our options.”