so hey.
i've been offered the chance to tour with The Walkmen as their trombonist, like in this news story, but for the rest of the tour: http://www.drownedinsound.com/articles/4076043

pros: touring with a pretty cool band
making a (small) bit of money
see some friends around the UK
something to look forward to
i'll get back into playing trombone properly
the lulz

cons: miss Release The Bats
potential issues with my benefits: i'm claiming benefits from Monday and im pretty sure that touring with a band contravenes at least 2 conditions of collecting. maybe i can sign off for the week that i'm on tour? or i can technically say that i'm only working an hour a day, when i'm on stage?

i'm pretty sure i'm going to do it, but any thoughts on the benefits situation would be really appreciated