It's the end of an era for one of Saint John's most famous band.
Donnie and the Monarchs are calling it a career this fall after 28 years of touring the Maritimes.
Founding member Gary Chase tells CHSJ News it started in Fairvale when they played at a wedding as "Basic 4".
Donnie and the Monarchs are planning a big farewell show in Saint John in November but details are still being worked out.
Chase and fellow bandmate Chris McIntyre adds the band will consider reuniting for special occaisions maybe once a year.
