I used to love 7N. I can fully respect the decision for Neil to leave. My understanding is that it was a mutual decision, but I may be wrong. Regardless, Neil has always wanted to stay more toward the traditional side than Kirk.
I remember last year (I think- I was pretty well tuned up) at the mid winter festival in Valley Forge when both Rathkeltair (sp?) and 7N were playing, a lot of us were praying that differences would be set aside and Neil would be called up during the set. Didn't happen.