(Offlist) Re: [Harp-L] MS Blows! cd

[Mojo Red <harplicks@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Jimmy,

I heard about the MS Blows! project a few weeks ago and, being lazy and mostly broke, I only just ordered my CD this morning (such an exciting lineup!). Congratulations! I really look forward to hearing what you helped put together. I'm sure it's amazing. 

Anyway, until reading your e-mail here on Harp-L just now, I was unaware that you were suffering from MS!! 
My heart goes out to you, to your family, and to all who have to deal with major life challenges such as this. 

You are one of the coolest and most talented guys I've ever met (seriously!).
I know there is great strength within you. Trust that strength to see you through.

Best wishes.

Harpin' in Colorado,
--Ken M.

P.S. My band is playing an MDA benefit on Sunday (Jerry's Kids), but now wish it was to aid in the fight against MS. 



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From: James Gordon <jameslincolngordon@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: harp-l@xxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Thursday, September 1, 2011 8:18 AM
Subject: [Harp-L] MS Blows! cd with Kim Wilson, Rick Estrin, Charlie McCoy, PT Gazell, Jellyroll Johnson,Jim Conway,Jimmy Gordon and more


Hello Harmonica Friends,
A few months ago I made public that I have Multiple Sclerosis. MS is a neurological condition where the nerve insulating myelin gets deteriorated and causes shorts in the nervous system and many symptoms. In my case I had numbness, deafness, double vision, pain, and much more. For 2 years I have worked on
a Multiple Sclerosis Benefit Harmonica CD called MS Blows!, which was Mickey Raphael's idea.
I have never heard of an album with so many Harmonica luminaries all on the same album.
It was a challenge to make so many styles and feels into a cogent album but it really sounds great.
Thank you to all the folks who have purchased it and also those who said good things about it.
Everyone is enjoying it and I invite all to check it out at http://www.msblows.com

or CD Baby at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/msblows

Thank you friends and see you at the Virginia Harmonicafest in March.

Thank You All,
jimmy gordon