[Harp-L] Fwd: Curtis Salgado

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  April 17, 2006  CURTIS SALGADO TO UNDERGO 
TREATMENT FOR LIVER CANCER  PORTLAND, OR- Singer Curtis Salgado has 
been diagnosed with liver cancer and has begun preparations for 
treatment according to his longtime friend and manager Shane 
Tappendorf.  Salgado who is battling a chronic liver condition will 
receive treatments next month with the hope of a liver transplant 
surgery in the future.  "I am fortunate to be under the care of an 
incredible team of doctors and nurses and am inspired by the 
courageous people that have faced this fight before me," the 52-year-
old performer said from his home this week. I am also extremely 
grateful for the overwhelming support from my family and friends."  A 
concert performance in Spokane, WA has been rescheduled for June 3rd 
and doctors are confident that Curtis and his band will be able to 
continue to perform this year.  The singer-songwriter and harmonica 
idol was raised in Eugene, OR where he is best known as the 
inspiration for John Belushiâs character of Joliet Jake in the Blues 
Brothers as well as his six year involvement with the Robert Cray 
Band. Salgado went on to become a member of the Grammy Award winning 
band Roomful of Blues and enjoyed a short stint as vocalist for 
Santana. The former Handy Award nominee has currently been working in 
Nashville, TN on new material for his next album as a follow-up to 
his last three critically acclaimed CDs for Shanachie Entertainment.  
In the Pacific Northwest, Salgado is also highly respected for his 17 
year commitment to sobriety and for his continued dedication and 
countless speaking engagements in educating young people on the 
dangers of alcohol and drug abuse.  A special account has been 
created for donations to help Salgado with medical costs and an all-
star benefit concert is also being planned.  Donations can be made 
for the "Curtis Salgado Fund" at any US Bank or can be mailed to:   
US Bancorp 2550 NW 188th Avenue Hillsboro, OR 97124  More information 
is available at http://www.curtissalgado.com 







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