[Harp-L] Jason Ricci's band

[David Fertig <drfertig@xxxxxxxxx>]

It's true,  I have direct info that Jason's bassist and guitarist (Todd "Buckweed" Edmunds and Shawn "Starsky" Stachursky) went to Jason's house Wednesday and removed their amps and gear.  I have also heard that Jason is in NOLA, that I can't say for sure.  His booking agent has called venues to say he's cancelled his gigs and is off tour for some time (a month or two?)

I can't comment upon why, because I didn't ask.  It's just damned sad they broke up.  These guys spent years barrelling around the country together in a small van bringing beauty and excitement to thousands of people, for pennies.  

Shawn & Buckweed will do fine, they're extraordinary musicians, as is Jason, who is I surmise going through some very tough times.  If any of y'all see Jason (look around venues in N'awlins, maybe Frenchman st., Harvey?) PLEASE give him a big hug from me and Louisa!

-Dave "the road kills" Fertig

--- On Fri, 6/25/10, harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx <harp-l-request@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

[Harp-L] Jason Ricci's band
        	Friday, June 25,
 2010 1:46 PM
        	
            
            
            From: 
            "Michael
 D'Aurizio" <mdaurizio@xxxxxxxx>
            	
            	
            	
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Hello all,
   I was just surfing the web, and 
came across a news story that Jason Ricci canceled a gig in at a club 
Bethlehem PA.  The club owner was quoted as saying that Jason's booking 
agent had called him to cancel the show, and said about Jason, "His 
whole band up and quit on him" The story went on to say the rest of his 
June gigs, and all of his July gigs were canceled. Has anybody else 
heard anything about this?? The story was posted 8 hrs ago.
         
                                                                        
                                 Mike