From the EFO bulletin:
IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE BAND
We're sad to report that within the last two weeks, our own Julie Murphy Wells has been diagnosed with breast cancer.�
Because of the aggressive nature of treatment necessary (surgery and therapy), we will be forced to cancel all of our
�performances for the next four weeks, at least.� All the dates that are cancelled are listed below.
On Thursday, September 15, Julie will undergo surgery for removal of the malignancy.� While initial test results give reason
�to believe that the tumor is contained and hasn't spread, nothing will be definite until the surgery takes place.�
At this point, Julie wishes to go public with her current illness as she could use all the prayer power she can get
for her and her family. She's definitely showing her Fighting Irish colors more than she ever has, and continues to
demonstrate a remarkable display of high spirits.� She certainly hasn't lost her sharp sense of humor either.�
She's been an inspiration to us all, and she gives us all reason to believe she's gonna kick this cancer in the seat of the pants.
She's in wonderful care with a new facility in Arlington, Virginia-� top professionals with incredible bedside manner.�
Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
We've set up a separate special email account if you'd like to send a note to Julie
[email protected]
(Yes, that was Julie's idea.� We weren't kidding about that sense of humor)
Please watch our website for updates, and we'll do our best to keep folks in the loop with any developments.
�Sorry, no 'abreast' puns here.
http://www.eddiefromohio.com
We realize that this comes on the tail end of another batch of show cancellations.� It seems we've moved from one setback
�to another, and the devastation down South following Katrina has taken the wind out of everybody's sails.� We thank everyone
�for their patience� and understanding, and we apologize for any and all inconveniences.
Here's to better times for everybody,
Eddie from Ohio
CANCELLED EFO SHOWS
9.16.05� Lime Kiln, Lexington VA
9.17.05� 9:30 Club, Washington DC
9.21.05 Belcourt Theatre, Nashville TN
9.22.05� Performing Arts Exchange, Memphis TN
9.30.05� Freight & Salvage, Berkeley CA
10.01.05 McCabe's, Santa Monica CA
10.02.05� Lestat's, Normal Hts, CA (San Diego)
10.06.05� ZIGGYs, Winston-Salem NC
10.07.05� The Handlebar, Greenville SC
10.08.05� Cat's Cradle, Carrboro NC
10.09.05 Roanoke Island Festival, Manteo NC
10.14.05� Sellersville Theater, Sellersville PA
10.15.05� Irvington Town Hall, Irvington NY
10.16.05� Tupelo Music Hall, Londonderry NH
Get well soon, Julie.
