I start wondering of this blog is turning into one about medical conditions, but...Stan Whitaker is a special guitarist, one I genuinely wholly enjoy, and I want to keep people abreast of the ongoing situation with him.
First off, an expansive article on the Baltimore Sun website. I won't paste it here, but follow the link and read.
In musician's illness, help comes from the state
The article mentions the upcoming benefit show, which you should consider attending if you are in the area. Here's some info from bandmate Bill Plummer:
We're coming up on the next benefit for Stanley on November 9th at 2pm in Baltimore, MD at the Timonium Fairgrounds.
Crack The Sky will be headlining. Other bands to play are Oblivion Sun, Hectic Red, members of The Rayvns, Paul Reed Smith and School of Rock led by guitarist Bryan Ewald.
OS rehearsed yesterday and Stanley was able to make the rehearsal for a good bit. He's doing great all things considered and I was pleasantly surprised that he had the energy to make it at all. The radiation treatments are certainly creating a great deal of discomfort for him as well as decreasing his energy. This was to be expected but it didn't show up in his playing. We'll be doing about a 30 minute set.
Thanks in advance to everyone offering their services and making donations. We all look forward to seeing you there.
At least a portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. Go to www.whitakergiftfoundation.com for more details.
Let's help Stan beat this thing.
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29 October 2008
06 October 2008
Roger Dean: 2 books coming out (Stan Whitaker benefit info as well)
Roger Dean's new book Dragon's Dream will be available on October 28th. He has the NEW book, a beautiful hardback and one section dedicated to NEARFest and he is re-issuing the seminal Album Cover Album as well. For the regular retail price of $29.95, customers who buy the new book from Kreative Concepts will also get a bonus item(s) related to Roger Dean.
However, for $10.00 more, they will get an embossed and signed acid free insert for their book. It will be signed by Roger and embossed with his unique 'Initials' seal. Shipping is $5.95 in either case. The books will be shipped as close to the release date as possible.
To make the deal even sweeter, Jud Patterson of Kreative Koncepts is willing to donate a portion of the proceeds to benefit Stan Whitaker. This is a wonderful opportunity to own Roger's newest book and help out Stan as well. Both Roger and Stan have done so much for the music world and both have a special place in the NEARfest heart.
The link for ordering is:
http://www.kkllc.com/ddacaswof.htm
However, for $10.00 more, they will get an embossed and signed acid free insert for their book. It will be signed by Roger and embossed with his unique 'Initials' seal. Shipping is $5.95 in either case. The books will be shipped as close to the release date as possible.
To make the deal even sweeter, Jud Patterson of Kreative Koncepts is willing to donate a portion of the proceeds to benefit Stan Whitaker. This is a wonderful opportunity to own Roger's newest book and help out Stan as well. Both Roger and Stan have done so much for the music world and both have a special place in the NEARfest heart.
The link for ordering is:
http://www.kkllc.com/ddacaswof.htm
02 October 2008
Another Stan Whitaker benefit show announced
You might be interested to know that Crack the Sky will be playing at a benefit concert for Happy The Man guitarist Stan Whitaker (who was recently diagnosed with cancer).
Details:
Sun Nov 9 2pm-7pm
Timonium, MD Fairgrounds 4H-Bldg.
featuring:
CRACK THE SKY
ROB FAHEY and DAVID BELL of The RAVYNS
PAUL REED SMITH (yes, that Paul Reed Smith)
STAN & LEEANNE
OBLIVION SUN
BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF ROCK
and OTHERS
Emcee SARAH FLEISCHER
Tickets are $75 each, which includes free parking, food, beverage and lots of entertainment!
Buy Your Tickets Now!
Contact Bruce Penczek at 410-239-0986 or Treasurer@WhitakerGiftFoundation.com
Details:
Sun Nov 9 2pm-7pm
Timonium, MD Fairgrounds 4H-Bldg.
featuring:
CRACK THE SKY
ROB FAHEY and DAVID BELL of The RAVYNS
PAUL REED SMITH (yes, that Paul Reed Smith)
STAN & LEEANNE
OBLIVION SUN
BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF ROCK
and OTHERS
Emcee SARAH FLEISCHER
Tickets are $75 each, which includes free parking, food, beverage and lots of entertainment!
Buy Your Tickets Now!
Contact Bruce Penczek at 410-239-0986 or Treasurer@WhitakerGiftFoundation.com
27 September 2008
StanJam reminder (TONIGHT!)
http://billsprogblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/speaking-of-happy-man.html
StanJam is coming up on Saturday September 27th. This is the first benefit to help our friend, Stanley Whitaker in raising some much needed money to help him cope the the mounting bills from his medical needs. Stan's radiation treatments have begun so the timing is very good for helping Stan during this period when he cannot get out and work.
Some of the players will include Alan Benjamin, Paul Sears, Anthony Setola, Greg Phillips, Keith Macksoud, Chris Mack, Dave DeMarco, Cyndee Lee Rule, Dave Newhouse, Paul Reed Smith, Gary Grainger, Tony Bunn, Roy Witte (aka Boomer), Winn Krozack and more special guests. The event will combine many artists who haven't played together before. There should be some special moments and some unique new music created right on the spot.
Doors are at 6pm and we'll go as long as we can. Admission is $15 but we'll happily take as much as you can spare to help Stanley through this tough time. We'll be recording the event to be aired later on the Gagliarchives.
StanJam is coming up on Saturday September 27th. This is the first benefit to help our friend, Stanley Whitaker in raising some much needed money to help him cope the the mounting bills from his medical needs. Stan's radiation treatments have begun so the timing is very good for helping Stan during this period when he cannot get out and work.
Some of the players will include Alan Benjamin, Paul Sears, Anthony Setola, Greg Phillips, Keith Macksoud, Chris Mack, Dave DeMarco, Cyndee Lee Rule, Dave Newhouse, Paul Reed Smith, Gary Grainger, Tony Bunn, Roy Witte (aka Boomer), Winn Krozack and more special guests. The event will combine many artists who haven't played together before. There should be some special moments and some unique new music created right on the spot.
Doors are at 6pm and we'll go as long as we can. Admission is $15 but we'll happily take as much as you can spare to help Stanley through this tough time. We'll be recording the event to be aired later on the Gagliarchives.
25 September 2008
Speaking of Happy the Man...
(courtesy of Bill Plummer from Oblivion Sun)
StanJam is coming up on Saturday September 27th. This is the first benefit to help our friend, Stanley Whitaker in raising some much needed money to help him cope the the mounting bills from his medical needs. Stan's radiation treatments have begun so the timing is very good for helping Stan during this period when he cannot get out and work.
Some of the players will include Alan Benjamin, Paul Sears, Anthony Setola, Greg Phillips, Keith Macksoud, Chris Mack, Dave DeMarco, Cyndee Lee Rule, Dave Newhouse, Paul Reed Smith, Gary Grainger, Tony Bunn, Roy Witte (aka Boomer), Winn Krozack and more special guests. The event will combine many artists who haven't played together before. There should be some special moments and some unique new music created right on the spot.
Doors are at 6pm and we'll go as long as we can. Admission is $15 but we'll happily take as much as you can spare to help Stanley through this tough time. We'll be recording the event to be aired later on the Gagliarchives.
StanJam is coming up on Saturday September 27th. This is the first benefit to help our friend, Stanley Whitaker in raising some much needed money to help him cope the the mounting bills from his medical needs. Stan's radiation treatments have begun so the timing is very good for helping Stan during this period when he cannot get out and work.
Some of the players will include Alan Benjamin, Paul Sears, Anthony Setola, Greg Phillips, Keith Macksoud, Chris Mack, Dave DeMarco, Cyndee Lee Rule, Dave Newhouse, Paul Reed Smith, Gary Grainger, Tony Bunn, Roy Witte (aka Boomer), Winn Krozack and more special guests. The event will combine many artists who haven't played together before. There should be some special moments and some unique new music created right on the spot.
Doors are at 6pm and we'll go as long as we can. Admission is $15 but we'll happily take as much as you can spare to help Stanley through this tough time. We'll be recording the event to be aired later on the Gagliarchives.
14 July 2008
Stanley Whitaker (Happy the Man/Oblivion Sun) news
People reading this blog who also frequent Progressive Ears may well already know this, but guitarist Stanley Whitaker, whose playing was a major part of my enjoyment of Happy the Man's material, is dealing with some fairish serious health issues.
Much like my posts about Andrew Latimer (of which I hope there are many many more, with good news following good news)...if Stan's music has touched you in any way, consider taking a moment and doing whatever you do to send some positive energy his way.
Thanks.
Much like my posts about Andrew Latimer (of which I hope there are many many more, with good news following good news)...if Stan's music has touched you in any way, consider taking a moment and doing whatever you do to send some positive energy his way.
Thanks.
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