aus den USA erreichte mich letzte Nacht diese Nachricht: Hello Berndl, 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 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.
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.
Ich habe Kontakt mit Delta Groove, leider wollten sie die Nachricht nicht bestätigen, haben sie aber auch nicht verneint. Die Webseite von Jason Ricci ist abgeschaltet.
Hat er uns doch gerade beim Schöppinger Bluesfestival besonders gut gefallen und jetzt das, Schade! Bernd