Sad news today, friends -- and news that hits close to home, as we've been following the rejuvenation of the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund on this blog and in print. Hang in there, Exene.
A statement today was issued from the headquarters of rural-Missouri-dwelling punk goddess Exene Cervenka of the legendary LA punk band X (and, more recently, the Original Sinners), announcing that the singer has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Here's the statement in full.
After some months of not feel
I'm scooping myself a bit here as I'm focusing on the story behind this event for my Wayward Son column next week, but I wanted to give you some early word regarding the Victoria Williams concert and Sweet Relief benefit show next Friday, April 10, at Liberty Hall in hopes that, frankly, you might buy tickets and go.
Pertinent Info-byte No. 1: It's going to be cool.
Not only will this be possibly your only chance to see the acclaimed California singer-songwriter live for the forseeable future
"The fact that we're sitting here on your birthday, having this conversation at all is a miracle."
Billy Brimblecom's comment is directed at birthday girl Abigail Henderson, but it applies to everyone at the table: Henderson and her husband and band mate Chris Meck, California singer-songwriter Victoria Williams and, last but not least, a doctor (anesthesiologist, actually) from St. Luke's named Mark Matthews.
Photo by Forester MichaelFrom left: Mark Matthews, Victoria Williams, Chris Meck, A
