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Post by Michael Messer on May 18, 2010 14:41:58 GMT
 I am very sorry to inform everyone who was so looking forward to seeing Louisiana Red this month that he is ill and has returned home to hospital. We did four shows together and although Red wanted to continue, it became very clear to me by the fourth show that he was too ill to continue. I arranged for him to return home to Germany where he can get the care and treatment he needs for a full recovery. As you can imagine it was a stressful and emotional week for both of us. Many of the tour dates have been cancelled, but some are going ahead which I am now doing as 'Michael Messer & Ed Genis' shows. Please check with venues to find out which shows are still going ahead. I cannot give you a definitive list of what is happening as our booking agency is still negotiating with the venues. I do know that Wolverhampton, Liverpool, Coventry and Stamford are CANCELLEDCONFIRMED still going ahead - Stockon, Selby, London, Kendal, Fareham and Manchester.We are still waiting for confirmation of the Cardiff show. Please keep an eye on this thread for further details about the tour dates. I hope to see people at the shows and I wish Louisiana Red a speedy and full recovery. Shine On Michael. |
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Post by Gerry C on May 18, 2010 15:05:56 GMT
That's really sad news, Michael: I was looking forward to seeing the show at Selby. Please convey my best wishes to Red for a full recovery and I'll look forward to seeing him in full flight when he next comes over to the UK.
You OK yourself after all the stress?
Gerry C
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Post by SoloBill on May 18, 2010 15:56:53 GMT
Hi,
I was looking forward to seeing Louisiana (and Michael) again.
I wish Red a speedy and full recovery.
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Post by Michael Messer on May 18, 2010 16:33:40 GMT
Thank you for your kind messages.
I am okay, but pretty shattered from the stress of being out on the road doing concerts with a 78 year old man who was not fit to be out doing anything, let alone 17 concerts. It was a sad & stressful week. Red is a dear friend and a master of the blues, it was so sad to see him unable to deliver.
I will pass your messages on to Red and his wife, Dora, and I will update this thread when I hear more news of his health.
Shine On
Michael.
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Post by Deleted on May 18, 2010 17:33:44 GMT
Sad news indeed. I wish Red a speedy recovery & hope to see him on the road again in the future.
Glad to see that Selby is still on with Michael & Ed (the duo doesn't often get this far north!).
In case anyone hasn't got it "Live at Painted Sky" is a solo Louisiana Red album and is WONDERFUL.
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Post by bod on May 18, 2010 18:57:30 GMT
Best wishes and get well soon to Louisiana Red. Sad to hear we'll not being seeing him at Kendal on Friday but, given that we're not, it is good to see that you and Ed Genis will be playing there that night.
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Post by marcspark on May 18, 2010 20:23:44 GMT
Oh totally gutted  that i could not see both of you at the Stamford gig. i Even had my marker pen ready ;D I hope Red gets well soon and i am sure you will pass all the good wishes from me and the other people on the forum to red and i can't wait until your next tour. Take care Marc ;D |
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Post by honeyboy on May 18, 2010 22:01:52 GMT
Marc, you're next chance to see Michael & Louisianna Red in this area is 21st August at the Rhythm Festival, Twinwood nr Bedford. Looks like Michael is playing with the complete electric band ;D Instead of getting a refund from Stamford Arts for the cancelled gig, I'm exchanging my tickets for the Martin Harley Band gig on 18th June - same price, same venue.. Check out their version of Tom Wait's 'Chocolate Jesus' on their myspace player.. |
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Post by Michael Messer on May 18, 2010 22:59:35 GMT
Louisiana Red doesn't use a computer, but I will pass on everyone's messages. I will call Dora tomorrow and get an update on Red's health.
Shine On
Michael.
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Post by honeyboy on May 19, 2010 8:44:56 GMT
Hopefully he will make a swift and full recovery.. In the meantime, listen to 'You Gotta Move' Louisiana Red's recent award winning collaboration with blues pianist David Maxwell  Listen to track previews hereIf you like the sound of clean electric slide and blues piano you will be in heaven... |
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Post by thebluesbear( al) on May 19, 2010 10:14:50 GMT
Hi Michael
Can i please add my own "Gutter Besser" as hey say in those parts to LR and also Greetings and best wishes from my Bandmate John Kirkbride .......
Al
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Post by Michael Messer on May 19, 2010 11:23:03 GMT
I just heard from Dora (Mrs Red).
Red is doing well and is on the road to a full recovery. When he is home in a few days I will call him and pass on everyone's good wishes & messages.
Thank you for all your kind messages
Shine On
Michael.
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Post by marcspark on May 19, 2010 14:07:26 GMT
Great news michael, i hope he is feeling better soon  |
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that i could not see both of you at the Stamford gig. i Even had my marker pen ready ;D 
