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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
my-left-breast@hotmail.com
(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
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Needless to say, I won't be going to Lexington on Friday, after all. I have my doubts about 10/21 in Charlottesville, too.

Is it too much to ask for some more prayers from you folks? Thanks.

Peace.