The Medusa Fora

Will graces the cover of Alarm magazine. Read about it here and follow the link for some swell photos of Will as well as a good and lengthy feature: http://www.antilabelblog.com/.

Sadly, the wrong grandma is named. It is his Grandma Tweedy who lives next door, my dear mom.

I ought to have used this link: http://www.alarmpress.com/magazine/alar ... -whitmore/

Mon Oct 26, San Diego

http://casbah.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?a=1&lid=36763&eid=43151

New merchandise is available at Will's website: http://www.williamelliottwhitmore.com/merch.php

Esther wrote:New merchandise is available at Will's website: http://www.williamelliottwhitmore.com/merch.php

if only there wasn't a postal strike

We braved the I-5 on Sunday and saw Will at The Tractor Tavern in Seattle. Ballard, actually - we had a few hours to wander around - it's a nice part of town - industrial buildings, mostly - repurposed into shops, restaurants, but still with a grungy feel.
Opening act was Shelby Earl, followed by Hoots & Hellmouth, a four-piece roots-acoustic band from Philadelphia, Those boys are hard on strings, man - great energy, lots of foot-stomping on custom plywood platforms, complete with floor mikes to pick up the percussion.
Will came out, tuned his guitar and instruments - "very unprofessional, sorry you had to see this" - opened with 'Cold and Dead', which never fails to bring a shiver. That raw emotion he brings to his show is a pleasure to watch. 'Hub Cale' followed, many drinks were lined up on the stage. "I think somebody slipped something in my drink", he said at one point. to a young woman in the front, he said "If you wanted me, all you had to do was ask."
Lee County Flood, Song of the Blackbird, Digging My Grave, Gravel Road, Lee County Brew, Black Iowa Dirt - complete with a hilarious story about "blowin' shit up" - "you get a bunch of hillbillies, with some beer, and some black powder" - "washing machines, dryers, bowling balls..."
Will was very gracious, interrupting his set a couple of times to walk the front of the stage, shaking hands. He thanked the audience for coming such a long way - there were a few from Vancouver - for their long drives, pointed out a few people, friends from Iowa, cousins, newlyweds.

A high point for me was a great version of Bad Religion's 'Don't Pray On Me'. Outstanding.

here's a link to the same song from a show in Amsterdam last month: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCZxkQ1YkaI

Home at 3 AM - well worth it.

Unfortunately, due to ill health, Will has had to cancel some or all of the remainder of his US tour dates. His website has removed all November dates, so be forewarned that you'll need to check with a venue before venturing forth to see him. It seems the December tour w/the Pogues is still on.

Esther wrote:Unfortunately, due to ill health, Will has had to cancel some or all of the remainder of his US tour dates. His website has removed all November dates, so be forewarned that you'll need to check with a venue before venturing forth to see him. It seems the December tour w/the Pogues is still on.

Oh no! Please give him my best wishes.

Esther wrote:Unfortunately, due to ill health, Will has had to cancel some or all of the remainder of his US tour dates. His website has removed all November dates, so be forewarned that you'll need to check with a venue before venturing forth to see him. It seems the December tour w/the Pogues is still on.

Esther, please send William our very best wishes for a speedy recovery from his biggest fans, The Pogues. We'd hate to have to refund all that money to people in the UK and Ireland.

Esther, make sure that boy gets some hot chicken soup. He works hard when he's on the road, and we want him healthy when he gets back out there. Please send along our best wishes.

Esther wrote:Unfortunately, due to ill health, Will has had to cancel some or all of the remainder of his US tour dates. His website has removed all November dates, so be forewarned that you'll need to check with a venue before venturing forth to see him. It seems the December tour w/the Pogues is still on.

Damn I just heard the news the Nov. dates were cancelled. We were all set to see him Monday in NYC. I think this would have been one of of his first shows where he headlined. Hopefuly I can get my $10 refunded.

Yes, please wish him well for all of us. I was gutted when he was too sick to perform in San Diego but now I realize how serious it is since it has lasted so long! Chicken soup for sure Esther, and any other Iowa remedies you have up you sleeve. Fingers crossed.

Thank you, all, for your well wishes for Will. I will be sure to pass them along. He has been home for a week now and though I have yet to see him, his grandma keeps a close eye.

I do know that he was really sick and missed a show in San Diego, but he did play a few more, including the one Cdn Steve attended. Perhaps that was the last one. He lost his voice and came home for much needed rest. Chicken soup has been ingested and he is being well tended to.

I do know that Will regretted having to disappoint those wanting to see him and says on his website that he "promises to make it up to those towns that didn't get a show."

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT:

It turns out that no amount of chicken soup and TLC has been able to conquer doctor's orders and it is with great regret I have to pass on the information that Will has now had to pull out of our December dates in the UK and Ireland. The Pogues wish him a speedy recovery and our fondest regards.

New opening act(s) will be announced in due course.

Get well soon, Will.

That's a terrible shame, but hopefully Will be fighting fit very soon !

All the very best.

Walshy