Walter Trout in need of help (Page 2 of 5)

63000 already half of the money needed is in after 2 days! Shows the love for Walter, now the other half! Thank to all who donated, you're the best.

I reached out to a friend of mine who is a HUGE Walter fan but not a big internet guy. He was unaware of Walter's 'Current Situation'.

He is in high gear and contacted the Scottish Rite Auditorium in Collingswood, NJ to possibly run a fundraiser for Walter. Scottish Rite is willing to do this. Walter was born in NJ and lived in Collingswood, some of his high school friends are still in the Collingswood area. Some of you may know his song Collingswood, about growing up with an abusive, alcoholic father. When Walter played this song in Collingswood a few years back, he broke down in tears. (Wooders made a comment about passing judgment on Walter's past-sometimes one would have to walk a mile in another man's shoes to understand how they got to their 'Current Situation') Just saying...

So my friend is headed to see the Hendrix Experience tonight in PA. He has previously had contact with Kenny Wayne Shepherd's dad for StringsforaCURE. I told him to get all the musicians to put Walter's link out on social media. He talks to everyone, he will get the word out!!

He is trying to get musicians to gather for a night in Collingswood to play and raise money. This can be difficult with touring schedules and the emergency of Walter's condition. My suggestion with touring conflicts etc. to those musicians who may want to help...skim off a little of a designated show's proceed to donate to Walter, if so inclined. (I know restaurants do this for groups that dine for a cause, the restaurant donates a % of what money was generated from the group.)

Sending GOOD VIBES to Walter!

I am praying that Walter gets the transplant.How one can cope with that being that your life's on the edge with 90 days

I don't know how many of you have checked the updates on the donation site - there was a good news/bad news message from Walter's wife Marie. The good: since being hospitalized, Walter's overall condition has stabilized somewhat and he will be able to go home - at least for now and with 24 hour care. The bad: because of this, he gets bumped further down the list of those waiting for a transplant. He still needs a transplant, and still within the 90 day period, but available livers go first to those in the most serious condition.

Smashed the $125,000 over the week-end, currently standing at $133,600. To be hoped that Walter's eventual recovery goes as well.

http://youtu.be/btiS6ijncMk

New CD

Was at a Popa Chubby Concert on Monday (real great, almost 3 hours) and there was a box for donations for Walter Trout.
The owner of the club gave everbody, who left more than 10 € (about 12 or 13$)in the Box, a new book about blues. A lot of books...
After the show, I asked Popa Chubby, if he know´s any news - he said "No good news".

Let´s hope...

While updating the London Gig Guide I've noticed that there is a benefit concert for Walter at one of the many venues I've seen him play at a few times, the 02 Shepherds Bush Empire on Sunday, 4th May.

No artists have been announced so far but tickets are on sale on Monday and brief details are here.

Phil