2009.07.31
Folk artist Mike Seeger cancels show at The Lyric; he is reportedly in hospice with cancer
Mike Seeger, well-known to old-time music fans in Southwest Virginia and elsewhere, is suffering multiple myeloma and is in home hospice care.
Talk of the Nation host Neal Conan delivered the news during yesterday's show on NPR radio.
The radiocast is available online.
As we wish Seeger the best, we also must note that his illness has forced cancellation of his Nov. 13 show at The Lyric Theatre, Blacksburg.
Information from folklore productions:
Many folks in the bluegrass world know, or know of, Mike Seeger. But you may not know that Mike has been undergoing treatment for leukemia for several years; just recently he was diagnosed with a new and very aggressive form of cancer, called multiple myeloma. In the same forthright way that he has lived his life, he has now made the decision to discontinue treatment and enter hospice care. His wife Alexia says that he would enjoy hearing from friends via cards and emails which can be sent care of his booking agency:
Folklore Productions
1671 Appian Way
Santa Monica, CA 90401
Actually, Mike has entered hospice care at home.
Comment by a friend — August 6, 2009 @ 2:51 pm
Thanks for that information, a friend!
Comment by Tad Dickens — August 7, 2009 @ 1:26 pm
Mike died Friday night.
Rest in peace.
Comment by BW — August 8, 2009 @ 6:54 pm