Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health

Subject: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: Vic Smith
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 07:20 AM

From a Press Release:-

ELIZA CARTHY AUTUMN TOUR CANCELLED & 'BEST OF' ALBUM, 'WAYWARD DAUGHTER' IS POSTPONED UNTIL 2013.

It is with regret that we announce the cancelation of Eliza Carthy's October tour and the postponement of her 'best of' album 'Wayward Daughter' which marks the anniversary of a remarkable and pioneering 21 year musical career.

Eliza has recently experienced the resurgence of chronic asthma and vocal chord cysts problems (for which she had surgery several years ago). As a consequence - and in order to preserve her voice - Eliza's been urged by throat specialists to take time off to ensure a full recovery in the longer term. Though Eliza is very disappointed by having to withdraw from a tour she's been looking forward to and regrets any inconvenience it may cause, she has agreed to reduce her schedule.

Eliza will be honouring live commitments up until September and also intends to appear with her mother, Norma Waterson, on their 'Gift' tour (3rd -15th December).

Meanwhile, the 'Wayward Daughter' double cd - will now be released via HemHem in May 2013. The album will accompany Eliza's next set of major UK dates, also in May. (featuring Jim Moray).

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: theleveller
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 07:48 AM

Ah, what a shame. Best wishes for a speedy recovery, Eliza.

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: My guru always said
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 08:52 AM

Must be awful not being able to sing for so long, but worth it in the long run. Positive thoughts to Eliza!

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: Sandra in Sydney
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 09:52 AM

what MGAS said

sandra

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: fat B****rd
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 10:01 AM

All of the above. Get better soon, Eliza.
Charlie

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: DMcG
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 12:36 PM

I'm one who had booked tickets on the tour, but I'm happy to have it cancelled if it helps Eliza get better. You've done the right thing to take the rest, Eliza.

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: SylviaN
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 01:58 PM

All the very best Eliza and a speedy recovery.
Sylvia and Keith

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: Little Robyn
Date: 24 Aug 12 - 04:45 PM

Sorry to hear this. Lots of good wishes from NZ.
Robyn

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: Rusty Dobro
Date: 25 Aug 12 - 04:33 AM

Saw her last night for the first time at the great new FolkEast festival. Wonderful! If a nice, long rest will keep her singing like that, then I'm all for it. She should also try the hot honey and lemon.....

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: Willa
Date: 25 Aug 12 - 10:12 AM

Saw Eliza at Whitby and thought she was on top form; sorry to hear this and hope that she makew a good recovery.

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: ChanteyLass
Date: 26 Aug 12 - 06:20 AM

I hope she is better soon.

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Aug 12 - 08:04 AM

Does she smoke by any chance?

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: Vic Smith
Date: 26 Aug 12 - 08:29 AM

Does she smoke by any chance?

I don't think so, but I recall, way back in the days when she was touring with Nancy Kerr, just how bad her chronic asthma could be. She was staying with us after a gig. She just could not get out of bed and we wanted to get her to our local hospital for steroid treatment to deal with it.

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: Steve Gardham
Date: 26 Aug 12 - 10:20 AM

Please do as the doc says, Eliza. The loss of your voice would be an international catastrophe. I know this is a selfish way of looking at it but you belong to all of us.

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: Elmore
Date: 26 Aug 12 - 11:50 AM

Seems like Waterson:Carthy have had more than their share of illness in the past few years. I wish Eliza all the best.

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: GUEST
Date: 26 Aug 12 - 05:00 PM

Very sad news - she was on sparkling form at FolkEast.
An astonishing talent. Get better Eliza. No arguments.

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: GUEST
Date: 27 Aug 12 - 05:07 AM

Hello, I'm the publisher of Eliza's official biography Wayward Daughter and would just like to confirm that this hasn't in any way been cancelled and is available from Eliza's web store, Amazon and all good booksellers. Thanks and best wishes. Phil, Soundcheck Books ([e-mail])
http://www.eliza-carthy.com/wayward-daughter-book.cfm

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: RoyH (Burl)
Date: 27 Aug 12 - 09:01 AM

Best wishes for a speedy recovery Eliza. But, listen to your doctors and don't try to come back too soon. RoyH

Subject: RE: Eliza cancels tour, delays album- health
From: Linda Kelly
Date: 27 Aug 12 - 12:48 PM

Get well soon we cant afford to lose your music!