Pasted from Eric's site, with apologies to those who don't like pasting. Good to hear that this fine guitarist is recovering.


"It's been a month since my surgery. I am getting stronger every day. I have just had my studio renovated and upgraded. I can feel my creative muscle starting to flex and will spend many days down there under the house. The next stage is a course of radiotherapy (radio 4 please ha ha!). That starts on July 19th and will on for about six weeks. It will be a rough ride but will be worth it. My good friend and musical partner Keith Bleasby passed away last week. I am feeling strong enough to attend his funeral sevice. He asked us all to bring a drum to play at his graveside. Keith was a master percussioinist. Inspired by him, I had a djembe drum made for me last summer. I always felt so grounded whenever I played with him - he rooted the pulse deep down in the earth and I always felt safe. I will miss him a lot. Alison my manager and Gary my agent have been very busy in the office and booking me in for lots of Autumn and Spring performances. Do they know something I don't??! I am looking forward to getting back on the road in the autumn and especially to my residential workshop in Devon. Our second child is about to arrive, any day now. We are planning for another homebirth - so there is plenty for me to be getting on with. This setback in my health has given me a a great opportunity to stay at home for a few months and enjoy my family. Having a new small person in the house is going to be very exciting!! Shanti ERIC"

Date Added: Wednesday 30 June, 2004


Stu

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