Well, that was an unexpected turn of events!
Short version: On Thursday morning, August 27, I had what proved to be a “mild to moderate” heart attack in Lee Vining CA (out near Mono Lake) on my way out into the desert. I got myself to Carson City and lucked into a brand new hospital with a state-of-the-art cath lab. I had the best possible treatment at the Carson Tahoe Regional Medical Center, came home on Sunday, and I am resting comfortably at home under the loving care of my beautiful hippie bride, Rita Hurault.
The full story is here. I’ve heard from lots of people that this tale has inspired them to pay more attention to their own habits and health status; if I have inspired anyone to take steps to protect their own future, then the whole thing will have been worth it. I hope you’ll pass that URL along to others who may find it useful.
I am following my doctors’ instructions, and taking it very easy for the next few days. But I am cleared to play the Al Feldstein memorial Reptiles reunion at the Starry Plough on Friday, and to resume my performing schedule and daily bike rides in the very near future.
Here’s the schedule. I’m still filling dates for the southwest tour that begins at Shakori Hills and ends at Magfest, and the November dates out here with Boris Garcia are just now beginning to be firmed up. So please stay tuned to dgans.com for the latest details.
I have received hundreds and hundreds of kind thoughts, well-wishes, prayers, stories, and bits of advice since the news hit of my cardiac calamity; I can’t begin to tell you how much I have benefited from your warmth. I thank you from the bottom of my reconditioned heart.
(And I am hoping to reschedule my trip to the Mountain Time Zone. My itinerary included lots of time off to look at the rocks and get my awe on, and I can’t wait to get back out there and finish the trip!)
The plan as it stands today:
Friday, September 4: Reptile reunion in memory of Al Feldstein. Starry Plough, 3101 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley CA
September 18-19: Schwagstock, Camp Zoe MO. The Schwag, EOTO, Panjea, Nailhouse, and more.
Saturday, September 26, 1:10-1:55 pm: Rubber Souldiers @ Rock’n’Blues By the Lake, Stafford Lake, Novato CA.
Saturday, September 26, 7:30 pm: Celebrating Songwriters with DG, Garrin Benfield, and host Caren Armstrong. $10 donation. Left Coast Cyclery, 2928 Domingo Ave, Berkeley CA.
Sunday, September 27 (tentative) Rubber Souldiers and Jerry’s Kids at Don Quixote’s, Felton CA
Wednesday, September 30, 4-8 pm: Fairfax Farmers’ Market. Free!
Saturday, October 3, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm: Grand Lake Farmers’ market, Oakland CA. Free!
October 8-11: Fall Shakori Hills Grassroots Festival of Music and Dance, Pittsboro NC.
Thursday, October 15: JJ’s Bohemia, Chattanooga TN
Saturday, October 17 (daytime): Lafayette GA
Saturday, October 17 (evening) : The Music Room at Carillon, Kennesaw GA
Tuesday, October 20: Berkeley Bob’s Coffee House, 304 1st Ave, Cullman, AL.
October 22-25: MagnoliaFest, at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, FL. DG will play solo and with Rubber Souldiers.
Friday, October 30: Chico CA – benefit for KZFR community radio. Details TBA.
Saturday, October 31: DG opens for The Waybacks in Mt Shasta CA
Thursday, November 5: Boris Garcia and Rubber Souldiers at the Connecticut Yankee, 100 Connecticut Street, San Francisco
Friday, November 6: Boris Garcia and Rubber Souldiers at the Willits Art Center, Willits CA
Saturday, November 7: Boris Garcia and David Gans at the Starry Plough, Berkeley CA
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As always, more info at dgans.com
Missed yer show- just read the long and short of it – whoa there, you are one smart monkey – finding the guys who could proceed…I am very pleased with the news that your Dr.s expect full a recovery, will be thinking those good ol ‘healing thoughts’ – what was the color? yellow green blue – i don’t know…