Disturbing news from Mumford & Sons

[oddfired]

Is this going to happen?  I'd be willing to buy the shirt if someone else will help me work on signatures?

[JesiRae42]

Is this going to happen?  I'd be willing to buy the shirt if someone else will help me work on signatures?

I personally think it is a great idea and would be uber-grateful if people ever did something like that for me.  I am totally willing to sacrifice my Sharpies to the cause. 

If we could get it in a specific location that was accessible to everyone to sign with minimal effort it would be pretty easy to accomplish I think. I volunteer at the vehicle gate into TP/WF which is accessible to every Festivarian but I only have one shift after the music starts/general store opens.  I can bring it up with my supervisors on Monday and/or at the volunteer orientation on Wednesday and see if anyone would be willing to help out...

Or alternately, someone(s) could go tarp to tarp in the festival to get it signed by who ever is interested...that sounds a little labor intensive for my drinking schedule, but maybe a social butterfly would be up to it.

 Listening to: "Another Ghost Rocket" - Blaudzun

[oddfired]

Is this going to happen?  I'd be willing to buy the shirt if someone else will help me work on signatures?

I personally think it is a great idea and would be uber-grateful if people ever did something like that for me.  I am totally willing to sacrifice my Sharpies to the cause. 

If we could get it in a specific location that was accessible to everyone to sign with minimal effort it would be pretty easy to accomplish I think. I volunteer at the vehicle gate into TP/WF which is accessible to every Festivarian but I only have one shift after the music starts/general store opens.  I can bring it up with my supervisors on Monday and/or at the volunteer orientation on Wednesday and see if anyone would be willing to help out...

Good idea!  If that flies let me know and I will get a shirt to you.

[yojo]

From the band's Facebook page:

BONNAROO & US TOUR NEWS

Dear friends,

It is with great joy that we can announce that Ted has been discharged from hospital and is on the road to a full recovery. The surgery went well, and the excellent medical team helping him are very pleased with his progress. He has been nothing short of heroic in how he has handled the whole ordeal, and now it has been medically proved that he does indeed have a brain.

Today, however, also marks the end of our Summer Stampede Tour. We were hoping to have made it out by Bonnaroo this weekend. But it is with sadness that we have to announce the cancellation of our scheduled performances at both Bonnaroo and Telluride Festivals, and our show at Cricket Wireless Amphitheater in Bonner Springs, KS. If we could've we would've, you know that about us. We trust that you can respect our collective desire to encourage Ted to make a full recovery, and that this is based purely on the medical advice we have received.

On behalf of Ted, and all of us really, we would like to thank every one for their compassion and support at this time and we are very excited to get back out on tour as soon as we can.

Ted, Ben, Marcus and Win

[sarajomo]

Glad he's ok.  Bummed they won't be there.  But you gotta take care of yourself!  Thoughts to all of them!

[7beatspersec]

I was thinking this would be the best move for them. No need to rush out and push it. Everyone will understand.

[coloradobgrass]

Well do we get a replacement act for both the Thursday festival slot and the Saturday SOH night grass show????

[sarajomo]

I'm sure PB will do their best to find something to fill in. I'm sure this is a shock to them and Mumford as much to all of us. Can't be upset about a health condition.

[SageT]

Well do we get a replacement act for both the Thursday festival slot and the Saturday SOH night grass show????

I hope so!! Especially for Thursday night. So sad to be missing out on Mumford and Sons... I always seem to miss them for one reason or another. 

[rmkcheez]

This stinks for many reasons.  Glad to hear Ted is doing ok, but canceling the shows is probably best for him and the band.  They'll be back.  Old Crow is free on the 20th, no Mumford but would be good last minute replacement.

[AustinAmber]

So glad Ted is doing well and wish him a speedy recovery!  Also glad I can stop trying to figure out a way to get into their Nightgrass show  .  

[Yard Gnome]

So glad Ted is doing well and wish him a speedy recovery!  Also glad I can stop trying to figure out a way to get into their Nightgrass show  .  

So I take it I can't have your Punch Brothers tickets eh? 

[oddfired]

No doubt I am hugely dissapointed.   I was rather hoping for a replacement bass player at worst, but I am happy I got to see them last week at least, and in no way will this diminish my festivaaaaaal!   I hope he gets well soon, and I am still getting the shirt if I can still get help.   Maybe PB has the contact info and can ship it for us?

Now is the time to make Leftover Cheese happen.  

[AustinAmber]

So glad Ted is doing well and wish him a speedy recovery!  Also glad I can stop trying to figure out a way to get into their Nightgrass show  .  

So I take it I can't have your Punch Brothers tickets eh? 

Ha!  Nope, I'll be going to that show for sure!!  Love me some Punch Bros! 

[ymafjordlandnp]

You are all so thoughtful to think of this. Every once in a while it IS brain surgery! Maybe the tarp/shirt/card thing doesn't have to be though.

I wonder if a tarp could be pinned up on the general store tent that faces the beer tent? That would be accessible to all- or the fence near where the map is at the main entrance? Would either work without making things difficult for PBG? If there was a cup placed there to accept sharpie donations it would help. I'd be happy to bring a few. Sharpies do work on both old and new tarps, just gave it a try on both.