I just got a note from Mike Watt with a call for Get Well cards.
Odetta is in the hospital and she might miss the inauguration.
Details and video of this magnificent artist after the fold.
This is the letter that Watt forwarded:
WILLIAM McKEEN, Professor and Chair
University of Florida Department of Journalism
P.O. Box 118400, Gainesville, Fla. 32611
Voice: 352/392-0500; Fax: 352/846-2673
Home page: http://williammckeen.com
Dear friends,
After hearing a rumor about Odetta's health, I phoned her manager this
evening and he confirmed for me that Ms. Odetta is receiving treatment
in a New York hospital, where she will be for at least another week.
It's Odetta's goal to recover and be in good health so she can perform
as planned at Obama's inauguration, Doug told me.
Odetta would appreciate cards and letters--please drop her a note if you have the time. Please also forward this information to anyone you know who appreciates Odetta.
One note or card is a small joy... perhaps a
steady stream of them is something stronger. It sure would be amazing
for Odetta to perform at the inauguration, and a shame for her to have
to miss such an event.
Here's the address:
ODETTA GORDON
Lenox Hill Hospital
Room 720
100 East 77th St.
New York, NY 10021
http://en.wikipedia.org/...
This kind of call to action is the kind of thing that Daily Kos is best at, and Odetta is the kind of person that Daily Kos lives for. Enjoy her songs on this glorious Saturday morning, and join me in wishing her well in any way you can.