Billy from PELA needs all of our HELP!
A while back, our favorite band Pela was on tour.
That tour was cut short when a fall from the stage resulted in some sliced tendons for lead singer and one of the guitarists, Billy.
Billy's on his way to healing up, but it's going to take some time....and money.
As a 31 year old who hasn't had health insurance since he was 18, I probably can sympathize with Billy's plight more than many. I'd say most, but more and more in the arts community are not or very much under insured.
If you can spare anything, even a few dollars, please help the guy out. Pela is, and I hate to use this word in this manner, an "important" band. They are very much a part of a movement of smart, poetic, and powerful music that will become the defining style and even artistic ethic for our generation. Plus, they simply kick some truly serious ass.
The boys of Pela have set up a PayPal account here.
You can also of course support Billy and the guys by purchasing a copy of their phenomenal album ANYTOWN GRAFFITI.
If you don't own it, you should probably kill yourself with a hammer. Or buy it. Either or.
At any rate, I'll be putting another mention of all this in my vlog for Television Without Pity which will be available Thursday morning. Here's hoping!
Below is the email blast they sent out earlier today, which has a little more background.
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Hello all,
Many people now know about Billy cutting tendons in his hand while at a show last month in Chicago. All of you will be happy to hear that Billy is on the path to recovery and he has begun physical therapy that will continue for the next 6 weeks.
Now that the dust has settled it brings to light the reality of medical and life expenses. It also outlines the healthcare system and how unforgiving it is.
Billy's had help from a great organization called MusiCares. While MusicCares are helping where they can, there is a growing amount of bills that cannot be covered. And the fact that only one arm is fully functioning means that Billy has no way to go to work and pay any of these bills that are adding up to thousands and thousands of dollars.
So we've decided to set up a PayPal account for donations.
For everyone wondering how they can help, this is the best way we've figured out to make that happen. Thanks again to everyone that has been supportive during this time period.
Sincerely,
Pela
That tour was cut short when a fall from the stage resulted in some sliced tendons for lead singer and one of the guitarists, Billy.
Billy's on his way to healing up, but it's going to take some time....and money.
As a 31 year old who hasn't had health insurance since he was 18, I probably can sympathize with Billy's plight more than many. I'd say most, but more and more in the arts community are not or very much under insured.
If you can spare anything, even a few dollars, please help the guy out. Pela is, and I hate to use this word in this manner, an "important" band. They are very much a part of a movement of smart, poetic, and powerful music that will become the defining style and even artistic ethic for our generation. Plus, they simply kick some truly serious ass.
The boys of Pela have set up a PayPal account here.
You can also of course support Billy and the guys by purchasing a copy of their phenomenal album ANYTOWN GRAFFITI.
If you don't own it, you should probably kill yourself with a hammer. Or buy it. Either or.
At any rate, I'll be putting another mention of all this in my vlog for Television Without Pity which will be available Thursday morning. Here's hoping!
Below is the email blast they sent out earlier today, which has a little more background.
------
Hello all,
Many people now know about Billy cutting tendons in his hand while at a show last month in Chicago. All of you will be happy to hear that Billy is on the path to recovery and he has begun physical therapy that will continue for the next 6 weeks.
Now that the dust has settled it brings to light the reality of medical and life expenses. It also outlines the healthcare system and how unforgiving it is.
Billy's had help from a great organization called MusiCares. While MusicCares are helping where they can, there is a growing amount of bills that cannot be covered. And the fact that only one arm is fully functioning means that Billy has no way to go to work and pay any of these bills that are adding up to thousands and thousands of dollars.
So we've decided to set up a PayPal account for donations.
For everyone wondering how they can help, this is the best way we've figured out to make that happen. Thanks again to everyone that has been supportive during this time period.
Sincerely,
Pela
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