A more nightmarish scenario for a guitar player can鈥檛 be imagined or overstated.
Celebrated folk singer/guitarist Dan Bern severed his fingertips in a snowblower accident March 8 near his home in upstate New York.
The accident, which affects Bern鈥檚 left hand, happened just days before his Thursday, March 15 gig at the WISE Hall.
Bern has since had part of his middle finger removed and surgeons are now attempting to save his index finger.聽 聽
At best, his career is on hold. At worst, his career is in jeopardy.
Rather than cancel the gig entirely, a handful of 麻豆传媒映画bands are performing instead, and all proceeds will be donated to Bern鈥檚 recovery. The Lend a Hand to Dan Bern fundraiser will include performances by Geoff Berner, Jack Garton, Christie Rose and the Tired Sunday Choir.
launched over the weekend has already raised $81,000 towards the initial goal of $90,000.
Bern鈥檚 insurance won鈥檛 cover any of his recovery costs. The final price tag for his surgery and recovery, let alone the recovery time, isn鈥檛 clear.
鈥淛ust want to say... thank you to all of you for the incredible warm wishes, generosity, etc etc,鈥� Bern wrote on Facebook Saturday. 鈥淒eeply humbling. Fully determined to make it back all the way. So grateful. Love to you all.鈥�
The fundraiser includes varying levels of incentives for donors: $5,000 gets a painted portrait from Bern, while anything above $10,000 gets a private house concert anywhere in North America.聽
Bern鈥檚 prodigious output has seen him release new material almost every year since his debut LP came out 1996. His 2007 offering Breathe garnered him the Best Folk/Singer-Songwriter Album at the Independent Music Awards.
Tickets for cost $13 and are available online at .
