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Glengarry Bhoys disband

October 28, 2007

October 28th -
Written by Matt Sullivan

It is with regret that I pass along the following message received from Glengary Bhoys band agent Tim Drake:
Matt,

It saddens me to have to bring the following news. Co-founder and leader of The Glengarry Bhoys, Graham Wright, has been struggling with serious medical problems for some time now. His condition has worsened, which has worn him down to the point where he can no longer tour. On advice of his physicians, he is retiring from the band, with plans to rest and focus on his health. The Glengarry Bhoys would obviously find it impossible to continue without Graham's creative and management leadership, therefore, the group has decided to disband, effective immediately. I am sure you will all join with The Roots Agency in extending to Graham, as well as all the members of the Glengarry Bhoys, your warmest wishes and prayers for healing.

I'm afraid we have to cancel all their dates including the Great American Irish Festival.

Tim

I sent him the following reply:

Tim -

While I knew that Graham was undergoing some testing, I am shocked to hear that the results will end their run. As you know, Graham and the band have become friends of ours and not having them at our festival will create a
huge void for us and our festgoers. We hope that his prognosis is good and wish all of the band members the best. There is no question that the Glengarry Bhoys made an enormous contribution to the rapid growth and success of our event. We will miss them as much as anyone.

Please pass this along to the band. Our door always remains open for all of them.

Matt