Chris has been diagnosed with liver cancer. He will endure extreme chemotherapy for the remainder of this year. This drastic treatment option is costly, but necessary for him to stay alive.
Chris has been diagnosed with liver cancer
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get well soon, man. we love you!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you my brother.
Travis and Nancy.
Hey Chris,
You were 16 and 1 in your boxing career. It's now time for win number 17 ! We are all in your corner. We love you buddy! --Billy Davis
We send you healing thoughts and visions of good health.
with love, eugenia and peter
I know you'll beat this Gaff...thoughts and prayers go out to you and family...
love Paul and Tina
Gaff,
My thoughts and prayers are with you, your family and friends at this very difficult time. Keep your thoughts positive!
Much love to all,
Beva
Hang tough, Gaff - we're all here for you, Brother!
Much Love,
Gomez
To the one and ONLY Chris Gaffney:
I am heartsick to hear the news. As someone who has danced with cancer and chemo (and won, so far), I know some of what you may be feeling about now.
A friend and fellow survivor told me early on to remember that the cancer would be harder on those who loved me than it was on me. He was right.
Remember those who are in your corner, draw strength from their love (and ours) when the head and body says no more, and your heart will carry you forward.
Hang tough amigo. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Kevin Meyer
"That birthday guy in Jersey"
Our Love,Support,& Healing Thoughts are with You & Julie. And as others have said stay positive...be in the moment...feel the healing of all the prayers being sent to you. Visualize that healing as well.
Love to you two xoxo
Melissa, Rob, & Daisy
"Know, then, whatever cheerful and serene Supports the mind supports the body too."
~John Armstrong
Gaff
Like the old bluesmen said
"Everything gon'ta be all right!"
You are in my thoughts and prayers everyday -- the folks at the Zoo Bar and the Sunday Roadhouse boys and I are already discussing what we may be able to put together here for fundraising.
Meanwhile...we send you all the love we possibly can and then some.
Keep the faith, my friend, you have much love and many folks in your corner.
B.J. in Omaha
Chris,
Amigo, brother. You are a tough SOB. I know you can fight this and beat it. You have no idea how many will be pulling for you. There is a LOT of love in the room for you.
Greg, Julie, Helen, Dave. My check is already in the mail. Let me know what else I can do to help. I love all of you.
I am a fan that you have never met. My thought go out to you and your family.
Rosie (Cynthia) Ballesteros
Chris,
You've made some of the sweetest music I've ever seen anyone make. I'm saddened at the thought of what you have to go through, but heartened by the experiences of all the brave cancer survivors who've recovered and resumed their lives in full. I'm thinking of you and praying for your recovery (soon!),and looking forward to seeing a fully healthy Hacienda Brothers band playing more of the best live music being played these days--See you down the road--Dirk
Chris,
I wanted to add something. The music and friendship of you and The Cold Hard Facts changed my life. When I heard and met you guys I felt like I had found something that had been missing from my life. Thanks.
Chris: Our thoughts and best-wishes are for you! Patsy and I have appreciated your talent whether it be shown with the Haciendas or with Dave & the Guilty Men. Keep strong, positive thoughts so that we can soon witness your live music once again! We love you!!
Bill and Patsy Meacham
get well soon chris me and amber love u and julie very very much. I have my mom and dad and everybody i know praying for u.You can do this if there is anything me and amber can do for you and julie call D.G. he has our numbers. P.S. the check is on its way anything to help out a bro
Dear Chris~
The Teardrops are saddened to hear of your illness....please know that you & your family & friends are in our thoughts & prayers, and that we miss you....fight the good fight & be strong!
Luv,
Cathy
Get well soon!
South Carolina is ready for another Chris Gaffney tour.
We'll buy dinner.
Steve & Janet Crump
Chris, you are a sexy bitch.
We'll stop by and see you whenever you're ready for us.
Beccalou
Chris & Julie,
It's seems like only yesterday at The Mustang Ranch - I'm truly sadened by the news - but I agree with everyone, YOU Chris are a fighter and a tuff old son-of-gun and Miss Julie - she's pretty strong too. With that and all the prayers and Love going your way you will win this battle. Like everyone else - my check is in the mail - please contact me if either of you need anything.
All My Love and Prayers
Terri Lynn (Munchkin Clark)
Chris & Julie,
It's seems like only yesterday at The Mustang Ranch - I'm truly sadened by the news - but I agree with everyone, YOU Chris are a fighter and a tuff old son-of-gun and Miss Julie - she's pretty strong too. With that and all the prayers and Love going your way you will win this battle. Like everyone else - my check is in the mail - please contact me if either of you need anything.
All My Love and Prayers
Terri Lynn (Munchkin) Clark
Hey Chris,
Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. We know you will prevail...God Bless you!
Barry and Sarah
GAFF, ITS AMBER
I LOVE YOU SIMPLY. JIMMY AND I ARE ON IDLE FOR ANYTHING U NEED OF US.
Chris,
I have watched you make music more than any other person on earth, no matter what I was going through I could count on you to smooth it out so to speak, I will do whatever you need to help you out for purely selfish reasons! I need you and your music to help me make it through.
hey man.... get well, just well enough for me to stab you with a gun!
-Brian De Den
Chris~
My thoughts and prayers are with you and Julie. You hang tough, and all will be well. Enjoy the "goodies" I sent home with Jules for you. I will bring more by when you are ready. Stay strong, positive and know that you are loved by many. I see it everyday. :)
Tiffany
Good one De Den, I called gaff and gave him your message...he laughed and said .. nice. Your girlfriend laughed too! xo rochelle
Chris,
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!!!
I know that you're tough enough to handle this. Kick this cancer's ass & come back to us. You make this world so much better. We'll be waiting & praying.
Love,
Suzanne
p.s.
MOO!!!!!!
Julie,
My prayers are with you also. You are a tough lady & Chris is lucky to have you to help him fight this. If there's anything Jeff & I can do, you have the #. Love you.
-Suzanne
To help raise money for Chris's medical expenses, on saturday nights at the V-Room during my shift, I will have a donation box for him, and will forward the money to you guys as it comes, for as long as it takes.
-Suzanne
V-Room: 918 E. 4th St. Long Beach,CA 90802
Hey Gaff: It's me, Owen, posting under the name Mr. Beavers. Long story, which I will regale you with soon.
You know, I was discussing your situation with legendary English jockey Lester Piggott (yes, THAT Lester Piggott), and we agreed that when you are better, we will both purchase you a boiled meat dinner at the local. Wait 'til you hear his Ascot stories. Just beautiful. He met the Queen, you know. And so did I.
Get well, friend. There are a lot of us out here that love ya.
O
Peppy,
Why'd you have to go and get sick? I still want you to get me into clubs for free, dammit. I sent you a check for one million dollars because that is what you mean to me. It's the music thing. Seriously, I wish you and your family the best in dealing with this battle. You and Julie and RJ and I need to revisit the TeePee in Bowie and rest our elbows.
Umm, good luck with that check.
Get well, man.
Salty
Gaffney, we love you!
Words of wisdom from the great Muhammad Ali:
"I'm so mean I make medicine sick."
and: "There's nothing wrong with getting knocked down, as long as you get right back up."
We're in your corner, buddy - Hang in there!
Much love, Jim and Leslie Washburn
Chris Gaffney, Chris Gaffney, Chris Gaffney... I love you more than you could know...!!!
Vince Jordan
Sending mucho healing energy your way now, and always. I don't know you personally, but have met you through mutual friends, Amber, Melissa & DG. I fell in love with "Walkin' On My Dreams" and your voice is absolutely beautiful and perfect for that song. I'm reading the book, The Secret, and just finished reading about two people (didn't know each other) who both were diagnosed with cancer and had the same recoveries. They both kept stress out of their lives, both watched funny movies every day and just laughed, laughed, laughed. The disease left their bodies because they would not own it. The woman who was diagnosed had this to say, "I truly believed in my heart, with my strong faith, that I was already healed. Each day I would say, "Thank you for my healing." On and on she went..."Thank you for my healing." She said she believed in her heart she was healed and saw herself as if cancer was never in her body.
I'll be praying for you and for this same strength. Keep and see the faith.
oxoxoxxo
Carrie Crawford
Gaffney,
As you undergo treatment for your liver ailment, and what with doctors being the sneaky bastards that they are, do not neglect to PROTECT YOUR STERNUM AT ALL TIMES!
...oh yeah, AND GET WELL SOON!
-----geno
Gaff,
You've been a very dear friend for a very long time. Like our buddy Scott Windle, you and the Cold Hard Facts changed my life (I would never have gone to Austin had it not been for you). Thank you for everything you do and everything you are.
So much!
Payne
Hello my old dear friend !
i wish you all the best my brother - i still remeber all the time we are playing and touring to switzerland and germany- you with danny ott and jürg schäpper, i still remember the good time i spend in your house with julie - hudgson all ol the other good friend's - ich pray 4 you gaff - i and my family wish your goodness and love and peace - denis the menace - from venice italy
Hey Gaff
We are sure you will beat it and then we will have a great dinner in Italy.
We miss you
Lisa, Oli and Lele
Hope you get through this Chris, stay strong and positive, I'll keep you in my prayers
Willy,Amsterdam
To The Great Indoorsman:
Your room in Austin with all the Gaffney, Gaffney, Gaffney essentials is ready for when you get well and get over here. Mike is ready to do some shit-talking, JT anxiously awaits giving you the face-licking you deserve, and as for me, my world is a better place when you're in it. I love you a million to infinity.
Dammit! and whole damn family
I am sad about this shocking news, but you can beat it if you try. Your music and your voice are an important part of my music world.
I've seen you many times at The Palms in Davis. I'll get a check out this week for you and hope it helps you get through this tough time. Be brave and fight the good fight Chris. I hope to see you at The Palms when you're ready to come back.
Hey Gaff
Your old friend Juerg and family from Switzerland need you
for another tour. Beat it!!!
Best wishes
Fabienne, Marc, Lisi & Juerg
Suzanne introduced me to you and your music. Now, I listen to it when I run. It keeps me going. Cowboys to Girls is the best!! You're going through a really tough time. It's wonderful that you have so many family, friends and fans to keep you strong. Keep fighting.
Thanks for your music,
Suzanne's Mom (Kathy)
Since I met you baby, my whole life has changed.
Our positive thoughts are with you.
Cathy and Frank
Since I met you baby, my whole life has changed.
Our positive thoughts are with you,
Cathy and Frank
Sweet Gaffnip,
Can you please get better real soon, cuz I need a hug and a laugh immediately!
I love you friend!
Amanda
We need you to make our pancakes...... love the buzz killers.
Cupcake,
I don't know what to say 'cept I miss you...sigh. And I have gibbon from Alphen aan den Rijn Holland so don't make me come over.
love you,
kitten
OK EVERYONE LETS MAN UP AND GIVE GAFF AND JULIE SOME MONEY THEY NEED IT MORE THAN MOST OF US RIGHT NOW IM PUTTING MINE IN MORE THAN I CAN AFORD
The best years of my life were spent playing with you. I can't think of anyone else I would have rather have spent those nights on stage with. We've been apart awhile now, but I love you just the same. I'll come by if you want me too, but I'll leave that up to you and Julie.
Much Love
Wym
Your a fighter & goodman with lots of livin' yet to do...
Just got off the phone with Steve Dean...
My heart & prayers go out to you & your family...I'm in your corner always sweetheart...
I'll lite a candle on my Altar & keep y'all in my heart & spirit...
I LOVE YOU GAFF !!!
~Anastacia
We love you much Gaff and hope to see you soon. We gotta go hang at my corner gas station down here in Louisiana.Rod,Marisa,Emiliano and the
Igs.
Somewhere, Chris, you may still have a t shirt with the Virgin of Guadalupe on the back and the words "Mi vida esta en tus manos." I've got Her tattooed on my right arm, same words. I'm sending my prayers and love along via Her healing spirit to your family and Julie and you, sir.
Be well,
Peter Schmader
CHRIS "Amazing Grace how sweet the sound," To have been able to share the gift of music, "God saved a wretch like me," You, me, us, them, whomsoever, all, "I once was lost," fiercely unafraid to tempt the end of the road, "but now I'm found," unspeakable peace in the midst of the truth of consequences, "Was blind but now I see," Jesus loves me (you, me, us, them, whomsoever, all) this I know... 2 Corinthians 12:9 "And He said to me,'My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." Get the greatest "Well" soon Chris. God Bless. D.W. "Cowboy Dave" Backstrom
My deepest thoughts are with you, Chris, and with your familiy.
Keep on fighting ... like you always did.
love you, my friend ... Kurt
All the people from around here (that's Buchs, Switzerland), who have the pleasure of knowing you, send their prayers and best wishes, too.
I just adore you to pieces, Chris Gaffney! You're my favorite Guilty Man (don't tell Dave). I'm thinking about you, and I know you'll get better soon.
Jess (just another fan) in Atlanta
Chris:
As Mike Tyson said - "Everyone has a fight plan until they get hit in the mouth". You got hit, but you will keep fighting. A lot of people are in your corner. Our thoughts are with you.
Brian and Shari
((((((GAFF))))))
Good vibes going out to you Chris. Hang tough...you can and will beat it.
Stay positive, and we'll see you back on the road in no time making that beautiful music.
Dave D
Chris,
Some real hard news to start a day with. If it wasn't obvious before it is now-you are loved and respected!! You soul and attitiude lives in all of us!! I passed the word on to Rick Snelson. He's back doing radio-if he has been able to take on the big "C" and survive you will also!! I'm gonna play "Gin $ Juice" for you this Saturday!! More prayers and love coming your way!!
Wesley
Chris and family,
Was sorry to hear of your problems, but happy that you have such friends as you do to help you through this deal. Have always been an admirer since I first heard you with Dave Alvin, and then the Hacienda Brothers. Recall your show in Fort Worth last year and the surprise of having Little Stevie Cruz in the audience - the other half of the song "If Daddy Don't Sing Danny Boy" - the Fort Worth "boy", nearly unknown, who won over Barry McGuigan, the World Champion Featherweight in the horrid June heat of 1986 in Las Vegas with ringside temperatures 109 degrees.
Not sure who was more excited, you, or Stevie. What a great show.
Know that all your friends and fans are pulling for you, praying for you.
Don't know if you remember, but I have had some similar problems (mine colon cancer with spread to liver, and I'm still here after 8 years).
Now, keep your chin down and your protect yourself at all times!
John Jackson
art will break your heart productions
Fort Worth
fight the good fight buddy, we gotta make more "faros" tees someday!
my thoughts are with you and yours.
bill
fight the good fight buddy, we gotta make more "faros" tees someday!
my thoughts are with you and yours.
bill
Hi Chris,
I know you will recover quickly. Think positive. I sent out a mass email to my entire address book of my friends and famliy so they can try to assit you. Please let me know if I can do anything for you and your family.
All my love,
Linda Doll Hut
Chris,
I am a 2X melanoma survivor. You can beat this. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers!
Billy, Jill, Rocky & Grady Block
I wish I could hug you right now.
Hey Chris!
We've been fans for a very long time. Medical technology is amazing. We know you'll pull thru and wear your purple Condor fez on stage once again!
Ellen Bloom and Larry Underhill
Las dos veces que has rockeado en MADRID(ESPAÑA)con HACIENDA BROTHERS, me ha sido imposible asistir...
Sois una de mis bandas preferidas...
Y NO PIENSO PERDERME NINGUN CONCIERTO MAS!!
CHRIS, ve sacandole brillo a tus botas porque se que pronto estaras por aqui de nuevo!!
Cuidate Chris.
Javi.
ELVIS RULES!!!
The best of luck with your treatment. You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Rich
Hey Gaff,
For a tough guy like you, this isn't even a fair fight - the Big 'C' doesn't stand a chance! We had some good news on my mom's front today, and I expect some on your end shortly.
I love and admire you, am pulling for you, and stand ready to help any way I can, my friend.
Steve Buschel
Brother Gaff – Please know that Dorinda and I have alerted the prayer army. God is on your side and just know that there are hundreds and thousands of people out here that love you. It’s time to lace up the gloves one more time and kick some fucking ass! There are too many honky tonk songs I still need to hear you sing. I’m gonna try and raise a little money for ya. Call us if there is anything, ANYTHING we can do. We love you and Julie very much. - Dale
Chris,
I am thinking of you buddy, I'm cooking up something to help out. I know with all the people out there that love you this $$ thing should be taken care of in no time. We all pray for you getting well soon. Love ya man.
TR
Words can not describe what a profound impact you have had on my life. Hang in there, Gaff, my friend and Brother. Be strong and fight the Good Fight.
From "The Road to Indio" to this new Road to Recovery... I am proud to be your Buddy RJ.
Hi Chris,
Your a fighter and your gonna win this battle.
We will pray for you bro, andrea and me be thinking of you at this time, We be seeing you down the dusty trail, singing them great western-soul tunes.
Paul and Andrea.
Chris:
I budget $100 per month for CDs...
... including lots of great music by the Hacienda Brothers, Dave Alvin, Tom Russell, et al.
In April, that $100 will go to your recovery fund.
Fight it with everything you've got!
Bob J.
Hello from Houston, Texas.....
Chris... my prayers are with you and your family
get well soon!!
Lisa***
The support here is powerful and overwhelming!
Looks like you have no other choice than to put
on those boxing gloves of yours and K.O. this intruder!
xoxo
Melissa Rob & Daisy
Gaffneys!
All my love and support goes out to you (as well as some cash!). I've put this site on MySpace, Facebook and my blog! With the help of the internet, we'll get you all the help you need.
Thank you for all of your beautiful music! You aren't done making it---this is a fight that can be won!
Chris,
Stay strong! This is only a temporary setback.
It will only be a short span of time before you are back on stage kicking out the footlights again! Your music and graciousness has enriched our lives.
Los Larmans
(Allen, Kat & Roz)
Hey Chris just caught you and Dave at McCabes. Who new the accordin could sound that good after listening to my sister murder it as child! Thank you. I feel for what is happening in your life and your familys life. I now have a place for my next disability check to go. I am a cook and if I could help your family with meals (healthy) let me know. My time is my own and I can make it yours if you wish. I AM a great cook. Grab the world by the ass and shake it man, thats all we can do sometimes. Blessings and love- Elaine Lasseter
Hey Chris -- We're sending all the light we can from this other end of the continent -- prayers too! We've met numerous times through Dave Alvin. I know the chemo's a drag, but hang in there! We'll raise some money too and send it your way! peace, joe uehlein
Get well man, we need you.
Sylvia
Hi Chris,
Your music has brought such joy to my life. Thank you!
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
From a fan
Uncle Chris,
Throughout my entire life, you have been there for me. In the good times you were there to laugh with... or you were good to laugh at... and in the bad, you were always there to help me and mom back on our feet. You have been such an important part of my life. Like painting your living room. Important time in my life. And you were there for me.... in another room. I wish that I could be there with you, so you have to be there when I get back. You have to. I love you uncle Chris. Hold on.....
Mom, Julie... stop crying.
Sorry about that.
I am so very proud to be your niece.. but not so proud to be the daughter of a buzzkiller.
Love always,
Em
Julie,
I am so sorry that I am not there for you two. I feel so bad. But I know that you are strong enough to get through this, and ANYTHING you need, I would love to help you with. I think that I owe you after years of cookies and wrapping paper and crap that you have bought to send me to whatever school trip. I love you Julie.
Love always,
Em
Chris and Family,
You are loved. All the best.
Bootlover
Cupcake,
it was so good to hear your voice today. I woke up cranky...went to church in the rain cranky...came home cranky...heard your voice...uplifted! Some would attribute that to hormones, but I know it was your voice that made my Sunday. Thanks for that! Everyone at Swallows says to "come home!"
Love YOU, and Hoolie, and Rochelle too!
kitten
Your voice "tears us up"...you bring us such joy and we hope our good vibes can send some right back to you...Your music has always pulled us through our rough days...We love you....
The McCarty sisters of Cincinnati,Terri, Anne, and Beth...........
Morning Chris & Julie,
Heard from Jann this morning - she said she spoke to you yesterday and your spirits were both up - Laughter is the best form of medicine. I'm praying for you daily. That's another thing - the reason I sent my check directly to you - go shopping buy yourself another crazy hat and Miss Julie something too. I just want you to do what makes you happy - and ultimately healthy too. Also I want a cute nickname too - Like Kitten and Cupcake - think about it - get back to me.
Much Love to you both,
Terri Lynn
Mr. Gaffney sir:
Your note was read at the Cowboy Palace (Buckfest) and at the Cinema Bar on Saturday to raucous receptions.
You're like the pope of L.A.! I think people like you. Sally Field, baby, Sally Field.
I remain your humble servant,
Owen
CHRIS, hello again. You've been on my mind and in my heart since speaking about old times with Chris Gomez over a month ago. Gomez and I had also spoken about Gloria Nichols whom you might remember from the Phantom Herd days and then Gary Roach called and as we were talking about you, I told him that she had just passed away. All this and my sister's Berta and Kathy both recently going through breast cancer and surviving, brought me to a place where I needed to be... remembering how precious the gift of life is and what a blessing family and friends are. My friend David Hocking's doctor told him year's ago that he had throat cancer and he would never talk again. David's still yelling at people and thanking God every day. Chris, today you've been added to the prayer list at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and I know personally many will be praying for you and your family. God saved my life also and you can read my testimony at my blog. I'm praying God will heal you Chris and that you can continue to be a blessing to Julie and your children and all those whose beautiful notes I've read here. God Bless. d.w.backstrom
compa Gaff...this is Geno. I say you will beat this thing. Please be strong and hang in there, baby. this is a 15 rounder and we're going in there to win. there is mucho mas musica we need to hear from you. and i know you will come thru. please know that i am in your corner and well as all your family and friends who want you only to get well. you can do it , but it will be a tuff fight.
and you are one tuff hombre...your compa and amigo...geno
Hey, Chris, checking in from Columbus, Ohio, where you visited with Dave a time or two. Been a fan forever. Still remember my daughter singing "As Far as I'm Concerned" in the grocery store line at the age of three. Whew...must be the daughter of the devil. Hang in there, knock this one out and come back to Columbus!
Hey Chris,
Many Blessings from the Creator to you and your family. I pray he will give you the strength and the power to beat this.
Thank you so much for your wonderful music, thanks for alway willing to sing "Mental Revenge" for me. Please get well soon so I can see you on the road again.
I used paypal cause it was easier for me. I wish I could give more, but know that you are in my heart and prayers!
your navajo fan,
bobbie
Chris
Been listening to and loving your work, voice, songs for a long time. Dave and I have known each other for some 20+ years, he just told me the news. So I send you well wishes from Italy, a place I know you love. I know you've got the soul it takes to fight, and you have a world of people who love you and are pulling for you. Don't be shy about leaning on that love, my experience in situations like this it'll get you through.
Best to you brother.
Victor Krummenacher
Camper Van Beethoven
Hi Chris,
Just wanted to say I am thinking about your recovery everyday. You will beat this. You are a great friend and I love you so much.
Stay positive!!!
Linda Doll Hut
Chris,
We saw you at McCabe's with Dave A. and again when you sat in with Danny Ott at Muldoon's in Newport Bch. Our thoughts are with you and some funds are headed your way.
love,
Don and Sandy G.
Hi Cupcake,
You're starting to be BIG news around here. You're leaving a paper trail. This website, Hacienda Brothers, myspace, etc. You're kinda like Rocky er somethin'...only bigger...and better! "You spin me round round baby right round."
I heart U,
kitten
Hello Chris Gaffney, fans, friends, and supporters,
Or as I like to call us, The Cold Hard Club. Tonight, Tuesday, April Fool's Day (perfect), on Tucson's community radio station, KXCI, 91.3 FM, www.kxci.org, Al Perry will be playing a few choice, and I believe very rare, live Gaffney tracks. He will also be doing a pitch for Chris and the HelpGaff.com website. Al Perry is a local Tucson roots rock musician and is commonly referred to as "Tucson's legendary king of cow punk." (Al would be unhappy I said that). His show is called Al Perry's Clambake and it's on from 6-8PM west coast time (same as Tucson time in the summer). If you listen to internet radio and would like to listen in, there's a link on the left side of the KXCI homepage that says "listen now."
Scott Windle
Gaff,
Me, Alex Sierra, Peter Dammann, the Miller Family, everyone @ Duff's Garage, the Waterfront Blues Festival Staff + the Staff for The Bite are pullin' for ya.
YOU WILL BEAT THIS
Joey Scruggs
You said you were gonna wait on us, and I'm holding you to it... and I want pancakes too damn it!! See you friday Marlboro Man.....I love you and you love me. Oh, and I love you too Julie. (and you love me) : )
Dear Chris,
To a man who has been known to "take a bullet for the team" - and who IS the official "coolest guy in Orange County" we are rooting for you, and sending all our love.
We've been reading a lot of messages on here that hint that you make some real good pancakes, and you can tell by looking at Walter that he loves pancakes! So let's get together when you get through this and have some of those pancakes!
Walter and Marie Trout
Thinking about you every day Chris.You mean a lot to me carnal.Get well soon so I can have more Gaff stories to tell in the Iguana van.Love you too Julie.Hodges
Hey tuff guy! Just wanted to let you know that I made you some money at the bar saturday night(someone even threw in a scratcher lottery ticket!). I'll keep it up every sat. night, like I said, & I'll send the money every couple of weeks. I also made a deposit from Jeff & I into your acct the other day.
I can't stop thinking about you & praying for you. I'm so glad that you're a part of my life. You are so dear to me,& I can't wait for you to get better. Blue & I talked about you & Texas for hours the other day! And Brian DeDenn is actually showing feelings and emotions about you!! You've made alot of people's lives better and more fun, and you're not done yet! Thank you for being so amazing. I know that you'll beat this. I love you. Ok then there big guy... Talk to you soon. -Suzanne
p.s. I'll play 3311 for you!
Chris...my prayers are with you and your family. Money is enroute for your important treatment. Your music has been wonderful, and has provided inspiration and joy for me and for everyone I have turned on to your music.
Love, Richard and Linda
Chris & Julie,
Good Morning - Wow Man - Your Peeps really Love You - I'm so glad - with all that love we know you'll be better soon. Thinking about you always. Did you get my card?
Love Terri Lynn
alias Munchkin
We're with you all the way. Let's kick Mr. C's butt. We sent a check yesterday and are planning a benefit at the Casino in OK. Get well my friend.
Larry & Rosalie Boehmer
Gaff,
This weekend's the Lonestar Roundup. Last year, you were the highlight (I still proudly sport my Gaffney Gaffney Gaffney sticker on my car!) Sending lots of love and good wishes your way.
So much!
Payne
Hi Chris,
I hope you are having a good day. I just talked to Payne in Austin. Sounds like there are going to be some fantastic funraising events for you there. So cool. I want to get with Jeb and help with some events in Orange County. I will keep you posted. Did you get my package?
You are loved!!!!
Linda Doll Hut
Gaff and fans/friends/family,
Update:
The KXCI/Tucson radio thing worked out well this past Tuesday. Al Perry talked about you on his Clambake show and The Rose Lady, hostess of the Rosie's Rhythm Room show, has also taken up the cause. Probably some of the other DJ's as well.
There's lots of Gaff love out there.
I just noticed my message is going to be right next to Linda and Diane. Cool!
Windle
hey buddy- kitten is drivin me nuts! she wants to see you....i can't get no sleep- it's "Chris this", "Chris that","cupcake this", "cupcake that"- would you PLEASE give her some catnip!!?!
signed,
kitten's litterbox
p.s.
we're here for you-
love you, man
I heard you are not inclined too get on a computer so I hope someone is relaying all these massages, I mean messages of love to you.
Kind of a sick thought....but there is this australian minister guy who has no arms and no legs. But he has one foot. Whenever I am feeling down, I think "shit" that guy has it way worse than me. He can't even hug somebody.
Hope you are getting lots of hugs. Here is a virtual one from TX!
Speedy recovery, K?
Barbara the Bird Trainer
Hey Gaf ,
You are my Rocca,
You never leave me. Will you or Julie call me when you get a chance.
Love you bro.
Henry C.7145215684
Hey Chris,
I am so sorry to hear about your illness. You have a fight ahead of you but you are not alone.
It is awesome to see the outpouring of love and support on this site!
Hope to see your smiling face up on
stage for years to come!
From Cold Hard Facts to the Guilty Men to the Hacienda Brothers, you always bring something special to the stage.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Leighann
Chris,
You know what's really scary - is the shit people keep reminded you about i.e. Cafe Metro, Phantom Herd, The Mustang - that dive in Garden Grove - Let's not forget The Terrierz - man I loved that band. But It's all so frightening -half that shit I'd forgotten and then look out sombebodt remembers -OUCH.
Love You Baby,
Munchkin
Hey Chris,
Just thinking about you. So I guess it is a good thing I sent you maple syrup. I had know idea you were known for your pancakes!
Sending you loving and healing thoughts!
Linda
This is a message for everyone!
Please email me if I can assist in any fundraising going on in Orange County for Chris. Please email me at:
LindaLou64@earthlink.net
Thanks,
Linda Conyers (Jemison)
God bless you brother Gaff! Mine and my families thoughts and prayers are with you. Get well soon, and I hope to see you on the road again before to long. Take care!
Paul "Shorty" Kreutz
Wow, Chris.....
Well, praying is not my thing, but I will be sending good thoughts your way and spreading the word.
Someone else mentioned Cafe Metro and the Terrierz. You and your silver metallic jazz shoes singing (Seekers) Approval Seekers. Ah, the good old days.
Audrey
Chris,
I am praying for you, the band, and the whole Hacienda Brothers family. There are a lot of folks here in North Carolina that wish you the best. Please know that there are so many people your music has touched and will continue to touch and I look forward to the day I can meet you in person and that you for the joy you have given us. Stay strong and positive and get well!
Neil
thinking good thoughts to you and your family.
your music, a long with your lil' bro dave's
has touched the hell out of me over the years.
i look forward to the future.
i am thinking good thoughts from san francisco
you're in my prayers homeboy!
Chris,
I mailed a check today. I have also been spreading the word through an internet radio station based in Colorado. Have gotten messages from around the world wishing you well and a couple of donations sent your way too. Hang in there man. You are in my prayers.
GDS
Chris,
I don't think we've ever met, but back in the day of Phantom Herd and the Cafe Metro, every buzz in town was talkin about you and your singing. I am a longtime friend of Gary Brandon and play PSG as well up here in SF. So, you gotta get better cause someday I want to play behind you and listen to one of the best voices I have ever heard.
If there is a benefit in the San Francisco area, I want to play it so I hope someone will get in touch should that happen.
Life is a bit messy as Rodney Crowell once said. This is just another one of those messes that needs to be cleaned up. Stay positive and know that there are a lot of people out here who you don't know that wish for your speedy recovery.
Stephen Silver
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I've never met you personally but I pray that God restores you to a speedy full recovery. Just know that God is always with you and he loves and has a special care for the vessel that plays through him.
Andrea
Chris, not time for the outro just yet. Your strength and the love of your friends will take you to the bridge.
Hey, Chris- Just wanted you to know that Tammy and I are pulling for you out here in the "Queen City of the Mountains and Plains", aka "Cowtown" aka Denver. We are sending off a check to help out with the amazing expenses you have to deal with. Tammy's a survivor, about nine years out, and so has a pretty good idea of what you have to endure in order to win this round. Hard to believe that I've been listening to your wonderful music for thirty years now, since the night friends and I happened upon the Phantom Herd at the Cafe Metro! Tammy and I join the rest of the huge circle of your friends (it is great to see so many names I recognize on the messages left here) in wishing you and Julie the best in your complex and tiring battle. We know you have the toughness and humor to do it, and to do it well, brother Gaff. – Doug Johnson & Tammy Hertz
Hi Chris,
The Doll Hut Benefit is coming along great. You are so loved!!!
Checkout the ad that is on The Doll Hut Booking page.
http://www.myspace.com/dollhutbooking
Linda
Chris-to-fari (your Rasta name)
Was just thinking about you so I thought I'd long on and say hey! So....uh......hey!
Love you much my friend!
Amanda
S.F
Sending much love and light your way from Shilah and your Sin City family!
Looking forward to seeing you real soon!
Hi Chris, it's me n' Babs. Hope I'm not repeating this message. I just sent one off to you and then learned I had to do all this dang registration stuff. So I assume you didn't get it.
Anyway, we just learned about your health. Guess I should log on to the H-Bros more often! But Barb and I praying for you. Know that we love you very much. We always think and talk about you and dig your groovy music. Maybe that's why we only see you every ten or fifteen years...it's like we're tired of you after all that thinkin'.
Take care, talk to you soon by way of this electric thing.
Dick & Babs Ortega
Before you know it we'll be playing cards again and you will have to tell us to be quiet.... and stop the cackling. If we only had some cards laying around......hmmmm. Do what Helen says......
Love your #2 buzz killer
Morning Cupcake,
Have you on my mind as always. I just got home from New Orleans French Quarter Fest. I got me a washboard. I didn't realize how "very caucasian" I am until I tried to play it. Sorta like my accordian upside down, only worse. I'm sure I cleared out the hotel. I'm going to practice though so as soon as you feel better, maybe you'll let me sit in. At the back of the stage. Far away from a mic and your band. With earplugs. Or... maybe not.
I heart you and Hoolie,
kitten
Much love to you... get well soon!
Good Morning Chris & Julie,
Okay - I'm gonna get kind of sappy here - I'm really not a Bible Thumper but.... I believe all muscians (that are good) have been touched by the hand of God - hence the phrase - God Given Talent - but Chris you obviously have had God's hand on you more than once - Every day I check on you and I'm so touched by all the Love and Support you are receiving from all over the world - it's phenomenal.
I must say though I'm not surprised - I've always knew you were special. Sending All My Love and Good Wished to you and your lovely Julie.
Munchkin
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Rest in Peace my friend.
Julie and family, yesterday we lost a great, great man. My heart goes out to you all. He's playing accordian in heaven now....
love,
Payne
Julie, Bubba, and family, I'm so sorry. This is heartbreaking. Prayin for you all.
Heaven just got lucky.
-Suzanne
Vaya Con Dios, Chris Gaffney, my friend and inspiration.
My deepest condolences to Julie, Greg, Helen, Dave, The H Bros., and the rest of the family and all of us friends and fans.
Scott Windle
Julie,
I never had the pleasure of meeting your husband, but listening to his music and the few conversations I had with him were all I needed to know that he was a very talented artist and a very special man. My husband, Rhys, has been in the music business most of his life and there are very few people that he respected, admired, and loved in the business as much as Chris. He is deeply saddened today, as am I. Both of us know the world has lost a great talent and a great man, but his music will be with us forever and so will the special memories that he helped to create in so many people's lives. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Marilyn and Rhys Clark
I wanted to pass along a note I got from my brother Simo:
This is putting me at a loss for words... I loved that guy... He always handed me a Budweiser with a smile and a smart aleck comment or two... He will be missed, but I do have some of his tunes and I still listen to them often. Like RJ said, RIP Chris.
Favorite Chris Gaffney tales chapter 1
Late 90's Christmas season in Hollywood CA at Jack's Sugar Shack corner of Hollwood & Vine, Chris Gaffney and The Cold Hard Facts are playing a mid-week show there are 6 to 10 people in the house, Chris is dedicating songs to people present by first and last names, "This one goes out to Kent Geib over there cause he said he likes it."... Suddenly 50 Santa Claus' show up, Seems that these Chris Kringles had themselves a great thirst for cocktails and had been satisfying that thirst for hours by the time they hit the Sugar Shack. They drank and danced around and were true sight to behold, One of the Santas was dressed as Dolly Parton from the North Pole and had a 5 foot feather boa and a sky high beehive wig. Feather boa plus candles on the tables... You guessed it, She went up in flames like a oil well fire, Up the boa then catching her petrochemical based wig ablaze, It was spectacular. The band stopped mid song, I heard Chris say "Fucking A , Did you see that shit Wyman?" Beer was used to douse the flames but the smoke was so thick and noxious that the band and all the patrons were forced to head out the door to the clean air of pristine (by comparison) Vine St. "Wow what a story"! you might say to yourself but it goes on. At the exact moment we evacuated the smoke filled bar the faux punk rock band Green Day 's show let out at The Palace next door and all the young puffed up wanna be punk-rockers wandered in our direction, Without warning a full blown rumble erupted between The Santa gang and the Green Day punks, a real donnybrook, It went on for a good half hour till the cops showed up en mass. One Santa was taken away by ambulance and the punk that was responsible for his injuries was handcuffed and sitting on the curb, As we walked passed him to go back into the bar Chris smiled at the kid and said "You're on the naughty list for life now son, beating up Santa and all, I guess it's coal in your Christmas stocking from here on out, I feel bad for you but don't let em find out in jail that you beat up Ol'Saint Nick". Back on stage he just shook his head a few times then began singing "People get ready there's a train a coming you don't need no ticket you just get on board."
My deepest condolences to Chris's family and dear friends. My wife and I had the extreme pleasure of talking with Chris everytime we would go see him with Dave. he always took the time to talk to his fans..What a great singer to boot.. He will sadly missed by his fans and fellow musicians..God rest your soul... Barry
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