Help Seattle Musician Shawn Smith *Update 7/15

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  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    demetrios said:

    @ KEXP

    Seattle's own Shawn Smith needs our help, plus new music from PJ Harvey, Preoccupations, and MORE Music News on the KEXP Blog: http://ow.ly/fnx9302dFCW

    http://blog.kexp.org/2016/07/13/wednesday-music-news-221/

    7/14 update: The GoFundMe has since been removed. Soulful singer/songwriter Shawn Smith has come across bad times. The vocalist for Pigeonhed, Brad, and Satchel, to name a few, is currently “homeless” (i.e. he has temporary housing, but friends aren’t sure how long that will last). A longtime friend of Smith’s has set up a GoFundme account to help the talented musician get back on his feet. Read more about it, and make a gift, here. And watch a stunning solo performance from Smith below, filmed during KEXP’s Soul Day back in May. [The Stranger]

    Makes no sense to say the page is gone but link it later in the paragraph. Silly interns.
    www.cluthelee.com
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,350


    @ Shawn Smith

    I've been trying to write a response to the gofundme campaign story which was grossly exaggerated. Once I found out it was happening it had gone too far and I was not sure how to stop it graciously.
    The reality,
    I'm 50 years old. I don't even know where to begin to start a new job or career. It's been frightening not knowing how to proceed. I've never been good at regular jobs. My experience is convenience store clerk, Pizza Hut, flipping burgers in the mall food court and door guy.
    I want to do my real job, writing songs,
    performing them, placing them in movies and tv but it's been very difficult the last few years. Although due to this campaign I have new leads and insights.
    Yes, I need the help but I am not sick and the financial position I've been in was of my own making.
    The story in the gofundme campaign painted me as a victim which I am not.
    Although lord knows I act like one sometimes.
    I feel that I cannot accept the donations unless I communicate the truth of the situation.
    I'm offering refunds for anyone who feels they need one based on what I have said here. PM me.
    I am humbled and very grateful for all the love and support.
    Love,
    Shawn Smith
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    demetrios said:



    @ Shawn Smith

    I've been trying to write a response to the gofundme campaign story which was grossly exaggerated. Once I found out it was happening it had gone too far and I was not sure how to stop it graciously.
    The reality,
    I'm 50 years old. I don't even know where to begin to start a new job or career. It's been frightening not knowing how to proceed. I've never been good at regular jobs. My experience is convenience store clerk, Pizza Hut, flipping burgers in the mall food court and door guy.
    I want to do my real job, writing songs,
    performing them, placing them in movies and tv but it's been very difficult the last few years. Although due to this campaign I have new leads and insights.
    Yes, I need the help but I am not sick and the financial position I've been in was of my own making.
    The story in the gofundme campaign painted me as a victim which I am not.
    Although lord knows I act like one sometimes.
    I feel that I cannot accept the donations unless I communicate the truth of the situation.
    I'm offering refunds for anyone who feels they need one based on what I have said here. PM me.
    I am humbled and very grateful for all the love and support.
    Love,
    Shawn Smith
    Glad he spoke up.
    www.cluthelee.com
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    Thank you for posting this.
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • hedonist
    hedonist Posts: 24,524
    deadendp said:

    Thank you for posting this.

    From here too.

    Now HE is a class act.
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    hedonist said:

    deadendp said:

    Thank you for posting this.

    From here too.

    Now HE is a class act.
    Agreed, Hedo. Xana had good intentions. I appreciate his incredible truthfulness.
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • cp3iverson
    cp3iverson Posts: 8,702
    Poor guy. Who the hell wants their finances thrown out to millions of people? He's going to get some cash but she had no right.

    Ps....Wrapped in My Memory is one of the greatest songs ever written.
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,350
    deadendp said:

    Thank you for posting this.

    No problemo.

    I donated. Totally will not be asking for a refund.
  • deadendp
    deadendp Northeast Ohio Posts: 10,434
    demetrios said:

    deadendp said:

    Thank you for posting this.

    No problemo.

    I donated. Totally will not be asking for a refund.
    I don't blame you. I just appreciate him coming forward to clarify what is going on.
    2014: Cincinnati
    2016: Lexington and Wrigley 1
  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    some people have some boundary issues, perhaps that's what happened here.

    the thing I'll take away from this is that you have to let people know you appreciate them while you have the opportunity, every time you have the opportunity.
    Bristow 05132010 to Amsterdam 2 06132018
  • 2-feign-reluctance
    2-feign-reluctance TigerTown, USA Posts: 23,461
    Tiki said:

    some people have some boundary issues, perhaps that's what happened here.

    the thing I'll take away from this is that you have to let people know you appreciate them while you have the opportunity, every time you have the opportunity.

    Great point, Tiki.
    www.cluthelee.com
  • SD48277
    SD48277 Posts: 12,243
    Thank you for the update, Demetrios!
    ELITIST FUK
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,812
    Tiki said:

    some people have some boundary issues, perhaps that's what happened here.

    the thing I'll take away from this is that you have to let people know you appreciate them while you have the opportunity, every time you have the opportunity.

    :clap:
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    https://youtu.be/cL_Y31da4kw
    Bristow 05132010 to Amsterdam 2 06132018
  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    go buy the record yo
    Bristow 05132010 to Amsterdam 2 06132018
  • AO253126
    AO253126 Posts: 366
    deadendp said:

    Thank you for posting this.

    +1

    It's good to hear what's going on now and that Shawn is doing well health-wise and not in dire straits. I wish I was in the TV or movie industry, but since I'm not, the extent of my help will have to be from buying his music from legitimate retailers so that he'll get some royalties at least.
  • demetrios
    demetrios Posts: 97,350
    A surprise GoFundMe campaign buys musician Shawn Smith time to think

    http://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/music/a-surprise-gofundme-campaign-buys-musician-shawn-smith-time-to-think/
  • courtmcc
    courtmcc South Jersey Posts: 1,143
    That's just Xana. She is always trying to help people out.. even though when she needs it the most they don't help her. She is a good friend of mine and had good intentions but should have asked him for permission before making the campaign.
  • kramer73
    kramer73 Posts: 2,633
    courtmcc said:

    That's just Xana. She is always trying to help people out.. even though when she needs it the most they don't help her. She is a good friend of mine and had good intentions but should have asked him for permission before making the campaign.

    That's the way I saw it as well. She's a good person.
  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    courtmcc said:

    That's just Xana. She is always trying to help people out.. even though when she needs it the most they don't help her. She is a good friend of mine and had good intentions but should have asked him for permission before making the campaign.

    ...this seems super accurate.
    Bristow 05132010 to Amsterdam 2 06132018

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