Dave Evans recuperating from heart surgery

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Bluegrass balladeer and banjo picker Dave Evans is home recovering from a very serious health scare that required heart surgery at the end of July.

Evans spoke earlier today with Dave Freeman of Rebel Records, and relayed that he had a quintuple bypass that very nearly cost him his life. He told Freeman that the doctors informed him that he had flatlined on the operating table, and had to be revived by the OR staff.

The doctors also installed a pacemaker, and Dave is resting comfortably while he recovers.

Fans and friends that may wish to share get well wishes can send them to:

Dave Evans
PO Box 67
Lost Creek, KY 41348

Best wishes for a speedy recovery from The Bluegrass Blog!

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John had served as primary author and editor for The Bluegrass Blog from its launch in 2004 until being folded into Bluegrass Today in September of 2011. He continues in that capacity here, managing a strong team of columnists and correspondents.

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