[ 116 Ne Russell St. ]
Swing! For Pete!
A few days ago, Portland stalwart musician Pete Krebs was diagnosed with cancer. Pete had Hodgkin's Lymphoma in his early 20s, and through radiation and removal of some lymph nodes, he beat it. However, Pete has now been diagnosed with another type of cancer known as desmoplastic melanoma. Pete goes into surgery next week and will have a second biopsy taken from his neck. From this surgery, we will know how far the cancer has spread and what Pete's chances are for survival.
This sad news has rocked the local music community. Pete has inspired so many of us over the years, through his direct musical partnerships and his ever-evolving, Herculean contribution to the music scene that is Portland. Portland's musicians have swiftly rallied around Pete to help his family offset some of the immense costs of medical care and lost wages incurred while Pete is in recovery mode.
Three separate benefit shows have been scheduled, with donations administrated by the Jeremy Wilson Foundation, a non-