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UPDATE: Jon Dee Graham upgraded to good condition, Wednesday Continental show now a Jon Dee benefit
Jon Dee Graham has been upgraded from fair to good condition Monday morning following a one-car accident late Friday night, according to Seton Hospital officials.
Graham is recovering at University Medical Center at Brackenridge. Graham was driving home from Dallas on I-35 when he fell asleep at the wheel, his family said Sunday. He was admitted with two broken ribs, a punctured spleen, cracked vertebrae and a concussion.
Graham spent some time in intensive care Saturday and Sunday.
“The Volvo died, thank God Jon Dee didn’t,” a statement on Graham’s MySpace said.
“I saw him (Sunday) and it was a great relief,” Skunks bandmate Jesse Sublett said Monday. “Other than the silly hospital gown, he looks great. Lots of pain, but we were cracking jokes and believe it or not, talking about music.”
In addition, Graham will not be playing his regular Wednesday night gig at Continental Club Instead, 10:00: South Austin Jug Band plays at 10 p.m., Dustin Welch and Friends play at midnight. $10 cover.
The Jug Band and Welch will donate 50 percent of the nights proceeds directly to help with Jon Dee’s expenses.
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By Sylvia
July 28, 2008 4:15 PM | Link to this
I’m so glad to hear Jon Dee is ok. My prayers are with him and his family. Get well soon Jon Dee, the world needs you.
By Carl
July 28, 2008 5:33 PM | Link to this
Thank god you were driving a Volvo! It gave it’s life to save yours Jon… and that’s a blessing to all of us. Don’t sweat the cracked back amigo, I’ve broken mine twice, no worries. You’re still a damned good looking man Jon Dee Graham… even in a backless dress : )
By pinkus
July 29, 2008 9:16 AM | Link to this
get better soon j.dee. what does a spleen do anyways? so happy you’re healin’ up so quick like. love ya, mean it, pinkus.
By Jack Hustinx
July 30, 2008 3:27 AM | Link to this
Heard the sad news this morning from Patricia Vonne; I was shocked. Please do as the doctors say and recover soon !! We will be waiting for you out here in the Netherlands … Jack Hustinx - Shiner Twins.
By Dolly Escovedo
July 30, 2008 5:35 PM | Link to this
I heard from Javier about your accident. You are in my prayers. Dolly