The “Korean-American blues poet” hails from northern Kentucky and would travel across the nation swapping songs. But in February, Myers received unimaginable news and would be forced to cancel all shows for 2025.
On Monday, he announced his battle with sarcoma, posting a video of him playing guitar in his hospital bed.
“What I thought was a prolonged lung infection turned out to be much more sinister, with growths round my heart and pulmonary artery,” Myers wrote. “Doctors of varying humanity have given me days or weeks to live but I live by my odds and not theirs.”
Since then, the Kentucky music community has come out in droves to support one of their own.
“This news has been heavy on our hearts the last few days. Nat Myers is part of our LCMF family and a huge part of the Kentucky music community. His talent is outshined only by his huge heart,” Laurel Cove Music Festival wrote. “Nat is tough as nails and we’re here to help him however we can. Please, if y’all can, donate to help our boy win this fight. We love ya, brother. Stay strong!”
Myers graced the stage at the thirtieth Master Musicians Festival in Somerset, and organizers have urged fans to support a friend during a challenging time.
“MMF Family, let’s unite around one of our own; our friend and MMF30 alum Nat Myers has been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer called sarcoma,” organizers wrote, sharing a photo of Myers performing at the festival, urging fans to support the cause if they’re able.
“I hate to ask anything from anybody, but with needing to cancel all my shows this year, I know I will need help from the community that I love and that loves me in return,” Myers said.
“I refuse to speak from the past tense, because there is beauty and life in the struggle I am currently fighting, and I will overcome this,” he continued. “I do not know how long this fight will take, but I know so long as my heart beats I will overcome this.”
Since sharing his story, they’ve raised nearly $60,000, surpassing the $50,000 goal for medical expenses.
“Without knowing me, your music has meant so much to me. You’ll beat this,” a fan noted while donating.
If you’re interested in donating, click here.
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