098 BILL FOLEY - LOVE ALWAYS WINS

School Of Laughs

English - April 28, 2016 13:09 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 153 ratings
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Bill Foley is a walking miracle. I don't know how else to put
it.

Earlier this year on February 11, 6 p.m. 30-year-old
Mohamed Barry came into the Nazareth Restaurant in Columbus,
OH while Bill was preparing to perform. Barry started swinging
a machete and quickly had injured a couple seated near the door.
Bill Foley sacrificed his body as he barreled into the attacker in
hopes the others there could escape.

Bill was stabbed and suffered a punctured lung and liver. He
also sustained stab wounds in his hand. His guitar strumming,
finger-picking hand. Just the fact that I am able to interview Bill
and share his story with you is a blessing.

We talk about the attack, but also get some perspective on Bill
Foley's early days as a musician and the gigs he played leading up
to it.

Specifically, we talk about:

Bill's aspirations as a drummer changing with one
opportunity
His love for early rock and roll
How Mark Cordes helped him with his catch phrase
Meeting and hanging out with Paul
Reubens BEFORE he was Pee Wee Herman
His definition of real country music and playing at
the Blue
Bird Cafe
His days at Fort Hayes Career Center and how it shaped his
life
Looking in the Yellow Pages and calling a booking agent out of
the blue
His love and hobby as a Civil War Re-Enactor (ForTheLoveOFHistory.com)
Playing a 2-4 hour show with no set list
Keeping his voice in good shape when you are not feeling
well
Tips on traveling with gear and with a full band
Recounting the night of his attack at the Nazareth Restaurant and
Deli
Bill Foley's love for James Taylor and how he's going to meet up
with him again

and much, much more.

You can help Bill with some of his medical bills by donating
through his GoFundMe campaign

Check out his web site: http://www.omgilts.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billfoleyband

In this episode, I also answer a question from listener Robert
Talbott. Robert wants to know:

What is my favorite bit that I have ever written?

What is my favorite bit that someone else has written
or performed?

And I mentioned the Patreon
"Laugh Partner Reward" Program as well. Here is a link to learn
more: www.Patreon.com/schooloflaughs

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