Third No-Show Is Strikeout for Hunter Thompson

Three strikes and he’s out: Anyone holding tickets for Hunter S. Thompson’s canceled Coach House show over the weekend can get a refund at the place of purchase or exchange them at the box office for other shows at the club. This is one show club officials say they won’t be rescheduling. “I might schedule a flight to Aspen to tell Thompson personally what I think of him though,” talent buyer Ken Phebus said Monday.

It was the third last-minute cancellation at the club this year by the erratic Colorado-based gonzo journalist, who first claimed a pressing deadline, next a “medical emergency” and, this time, a “family emergency.” Phebus said Thompson had unplugged his fax and phone, and that his agent did not notify the club that Thompson was unable to appear. Thompson’s booking agent was unavailable for comment.