Bright Eyes Cancels Remaining 2024 Concert Dates After Alarming Tour Kickoff, Says Conor Oberst Will Be Treated for ‘Vocal Problems’
variety.comChris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic Bright Eyes has canceled the remaining dates on its concert schedule for 2024, in the wake of an alarming kickoff to the band’s U.S.
tour that resulted in distressed fans expressing concern for the mental and physical health of singer Conor Oberst. The group said in a statement on social media Friday that Oberst would be receiving “continued medical attention” for “vocal problems” and that the band planned to return to the road next year. “Over the past week, Conor has undergone multiple tests to determine the cause of his recent vocal problems,” the statement said. “It’s come to light that he has developed a condition that is exacerbated by excessive singing, requiring both treatment and recuperation.
We are confident that with a successful regimen, and continued medical attention, we will be able to return to the road next year.” The band expressed regret “that we will have to cancel our shows for the rest of the year including in Los Angeles, Oakland, Las Vegas and Europe.
We love our fans and are incredibly disappointed that we won’t be able to play these shows. All tickets for headline shows will be refunded at point of purchase and we will keep everyone posted on plans for rescheduling.” Bright Eyes had completed just three dates on its U.S.
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