Grammy-winning musician Bonnie Raitt is postponing performances scheduled for next month as she addresses a "medical situation" that requires surgery.
Raitt, 73, will not be performing at Brandi Carlile’s Mothership Weekend in two weeks. Her shows scheduled for May 17 to 23 in Athens, Georgia; Louisville, Kentucky; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, will be performed at a later date. "The doctors say that in order for her to heal properly, they recommend she not perform for a couple of weeks," a statement posted to Raitt's Twitter account said. "We deeply apologize for this delay and inconvenience.
It's always upsetting to have to disappoint her fans, band, crew and our promoters, but sometimes unforeseen things just happen," the statement continued.
It is unclear what exactly her medical situation entails. Her show in Louisville has already been rescheduled for June 30 and her Indianapolis performance has been rescheduled for July 1.The dates for the shows in Athens and Pittsburgh are still to be determined. "Thankfully, Bonnie’s in great hands.
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