Yusuf Islam (Cat Steven)'s invite-only May 3rd NYC show is cancelled or postponed due to visa/paperwork issues

Dis cat's da bomb!

I predict that this post will inspire an intelligent discussion.

I think he and Matisyahu should get together for beers. I love it when rich, drugged out hippie white kids have epiphanies and turn themselves into hipster ascetics.

Shit!!! I was all set to go!!! :( I didn't even get any official notification about the cancellation. Thanks though, BV.

would have loved to went to this, I wonder what you had to do to get an invite.

I'm willing to bet he cancelled because of the Pigfluenza Hamdemic outbreak.

What time does Daft Punk go on?

nick zinner was supposed to be there!!

where does this leave the punks and the crystal castles?

he barely got cleared to come in for that performance a couple years back that kcrw broadcast from lincoln center... it was a last minute clearance...

I had gotten an invite from the label. I guess it's an industry thing. I still didn't get a formal cancellation notice from them though. I'm still holding out hope!

I heard the working title of the new LP was "Tea For The Taliban."

PS - nice State reference!

Great, another beardo, i'm glad the country stopped letting them in, finally!

the hipster grifter stole his passport, after giving him a moonshadow with her mouth.

she warned him, "baby, it's a wild world. But I'll always remember you like a child, girl."

great The State reference. Louie!

Its funny you should mention because when I think of terrorism I immediatley jump to "Moon Shadow".

Any info on the El Rey show?

Well, he did advocate the murder of Salman Rushdie a few years back . . .

Highline is canceled. No rescheduled date. El Ray is still on though. (Bastards!)

Per the e-mail I received:

"We regret to inform you that Yusuf's performance, this Sunday, May 3 at Highline Ballroom has been cancelled. While Yusuf (the artist better known as Cat Stevens) is approved for travel within the United States, there was unfortunately a slight delay in obtaining the necessary work permits. The band and tour crew have now obtained the necessary permits and will be performing their scheduled Los Angeles show, May 11. He will also appear on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, May 13 as well as several other NY television and radio shows later that week. We are working to reschedule his NY appearance and will keep you informed.

"Yusuf will be performing in Los Angeles, May 11 at the El Rey Theatre, please let us know if you will be in Los Angeles and we will accommodate you with tickets to that show.

"Again, we apologize for any inconvenience."

What's with all the visa issues as of late?!? WTF?! I mean, I know they mistook him for a terrorist a while back, but that doesn't seem to have anything to do with this cancellation!

^^

Actually, I stupidly overlooked that sentence about them working on a rescheduled appearance. I'll cross my fingers, but I'm not expecting much!

So how does one get tickets for the El Rey show?

You have to be a member of Al-Qaeda.

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I'm so sad he is not coming!!

...For the ignorant posts Yusuf never advocated for the slaying of Salman Rushdie or anyone. Anyone who has ever studied a little deeper into his life and not just read the false headlines will know he has been devoted to charity/ humanitarian work for over 30 years. He is a beautiful man with brilliant talent! The CAT is back, we love you Yusuf!!

So many ignorant haters. He is a decent man.