tour news: Swans, Waxahatchee, Lemon Twigs, Brian Fallon, Front Bottoms, more
With measures trying to stop the spread of the coronavirus really ramping up — and many cities ordering bars, restaurants and clubs closed — tours through spring (and a few beyond) are being postponed/canceled left and right. Head here for more COVID-19 related news and check the Tour Dates category every day for more tour-related news.
SWANS
Swans tour is postponed:
LIVE FROM HERE WITH CHRIS THILE
Due to concerns & mandates regarding the outbreak of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Live from Here with Chris Thile shows scheduled for April 4, April 25 and May 2 at Town Hall are canceled. Ticket buyers will receive a full refund from their point of purchase. pic.twitter.com/3oxP8Wpbjo
— The Town Hall (@TownHallNYC) March 25, 2020
BRIAN FALLON / JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE / WORRIERS (RESCHEDULED DATES)
Gaslight Anthem frontman Brian Fallon’s spring tour with Justin Townes Earle and Worriers has been rescheduled for the summer. Dates kick off in NYC with shows at Town Hall on July 15 and Webster Hall on July 16. All dates are here.
I am happy to share that we have rescheduled both the North American and UK/EU tours. All tickets from the original dates will be valid for the new shows. Looking forward to seeing everybody, and I hope you enjoy the album out tomorrow. Stay healthy! pic.twitter.com/SWleJlgX6L
— 🍂Brian Fallon🍂 (@thebrianfallon) March 26, 2020
BANG ON A CAN’S LONGPLAY FESTIVAL (POSTPONED INDEFINITELY)
Bang on a Can’s inaugural Longplay Festival was set for May 1-3 but it’s been postponed indefinitely:
We’ve now spoken to all the artists and partners and can now officially confirm that the inaugural run of our LONG PLAY festival has been postponed indefinitely. As soon as the world heals to the point we can once again throw parties and concerts, we’ll LOUDLY reschedule. To all ticket holders – look for an email this week regarding refunds and donations. Our ticket hub Eventbrite is working with us to make sure we respond efficiently to all requests and concerns.
THE FRONT BOTTOMS
The Front Bottoms have postponed their April/May tour:
WAXAHATCHEE (RESCHEDULED DATES)
Waxahatchee has announced tour dates that have been rescheduled from the spring to the late summer and fall, including the Brooklyn shows which will now happen at Elsewhere on October 6 & 7. There’s also a show at NJ’s Asbury Lanes on August 14. Head here for all dates.
THE LEMON TWIGS (ALBUM & TOUR POSTPONED)
The Lemon Twigs’ new album Songs for the General Public was supposed to be out in May but the release date has been moved to August 24 and their spring/summer tour has been postponed:
BOB MOULD (NEW FALL DATES)
Bob Mould’s postponed tour with Jason Narducy has now been rescheduled for November:
KNOCKED LOOSE
The Motionless In White tour that Knocked Loose were set to open has been postponed “to a different timeframe this year.” As of now, Knocked Loose and Hatebreed’s run opening for Parkway Drive is still on (but Hatebreed recently cancelled headlining spring dates and postponed their new album release indefinitely), and Knocked Loose are still scheduled to play the recently-announced Sound and Fury festival.