Bright Eyes announced Wednesday that it will cancel its upcoming record release dates due to founder and lead singer Conor Oberst losing his voice.
In a statement shared on social media, the band said they were “saddened” by the decision and that “the warm-up shows we played earlier this week resulted in Conor losing his voice.” They added that “on the advice of doctors, we have made the difficult but sensible decision to prioritize rest and recovery for the remainder of the month.”
Canceled shows include Brooklyn Steel in New York City on September 19, Riot Fest in Chicago on September 21, and Steel House in Omaha on September 22.
Bright Eyes said it is working to reschedule dates and will update fans when more information is available, while noting that refunds will be available at point of purchase.
“Thank you for your understanding, love and support,” they wrote before signing off. “I can’t wait to see you all soon.”
The news arrived a few days before the release. five dice, all three — their first album in four years — out Friday. Their upcoming 10th album includes collaborations with Cat Power, The National's Matt Berninger, and Alex Orange Drink of So So Gloss.
five dice, all three He is following up on Deep in the grass, where the world once wasLast December, the group released a cover of John Prine's 1973 song “Christmas in Prison,” which included a sample from “A John Prine Christmas,” from the 1993 album. John Prine's Christmas EPProceeds from the song went to Prine's charity, The Hello In There Foundation, an organization created by his family to honor the artist's memory and which works to “provide support to people who are marginalized, discriminated against, or, for whatever reason, otherwise forgotten.”
