Bright Eyes have canceled the remainder of their 2024 tour dates due to singer Conor Oberst's vocal problems.
Earlier this month, the band was on the road in support of their latest album Five dice, all threes – He canceled three dates after “the warm-up shows we played earlier this week caused Conor to lose his voice.”
The rest of the tour plans remained intact, however, “over the past week, Connor underwent multiple tests to determine the cause of his recent vocal issues. It has been found that he has developed a condition exacerbated by excessive singing, which will require treatment and recovery,” Bright Eyes said in a statement on Friday. “.
“We are confident that with the successful system and continued medical care, we will be able to get back on the road next year,” she said, adding that the band will try to reschedule the 2024 shows.
Among the canceled dates were shows in Los Angeles, Auckland and Las Vegas, as well as a host of European concerts. The band added: “We love our fans and are very disappointed that we will not be able to perform these shows.”
Depending on Oberst's recovery, She has bright eyes North American concerts are already scheduled for four months in 2025, starting January 16 in Phoenix, Arizona and running through April 26 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Five dice, all threesthe band's first album in four years, arrived last week. The LP features collaborations with Cat Power, The National's Matt Berninger, and So So Glos' Alex Orange Drink.
