The Strumbellas have decided not to reschedule the Canadian tour they postponed earlier this month.
“It has become clear that we wouldn’t be able to reschedule the shows until at least the fall, and that’s just too long to keep you guys waiting with tickets in hand,” read a statement from the band. "Because of this, we have made the very hard decision to cancel the Canadian tour. Refunds are available at the point of purchase.”
On Jan. 6, The Strumbellas announced that a band member had been hospitalized to undergo “treatment for an illness,” forcing them to postpone the 14-city tour that was scheduled to kick off Jan. 9 in Victoria and run until Feb. 15 in Sherbrooke, QC.
“The outpouring of love from all of you was overwhelming,” read the band’s statement to fans. “This has been a difficult time for all of us, and your continued love and support has given us even more motivation to focus fully on getting back to good health and back out on the road.
“We are so grateful to you – our fan family. You mean so much to us and that’s why we need to press pause on live shows until we’re able to give you 100%. Knowing our fans have our back is the greatest support we could ever ask for. Thank you for standing by us. We love you.”
Neon Dreams was scheduled to open most of the shows on The Strumbellas tour. The Halifax duo was also set to open for Shawn Hook’s fall 2018 tour, which Hook cancelled.
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— The Strumbellas (@thestrumbellas) January 31, 2020