Bonnie Raitt Pulls Out Of First Leg Of James Taylor Tour On Medical Grounds
Tuesday, 01 May 2018
Written by Huw Baines
Bonnie Raitt has pulled out of the first leg of her summer tour with James Taylor on medical grounds.
The singer-songwriter will undergo surgery, missing dates scheduled between May 8 in Jacksonville and June 6 in Seattle. Raitt is expected to make a full recovery and will rejoin the tour on June 22 in St. Paul.
“I’m deeply sorry to have to disappoint my fans, James and colleagues with these cancellations,” she said in a statement. “I was so looking forward to our tour, but I’m very grateful that the doctors feel this can be taken care of with surgery. I’m feeling strong and am in great hands with my wonderful team. I fully expect to return for the second leg of the US tour in June followed by our European tour in July.
“Thank you all for your concern and understanding that the best gift you could give me is respecting my wish for privacy and giving me space to heal. Can’t wait to see you all back on the road again soon!”
Taylor will cover for Raitt’s temporary sidelining by playing two sets with an intermission, while Sheryl Crow will join the bill for shows in Phoenix, on May 29, and at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on May 31 and June 1.
James Taylor Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows:
Mon July 09 2018 - MANCHESTER Arena
Tue July 10 2018 - GLASGOW SSE Hydro
Thu July 12 2018 - LEEDS first direct Arena
Sun July 15 2018 - LONDON Hyde Park
Tue July 17 2018 - CARDIFF Motorpoint Arena
Tue May 08 2018 - JACKSONVILLE Florida - Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena (USA)
Wed May 09 2018 - ORLANDO Florida - Amway Center (USA)
Fri May 11 2018 - FORT LAUDERDALE Florida - BB&T Center (USA)
Sat May 12 2018 - TAMPA Florida - Amalie Arena (USA)
Tue May 15 2018 - NORTH CHARLESTON South Carolina - North Charleston Coliseum (USA)
Wed May 16 2018 - CHARLOTTE North Carolina - Spectrum Center (USA)
Fri May 18 2018 - GREENSBORO North Carolina - Greensboro Coliseum Complex (USA)
Sat May 19 2018 - GREENVILLE South Carolina - Bon Secours Wellness Arena (USA)
Mon May 21 2018 - ST LOUIS Missouri - Scottrade Center (USA)
Tue May 22 2018 - KANSAS CITY Missouri - Sprint Center (USA)
Thu May 24 2018 - WICHITA Kansas - INTRUST Bank Arena (USA)
Sun May 27 2018 - ENGLEWOOD Colorado - Fiddlers Green Amphitheatre (USA)
Tue May 29 2018 - PHOENIX Arizona - Talking Stick Resort Arena (USA)
Thu May 31 2018 - LOS ANGELES California - Hollywood Bowl (USA)
Fri June 01 2018 - LOS ANGELES California - Hollywood Bowl (USA)
Sun June 03 2018 - SACRAMENTO California - Golden 1 Center (USA)
Tue June 05 2018 - PORTLAND Oregon - Moda Center (USA)
Wed June 06 2018 - SEATTLE Washington - Key Arena (USA)
Fri June 22 2018 - SAINT PAUL Minnesota - Xcel Energy Center (USA)
Sat June 23 2018 - GREEN BAY Wisconsin - Resch Center (USA)
Mon June 25 2018 - GRAND RAPIDS Michigan - Van Andel Arena (USA)
Tue June 26 2018 - INDIANAPOLIS Indiana - Bankers Life Fieldhouse (USA)
Thu June 28 2018 - MILWAUKEE Wisconsin - American Family Insurance Amphitheater / Summerfest (USA)
Sat June 30 2018 - COLUMBUS Ohio - Schottenstein Center (USA)
Sun July 01 2018 - BUFFALO New York - Keybank Center (USA)
Tue July 03 2018 - LENOX Massachusetts - Tanglewood (USA)
Wed July 04 2018 - LENOX Massachusetts - Tanglewood (USA)
Thu July 26 2018 - WASHINGTON District of Columbia - Nationals Park (USA)
Sat July 28 2018 - PHILADELPHIA Pennsylvania - Citizens Bank Park (USA)
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