Morrissey Postpones Canadian Tour Due To Medical Emergency
Monday, 15 April 2019
Written by Jon Stickler
Morrissey has postponed his Canadian tour.
The fomer Smiths frontman was set to kick off his first Canadian tour in 15 years in Vancouver over the weekend but was forced to pull out of most of the dates due to a "medical emergency." Morrissey's management have issued a statement via Ticketmaster, which explains the situation in more detail.
"Due to a medical emergency stemming from an accident incurred while traveling in Europe, Morrissey will be forced to postpone his performances in Vancouver to October 14th and 15th, 2019.
"Spirits are high and the artist is on the path to a swift recovery. All tickets will be valid for the new date and exchanges will not be necessary. Thank you for your understanding. Morrissey looks forward to making his long-awaited return to the city and wishes to deeply thank everyone for their patience. All remaining dates on Morrissey's tour will resume as planned, commencing in Toronto on Friday Apr 26."
The remaining dates, in Calgary on April 17, Edmonton on April 18, Saskatoon on April 20, and Winnipeg on April 22, have also been postponed. As confirmed in the statement, his Toronto shows remain on the schedule, as does his date in Montreal on April 29. According to Morrissey's Facebook page, the Edmonton show has been rescheduled for October 10.
The singer-songwriter is set to release 'California Son', an album of '60s and 70s covers, on May 24. It boasts guest collaborations, including Green Day's Billie Joe Armstrong, who appears on the recently shared track Wedding Bell Blues.
Prior to that, he'll take over the Lunt-Fontanne Theater on Broadway, New York City for a seven-date residency, beginnig on May 2 and running to May 11.
Morrissey Upcoming Tour Dates are as follows
Fri April 26 2019 - TORONTO Ontario - Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (Canada)
Sat April 27 2019 - TORONTO Ontario - Sony Centre for the Performing Arts (Canada)
Mon April 29 2019 - MONTREAL Quebec - MTELUS (Canada)
Thu May 02 2019 - NEW YORK New York - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (USA)
Fri May 03 2019 - NEW YORK New York - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (USA)
Sat May 04 2019 - NEW YORK New York - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (USA)
Tue May 07 2019 - NEW YORK New York - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (USA)
Wed May 08 2019 - NEW YORK New York - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (USA)
Fri May 10 2019 - NEW YORK New York - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (USA)
Sat May 11 2019 - NEW YORK New York - Lunt-Fontanne Theatre (USA)
Thu September 05 2019 - COLUMBIA Maryland - Merriweather Post Pavilion (USA)
Sat September 07 2019 - NEW YORK CITY New York - Forest Hills Stadium (USA)
Mon September 09 2019 - CAMDEN New Jersey - BB&T Pavilion (USA)
Wed September 11 2019 - DAYTON Ohio - Fraze Pavilion (USA)
Fri September 13 2019 - ROCHESTER HILLS Michigan - Meadow Brook Amphitheatre (USA)
Sat September 14 2019 - HIGHLAND PARK Illinois - Ravinia Pavilion (USA)
Wed September 18 2019 - GRAND PRAIRIE Texas - Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie (USA)
Fri September 20 2019 - AUSTIN Texas - Frank Erwin Center (USA)
Sat September 21 2019 - HOUSTON Texas - White Oak Music Hall - Lawn (USA)
Sat September 28 2019 - MAGNA Utah - Great Saltair (USA)
Mon September 30 2019 - PORTLAND Oregon - Moda Center at the Rose Quarter (USA)
Thu October 03 2019 - SAN FRANCISCO California - Bill Graham Civic Auditorium (USA)
Sat October 05 2019 - IRVINE California - FivePoint Amphitheatre (USA)
Sun October 06 2019 - SAN DIEGO California - Pechanga Arena - San Diego (USA)
Thu October 10 2019 - EDMONTON Alberta - Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium (Canada)
Mon October 14 2019 - VANCOUVER British Columbia - Orpheum Theatre (Canada)
Tue October 15 2019 - VANCOUVER British Columbia - Orpheum Theatre (Canada)
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