Psychedelic Furs Cancel Tour, Booked for Darker Waves
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- The Psychedelic Furs cancelled their spring and summer tour dates after a band member required urgent surgery.
- The band’s representative said the member is undergoing urgent surgery and that select dates will be rescheduled where possible.
- The band confirmed it will still perform at the Darker Waves Festival in Huntington Beach on November 15, alongside Morrissey, Smashing Pumpkins, Simple Minds and Buzzcocks.
- Fans were instructed via Instagram to obtain refunds at the point of purchase.
- The cancelled tour had been set to start in Minneapolis and include stops in Dallas, Houston, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Rancho Mirage, Ojai and Del Mar, with Living Colour as a co‑headliner.
- The Psychedelic Furs were formed in 1977 in London by Richard Butler and his brother Tim Butler.
- The band previously lost saxophonist Mars Williams in 2023 at age 68.
Why it matters: Fans across the Midwest, South and West Coast lose scheduled shows and must seek refunds, while the Darker Waves Festival retains a headline act, preserving its lineup and ticket sales. The cancellation also hurts venues and local economies expecting concert traffic, but the November festival remains unaffected, safeguarding revenue for organizers.
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