The Black Keys’ forthcoming concerts in Aus, NZ and Japan have been cancelled
PRESS RELEASE:
Due to drummer Patrick Carney’s serious shoulder injury, The Black Keys’ forthcoming concerts in Australia, New Zealand and Japan, as part of their Turn Blue World Tour, have been cancelled and sadly this includes their performance at Bluesfest on Friday 3rd of April.
The band has issued an official statement saying:
“We are very sorry to have to cancel our upcoming performances through April 23. Patrick sustained a dislocated and broken shoulder in January that required surgery. Working with the doctors, surgeons and physiotherapists since January, we had expected Patrick to be ready to return to touring in April. The recovery process and physical therapy has taken longer than anticipated and unfortunately Patrick is still unable to perform and needs additional time to heal. We thank all of our fans for their ongoing support and we look forward to getting back on the road as soon as possible.”
Peter Noble, Bluesfest Festival Director comments:“We feel sorry for The Black Keys fans all over the world who were hoping to see them at Bluesfest and other venues which they have now had to cancel due to drummer Patrick Carney's ongoing issues with his shoulder injury.
"The injury occurred on January 3rd when Carney, who was on holiday on the Caribbean island of St Barts, went body surfing, and was slammed to the ground by a 'humongous' wave. Patrick's shoulder was both dislocated AND broken in the accident.
"As a result, The Black Keys cancelled upcoming European dates, and announced they expected to resume touring in April when Patrick was expected to be fully recovered.
"Documents supplied to me state, Patrick has been regularly attending a Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Centre in Nashville and recovery seems to have been going to plan until a recent complication occurred after 10 weeks of treatment. Patrick has now developed Adhesive Capsulitis, known as Frozen Shoulder, an infection, which has both delayed and complicated the healing process, and as a result, his doctor has advised he cannot go on tour currently and play the drums.
"Patrick requires further regular intensive treatment, and we, along with his fans I'm sure, are praying for his timely recovery."
Bluesfest Ticket Refunds for Good Friday 3rd of April single day ticket holders:
Refunds for Friday 3rd of April (only) will be made available from 9am Tuesday 24th of March until 5pm Friday 27th of March. Please email [email protected] or call the Bluesfest office directly on 02 6685 8310 to speak to one of our friendly staff members.
If you wish to come on another day instead of the Friday or even change your 3 day ticket combination you are more than welcome to do this.
Bluesfest delivers up to 200 performances over 5 days across 5 undercover stages and the Friday playing schedule is loaded with incredible talent.
Other artists performing on Good Friday are Paolo Nutini, The Alabama Shakes, Zac Brown Band, Jimmy Cliff, Hunter Hayes, Gary Clark Jr, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Chris Robinson Brotherhood, Beth Hart, Train, Donavon Frankenreiter, Switchfoot, Keb’Mo’, Ruthie Foster, G Love & Special Sauce and many more.