AH, CRAP.

Last night's New Pornographers show at the Barrymore Theatre got "postponed" right at the last minute.

I am very sorry to report but after last nights show in Chicago for the New Pornographers, John Collins, the bass player, suffered from an appendix attack. He ended up having to have it taken out and the band will be canceling their last two shows in Madison tonight and Minneapolis tomorrow.

The band has been racking their brain to figure out a way that they can play without him but they have exhausted all possibilities.

This is a postponement. The date will be replayed as soon as possible. Ticket holders should hold on to their tickets. Tickets can not be refunded until a rescheduled date has been announced. Check our website (www.barrymorelive.com) over the next few days for more information and updates as they become available. We apologize for any inconvenience, and hope to see you at the rescheduled show.

Along with last summer's Head Automatica "postponement," due to an attack of Crohn's, that's two shows I really wanted to see that are probably lost to the ages; presumably there's a third coming.

Posted by Aaron S. Veenstra ::: 2005:10:22:14:05