Paul Simon's "sudden" hearing loss; "Sam Smith abruptly ends concert"; Celine Dion cancels tour; Jimmy Buffett hospitalized, postpones concert; Enrique Iglesias cancels show

George Thorogood cancels tour because of "very serious medical condition"; Rainbow Kitten Surprise cancels shows because "one of our members is in a medical crisis"

Paul Simon opens up about his 'sudden' hearing loss: 'Nobody has an explanation for it'

May 21, 2023

It's unlikely that Paul Simon will be returning to live performances anytime soon.

In a new interview with the Sunday Times, the legendary singer-songwriter, 81, opened up about losing part of his hearing while working on his latest album, Seven Psalms, which has put any performing plans on pause.

“Quite suddenly I lost most of the hearing in my left ear, and nobody has an explanation for it. So everything became more difficult," Simon explained. "My reaction to that was frustration and annoyance; not quite anger yet, because I thought it would pass, it would repair itself.”

But his hearing has yet to be restored. According to Simon, it's part of a string of health challenges he's faced in recent years.

“Boy, have I been beaten up in these last couple of years,” he noted, pointing out a tough struggle with COVID-19. “But I look good, right?”

https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/paul-simon-sudden-hearing-loss-161154440.html

Sam Smith Abruptly Ends Concert, Apologizes to Fans: 'Something Was Really Wrong'

May 25, 2023

Sam Smith apologized to their fans after abruptly stopping their concert in Manchester, U.K. Wednesday night. Smith felt "something wrong" with their voice while performing the third song, but their condition only worsened as they tried to perform the next song. The "Unholy" singer also postponed upcoming shows in Birmingham and Glasgow.

Smith, 31, dealt with a virus during their tour of Europe and hoped their show in the U.K. would go off without a problem. "Today in soundcheck I felt fine and was so excited to give Manchester an amazing show tonight, with a special surprise at the end," Smith wrote. "During my third song, I noticed something was wrong with my voice. I prayed it was just my voice waking up for the show but into the fourth song I could feel something was really wrong."

Smith started the show with "Stay With Me." He then performed "I'm Not The Only One" and "Like I Can." He started "Too Good at Goodbyes" before leaving the stage, reports NME. The lights were temporarily dimmed and fans thought there was a power cut. The audience was told Smith had "vocal issues" and were asked to leave the venue.

On Thursday, Smith confirmed their shows in Birmingham and Glasgow would have to be rescheduled due to his health. Fans will be provided refunds for the Birmingham, Glasgow, and Manchester shows. Smith is next scheduled to perform in Warsaw at the Orange Warsaw Festival on June 2. The Glasgow concert was already a rescheduled show from April that Smith had to miss due to an illness.

https://www.newsbreak.com/news/3038035198890-sam-smith-abruptly-ends-concert-apologizes-to-fans-something-was-really-wrong

Celine Dion cancels entire world tour after incurable diagnosis

May 26, 2023

Celine Dion has cancelled the remaining dates of her world tour, telling fans she is not strong enough to perform following her diagnosis of an incurable neurological condition.

The Canadian singer told fans on Friday (26 May) she was “tremendously disappointed” to “let them down”.

Dion, 55, said in a statement: “I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100 per cent.”

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/celine-dion-cancelled-tour-refund-b2346895.html

Jimmy Buffett hospitalized, postpones weekend concert

May 18, 2023

Jimmy Buffett went to the doctor, but wound up in the hospital. The singer says he had an issue that required immediate attention and is postponing a concert scheduled for Saturday (May 20).

Currently, there are no other dates on Buffett’s 2023c calendar. The nature of his health problem has not been shared, but on Facebook he jokes that “growing old is not for sissies.”

• A rescheduled date for the May 20 show in Charleston, S.C., has not been announced.

• Buffett was in Boston when he was admitted into the hospital.

• Last September, he canceled or postponed all remaining 2022 concerts after being hospitalized.

https://theboot.com/jimmy-buffett-hospitalized-postpones-concert/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

Iconic singer Enrique Iglesias forced to halt concerts due to illness

May 22, 2023

Enrique Iglesias couldn't perform due to illness. (Image via Instagram)

Due to sickness, Enrique Iglesias withdrew from the Tecate Emblema music festival the day before he was scheduled to play. The music festival was held on May 13 and 14.

The Spanish singer had planned to fly to Mexico City to end the opening night of the two-day music event, but doctors advised him "absolute rest." The musician said in a statement that he had pneumonia and that his doctors had advised him to stay in bed.

https://www.sportskeeda.com/health-and-fitness/iconic-singer-enrique-iglesias-forced-halt-concerts-due-illness

GEORGE THOROGOOD Cancels Tour Dates After Being Diagnosed With 'Very Serious Medical Condition'

April 11, 2023

George Thorogood has canceled the next leg of his 50th-anniversary tour dates with his band, THE DESTROYERS, so that he can undergo an undisclosed operation.

"George has been diagnosed with a very serious medical condition that will require immediate surgery and quite a few weeks of recuperation and healing," the band said in a statement earlier today (Tuesday, April 11). "You, our fans, mean the world to us, and we know this news is not want you wanted to hear, but rest assured GEORGE THOROGOOD & THE DESTROYERS will be back. We'll keep you updated as we know more."

https://blabbermouth.net/news/george-thorogood-cancels-tour-dates-after-being-diagnosed-with-very-serious-medical-condition

Facing ‘crisis,’ band cancels major, sold-out Boise concert for second straight summer

May 26, 2023

For the second straight summer, Rainbow Kitten Surprise will not perform for a sold-out crowd at Outlaw Field in Boise as planned. At least fans got more notice this time.

The alternative-rock band — slated to headline the Idaho Botanical Garden’s 4,000-capacity venue Sept. 19 — has canceled all of its remaining tour dates in 2023.

Last year, the bad Boise news came the day before the show; the band also nixed all of its remaining July and August dates as part of the announcement.

In that instance, singer Ela Melo explained in an online post that the challenges of being on tour had become too much: “As amazing as it has been singing and dancing with you every night, the toll of life on the road has finally reached its breaking point. I have decided it is in my and our best interest to take this time to regroup and focus on my mental health.”

This time? Rainbow Kitten Surprise posted on social media Tuesday that it had “come to the decision to put our health as our only priority right now. One of our members is in a medical crisis. To make sure they have the time to get the proper treatment, we have decided to take down the entire year of shows and turn off the lights for now.”

https://www.idahostatesman.com/entertainment/ent-columns-blogs/words-deeds/article275804816.html#storylink=cpy

Rainbow Kitten Surprise cancels Central NY concert due to ‘medical crisis’

May 24, 2023

https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2023/05/rainbow-kitten-surprise-cancels-central-ny-concert-due-to-medical-crisis.html