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Wildfire Smoke Cancels Star-Studded Concerts
17 Jul
Summary
- Hazardous air quality from wildfires forced concert postponements and cancellations.
- The Black Keys and John Mellencamp rescheduled shows.
- Mavis Staples and War and Treaty cancelled New York performances due to air.
Widespread wildfires have created hazardous air quality, forcing several artists to postpone or cancel their concerts in the northeastern United States and southern Canada. The Black Keys postponed their Chicago show, rescheduling for October 20 and 21, with existing tickets honored. John Mellencamp's July 16 concert in Michigan was also postponed, with refunds being issued for those who purchased tickets.
In New York, Mavis Staples' performance in Central Park on July 16 was cancelled due to the unsafe air quality index. While rescheduling is being considered, no confirmation was available at the time of publication. War and Treaty also cancelled their July 16 show in New York City, expressing disappointment but prioritizing safety during the state of emergency.
Creed's performance in Minnesota on July 16 was postponed due to unsafe air conditions stemming from Canadian wildfires. The show has been rescheduled for September 5, with tickets from the original date remaining valid. These cancellations highlight the significant impact of environmental conditions on live music events.
