The band told enthusiasts on Instagram that lead singer Eddie Vedder’s throat has been “damaged” at their last show outside Paris due to heat, dust and smoke from nearby fire.
“To all those who were anticipating a great Pearl Quickly pull show tonight in Vienna, we were too. However , due to the intense circumstances at the final outdoor site beyond Paris (heat, dirt, and smoke from the fires) our singer Ed Vedder’s throat was left broken, ” the statement said. “He offers seen doctors together treatment but as of yet, his vocal wires have not recovered. ”
Soaring temperatures plus wildfires have spread across Europe immediately.
In France, wildfires have burned twenty five times more property so far this year compared to the same period this past year, government spokesperson Olivier Veran informed journalists on Wednesday. And Austria’s neighbors, Germany recorded its hottest day this year with more heat in the future.
“This is raw news and horrible timing… for everyone involved. Those who work very hard to put on the shows as well as those who give their precious time and energies to attend, inch the band added. “As a band, we are deeply my apologies and have tried to find options to still play. And Ed wants to play. Will be certainly just no throat available at this time. inch
They added: “So very, very seriously sorry. ”
Seat tickets will be refunded in point of purchase, according to the statement.
Gem Jam has three shows remaining with this leg of its visit, one in Prague and two nights in Amsterdam. In September, they will kick off the North American lower-leg of their tour.