Anthony Raneri of Bayside flying home for childbirth, band will continue tour

Bayside frontman Anthony Raneri is departing the band’s co-headlining tour with Motion City Soundtrack to be with his wife for the birth of their first child. Raneri will miss the final three shows of the tour. Bayside will finish the remaining dates with their tourmates filling in on vocals.

You can read a statement from the band below:

“Breaking Bayside news: Anthony is flying home to become a daddy, he will miss the final 3 shows of this tour. We have some friends from Motion City Soundtrack, STATE CHAMPS,This is Hell & more helping out & trying to fill Ant's shoes. Send your love to the new parents @AnthonyRaneri & @miagraffam on Twitter!”

Congratulations Anthony!