Hurricane Matthew jeopardizes tours—artists react and show support

October 7, 2016

Hurricane Matthew had plenty of people worried this week—so much so, that some artists had to cancel their shows for threats of dangerous weather. However, others—such as Sum 41, Pierce The Veil, Set It Off and Against Me!—have been luckier than others.

Kelly Kapp, senior vice president at House of Blues Entertainment Talent with LiveNation, tells AP about the importance of tracking the storm closely to assess any safety threats.

”We have so many tours that we had to look out for between Sum 41, Pierce The Veil and Bad Religion with Against Me!” she says. “Our biggest concern is always the safety of the bands and fans and I am happy to report that through the diligence of many local Florida, Georgia and Carolina offices we had an intricate system of how to track and report through the storm scare. As of this morning we are absolutely thrilled that the storm had just hugged the coastline and as of right now we will not have to cancel any shows.”

According to Billboard, EDM duo the Chainsmokers postponed their show in Miami yesterday, Insane Clown Posse cancelled their show today in Jacksonville, Henry Rollins cancelled three shows (Oct. 6, Oct. 8 and Oct. 9) and Dirty Heads postponed their show on Saturday at the Myrtle Beach House Of Blues.

Other artists with cancellations include Garth Brooks, Skid Row and Luke Bryan.

Sum 41 are in the first leg of their Don’t Call It A Sum-Back Tour in Florida with a show tonight in Ft. Lauderdale. Set It Off, who—like Sum 41—released a new album on Oct. 7, are in Florida as well.

Pierce The Veil are on their Made To Destroy tour with a stop today in Atlanta, Georgia, Orlando on Saturday and Tampa on Sunday. Tourmates Neck Deep had to cancel their show yesterday in Wilmington, North Carolina, because of evacuations brought on by the storm.

Against Me! have stops in Charlottesville, Virginia, today; Charlotte, North Carolina on Saturday; and Atlanta, Georgia, on Sunday.

Check out reactions and support from artists in the scene below.

Sum 41

#FortLauderdale – our show tonight at @revolutionlive is still on! see you #skumfuks in a few hours!!! https://t.co/Vq7NQ9UErT pic.twitter.com/oAGC5Xn0nw

— Sum 41 (@Sum41) October 7, 2016

Set It Off

Today's concert is not cancelled because the hurricane isn't hitting our area! https://t.co/pVJ5Jifx8K

— Cody Carson (@CodySIO) October 6, 2016

our first real EP was titled Calm Before The Storm and our new record #upsidedown is dropping the day hurricane matthew hits ��

— Maxx Danziger (@MaxxSIO) October 6, 2016

Tay Jardine

Florida be prepared today! My moms neighborhood already evacuated. Please be careful ❤️

— Tay Jardine (@SAINTEsays) October 6, 2016

Cameron Hurley

Stay safe, Florida! Don't mess with Hurricane Matthew ��

— Cameron Hurley (@cameronhurley) October 6, 2016

Attila’s Fronz

Apparently Hurricane Matthew might directly hit my home….

I'm stoked though, I love getting SUCKED ��

— LORD SLiME (@FRONZ1LLA) October 5, 2016

It's 6:30 now in Orlando & Hurricane Matthew is rolling right by. It's still extremely windy & raining heavy but at least not a direct hit. pic.twitter.com/4F1ZuBmSSW

— LORD SLiME (@FRONZ1LLA) October 7, 2016

Cane Hill

The @TheRealICP show in Jacksonville, FL (10/7) has been canceled due to unsafe weather conditions caused by Hurricane Matthew.

— CANE HILL (@Cane_Hill) October 5, 2016

Neck Deep

1/2 Really sorry to announce that the Wilmington, NC show tomorrow is canceled due to mandatory evacuations caused by Hurricane Matthew…

— Neck Deep (@NeckDeepUK) October 6, 2016

Too Close To Touch

Sending our love and best wishes to everyone in the path of Hurricane Matthew. Stay safe ❤️

— Too Close To Touch (@TooCloseToTouch) October 6, 2016

Jack Fowler of Sleeping With Sirens

Friends and family please be safe, Hurricane Matthew is no joke. If told to evacuate please do.

— Jack Fowler (@JackSWS) October 6, 2016

Been laying in bed for two hours, thinking about this storm and everyone back home.

— Jack Fowler (@JackSWS) October 7, 2016

Jamie Tworkowski, founder of To Write Love on Her Arms

A prayer for the people of Jamaica and Haiti. Hurricane Matthew is a monster. It will be a scary night for many. A prayer for safety.

— Jamie Tworkowski (@jamietworkowski) October 3, 2016

How are my Florida people doing? You guys okay?

— Jamie Tworkowski (@jamietworkowski) October 7, 2016

As It Is

Tonight's show in Ft. Lauderdale is going ahead now that the storm is passing. Safety first but we hope we see you tonight.

— as it is (@ASITISofficial) October 7, 2016

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