Drive-By Truckers cancel Europe shows
The band's web site said, "Drive-By Truckers will be forced to cancel the remaining shows on their European tour. The band has been sick for several days and last night Mike Cooley collapsed due to exhaustion and dehydration. Doctors have advised complete bed rest. We are very sorry to cancel shows at the end of this tour, especially in Scandinavia, where the band have such a loyal following. Please know we will make every effort to reschedule these shows sometime in the near future. Thank you for your understanding and your continued support."
Shows were slated to be:
Tuesday, Nov. 30 - Odense, Denmark
Wednesday, Dec. 1 - Gothenburg, Sweden
Thursday, Dec. 2 - Malmo, Sweden
Friday, Dec. 3 - Stockholm, Sweden
Saturday, Dec. 4 - Oslo, Norway
DBT continues touring Saturday, Dec. 11 in Asheville, N.C. with a sold-out show.
Other upcoming shows are:
Thursday, Dec 30 - Brooklyn, N.Y
Friday, Dec. 31 - New York
More news for Drive-By Truckers
- 08/01/18: Pre-DBT band disc sees light of day
- 03/09/15: DBT digs for The Dirt Underneath
- 12/03/13: DBT plans to ride "English Oceans"
- 08/14/13: DBT's "Alabama Ass Whuppin'" gets reissued
- 12/05/11: Drive-By Truckers' Shonna Tucker exits
- 03/01/11: Drive-By Truckers play Conan
- 02/10/11: Drive-By Truckers stream new CD tonight
- 12/01/10: DBT's Hood explains bagging tour, Cooley injured
CD reviews for Drive-By Truckers
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