Cincinnati-based pop group Walk The Moon, who have dominated FM radio in recent years with hits like “Shut Up And Dance” and “Different Colors”, have cancelled their summer “Work This Body” tour as frontman Nicholas Petricca tends to his father. The cancellations include a July 29 date at the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion in Boston.
The announcement was made by Live Nation on Friday, which cited Petricca’s decision to be with his family as his father’s Alzheimer’s disease worsens.
The band released a statement, which reads:
“We are deeply sorry to say that, due to a serious illness in Nick’s family, we must cancel this summer’s Work This Body Tour. For many years now, Nick’s dad has been suffering from Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Disease. Unfortunately, it’s reached a point where he needs to come home and focus on his family for awhile.
“Out of respect for the immediate commitments we’ve made, we will play out the rest of our shows in May — after that, we will be taking a break from the road. All tickets to our headline shows in July + August will be refunded.
“With a heavy heart we send our gratitude out to our team, our industry friends, and most importantly our fans for their understanding and support. Through this time, it continues to be our dream and our mission to take the darkness in our lives and mold it into light + color. The only way out is through.”
Refunds are available at point of purchase.