Iconic 70s band leaves fans furious by canceling ENTIRE 2025 tour weeks before it starts saying ‘blame it on weather'
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A LEGENDARY rock group has canceled their entire 2025 tour 'because of the weather'.
The band, which has existed since 1966, have released a statement explaining that they were 'trusting their instincts' by not going forward with the 31-date tour, which was set to start in Bethel, New York on August 15th.
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Steve Miller band has cancelled their entire 2025 tour
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The band said the extreme weather is behind the reason for the cancelation
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The Steve Miller Band – led by the titular star and completed by bass player Kenny Lewis, Joseph Wooton on keyboards and backing vocals, guitarist Jacob Peterson and drummer Ron Wikso – posted the photographed statement on all their social media and their website on Wednesday afternoon.
The message read: 'Dear Steve Miller Band fans, You make music with your instincts, You live your life by your instincts. Always trust your instincts.
'The Steve Miller Band has cancelled all of our upcoming tour dates. 'The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires make these risks for you, our audience, the band and the crew unacceptable.
'So… You can blame it on the weather...The tour is cancelled.'
'Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again,' the message concluded.
'Wishing you all Peace, Love and Happiness, Please take care of each other.'
But fans weren't pleased with their reasoning, with one writing: 'Are you serious? I'm a big fan and got tickets for this tour , but next time please find a [better] excuse.'
While another paraphrased their song, Abracadabra, to them, declaring: 'Abracadabra.
My lame excuse will reach out and grab you.'
'Really weak. All this stuff going on all the more reason people need an escape for a few hours,' said a third.
Steve Miller Band: Canceled 2025 Tour Dates
Here are the dates that are no longer going ahead August 15th: Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts
Bethel, NY, Bethel Woods Center for the Arts August 16th: Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course
Grantville, PA, Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course August 19th: Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion
Gilford, NH, Bank NH Pavilion August 22nd: Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena
Atlantic City, NJ, Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena August 24th: Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Wantagh, NY, Northwell at Jones Beach Theater August 26th: Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center
Holmdel, NJ, PNC Bank Arts Center August 28th: Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair
Saint Paul, MN, Minnesota State Fair August 30th: Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue
Salamanca, NY, Seneca Allegany Resort & Casino Outdoor Venue August 31st: Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
Ledyard, CT, Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino September 17th: Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater
Lincoln, NE, Pinewood Bowl Theater September 19th: Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater
Memphis, TN, Radians Amphitheater September 20th: Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater
Camdenton, MO, Ozarks Amphitheater September 23rd: Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater
Gautier, MS, The Sound Amphitheater September 25th: Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater
Huntsville, AL, Orion Amphitheater September 26th: Champaign, IL, State Farm Center
Champaign, IL, State Farm Center September 27th: Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
Gary, IN, Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana October 1st: Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater
Tuscaloosa, AL, Mercedes-Benz Amphitheater October 4th: Estero, FL, Hertz Arena
Estero, FL, Hertz Arena October 5th: Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live
Hollywood, FL, Hard Rock Live October 7th: Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center
Tampa, FL, Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center October 23rd: Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort
Scottsdale, AZ, The Pool at Talking Stick Resort October 25th: Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood
Las Vegas, NV, PH Live at Planet Hollywood October 28th: Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel
Highland, CA, Yaamava Resort & Casino at San Manuel October 30th: Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery
Saratoga, CA, Mountain Winery November 1st: Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center
Sparks, NV, Nugget Event Center November 4th: San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park
San Diego, CA, The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park November 6th: Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater
Inglewood, CA, YouTube Theater November 8th: Anaheim, CA, Honda Center
There are currently no details available on how and when ticketholders will be able to receive refunds.
While another claimed the real reason was poor ticket sales, sharing an alleged grab from the proposed date Northwell at Jones Beach Theater on August 24th showing large sections of the ampitheater going unsold.
'This really doesn't make sense. There is no imminent danger. Play indoors?' said another.
'Venues should just boycott this band and not book them in the future given this lame excuse!,' noted a sixth fan.
While a seventh said:'Say goodbye to any future tour venues due to this lame, woke excuse. But then, this was probably the plan all along…wasn't it?'
The band was set to perform through to November 8th, with their tour ending in Anaheim, California.
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Steve Miller is the sole remaining original member of the group
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