During a recent interview with Consequence, Greta Van Fleet offered an update on their new album. Drummer Danny Wagner said the following:
“We are wrapping it up as we speak. It’s nearing completion, and we’re very excited about it.”
Bassist Sam Kiszka added:
“It’s conceptually going back to almost the days in the garage, with the raw energy of the sound. But expanding on that, because we’re the best musicians we’ve ever been.”
Greta Van Fleet have been forced to postpone more shows due to Josh Kiszka’s ruptured eardrum. The band shared a new video statement from the frontman, along with the following message:
“To all our fans in El Paso, Tucson, Anaheim and Sacramento, please watch this video message for you from Josh. We’re sorry to share this news. Unfortunately, due to continuing issues related to Josh’s ear, El Paso, Tucson, Anaheim and Sacramento must be rescheduled. As soon as we have new dates, they will be posted. Your existing ticket will be valid for the new date and, once announced, refunds will be available at point of purchase.”
Greta Van Fleet have now postponed their upcoming shows in Hollywood, FL and Tampa, FL due to frontman Josh Kiszka’s ruptured eardrum. The band commented:
“To all our fans in Hollywood and Tampa, please watch this video message direct to you from Josh. We’re sorry to announce, due to continuing issues related to Josh’s eardrum and to avoid causing further damage, the Hollywood and Tampa shows need to be rescheduled. As soon as we have new dates, they will be posted. Your existing ticket will be valid for the new date and, once announced, refunds will be available at point of purchase.”
Greta Van Fleet frontman Josh Kiszka has ruptured his eardrum. As a result, the band have been forced to postpone their upcoming shows in Raleigh NC, Greenville. SC, and Jacksonville FL. New dates have yet to be announced.
Kiszka issued the following statement:
“To our fans in Raleigh, Greenville and Jacksonville,
It’s with a heavy heart that we must reschedule our shows this upcoming week.
During our last show in Bangor, I ruptured an eardrum and upon further evaluation I have just been advised it needs more time to fully heal than initially anticipated. I’m working closely with my team to ensure I get proper rest in order to finish out the year strong.
We are working on rescheduling these shows and will announce the new dates as soon as possible. If you would still like to attend the show on the new date, simply hold on to your ticket and it will be valid. If you would like a refund, they will be available at the point of purchase as soon as the new dates are announced.
I’m gutted to have to do this and I cannot begin to express how much I appreciate the love and support you give us every night. It’s devastating me to make this announcement, but know it’s imperative in order to keep performing.
Thank you for sticking by us through thick and thin and I look forward to seeing all of your lovely faces soon.
Love,
Josh”
Greta Van Fleet have cancelled their July 1 set at the Rock Werchter festival in Belgium due to a member of the band testing positive for COVID-19. The group commented:
“To our beautiful fans in Belgium, Unfortunately a member of the band has tested positive for COVID and we will not be able to perform at Rock Werchter tonight. We are absolutely gutted to have made it through our entire European tour and not be able to play this last show. We will do our best to make it back to your remarkable country soon. With Love, Josh, Jake, Sam, and Daniel”.
Greta Van Fleet have postponed their remaining shows between March 22 and April 2. This news comes after guitarist Jake Kiszka was recently hospitalized with pneumonia.
The band commented:
“We are disheartened to announce that the shows from March 22nd through April 2nd must be rescheduled for the health and safety of our brother, Jake.
We recognize how upsetting this news is and share your disappointment. While Jake has been discharged after being hospitalized for four days, he is still struggling with pneumonia and its symptoms. The healing process is long and slower than anticipated. Jake wanted to push through, however doctors have advised doing so could potentially lead to further complications and a longer recovery.
We are actively working on rescheduling and will share information about the new dates as quickly as possible. We are determined to play these shows.
To our fans in Madison, WI – unfortunately, the March 22nd performance must be canceled due to planned venue renovations later this year. However, we love you and your city, and will find a way to make it up to you. Refunds will be available at point of purchase.
To the fans, friends, and family that planned to travel great lengths to be with us – your unwavering support has not gone unnoticed. We appreciate your dedication, understanding, grace, and sympathy.
This is only the beginning of the tour and it is important for Jake to heal so the rest of ‘Dreams In Gold’ 2022 can continue as planned through the rest of the year, starting in South America.
Love and light, Jake, Josh, Sam, & Danny”
Greta Van Fleet guitarist Jake Kiszka has been hospitalized with pneumonia. As a result, the band have postponed their immediate live shows.
The band said the following in a statement that was issued yesterday (March 16):
“WE’RE HEARTBROKEN TO SHARE BOTH JAKE AND JOSH WOKE UP ILL THIS MORNING. WHILE COVID HAS BEEN RULED OUT, AFTER MEDICAL CONSULTATION, WE UNFORTUNATELY MUST RESCHEDULE TONIGHT’S SHOW IN FLINT AND TOMORROW’S SHOW IN YPSILANTI TO THE FALL.
THE FLINT SHOW WILL NOW TAKE PLACE ON SEPTEMBER 13TH AND YPSILANTI ON SEPTEMBER 14TH. ALL TICKETS FROM THE RE-SCHEDULED SHOWS WILL BE HONORED AND REFUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT POINT OF PURCHASE.
THIS HAS BEEN THE MOST UPLIFTING AND MAGNIFICENT START TO TOUR, SO WE ARE DISAPPOINTED TO MAKE THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. WE PLAN RESUME THE DREAMS IN GOLD 2022 TOUR AS SCHEDULED IN HUNTINGTON, WV ON MARCH 19TH. THANK YOU FOR YOUR GRACE, UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT.”
They then shared the following update today (March 17):
“THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AFTER YESTERDAY’S UNFORTUNATE NEWS. WE HAVE AN UPDATE ON THE BAND’S HEALTH:
WHILE JOSH HAS MOSTLY RECOVERED, JAKE’S DIAGNOSIS IS MORE COMPLEX. WHAT STARTED AS A SMALL COUGH ON TUESDAY RAPIDLY PROGRESSED OVERNIGHT, REQUIRING HIS ADMISSION TO THE HOSPITAL YESTERDAY. THE LAST 24 HOURS HAVE BEEN ARDUOUS AS DOCTORS WERE UNSURE OF THE EXACT ILLNESS. FORTUNATELY, AFTER FURTHER EVALUATION, THEY ARE CONFIDENT IN THEIR DIAGNOSIS OF PNEUMONIA AND AN OPTIMAL COURSE OF TREATMENT HAS BEEN DETERMINED.
DUE TO THE UNCERTAINTY OF HIS TIME TO RECOVER, WE REGRETFULLY MUST POSTPONE SATURDAY’S SHOW IN HUNTINGTON, WV UNTIL AUGUST 10. TICKETS FOR THE ORIGINAL SHOW WILL BE VALID FOR THE RESCHEDULED PERFORMANCE AND REFUNDS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT POINT OF PURCHASE.
WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR YOUR KINDNESS AND APPRECIATE YOUR POSITIVE SUPPORT DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME. WE PROMISE TO GIVE YOU THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION AS THE SITUATION PROGRESSES.”
Greta Van Fleet have announced a 2022 North American tour. The trek will include several shows supporting Metallica and headlining concerts with The Pretty Reckless, Hannah Wicklund, Houndmouth, Robert Finley, Durand Jones & The Indications, Crown Lands, and Fruit Bats opening on select dates.
Tour Dates:
08/11 Buffalo, NY — Highmark Stadium*
08/14 Pittsburgh, PA — PNC Park*
08/16 Quebec City, QC — Centre Videotron†
08/18 Montreal, QC — Centre Bell†
08/19 Toronto, ON — Scotiabank Arena†
08/22 Winnipeg, MB — Canada Life Centre†
08/23 Regina, SK — Brandt Centre†
08/26 Calgary, AB — Scotiabank Saddledome†
08/27 Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place†
08/29 Kelowna, BC — Prospera Place†
08/30 Vancouver, BC — Rogers Arena†
09/02 Spokane, WA — Spokane Arena‡
09/03 Boise, ID — ExtraMile Arena‡
09/20 Fort Wayne, IN — Allen County War Memorial Coliseum §
09/21 Des Moines, IA — Wells Fargo Arena§
09/23 Fargo, ND — Fargodome§
09/24 Sioux Falls, SD — Denny Sanford PREMIER Center§
09/27 Toldeo, OH — Huntington Center§
09/28 Knoxville, TN — Thompson-Boling Arena§
09/30 Charlottesville, VA — John Paul Jones Arena§
10/01 Allentown, PA — PPL Center§
10/04 Manchester, NH — SNHU Arena§
10/05 Albany, NY — MVP Arena§
10/07 Uncasville, CT — Mohegan Sun Arena§
10/08 Bangor, ME — Cross Insurance Center§
10/18 Raleigh, NC — PNC Arena**
10/19 Greenville, SC — Bon Secours Wellness Arena**
10/21 Jacksonville, FL — Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena**
10/22 Estero, FL — Hertz Arena**
10/25 Hollywood, FL — Hard Rock Live**
10/26 Tampa, FL — Amalie Arena**
10/28 Charlotte, NC — Spectrum Center**
10/29 Birmingham, AL — Legacy Arena at The BJCC**
11/01 New Orleans, LA — Smoothie King Center**
11/02 Little Rock, AR — Simmons Bank Arena**
11/04 Oklahoma City, OK — Paycom Center**
11/05 San Antonio, TX — AT&T Center**
11/08 El Paso, TX — Don Haskins Center**
11/09 Tucson, AZ — Tucson Arena**
11/11 Anaheim, CA — Honda Center††
11/12 Sacramento, CA — Golden 1 Center††
* with Metallica
† with The Pretty Reckless and Hannah Wicklund
‡ support TBD
§ with Houndmouth and Robert Finley
**with Durand Jones & the Indications and Crown Lands
†† with Fruit Bats and Crown Lands
Metallica have announced two East Coast shows with Greta Van Fleet and Ice Nine Kills. Here’s the dates:
08/11 Buffalo, NY – Highmark Stadium
08/14 Pittsburgh, PA – PNC Park
Ice Nine Kills have been added to Metallica and Greta Van Fleet’s upcoming show in Las Vegas, NV. That concert will take place at Allegiant Stadium on February 25.
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