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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
No Joker: Steve Miller cancels tour, what it means for Hertz Arena concert Oct. 4
The Joker will not be singing of the "pompatous of love" this fall in Southwest Florida. Or anywhere in 2025. The Steve Miller Band said in a July 16 statement that all of its upcoming tour dates are canceled because of ― literally ― the weather. "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," the statement said. "So ... You can blame it on the weather. The tour is cancelled." What ticketholders should know Hertz Arena on its website, have shown the Oct. 4 concert as canceled. "No action is required obtain a refund," the website said. "It will be processed to the original method of payment used at time of purchase, once funds are received from the Event Organizer, which is usually completed within 30 days." When will Steve Miller tour again The band in May announced a 31-date tour was set to begin on Aug. 15 in New York and wrap on Nov. 8 in California. Steve Miller Band is known for its string of hits in the '70s and '80s that included 'The Joker,' "Jungle Love,' and' 'Fly Like An Eagle." They last performed in Southwest Florida in December 2023, at Hertz Arena. The band has performed in other Southwest Florida venues over the years, including Artis―Naples in 2016. Miller in the July 17 statement didn't hint if or when the band would tour again. And the band's website no longer lists any concert dates for 2025. "Don't know where, don't know when… We hope to see you all again. We wish you all Peace, Love and Happiness. Please take care of each other. Steve & the Band and Crew." Dave Osborn is the regional features editor of the Naples Daily News and The News-Press. Contact him at dosborn@ and follow him on Instagram @lacrossewriter. This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Did Steve Miller cancel his Hertz Arena show in Estero? What we know
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Iconic '70s Rock Band Cancels Entire Tour, Fans Are Livid at the Reason
Iconic '70s Rock Band Cancels Entire Tour, Fans Are Livid at the Reason originally appeared on Parade. The Steve Miller Band, the classic rock band behind such hits as "Take the Money and Run," "The Joker," "Fly Like an Eagle" and "Jet Airliner," has canceled its entire upcoming U.S. tour due to the extreme weather events that have plagued the country in recent years. The band made the announcement on X (formerly known as Twitter), writing, "'Dear Steve Miller Band fans. You make music with your instincts. You live 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. Wishing you all peace, love and happiness. Please take care of each other." The comments, fans are less than pleased. "Are you serious? I'm a big fan and got tickets for this tour, but next time please find a better excuse," wrote one fan. Another wrote, "Steve Miller, you're one of my favorite musicians. I got to tell ya, that is a really dumb answer. Blame everything on the weather? Lol. Just crazy, man. 😆.""Really weak. All this stuff going on, all the more reason people need an escape for a few hours," wrote a third fan. A fourth fan added, "This really doesn't make sense. There is no imminent danger. Play indoors?" and a fifth fan wrote, "Just say u didn't sell enough tickets." The upcoming tour was scheduled to kick off on August 15 in Bethel, New York, and criss-cross the country before ending on November 8 in Anaheim, California. There were 31 tour dates in all. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Iconic '70s Rock Band Cancels Entire Tour, Fans Are Livid at the Reason first appeared on Parade on Jul 17, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jul 17, 2025, where it first appeared. Solve the daily Crossword
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Jane's Addiction members sue singer Perry Farrell over onstage altercation
Members of Jane's Addiction have sued the alt-rock band's lead singer, Perry Farrell, after an on-stage altercation last fall that they claim derailed their North American tour and forthcoming album. Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins are seeking $10m from the 66-year-old singer. Guitarist Navarro is also suing Farrell for assault and battery for the onstage altercation at a Boston gig in September last year. Footage from the concert showed Farrell punching and shoving Navarro before he was restrained by crew members. He was then escorted off the stage. The band members reportedly allege in the complaint that 'Perry's repeated and unprovoked attack on Navarro was especially painful because Perry knew that Navarro was still weak and suffering from the effects of long Covid-19'. The attack allegedly continued backstage, where Farrell threw 'another unexpected punch at [Navarro], striking him on the left side of the face'. Following the incident, the band canceled the rest of their well-reviewed reunion tour, which marked the first time Avery joined the lineup since 2010, and Navarro's return after his bout with long Covid. At the time, Navarro released a statement on behalf of him, Avery and Perkins that read: 'Due to a continuing pattern of behavior and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to discontinue the current US tour. 'Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative. We hope that he will find the help he needs.' Farrell later apologized to fans and his bandmates, saying in a statement: 'This weekend has been incredibly difficult and after having the time and space to reflect, it is only right that I apologize to my bandmates, especially Dave Navarro, fans, family and friends for my actions during Friday's show. Unfortunately, my breaking point resulted in inexcusable behavior, and I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation.' The altercation precipitated the cancellation of the remaining 12 shows in the band's tour and delayed the production of their new album – the first featuring the band's classic lineup since 1990 – resulting in major financial losses. All three musicians are suing Farrell for emotional distress, negligence and breach of contract for the altercation, according to TMZ, the first to report the lawsuit. The lawsuit also alleges that Farrell was often intoxicated on tour and during shows. 'The problems with Perry's performance would often worsen as the night wore on and he became more intoxicated,' it reportedly reads. In the months since the incident, Navarro has shut down chances of a rapprochement with Farrell. 'I have to say that's my least favorite gig, without throwing animosity around and without naming names and pointing fingers,' Navarro told Guitar Player in May, adding that the situation was 'still very tender and unresolved'. The altercation 'forever destroyed the band's life', Navarro continued. 'And there's no chance for the band to ever play together again.' Founded by Farrell, Avery, Chris Brinkman and Matt Chaikin in Los Angeles in 1985, Jane's Addiction infused hard rock with psychedelic energy. Their first two albums went platinum in the US, and their 2003 comeback Strays reached the US top 10.
The Independent
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Famous 90s rock band sues its own front man
Jane's Addiction members Dave Navarro, Eric Avery, and Stephen Perkins are suing frontman Perry Farrell for at least $10 million. The lawsuit stems from an onstage brawl in Boston in 2024, which led to the cancellation of their tour and halted plans for a new album. Guitarist Dave Navarro is also separately suing Farrell for assault and battery over the incident, where Farrell appeared to shove and swing at him. Farrell's lawyers have dismissed the lawsuit as baseless and a transparent attempt to control the narrative, alleging the band previously made defamatory statements about his mental health. The brawl, caught on camera, occurred during a performance of Ocean Size, with Farrell's wife later attributing his actions to frustration over stage volume and audience complaints.
The Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Jane's Addiction members sue lead singer Perry Farrell over on-stage altercation
Member of Jane's Addiction have sued the alt-rock band's lead singer, Perry Farrell, after an on-stage altercation last fall that they claim derailed their North American tour and forthcoming album. Dave Navarro, Eric Avery and Stephen Perkins are seeking $10m from the 66-year-old singer. Guitarist Navarro is also suing Farrell for assault and battery for the on-stage altercation at a Boston gig in September last year. Footage from the concert showed Farrell punching and shoving Navarro before he was restrained by crew members. He was then escorted off the stage. The bandmembers reportedly allege in the complaint that 'Perry's repeated and unprovoked attack on Navarro was especially painful because Perry knew that Navarro was still weak and suffering from the effects of long Covid-19'. The attack allegedly continued backstage, where Farrell threw 'another unexpected punch at [Navarro], striking him on the left side of the face'. Following the incident, the band canceled the rest of their well-reviewed reunion tour, which marked the first time Avery joined the lineup since 2010, and Navarro's return after his bout with long Covid. At the time, Navarro released a statement on behalf of him, Avery and Perkins that read: 'Due to a continuing pattern of behavior and the mental health difficulties of our singer Perry Farrell, we have come to the conclusion that we have no choice but to discontinue the current US tour. 'Our concern for his personal health and safety as well as our own has left us no alternative. We hope that he will find the help he needs.' Farrell later apologized to fans and his bandmates, saying in a statement: 'This weekend has been incredibly difficult and after having the time and space to reflect, it is only right that I apologize to my bandmates, especially Dave Navarro, fans, family and friends for my actions during Friday's show. Unfortunately, my breaking point resulted in inexcusable behavior, and I take full accountability for how I chose to handle the situation.' The altercation precipitated the cancellation of the remaining 12 shows in the band's tour and delayed the production of their new album – the first featuring the band's classic lineup since 1990 – resulting in major financial losses. All three musicians are suing Farrell for emotional distress, negligence and breach of contract for the altercation, according to TMZ, the first to report the lawsuit. The lawsuit also alleges that Farrell was often intoxicated on tour and during shows. 'The problems with Perry's performance would often worsen as the night wore on and he became more intoxicated,' it reportedly reads. In the months since the incident, Navarro has shut down chances of a rapprochement with Farrell. 'I have to say that's my least favorite gig, without throwing animosity around and without naming names and pointing fingers,' Navarro told Guitar Player in May, adding that the situation was 'still very tender and unresolved'. The altercation 'forever destroyed the band's life,' Navarro continued. 'And there's no chance for the band to ever play together again.' Founded by Farrell, Avery, Chris Brinkman and Matt Chaikin in Los Angeles in 1985, Jane's Addiction infused hard rock with psychedelic energy. Their first two albums went platinum in the US, and their 2003 comeback Strays reached the US top 10.
