Fans of Beirut in Sydney might want to sit down before they read on. Zachary Francis Condon and his band have cancelled his show in Sydney at the Enmore Theatre which was scheduled to kick off in a few hours this evening.
According to a statement released by promoters Handsome Tours, the cancellation was due to illness and full refunds will be available from the point of purchase. The band and promoter have apologised for any inconvenience caused.
Promoters have also sought to quell any speculation that the mysterious illness will prevent Beirut from performing at the remaining Harvest Festival dates this weekend in Sydney and Brisbame, which at this moment are still scheduled to go ahead as planned.
Since Beirut’s last album The Flying Club Cup (2007) sang a love-letter to France, many asked where his songs would voyage next. Few predicted the inward journey that Condon takes on his latest LP The Rip Tide, an album with the most introspective and memorable songs of his young career.
Recorded in upstate New York, Brooklyn and in Condon’s hometowns of Albuquerque and Santa Fe, The Rip Tide marks a distinct leaping point for Beirut. Beginning life as small melodies conceived on piano or ukulele, the songs were built upon by the entire band in the studio before Condon’s paring down and retrofitting.
Beirut Harvest 2012 Sideshows
Monday 12th – Her Majesty’s Theatre – Adelaide
Licensed All Ages. Tickets: handsometours.com, www.bass.net.au or 131 246
Wednesday 14th – Enmore Theatre – Sydney – CANCELLED
Licensed All Ages. Tickets: handsometours.com, ticketek.com.au or 132 849
Harvest Festival 2012 Dates
SUNDAY 11TH NOVEMBER – WERRIBEE PARK, MELBOURNE
SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER – PARRAMATTA PARKS, SYDNEY
SUNDAY 18TH NOVEMBER – BRISBANE BOTANIC GARDENS, BRISBANE
