Country-rock enthusiasts, adjust your compasses. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, those venerated architects of Americana, are detouring their "Farewell Tour" against a backdrop of grim weather forecasts. In a pivot that prioritizes safety while diluting none of the upcoming performance's anticipation, the event scheduled for Friday, June 21st, has been relocated from the Vetter Stone Amphitheater to the confines of the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center. According to  the City of Mankato, "Inclement weather is a safety hazard for show personnel, attendees, and staff."

The change of venue is not just a logistical shuffle; it's a guarantee. The best and safest experience for everyone involved is at stake, and organizers are not gambling with Mother Nature. Those holding tickets are assured - their passes remain as good as gold, assured to be honored in a "comparable location in the arena," as per the City of Mankato, Minnesota Government. It's an assurance that despite the switcheroos on the settings dial, the tune remains unchanged.

Attendees should take note: the details may have shifted, but the soul of the evening hasn't. It's simply taking refuge from the storm's potential wrath, ensuring the music plays on in the secure, dry expanse of the Event Center. Those with any concerns about their seating arrangements or further logistics regarding the event should reach out to ticket providers or the Event Center for clarification. As the final tunes of the "Farewell Tour" linger in the air, there is little doubt that fans and the band alike are set for a night that celebrates legacies and prepares goodbyes with due reverence — weather be damned.