Rock legends Rush hit pause on their Fort Worth home stand this week after frontman and bassist Geddy Lee was sidelined by laryngitis and bronchitis, forcing the band to postpone two shows at Dickies Arena with just hours to spare.
The concerts, originally set for June 30 and July 2, have been pushed to July 11 and July 13, and fans can either hang on to their existing tickets or request refunds. The abrupt change landed right as many concertgoers were gearing up to head to the arena, leaving fans and nearby businesses scrambling for a plan B.
In a brief statement, the band said doctors told Lee to rest and recover, calling the move “incredibly disappointing for all of us.” As WFAA reports, the group added that organizers hustled to lock in new dates so fans could still gather for the long awaited reunion shows.
Rescheduled Shows And Ticket Policy
Rush announced that the June 30 show has been rescheduled for Saturday, July 11, while the July 2 performance will now land on Monday, July 13. All previously purchased tickets will be valid for the new nights and refunds are available at the original point of purchase, according to WFAA.
Earlier Hiccup And Tour Context
The Fort Worth stretch has already seen its share of turbulence. The band’s originally scheduled June 24 debut at Dickies Arena was bumped earlier this week because of travel and border related delays, according to Pollstar.
These Fort Worth dates are part of Rush’s “Fifty Something” reunion tour, a short, high profile summer run led by Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson with touring drummer Anika Nilles. The comeback has been drawing strong notices since it kicked off in Los Angeles, with critics praising the show, according to the Los Angeles Times.
What Fort Worth Fans Should Do
Fans holding tickets are being urged to keep an eye on official channels for any further changes. The updated Fort Worth dates are already posted on Ticketmaster and on the arena’s event listings at Dickies Arena, and refund details are being handled where tickets were originally bought.
If you were planning to travel in for the shows, organizers are directing people to contact hotels and ticket vendors for specifics, and to keep checking the venue’s pages and the band’s official accounts for real-time updates.
The band closed by thanking fans for their patience and saying they look forward to seeing everyone in just a couple of weeks while Geddy fully recovers, according to The Music Universe. Promoters say they will continue monitoring the situation and will post new information if any additional schedule changes are needed.
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