The Zac Brown Band was not destined for Colder Climate.
Regardless of performing in Canada for greater than a decade, together with twice this yr, the Grammy-award-winning band was denied entry into the nation on Thursday night time.
“Every time we’ve come to Canada, we have now been on the mercy of a single border agent who decides who’s allowed in to work,” lead singer Zac Brown wrote on Fb. “Sadly, not everybody was capable of make it within the nation final night time.”
Brown revealed some members of the crew had costs on their report from greater than 10 years in the past which led a Canadian border patrol agent to cease the group.
The band was scheduled to play at Rogers Area in Vancouver on Friday night time.
Rogers Area mentioned the present was canceled on account of “unexpected logistical points,” in line with its web site. The venue refunded all ticketholders following the abrupt cancellation.
Whereas the band seemingly would have been capable of proceed with their scheduled present within the Candian seaport, it selected to honor its relationships and put Canada in its rearview mirror for the “Out In The Center Tour.”
“We’re a household, a tribe,” Brown mentioned. “We stick collectively and help one another and we by no means go away anybody behind.”
The country music troupe may have a speedy turnaround and play in Portland, Oregon on Saturday night time.
The tour started on April 22 and can run till November 19, initially consisting of stops in 31 cities in 22 states and provinces.
After performing in Portland, Zac Brown Band will end up its West Coast journey with gigs in Los Angeles, Oakland, California, and Phoenix.
“As a band who prides themselves on displaying up with pleasure and professionalism, we’ll at all times play the place we’re welcome and appreciated, and we’re so sorry we will’t be there tonight,” Brown wrote.
