Here’s some proof that it’s not just rappers getting in trouble these days: One of country music’s rising stars – Justin Townes Earle – has just postponed over 30 tour dates after checking himself into a rehabilitation facility. His website says he “is strongly committed to confronting his ongoing struggle with addiction and thanks his family, friends, and fans for their continued support through this difficult time.” The 28-year-old Earle, who is the son of Steve Earle, has openly discussed his substance abuse issues and suffered five major overdoses. The most recent occurred in 2003 and landed him in the hospital for several days.
News of the postponed dates comes just days after the embattled singer/songwriter was arrested following an unruly show at Indianapolis’ Radio Radio on September 16th. My Old Kentucky Blog reports that Earle cut his set short after exchanging words with hecklers in the crowd, then proceeded to cause $200 worth of damage to his dressing room before allegedly striking Cheyenne Caperton with a closed fist as she attempted to stop Earle from assaulting her father (and owner of Radio Radio) David Clough. Earle denies the accuracy of the accusations and released this statement yesterday:
“Unfortunately, reports surfacing online about the incident in Indianapolis are not accurate. I have been advised by counsel that I should not comment on a pending criminal matter, but suffice to say that I am looking forward to having my day in court. I would also like to say that I oppose violence against women in any form.”
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Whether or not the stories are true, the fact remains a whole slew of dates have been postponed. Information regarding refunds are available from the respective venues, and Earle’s website will display information regarding “if or when the tour dates are rescheduled” as soon as it becomes available.
UPDATE: Earle’s website has revealed that the he will resume his nationwide tour at the end of November after he completes “voluntary treatment for addiction issues.” Nearly 20 new tour dates are listed below and his website says rescheduled dates will be announced shortly. Tickets for selected dates are already on sale at Ticketmaster.com.
Justin Townes Earle 2010 Tour Dates:
09/23 – Cincinnati, OH @ Midpoint Music Festival
09/24 – Columbus, OH @ The Rumba Café
09/25 – Berryville, VA @ Watermelon Park Festival
09/29 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
09/30 – Los Angeles, CA @ Autry Museum
10/01 – Santa Cruz, CA @ Rio Theatre
10/02 – San Francisco, CA @ Hardly Strictly Bluegrass
10/04 – Humboldt, CA @ The Depot at Humboldt State
10/06 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room
10/07 – Denver, CO @ The Bluebird
10/08 – Omaha, NE @ Slowdown Jr.
10/09 – Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/11 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
10/12 – Bloomington, IL @ Six Strings
10/14 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
10/15 – Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern
10/19 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall
10/20 – Boston, MA @ Royale
10/21 – Portsmouth, NH @ The Music Hall
10/22 – Philadelphia, PA @ The First Unitarian Church
10/23 – Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club
11/01 – Mottingham, UK @ The Maze
11/02 – Bristol, UK @ St. Bonaventure’s
11/03 – Brighton, UK @ Komedia
11/06 – Liverpool, UK @ The Stanley Theatre
11/07 – London, UK @ Union Chapel
11/08 – Sheffield, UK @ The Polish Club
11/10 – Newcastle, UK @ The Cluny
11/11 – Edinburgh, UK @ The Pleasance
11/12 – Belfast, UK @ The Errigle Inn
11/14 – Dublin, IE @ Whelans
11/26 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge *
11/27 – Nashville, TN @ Mecy Lounge ^
11/30 – Memphis, TN @ The Hi-Tone ^
12/01 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Manship Theatre ^
12/02 – Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s ^
12/03 – Dallas, TX @ Granada Theatre ^
12/04 – Austin, TX @ The Parish ^
12/06 – Mobile, AL @ Callaghan’s
12/07 – Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds ^
12/09 – Tampa, FL @ Crowbar ^
12/10 – Orlando, FL @ The Social ^
12/11 – Jacksonville, FL @ Mojo Kitchen ^
12/13 – Ashville, NC @ The Grey Eagle ^
12/16 – Philadelphia, PA @ First Unitarian Church &
12/17 – Boston, MA @ Royale &
12/18 – New York, NY @ Webster Hall &
12/19 – Washington, D.C. @ 9:30 Club &
* = w/ Bobby Bare Jr.
^ = w/ Caitlin Rose
& = w/ Jessica Lea Mayfield