[UPDATED] Today, Eddie Vedder‘s management announced that because temporary nerve damage in his right arm isn’t healing as quickly as hoped, he is postponing his tour including his appearance at Jazz Fest. He suffered a back injury earlier this year, and according to manager Kelly Curtis, “After having worked aggressively with doctors and physical therapists for the last eight weeks to repair the damage, the intensity of the injury and time needed to heal has made it impossible to play the shows as scheduled. There was hope up until the last minute that the treatments would be successful. Sincerest apologies go out to those who have made plans and bought tickets. Eddie is frustrated beyond measure, but remains positive that come this summer all will be back in good form.”
Unfortunately, it looks like this means New Orleans will miss Vedder entirely. While the tour has been rescheduled, there is no new New Orleans date.
Glen Hansard of the Swell Season was the opening act on Vedder’s tour, but he will perform as planned.
There’s no word yet on a replacement for Vedder.
Update April 11, 1:39 p.m.
