thanks for the update, will wait for new dates!
--- In [email protected], "A.R.Rajib" <a.r.ra...@...> wrote:
>
> *NORTH AMERICAN LEG OF JAI HO TOUR RESCHEDULED*
>
>
> *Statement from A. R. Rahman:*
>
> Dear friends, fans and well-wishers,
>
> As you may know, members of our tour miraculously escaped a big disaster in
> Detroit this past Saturday, when part of the Pontiac Silverdome
> infrastructure collapsed on our set. All the artists, singers, musicians,
> dancers, technicians (myself included) have been almost given a second
> life.
>
> We are working to recoup all that has been lost (the lights, the sets) which
> will take us over three weeks to complete. The vision for the show includes
> beautiful choreography and circus acts and it feels less than, not to
> include them. All the world over, the show has received a very positive
> response from those who have seen it, which makes it absolutely necessary
> for us to present a complete show and feature all the components that were
> lost due to the incident.
>
> With that, we have decided to postpone the remaining dates of the North
> American leg of this tour and will reschedule them at a later date. We will
> go ahead with the concerts scheduled in Europe and UK. That is the best
> option we have, considering the circumstances.
>
>
> While I apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused our friends in
> the U.S. and Canada, maybe it's a blessing in disguise, as we will have the
> opportunity to perform for you with even more energy and perfection.
>
> Once again, let us all pray that we are alive and thank you in advance for
> your understanding, love and cooperation.
>
> With deep respect and love,
>
> A. R. Rahman
> JAI HO to everyone
>
> Update on AR Rahman U.S. Tour Dates:
>
>
> AR Rahman was forced to cancel his June 19th show in Detroit due to an
> infrastructure collapse at The Pontiac Silverdome which damaged the set. The
> incident occurred during stage construction. No one was seriously injured.
> All remaining dates for the North American leg will be rescheduled due to
> the incident. The tour will resume on July 16th in Zurich. Mr. Rahman
> regrets any inconvenience this causes his fans and is deeply grateful no one
> from his team or the local Detroit stage crew was seriously injured.
>
> *FAQs*
>
> *Q: What U.S./ Canada dates have been postponed and will be rescheduled?*
>
>
> June 19, 2010, Saturday: Detroit, MI (Pontiac Silverdome)
> June 20, 2010, Sunday: Toronto, ON (Air Canada Centre)
> June 26, 2010, Saturday: San Francisco, CA (Oracle Arena)
> June 27, 2010, Sunday: Los Angeles, CA (The Forum)
> June 30, 2010, Wednesday: Vancouver, BC (PNE Collesium)
> July 3, 2010, Saturday: Houston, TX (Toyota Center)
> July 4, 2010, Sunday: Dallas, TX (American Airlines Center)
> July 9, 2010, Friday: Boston, MA (Tsongas Center)
> July 10, 2010, Saturday: Trenton, NJ (Sun National Bank Center)
> July 11, 2010, Sunday: Raleigh, NC (RBC Center)
>
> *Q: When will the tour resume?*
> The tour will resume in Zurich on July 16th.
>
> *Q: Have the European dates been affected?*
> No European dates will be affected by this incident. They will remain as
> scheduled.
>
>
> *Q: When will new dates be announced?*
> We are still in the process of rescheduling the tour, but we hope to
> announce the new dates in the coming weeks. The dates will be rescheduled
> for after the European leg of the tour.
>
> *Q: Where can I refund my tickets?*
> This information will be announced soon. Please check back for details.
>
>
> http://www.arrahman.com/v2/news/news-198.html
> --
> - Regards
>
> ~ ~ A.R.Rajib ~ ~
>
