Alternative rock indie band Rainbow Kitten Surprise has canceled their tour dates while a member of the band faces a medical crisis.
The band had more than 40 shows scheduled from June through November, and more than 25 of them were already sold out. They were scheduled to play in Grand Rapids, Michigan, on June 5, and in Detroit on October 20.
They have canceled all shows and are not putting a timeline on when they expect to return.
“One of our members is in a medical crisis. To make sure they have the time to get the proper treatment, we have decided to take down the entire year of shows and turn off the lights for now,” RKS said in a statement.
The band has asked their promoters and their ticketing partners to refund ticket purchases to their headline shows. More information should be available in the coming weeks.
“We have learned the hard way that treating illness during breaks in a band’s schedule isn’t always effective. We will return when we are sure that our dear friend and collaborator is in good health and that we can confidently and consistently show up for you the way you have always shown up for us,” the band said.
In July 2022, the band canceled shows and took some time away as lead singer Ela took time to focus on her mental health.
“We are hopeful that one day soon Rainbow Kitten Surprise can return in full glory and pick up where we left off,” the band said on Tuesday.
Rainbow Kitten Surprise released the following statement on Tuesday:
“Our band has come to the decision to put our health as our only priority right now. One of our members is in a medical crisis. To make sure they have the time to get the proper treatment, we have decided to take down the entire year of shows and turn off the lights for now. We do not make this decision lightly, and we know that it will result in a lot of disappointment and concern, but we are a family, and we know that the most important thing we can do right now is to help get everyone healthy.
“We are not going to put a timeline on our return. We have learned the hard way that treating illness during breaks in a band’s schedule isn’t always effective. We will return when we are sure that our dear friend and collaborator is in good health and that we can confidently and consistently show up for you the way you have always shown up for us.
“We want to acknowledge that we have the best and most passionate fans. All of us are extremely aware that many of our fans are personally impacted by our music and we do not take this passion lightly. We see you. We hear you.
“We know how confusing it must be for you to watch RKS go from an amazing and happy tour of Europe to cancelled shows six weeks later. We read every one of your posts and validate that your pain and frustrations are real.
“We have asked our promoters and their ticketing partners to refund your ticket purchases to our headline shows. You should be getting communication from them in the upcoming weeks.
“We are hopeful that one day soon Rainbow Kitten Surprise can return in full glory and pick up where we left off. We know not to take your enthusiasm for our music for granted. So, for now, we bid you farewell and when we meet again soon, we hope that you will give us another chance.”