JAKE KISZKA

Greta Van Fleet’s guitarist is giving fans an update on his battle with pneumonia. The band posted a penned letter from Jake Kiszka on its social media channels a short time ago. The Grammy-winning band from Frankenmuth, Michigan was forced to postpone and cancel numerous concerts on its “Dreams in Gold” world tour after both Josh Kiszka and Jake got sick. I am confident I’ll be refined for the road again, in time for the South American shows.” Jake added. MORE FROM MLIVE:What Greta Van Fleet misses most about living in Michigan10 memorable moments from Greta Van Fleet’s first Michigan concert since 2018Michigan getting World’s Biggest Bounce House with obstacle course, slides, arena‘Evil Dead’ star Bruce Campbell coming home to Michigan for ‘BruceFest’

Greta Van Fleet has been forced to postpone more concerts on its “Dreams in Gold” world tour as its guitarist continues to battle pneumonia. The band posted on its Instagram page a short time ago the postponements of shows through April 2 saying Jake Kiszka is still battling symptoms. “While Jake has been discharged after being hospitalized for four days, he is still struggling with pneumonia and its symptoms. Greta Van Fleet says it is working to reschedule the postponed concerts and will announce the new dates when it schedules them. The newly postponed shows, as mentioned above, have not yet been rescheduled.

Greta Van Fleet guitarist Jake Kiszka was taken to the hospital and diagnosed with pneumonia, according to the band.

A member of Greta Van Fleet has been taken to the hospital. The last 24 hours have been arduous as doctors were unsure of the exact illness. We promise to give you the most up to date information as the situation progresses,” the band added on social media. The postponements come just days after the band played at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw and kicked off their world tour at the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo one week ago. MORE FROM MLIVE:What Greta Van Fleet misses most about living in Michigan10 memorable moments from Greta Van Fleet’s first Michigan concert since 2018Greta Van Fleet rocks concert crowd in homecoming gig at Saginaw’s Dow Event Center

Greta Van Fleet, a band native to mid-Michigan scheduled to play shows in Flint and Ypsilanti this week have postponed the gigs after two of the band members became ill. In a post from the band’s official Twitter account Wednesday, the band said guitarist Jake Kiszka and vocalist Josh Kiszka, woke up ill. The announcement comes just days after the band played at the Dow Event Center in Saginaw and the Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo. Fans had been waiting in lines surrounding the Dort Federal Event Center since Tuesday. Related news:Greta Van Fleet rocks concert crowd in homecoming gig at Saginaw’s Dow Event CenterOur top 10 photos as Greta Van Fleet takes the stage in SaginawGreta Van Fleet’s 1st ‘Dreams in Gold’ world tour show: Fire and hypnotic rock and roll10 memorable moments from Greta Van Fleet’s first Michigan concert since 2018What Greta Van Fleet misses most about Frankenmuth ahead of ambitious world tour

SAGINAW, MI - It’s been about five years since Greta Van Fleet performed in the county they call home. They were welcomed back by thousands of fans Sunday, March 13 at the Dow Event Center. The Velvetteers, a rock trio from Boulder, Colorado, and Rival Sons, a rock band from Long Beach, California, opened for Greta Van Fleet. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comGreta Van Fleet performs during the ‘Dreams in Gold’ tour show at The Dow Event Center in Saginaw on Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Kaytie Boomer | MLive.com)Kaytie Boomer | MLive.comGreta Van Fleet Sam Kiszka performs during the ‘Dreams in Gold’ tour at The Dow Event Center in Saginaw on Sunday, March 13, 2022.

This was the first show in Greta Van Fleet’s ‘Dreams in Gold’ tour. This was the first show in Greta Van Fleet’s ‘Dreams in Gold’ tour. This was the first show in Greta Van Fleet’s ‘Dreams in Gold’ tour. This was the first show in Greta Van Fleet’s ‘Dreams in Gold’ tour. This was the first show in Greta Van Fleet’s ‘Dreams in Gold’ tour.

It’s the simple things they miss most from back home in the small city of Frankenmuth, Michigan as they get ready to travel around the world for anything but a simplistic world tour. Greta Van Fleet’s “Dreams in Gold” 2022 tour will see the Grammy-winning rockers performing more than 70 concerts this week through November. “We’ve been planning on doing this tour for a while now, but there were complications with the circumstances of COVID,” Greta Van Fleet guitarist Jake Kiszka delightedly told MLive. “It’s exciting realizing that now we’re able to go out and actually pull this tour off.”The Frankenmuth four last performed in their home state in December 2018 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. “There’s a little lake up North called Lake Nettie.

Tickets remain on sale for Greta Van Fleet’s 7 p.m. Sunday, March 13, performance at The Dow Event Center. The upcoming performance marks the first time Greta Van Fleet will serve as the headlining act at The Dow Event Center. Greta Van Fleet will perform at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, at Dort Federal Credit Union Event Center in Flint. Greta Van Fleet last toured in Michigan in December 2018. RELATED:Michigan rockers Greta Van Fleet announce second album, ‘The Battle at Garden’s Gate’Meet Gretna VanFleet, the 88-year-old whose name inspired Greta Van FleetFrankenmuth natives Greta Van Fleet rock Dow Event Center with Bob Seger

Michigan rockers Greta Van Fleet just rocked a new song on national television. The quartet from Frankenmuth performed “My Way, Soon” on “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert.”All four band members - Josh Kiszka, Jake Kiszka, Sam Kiszka and Danny Wagner - all donned white while playing on a multi-level stage with lead singer Josh sporting a mustache. 1 song in the country“It’s very dynamic, lyrically speaking,” lead singer Josh Kiszka said. “We realized that while growing up, we had been shielded by many things, and we were unaware of a lot of things,” drummer Wagner said. “And then we were thrown out into this huge world, and it was a bit of a culture shock at first.

After bursting onto the scene in 2018, Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet have announced its sophomore album. The Grammy-winning band from Frankenmuth announced Friday that “The Battle At Garden’s Gate” will arrive on April 16, 2021 and the album can be pre-ordered now. Greta Van Fleet includes vocalist Josh Kiszka, guitarist Jake Kiszka, bassist Sam Kiszka, and drummer Danny Wagner. “And then we were thrown out into this huge world, and it was a bit of a culture shock at first. “What Josh does very well with the lyrics is telling ancient tales with a contemporary application.”After three years, Greta Van Fleet has sold one-million concert tickets across five continents, released four consecutive No.

The playing is really good on this. The vocals still sound like an SNL parody of Robert Plant, but they're improved too. As described in the press release, the new record, which is unsurprisingly titledconsists of musings on technology, global conflict, fame, and philosophical questions about life. (Apparently lead singer Josh wrote a new song after a melting ice cube in his drink reminded him of the fragility of human existence. “And then we were thrown out into this huge world, and it was a bit of a culture shock at first.

FRANKENMUTH, MI — A custom-made guitar signed by members of Michigan rock band Greta Van Fleet is up for auction to benefit the Frankenmuth Historical Society. Greta Van Fleet, whose sound is reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, got its start in Frankenmuth, where members of the band grew up. “So we kept all the flooring.”The live auction item, donated by Greta Van Fleet and the Frankenmuth Historical Association, is described in the auction book as follows:“Fischer Hall Guitar Signed by Greta Van Fleet. Raised in Frankenmuth (Jake’s, Josh’s, and Sam’s Mom worked at the Frankenmuth Historical Association), the 4 members of Greta Van Fleet played some of their early shows at the Historic Fischer Hall. Read more on MLive:Meet Gretna VanFleet, the 88-year-old whose name inspired Greta Van FleetGreta Van Fleet joining Metallica for tour in South AmericaGreta Van Fleet win first Grammy Award before the award show begins on CBS

click to enlarge Ben Houdijk / Shutterstock.comIt appears as though Greta Van Fleet may soon be saying Hello to a new producer to follow up Anthem of the Peaceful Army the Michigan band's divisive chart-topping debut. The Detroit Free Press confirms that GVF has put the prolific Greg Kurstin at the helm of its sophomore record, which may be released as early as this year. Kurstin, who has had a hand in some of pop music's biggest releases, is said to be working with the band in Los Angeles where Kurstin originates. The 50-year-old producer and songwriter has an eclectic resume. Kurstin has worked with a range of pop-stars (Sia, Adele, Pink, and Kelly Clarkston, to name a few) as well as top rock acts like the Foo Fighters, crossover artists such as Kendrick Lamar, and legacy artists namely, Paul McCartney.Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl called Kurstin a fucking genius with unmatched sonic intuition in reference to his work on Foo's 2017 record,lauded the record for demonstrating the band's ability to strike a balance between being disciples and trailblazers, as both Grohl and the rest of the Foo Fighters wear their influences so openly commentary that has been regularly weaponized against GVF's derivative retro rock.Earlier this week, the Grammy Award-winning Frankenmuth foursome received some friendly advice from Detroit's own Jack White : If you keep pushing forward, that shit will go away, White toldin reference to the tireless comparisons between GVF frontman Jake Kiszka and Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant.GVF guitarist and one of the band's three brothers, Jake Kiszka confirmed the push into a new direction when speaking with NME last week: We're working on something quite different.