Elder were forced to play their set at the Wonder Ballroom in Portland, OR yesterday, September 22nd, shorthanded. The absence of their bassist Jack Donovan came about due to his worsening illness on the road, having developed a pneumonia while attempting to gut out the trek. A statement issued by the band yesterday said of the situation and his health:
“IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING TONIGHT’S
PORTLAND SHOWOur bassist Jack has fallen seriously ill and has been hospitalized with pneumonia. After struggling the past week with illnesses and continuing to play, his condition took a turn for the much worse suddenly after arrival at Roseland Theater.
Doctors have advised him that had he not sought medical attention his condition could have become life threatening. He is currently hospitalized overnight.
We are so grateful that his condition is stable and he is getting treatment. With this extremely last minute development – literal minutes before doors – and with his blessing, we have decided the show must go on.
Tonight’s concert will doubtless be different but we hope for your understanding.”
The following dates remain on that run with Blackwater Holylight and Bask:
09/23 Seattle, WA – Neptune Theatre
09/25 Salt Lake City, UT – The Urban Lounge
09/26 Denver, CO – The Federal Theatre
09/28 Chicago, IL – Avondale Music Hall
09/30 Toronto, ON – The Opera House
10/01 Montreal, QC – Theatre Fairmount
10/02 New York, NY – Webster Hall
10/03 Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
