Keane Cancel Entire US Tour

Keane have cancelled their entire US tour after doctors told frontman Tom Chaplin that he is not ready.

Chaplin is currently in rehab where he is battling the demons and drug and alcohol addiction and had previously toned down the band’s touring commitments.

But after seeing doctors this week, he has been advised to axe the whole tour.

Speaking on Keane’s official website, Tom Rice-Oxley from the band explained: "Obviously it's crucial that Tom is given the time to get better properly.

"With the first dates in America only a fortnight away, his doctors feel there is undue pressure on Tom to rush through rehab and get back out on the road."

"That's why, between the three of us, we've decided to cancel the North American tour.

"We'd like to apologise to the fans who've bought tickets, but we've done this in the best interests of our friend - which, ultimately, is in the best interests of the band too.

"At this stage we plan to go ahead with the tours of the UK and Europe in October and November.

“We'll be keeping in close touch with Tom and his doctors about how he's progressing and we'll keep you posted."

The cancelled showss are as follows:
 
New York Carnegie Hall - September 13
Montreal St Denis Theatre - 19
Toronto Hummingbird Centre - 20
Baltimore V Festival - 23
Boston Bank of America Pavilion - 24
Atlanta Tabernacle - 25
Upper Darby Tower Theater - 26
New York Hammerstein Ballroom - 27
Vancouver Orpheum Theater - October 1
Seattle McCaw Hall - 2
Portland Schnitzer Concert Hall - 4
Los Angeles Greek Theatre - 7
Berkeley Greek Theatre – 8