Many Pittsburghers are mourning the loss of a concert experience after Ricky Montgomery, a popular American singer-songwriter, canceled his Pittsburgh show just one day before his performance.
Ricky Montgomery was set to perform his “The Rick Tour: One Rick to Rule Them All” at the Roxian Theatre in McKees Rocks on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 7 p.m. This show would never happen because, just one day before his performance on Oct. 11, Montgomery posted to his Instagram story that he would be canceling the Pittsburgh and Buffalo concerts.
In his post to his story, Montgomery wrote, “I am very sorry to report that tonight’s show at the Town Ballroom in Buffalo, NY and tomorrow night’s show at Roxian Theatre in Pittsburgh, PA are both canceled. I lost my voice and can hardly speak, let alone sing and play a show I am proud of. All tickets purchased will be refunded at the point of purchase, and I will be back to play both cities as soon as I can.”
Fans in both cities expressed their disappointment, with many taking to social media to share their frustrations and spread well-wishes for Montgomery’s recovery. Some fans had traveled long distances to attend the show, making the cancellation especially hard for them. However, the majority of the reactions were sympathetic, with supporters acknowledging that health should come first for any performer.
Montgomery’s management team has yet to announce the rescheduled dates for the canceled concerts, leaving fans waiting on an update.
Montgomery’s current tour, “The Rick Tour: One Rick to Rule Them All,” has been otherwise well-received, with shows selling out in several cities. Known for his deep lyrics and engaging performances, Montgomery has quickly built a dedicated following, and his presence in Pittsburgh and Buffalo is highly anticipated once new dates are set.
As for ticket holders, Montgomery stated that refunds will be given, but the exact date on when fans should receive payment is unknown.
In the meantime, fans can keep up with Ricky Montgomery’s tour updates on his official social media pages and website, where information about future shows and rescheduled dates will likely be posted.
