US EditionSteve Miller Band says extreme weather is so dangerous it’s canceling its tour
UNITED STATES, JUL 18 – The band cited extreme heat, flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires as unacceptable risks, marking one of the first major tours canceled due to climate change impacts.
- Steve Miller canceled his entire 2025 U.S. tour on July 16 due to extreme weather risks threatening his band, crew, and fans across multiple states.
- The cancellation followed severe weather events including historic Texas floods that killed at least 134 people and a sweltering June heat dome, reflecting a wider climate crisis.
- The planned 31-date tour, spanning 19 states from August to early November, included stops in New York, California, Florida, and Tennessee, with nearly sold-out shows like the October 5 Hard Rock Live concert.
- Miller stated on social media, "You can blame it on the weather & the tour is cancelled," emphasizing unacceptable risks from extreme heat, flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires.
- This cancellation underscores challenges from escalating climate-related extreme weather for outdoor music events and highlights Miller’s precaution to prioritize safety for all involved.
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Steve Miller Band cancels tour, citing extreme weather
Classic rocker Steve Miller has canceled his U.S. tour because he said severe weather including extreme heat and unpredictable flooding poses a danger to his band, its fans and crew. The tour was set to kick off in August and run through early November, with nearly three dozen stops across the U.S. including cities in New York, Tennessee, Florida and California. “The combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and …
Steve Miller Band Cancels US Tour Due to Climate Change-Induced Weather Risks
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"Don’t know where, don’t know when... We hope to see you all again," the band wrote on social media.Paras Griffin/Getty Steve Miller of Steve Miller Band performing in Atlanta on July 13, 2024Key pointsSteve Miller Band announced the cancellation of their upcoming U.S. tour on social media.The band cited "extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes and massive forest fires" in their explanation.Multiple band members defended the …
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