The Chicks under fire over last-minute LA…
Furious nation music followers have unleashed their frustrations online after iconic trio The Chicks pulled the plug on their Los Angeles show just ninety minutes before curtain call — leaving out-of-pocket concertgoers stranded with nugatory tickets.
The band — made up of Natalie Maines, and sisters Martie Maguire and Emily Strayer — blamed sudden “illness” when they postponed their November 2 gig at Hollywood’s well-known Dolby Theatre to November 4.
The eleventh-hour announcement sparked fast fury, with over 300 enraged followers storming social media to blast the choice to pull the pin at absolutely the last minute.
The Chicks carry out on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Disney via Getty Images
Interstate travellers and long-distance followers who had spent substantial sums on journey and lodging have been left reeling after their plans have been upended.
“To say this an hour and 1/2 before the doors open is WILD,” one fuming fan vented after touring up from San Diego with non-refundable lodging booked.
“Flew in from Oklahoma for this” another devastated attendee posted.
“I flew into town and spent a lot for this show this fkn sucks… Excuse me if I don’t feel very respectful at the moment,” another livid follower commented.
Another exploded immediately at frontwoman Natalie Maines: “Are you f–king kidding me @thechicks people came out of their way. NATALIE… Now YOU COST US MONEY.”
The Chicks pulled the plug on their Los Angeles show just ninety minutes before curtain call. Instagram/@thechicks
Compounding the chaos, scores of concertgoers acquired zero warning from official channels, only discovering the live performance was off after bodily arriving at the Hollywood venue.
“Didn’t find out until in the parking garage with my wife. And now tickets won’t be refunded because tonight wasn’t “cancelled”,” one concertgoer shared online.
Another fan revealed they drove for hours only to be greeted by darkish doorways.
“I drove 4 hours to the venue took time off of work and booked a hotel bought the outfit. And to drive up to the venue to read the sign was just so heartbreaking,” they said.
They postponed their November 2 gig at Hollywood’s well-known Dolby Theatre to November 4. Getty Images
The band’s choice to reschedule moderately than scrap the show has locked many interstate ticketholders out of normal refund protections.
People who used secondary websites like StubHub, SeatGeek, and Gametime discovered themselves locked out of automated refunds and stranded with unusable tickets, all because the gig was moved by 48 hours instead of cancelled totally.
“CANCEL THE SHOW. We do not get a refund. By not cancelling and simply rescheduling, anyone who purchased tickets on any other platform, loses the money. Our only hope is to relist. So I will lose over $1200. We all fly out,” one fan commented.
Carly Pearce, Natalie Hemby, and Brandy Clark performing on stage.
Another said: “Please cancel. Gametime won’t refund without cancellation. Already paid a lot for plane, hotel, ect. Please cancel so we can get something back!!!!”
Several followers pointed to the tough financial climate, noting the brutal hit to extraordinary followers’ wallets.
“This is not the economy for this,” they said.
The band’s choice to reschedule moderately than scrap the show has locked many interstate ticketholders out of normal refund protections. Instagram/@thechicks
“CANCEL THE SHOW!!! Please! Sorry y’all are sick but your fans are out time and money with this reschedule nonsense,” another fan pleaded.
The rescheduled Wednesday efficiency is slated to mark the ultimate North American stop of the band’s twentieth Anniversary Taking the Long Way tour.
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