The band announced it is with a 'heavy heart' they have to postpone their show.
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Several gigs this summer will be missing the sweet sounds of American band Sublime with Rome after they postponed their New Zealand tour.
The well-known ska-punk band were scheduled to perform seven shows across the country, including three in the region (with L.A.B in Tauranga, atthe Le Currents festival in Taupō and at Coro Classic in the Coromandel’s Matarangi) as well as in New Plymouth, Wellington, Havelock North and Nelson.
“We’re bummed we can’t make it out to you all just yet,” it said.
The post continued to say they would announce rescheduled dates as soon as possible.
Singer and guitarist Rome Ramirez said: “Just want to tell you guys merry Christmas hope you guys enjoy your holidays and again super super sorry that we can’t head down there this season. So see ya’ll soon, happy new year.”
Sublime with Rome were also on the lineup for Le Currents on December 27.
In a post on Instgram, Le Currents organisers said news like this was “particularly hard” for them and they sympathised with fans and wished the band all the best.
The post said they “can’t wait” for the band to be get back to New Zealand next year.
“Being such a unique act, we felt the only thing we could do was call in an iconic artist who will have you belting your lungs out.”
It announced that Dave Dobbyn, the “Godfather of New Zealand music”, would join the festival for the first time for a sunset performance.
A statement from Ramirez issued to the news outlet reads: “After almost two remarkable decades, I am announcing my departure from Sublime with Rome at the close of 2024. The upcoming performances over the next year will allow us to reflect on countless incredible memories together!”
The band first formed in 2009 and have released a total of three albums, including their 2011 debut record, Yours Truly, which peaked at No 9 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
