November 17th, 2014 
Scott Murray 
Early this morning, Dropkick Murphys were on their way through the Southern United States when a man suddenly jumped out in front of their tour bus.
Sadly, the man was killed in what is believed to be a suicide, rendering the rattled Dropkick Murphys tour unit unable to make it to their next show in Tulsa, OK.
The band expressed their sentiments on the tragic incident via their Facebook page, where they reiterated the recent news that vocalist Al Barr had just left the tour due to the loss of a close friend.
As a result, ticket-holders will receive a refund, while supporting acts Bryan McPherson and Blood or Whiskey will be playing a free show in a nearby venue in Tulsa later this evening.
You can read the full statement from Dropkick Murphys below, as well as a follow-up statement regarding the free show:
Official Statement:
Hello Tulsa fans. We have some tough news – we have to cancel tonight’s show at Cain’s Ballroom.
After last nights San Antonio show we were enroute to the Dallas airport to drop off Al and then continue on to Tulsa (as we mentioned yesterday Al is flying home for the funeral of a life long friend).
Sadly however, at around 3 a.m. just north of Austin, we were involved in a tragic and fatal accident when a pedestrian suddenly ran onto the highway in front of our tour bus. Police suspect a suicide.
We were left with a driver that has been severely shaken up by the accident and a bus too damaged to continue onto Tulsa.
Throughout the early morning hours we tried every possible way to get our band and gear to Tulsa but we’ve simply run out of time.
As much as it pains us to miss a show and we truly apologize for it, we’d like to stop and acknowledge that a man has lost his life. Please keep him and any family he might have in your prayers.
All tickets purchased via phone or Internet will be automatically refunded. Those who bought tickets in-person can return to the Cain’s box office during business hours for a refund.
Tulsa: thanks for your support and understanding. We will see you soon!Love, DKM
Show Announcement:
Thank you all so much for your compassion. We appreciate the thoughts and prayers on behalf of all involved. On a good note our support acts Bryan McPherson and Blood or Whiskey are already in Tulsa and will be playing a FREE show at The Hunt Club. It’s just around the corner from Cain’s Ballroom. These are two of the most amazing live acts we’ve ever toured with. If you could please show them some love we would be grateful.
Bryan is on at 9pm and Blood or Whiskey at 10pm.
The Hunt Club, 224 N. Main Street, 918-599-9200 www.thehuntclubtulsa.com
Love Always, DKM
- ‘Saturday Night Live’ to Host Epic 40-Year Anniversary Show - February 2, 2015
- The Color Morale Announce Headlining Tour With Excellent Support - January 21, 2015
- REVIEW: The Decemberists – ‘What A Terrible World, What A Beautiful World’ - January 20, 2015
Posted in 
Tags: 