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Depeche Mode says will make up for cancelled show in Sofia

Thu, May 28 2009 13:47 CET byNick Iliev 1534 Views 1 Comment
Depeche Mode says will make up for cancelled show in Sofia

SOFIA 2006: Depeche Mode lead singer Dave Gahan performs during a concert as part of their Touring the Angel tour at Locomotiv stadium in the Bulgarian capital Sofia, June 21 2006.

Depeche Mode have announced that cancelled concerts during the Tour of The Universe will be played after all. On May 12, lead singer Dave Gahan suffered a severe bout of gastroenteritis, leading to his hospitalisation and the cancellation of the Athens concert, which eventually led to the cancellation of a number of shows in other cities, Sofia included.
 
"Ticket holders for the above shows are advised to hold onto their tickets, as an announcement will follow soon with regard to either new rescheduled concert dates, or their final cancellation" the band's official site has announced. 
 
The concert in Sofia, the band's second in the country, was initially scheduled for May 18 at the Vassil Levski National Stadium.

"Every effort continues to be made to reschedule these shows and more time is needed to resolve venue availability and routing. A final decision is expected early next week, at which time a statement will be made with regards to either a rescheduled date or final cancellation" the statement said.
 
While under examination for gastroenteritis, Gahan was diagnosed with a low-grade malignant tumour in his bladder, which was successfully extracted, the statement said. Gahan has been advised by the medical staff to rest until June 8, to ensure that there are no complications subsequent of the surgery.
 
The Leipzig show on June 8 will be the first concert following Gahan's recovery. 

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Anonymous robert Thu, May 28 2009 20:53 CET
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WoWW!! I could make a fortune in Bulgaria promating old bands from 1980,s and 1990,s.
Anybody got a venue and can arrange ??
Stormofmarbles at aol dot com .
You can figure it out ;)

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