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Veteran singer-songwriter Randy Newman has been forced to cancel his European tour, which included two Irish dates, due to a knee condition.
The 74-year-old had been due to play Dublin’s Vicar Street on March 9th and 10th.
However, in a statement on Wednesday, Aiken Promotions said: "Randy Newman today announced that he has had to cancel his forthcoming European tour due to a severe knee condition for which he has to undergo surgery.
“The European tour included two dates at Vicar Street on 9th and 10th March which are now cancelled.”
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The singer himself said: “I feel terrible about having to cancel these dates. I was looking forward to playing. I apologise for whatever inconvenience I might have caused.”
Refunds will be available from point of purchase.
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