The Indigo Girls have canceled and postponed upcoming shows. The band suffered a heartbreaking loss when their longtime bus driver was killed in a crash in South Carolina. The driver, named Kirk, was driving the band's tour bus when it slammed into a disabled tractor-trailer.
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Kirk was the only person on the bus at the time of the crash on Interstate 20. The cause of the crash is currently under investigation. After learning of Kirk's death, the band released a short statement on social media.
"The Indigo Girls family is devastated by the sudden loss of our beloved bus driver, Kirk, in a fatal collision early this morning. No other band or crew members were on board at the time," the band wrote. "Kirk was an integral part of our life on the road. He shepherded us safely across thousands of miles, through every season and all kinds of weather."
The statement continued, praising Kirk's personality and the lasting memories they will have of him.
"He was a joyful constant in our lives, and we will miss him dearly," the statement continued. "Out of respect for Kirk's memory and in light of the grief and logistical challenges we are currently facing, we have decided to cancel tomorrow night's performance in Myrtle Beach, SC."
The Indigo Girls Are Yet To Make a Decision About Some Other Upcoming Shows
The statement continued, and the Indigo Girls said they had yet to decide whether other future shows would go ahead as planned.
"Decisions regarding our upcoming shows in Wilmington, NC; Ponte Vedra, FL; and Sugar Land, TX will be announced in the coming days. We do not make these decisions lightly, and we understand the inconvenience this may cause. The tour will resume as soon as we are ready and able."
The Myrtle Beach show was canceled, while the band's Wilmington performance was later postponed. Decisions regarding the Ponte Vedra and Sugar Land dates have yet to be announced.
Indigo Girls fans will undoubtedly understand the reasons why the shows were canceled or postponed. However, they will likely hope that the duo can be back on the road in the near future and wowing people back on stage.
Currently, no public information has been announced regarding a funeral or celebration of life for Kirk.ds.
