Pearl Jam cancels two shows after Jeff Ament tests positive for COVID

Band cancels Sacramento and Las Vegas shows

Pearl Jam has canceled its shows for Sacramento and Las Vegas after guitarist Jeff Ament tests positive for COVID. The news comes a week after drummer Matt Cameron tested positive and the band performed in Oakland with touring member and former Red Hot Chili Peppers guitarist Josh Klinghoffer and Oakland-based drummer Richard Stuverud and original drummer Dave Krusen in Fresno.

“While the band battled through Oakland after drummer Matt Cameron tested positive for COVID, and Fresno where Ed and the band got through it with the help of Dave Krusen as special guest drummer, they now have to present the heartbreaking news that this morning bassist Jeff Ament has tested positive for COVID,” they share on social media on Wednesday (May 18th) afternoon.

“This is horrible for everybody involved and we are especially sorry to those out there who have made plans to attend these shows.

“Our attention to staying inside the bubble has been constant. We have truly done all that we could have to remain clear of infection.

“Regretfully, the Sacramento and Las Vegas shows are canceled. Ticket refunds will be automatically processed to ticket holders’ method of purchase. We are so very sorry. Be safe out there.”

The band was set to play Sacramento tonight and Las Vegas on Friday.

Nearly two years after the band released Gigaton and postponed its corresponding tour, Pearl Jam is back on the road. The North American trek resumes September 1st in Quebec City before wrapping September 22nd in Denver.

Buddy Iahn
Buddy Iahn

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