Due to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on western North Carolina and the southeastern United States, Eric Church pushes back his gigs at SiriusXM and Field and Stream Music Fest.
- September 29, 2024
AceShowbiz - Eric Church, a Granite Falls, North Carolina native, has postponed his scheduled live SiriusXM concert broadcast from his Nashville bar Chief's on Monday, September 30 due to the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene in his home state.
Many mountain communities in western North Carolina are without power, running water, and cell service, and Church expressed his devastation and concern for his friends, family, and neighbors affected by the flooding.
Hurricane Helene has also forced the postponement of the inaugural Field and Stream Music Fest, originally scheduled to take place from October 4-6 in Winnsboro, South Carolina. Organizers made the decision due to widespread flooding, downed trees, and blocked roads, deeming it unsafe to proceed with the event. Festival equipment will be donated to FEMA and emergency services to support recovery efforts.
Church, who was among the headliners at the Field and Stream festival, directed fans wishing to help those affected by the flooding to the Red Cross. He emphasized, "To all the families and first responders, you are in our prayers and we are doing everything we can to get you the help we need now."
The new date for Church's SiriusXM concert has been set for Tuesday, November 19, at Chief's "Neon Steeple" venue. Tickets and camping for the Field and Stream Music Fest will automatically be transferred to the rescheduled dates, with refunds also being made available.