On Friday evening, Journey’s sold-out RodeoHouston present in entrance of over 70,000 followers was reduce brief throughout the center of “Don’t Begin Believin’,” the fourth tune of the night.
In accordance with a press release from RodeoHouston, {an electrical} hearth close to the starred stage scuttled the present.
“As a result of an unexpected electrical incident below the stage space, we regretfully announce the cancellation of tonight’s Journey live performance,” the assertion learn. “We sincerely apologize to all followers for this disappointment. Our group is working diligently to evaluate the scenario, and we are going to present updates concerning rescheduling choices and/or refunds as quickly as potential.”
When a legendary tune like “Don’t Cease Believin’” is the fourth tune in your set, you’ve sufficiently created a generational musical dynasty, that a lot is true. On Friday evening, the believin’ got here to a grinding halt.
Many followers thought that the facility to the stage abruptly reducing out simply earlier than the second refrain was accomplished for dramatic impact, to get the gang to complete the refrain. The video screens surrounding the stage went black, and no audio was heard from the musicians. Broadcaster Jake Asman shared the second the facility on stage went out on X.
Followers grew to become extra involved as soon as the band members left the stage. They had been final seen being escorted off the stadium flooring and into the service stage of NRG, however not precisely in a rush. Many within the press field assumed the technical difficulties had been minor.
An announcement over the general public tackle system from Bob Tallman, the reassuring voice of RodeoHouston, let followers know that the music was over for the night.
Again in March 2007, some followers that attended a twin-bill of Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) and the Cheetah Women had been issued refunds after defective audio system within the stadium left them with out sound for a portion of the sold-out live performance.
Right here was the Journey setlist supplied to media earlier than the live performance started. What an evening it might have been.
Setlist
Solely The Younger
Be Good To Your self
Stone In Love
Don’t Cease Believin’
Who’s Crying Now
Lights
Lovin’, Touchin’, Squeezin’
Open Arms
Ask The Lonely
Faithfully
Separate Methods (Worlds Aside)
Wheel In The Sky
Any Means You Need It
