The Foo Fighters have canceled their scheduled performance at the Soundside Music Festival in Bridgeport, Connecticut, just days ahead of the event. The announcement comes amid controversy involving frontman Dave Grohl, who recently admitted to fathering a child outside of his 21-year marriage to Jordyn Blum.
In a statement posted to the band’s official Instagram account on Thursday, September 26, 2024, the Foo Fighters confirmed their withdrawal from the festival, saying, “Foo Fighters will no longer be appearing at this weekend’s Soundside Music Festival. Please check the festival website for more information.” No specific reason for the cancellation was provided, and comments on the post were disabled.
The festival, set to take place from September 28-29, will now feature Jack White and Greta Van Fleet as replacements for the Foo Fighters. Both artists were announced as headliners for Sunday, September 29, 2024, after the Foo Fighters’ withdrawal. The lineup also includes performances from Boyz II Men, Norah Jones, and Teddy Swims, among others.
The cancellation follows Grohl’s public confession on September 10, 2024, in which he acknowledged that he had recently become the father of a daughter outside of his marriage. In a personal statement posted on social media, Grohl expressed his intent to be a loving parent while working to regain the trust of his wife and three daughters. “I love my wife and my children, and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness,” he wrote.
Foo Fighters have not directly linked their festival cancellation to the controversy surrounding Grohl, but this was set to be their first public appearance since his announcement. Fans expressed frustration at the timing of the cancellation, especially as many had purchased tickets specifically to see the band perform.
This controversy comes after a successful summer tour for the band, which concluded just weeks before Grohl’s personal revelation. The band currently has no upcoming live dates listed on their official website, leaving fans uncertain about when they might see the Foo Fighters perform again.
