Posted on: Wednesday, March 17, 2004

Blink-182 shows are postponed

By Derek Paiva
Advertiser Entertainment Writer

A foot injury suffered by drummer Travis Barker last week while touring Australia has forced blink-182 to postpone its sold-out April 3 show at the Neal Blaisdell Arena and April 4 show at the Maui Arts and Cultural Center.

The band has also postponed remaining shows in Australia and Japan. New Hawai'i dates have not been set. The injury occurred when Barker fell hours before a March 12 show in Adelaide.

"I am seriously bummed that we couldn't play for our fans in Australia, Japan and Hawai'i," wrote Barker on blink-182's Web site Monday. "It was just a freak accident. But it'll heal, and we'll be back."

Refunds for O'ahu in-person ticket buyers are available at original point-of-purchase locations. For telephone and online purchase refunds, call Ticketmaster at (877) 750-4400. On Maui, refunds may be obtained at the MACC box office.

Tickets also may be held until a new date is announced.