After a disconcerting onstage appearance from Conor Oberst in Cleveland, Bright Eyes canceled the rest of their 2024 shows, including a headlining set at Best Friends Forever that I was very much looking forward to.Upon announcing that Oberst was dealing with “vocal problems,” the band elaborated that he had “developed a condition that is exacerbated by excessive singing, requiring both treatment and recuperation.” Now Oberst has spoken out for the first time since those cancellations.
In a video message posted to Bright Eyes’ Instagram account, he thanks fans for their outpouring of support, says he’s feeling much better now, and assures people that the band will be back on the road in 2025.Here’s what he had to say: He then blew a kiss to the camera.
Watch the video below....