Colter Wall Proves He’s a Good Dude After Show Cancellations
Colter Wall just set off a good dude alert.
Trying to navigate the live music space though the COVID era has been harrowing enough with all the constant cancellations and postponements as waves come and go, and local officials and venues do their best to manage through the situation.
But one of the things that has sucked the most for many ticketholders is the way some promoters, festivals, artists, and venues have held onto money for at some point well over a year for originally purchased tickets as opposed to offering full refunds to shows that may or may not be rescheduled at some point in the distant future.
Hey, we understand that venues, promoters, and artists have been hosed in this ordeal as well, and sometimes have needed to hold onto that money to stay afloat. But many patrons are in a tight spot financially too.
Colter Wall was one of those guys who didn’t really try to figure out how to return to shows during the height of the pandemic. He was perfectly happy just sitting it out, herding cattle on ranches in Canada and Texas. But when he chose to come back, he chose to come back hard by announcing a big round of new dates for the fall of 2021. But as Delta began to surge, and venues started requiring vaccines, Colter just said screw it, I’m gonna go back to riding horses instead of potentially putting people at risk, or asking fans to navigate mandates they may not want to, and postponed the tour to presumably some time in 2022.
Of course most Colter Wall fans would have rather seen the tour move forward and had the opportunity to see him live, but it’s hard to blame Colter for the decision he made.
Then on Tuesday (10-5), Colter Wall did what few artists/venues/festivals have done over the last year-plus, which is actually cancel the shows so the funds can be officially returned to the fans.
Colter Wall’s team said in a statement:
You work hard for what you have. It’s something we’ve all got in common. As the team rescheduled September, October and November 2021 dates for fall 2022, it just didn’t sit right with us that while you waited for rescheduled dates, your wages would be held for another year. For that reason, we canceled the shows, so the refund process could begin. Those ticket refunds are available at place of purchase. We appreciate each of you who bought a ticket, and we hope that when the time comes, you will buy a ticket to the next show.
It may seem like a small gesture, but it shows that Colter Wall is focused on the bigger picture. It’s pretty clear he isn’t into this for the money or fame. You don’t get rich off of singing old cowboy songs. But his forthrightness and grounded nature has made him into a highly cherished performer anyway.
Colter Wall also said he has new videos and songs on the way, so stay tuned.
Pedals Down
October 7, 2021 @ 11:51 am
Saving country music looks an awful lot like this.
Not doing it for the money, not taking advantage of others.
Country music is as much about caring for others as it is the music. Good on ya, Colter.
Kevin Pledger
October 9, 2021 @ 6:21 pm
I’m bummed out that I won’t get to see CW this time around but understand. I haven’t asked for my refund yet on my tickets hoping shows would have been rescheduled.
Terry
October 7, 2021 @ 11:52 am
Class act!
Kevin W
October 7, 2021 @ 12:05 pm
I had tickets to his show in Buffalo. Was super bummed when it got cancelled. Just got my refund the other day. Would have much rather lost the money and seen him play lol.
Jim Bones
October 7, 2021 @ 12:16 pm
Colter wall is one of the coolest dudes in country music because he makes absolutely no effort to be cool. Just a real ass dude.
Also I’ve heard a lot of people asking for a review of the new Jeremy Pinnell album. People are saying it rips.
Trigger
October 7, 2021 @ 12:26 pm
Hey Jim, I appreciate your zeal for the new Jeremy Pinnell album. I can’t review every album because there’s just so many of them being released. But I promise it’s on my radar and not being overlooked.
Jim Bones
October 7, 2021 @ 1:20 pm
You’re the man! It does rip though.
Ells Eastwood
October 7, 2021 @ 3:03 pm
I’m listening to it now!
RJ
October 8, 2021 @ 11:43 am
This is a legit album on all levels. Nuanced and intelligent production, carefully crafted arrangements, practiced and learned phrasing, variety, and gorgeous guitars of all varieties. I couldn’t keep interest on the older stuff but this is a hefty effort.
Jake Cutter
October 8, 2021 @ 7:16 pm
Thanks to you meddling punk asses always gabbing about it ……..I’ve been enjoying it thoroughly. Thanks!
Di Harris
October 8, 2021 @ 8:14 pm
Same. Had to look him up.
Wow.
Watch “Jeremy Pinnell – Joey (Concrete Blonde cover) Basement East Nashville, TN 6/11/21” on YouTube
https://youtu.be/88MxJpQjwqo
Puts his heart into it
Di Harris
October 7, 2021 @ 1:13 pm
“But one of the things that has sucked the most for many ticketholders is the way some promoters, festivals, artists, and venues have held onto money for at some point well over a year for originally purchased tickets as opposed to offering full refunds to shows that may or may not be rescheduled at some point in the distant future.”
There is a word for this.
In many, if not all cases, it is theft.
thegentile
October 7, 2021 @ 1:28 pm
i mean, every show i had scheduled pre-covid did this too. except willie nelson. so idk if this is newsworthy.
Trigger
October 7, 2021 @ 1:31 pm
“pre-covid” being the important qualifier here. I know folks with cash tied up on half a dozen different tours/festivals at the moment.
Matsfan/Jatsfan
October 8, 2021 @ 6:24 am
I had four Willie tix for April of 2020 in Milwaukee and the venue offered a refund but I let them keep the money hoping for another date to be set. So far, no luck. Can always use for another show or ultimately get $ back. That being said, this is a solid move my Colter.
Wayne
October 7, 2021 @ 3:13 pm
You mean Willie, the patron saint for the little man didn’t do this?
And yes, Colter is a real class act all the way.
Daniele
October 8, 2021 @ 4:37 am
super cool guy.
Jake Cutter
October 8, 2021 @ 6:19 am
Spouting the same boring and binary bullshit is one thing, but tying it to Colter’s motivations and saying ‘’he understands” – linking it to your own cowardice and hatred – is next level ignorance. Again, congratulations.
Bad One
October 8, 2021 @ 10:15 am
I had tickets to see Travis Tritt and Charlie Daniels a couple of years ago. It was outdoors, and it got cancelled for weather, and they said they would reschedule, keep your tickets! When Charlie died, they. finally refunded us.
Beth
October 9, 2021 @ 8:53 am
It’s called ” kindness and compassion for others” , apparently someone instilled the right values in this man.