Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker, the married couple behind Low, have canceled a slate of upcoming concerts to focus on Parker’s battle with ovarian cancer. The duo were due to perform in England (Scotland), Scandinavia, England, England, and Scotland later in the month.
“As some of you know, Mimi has been fighting cancer,”Low was part of a band statement. “Recent developments and changes in treatment have made extensive travel impossible at this time. Our hope is that she will respond to new treatments and be able to play the shows we have scheduled for the fall.”
An earlier appearance on the SHEROES Radio Podcast,Parker revealed she’d been diagnosed with ovarian cancer in December of 2020.
The veteran duo have released their thirteenth studio record Hey, what are you waiting for?They have been touring the record across North America and Europe since then. Low are scheduled to perform at the 2022 Water is Life festival on Sept. 4 and as support on select dates for Death Cab for Cutie’s Asphalt Meadows tour.
“We are very sorry for the inconvenience of ticket shuffling and travel expenses/changes,”The statement goes on. “We welcome your positive hopes/prayers as we hope and pray for you all.”