Southern California concertgoers planning to catch Tom Jones this week will need to adjust their plans. The legendary 86-year-old singer has postponed his scheduled performances in Los Angeles and San Diego, citing an unexpected case of the flu. Jones announced the change on Instagram, informing fans that doctors had advised him to cancel the two shows.
For those holding tickets to the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, the show originally set for Monday evening has been pushed back to November 4. Down the coast, San Diego residents expecting to see Jones on Tuesday at The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park will now find him performing on November 3. Both venues are well-known staples of the Southern California music scene, with the Greek Theatre offering its classic outdoor amphitheater experience in Griffith Park and The Rady Shell providing a unique bayside setting.
Jones took to Instagram to share his apologies and provide an update on his condition. He noted he had "had a great time these last few weeks, completing 20 shows and singing for wonderful audiences across the USA," expressing appreciation for the tour so far. However, he confirmed that he was "unexpectedly... hit with a bad case of the flu." The singer conveyed his regret for any inconvenience caused to his fans, adding that he looked forward to seeing them soon. This kind of last-minute change is always a drag for anyone who's made plans around a concert, especially when factoring in the usual Southern California commute.
Tickets purchased for the initial dates in both Los Angeles and San Diego will be valid for entry to the rescheduled November performances. For those whose new calendars don't align with the revised schedule, refunds are available. Fans will need to contact their original point of purchase to process any refund requests, as Jones’s Instagram post clarified. It’s always a good idea to double-check those details if you're planning to get your money back.
The postponements also shift the conclusion of Jones's current "Come Gather Round Tour." The tour was originally slated to wrap up on November 1 with a performance in San Francisco. Now, the rescheduled Los Angeles concert at the Greek Theatre on November 4 will mark the final stop, meaning Southern California gets the last word on this leg of his tour. It’s a slight twist to the tour’s itinerary, but for fans in L.A., it means the final curtain call will happen right here.
