Julien Baker and TORRES have announced the cancellation of their spring tour dates, citing a need for Baker to focus on her health.
News of the tour’s cancellation was shared on Sunday (May 4) via social media, just hours before the pair’s scheduled performance at Stable Hall in San Antonio, TX.
“Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health,” the post read. “Therefore, the Julien Baker & TORRES ‘Send A Prayer My Way’ Tour has been canceled. This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding.”
“Thank you for your continued support and compassion,” the post concluded.
First announced in early February, the pair hit the road in March with a series of shows throughout the U.S. and U.K., with their spring tour officially launching on April 23 in Richmond, VA.
A pair of appearances at Ohio University and Tennessee’s Big Ears Festival were also cancelled, with a social media post explaining that “one of our key members sustained a concussion and will need to take the next few weeks to recover.” An additional performance at Iowa’s Mission Creek Festival was also cancelled due to an “unforeseen medical situation.”
No further specifics relating to these incidents were announced at the time, and currently, the pair’s website lists an appearance at Massachusetts’ Green River Festival on June 20 as their next scheduled performance.
Baker and TORRES released their Send a Prayer My Way album on April 18, debuting at No. 5 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart (dated May 3), and also reached the top 10 on both the Vinyl Albums and Indie Store Album Sales rankings.
According to the pair, their collaborative project has been years in the making, with its roots tracing back to 2016 when Baker and TORRES first played a show together. That night, the idea of making a country album was casually thrown out, with the notion coming to fruition almost a full decade later.
Baker has previously found success as a member of boygenius alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus. The trio’s debut full-length album, the record, landed at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 in 2023, while Baker’s solo album Little Oblivions peaked at No. 39. TORRES, known for her sharp, introspective songwriting, has built a loyal following with critically acclaimed releases like Thirstier and Three Futures.
