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Depeche Mode Cancel More Dates
The Quietus , May 21st, 2009 08:19

Dave Gahan still ill

Depeche Mode have been forced to pull three more dates on their current world tour as Dave Gahan continues to recover from his recent bout of gastroenteritis.

The dates affected are in Eastern Europe, and a statement on the Depeche Mode website reads as follows:

"Depeche Mode regret to announce that they are forced to cancel a further three shows on their "Tour of the Universe". Doctors have advised that more time is needed to allow singer, Dave Gahan, to fully recover from his recent illness and ensure that the tour can resume shortly.

"Depeche Mode apologise to all their fans for this inconvenience and wish Dave a speedy recovery.

"The following additional shows have been cancelled:

MAY Sat 23 - Warsaw, Poland, Gwardia Stadium Mon 25 - Riga, Latvia, Skonto Stadium Wed 27 - Vilnius, Lithuania, Zalgiris Stadium

Ticket holders for the above shows are advised to hold onto their tickets, as an announcement will follow soon with regard to either new rescheduled concert dates, or their final cancellation."