Canadian folk-singer Ian Tyson has cancelled his scheduled appearance at the Badlands Amphitheatre this week due to medical issues.
The 84-year-old Victoria native was admitted to hospital last week and a press release issued on August 17 says Tyson was “having some heart problems and the doctors are looking after me.”
The singer, best known for his songs ‘Four Strong Winds’ and ‘Someday Soon,’ was billed to play in Drumheller at the amphitheater on August 25 with country singer Corb Lund, who issued a statement to ticket holders on August 17.
“I’m disappointed that Ian and I won’t be able to share the stage at such an amazing venue so close to where we both call home. However, I will be honouring the intended spirit of the evening by continuing on with the show solo, and performing many of the songs (Ian’s and my own) that we had planned to sing together,” Lund wrote.
The singer said Tyson will still receive his share of the proceeds to use during his recuperation.
