Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh has canceled a few of his festival appearances because he needs to undergo a minor back surgery.

Lesh will not perform at a pair of Outlaw Festival dates, the Dirt Farmer Festival and Telluride Blues & Brews.

“This past weekend we learned that Phil needs to have a minor back surgery. Per his Doctor’s orders, he will need some time to rest and rehabilitate. Accordingly, and with deep regret, we must announce that Phil’s upcoming performances Outlaw Festival September 7th and 8th, Dirt Farmers Festival and Telluride Blues and Brews Festival must be canceled,” a post on his official Facebook page reads.

Lesh, however, is expected to perform at his annual “Phil-O-Ween” run at The Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, from October 31 through November 2.

Phil Lesh Canceled Dates:

9/6 — Accord, NY, Dirt Farmers Festival
9/7 — Saratoga Springs, NY, Outlaw Music Festival
9/8 — Darien Center, NY, Darien Lake Amphitheater
9/13 — Telluride, CO, Telluride Town Park

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