Crowbar frontman and sludge metal icon Kirk Windstein will be performing seated when the band kicks off their U.S. co-headlining tour with Eyehategod this week. The trek begins August 7 in Orlando, FL — already sold out — and runs through August 31 in Pensacola, FL, with a special Rocks Off Concert Cruise show in New York City on August 14.
In a candid video message shared on August 5, Kirk Windstein revealed that he’s battling either a severe sciatica flare-up or a possible ruptured disc in his lower spine. The pain has been so intense that he’s now relying on a cane and walker for mobility. Which sucks, but major props to the guy for powering through and comitting to the tour.
“A little quick bit of info. I have sought medical attention both at the hospital and through my chiropractor, who I really love, and I either have, at the worst, a bad sciatica flare-up or potentially a ruptured disc in my lower spine,” said Kirk Windstein. “I don’t know either way, but, well, I don’t call in sick. I’m there to give y’all a hundred percent and please the fans the best I can.
“So I’m probably gonna have to start this tour, which begins Thursday in Orlando — a sold-out show, by the way; thank you all — I’m probably gonna start this tour sitting down, but we’ll be singing and playing top-notch the best I can do. I can’t walk right now, and that’s the truth. I’ve got a cane, I’ve got a walker, and I’ve never had this kind of pain in my life. I’m 60 years old, and I’ve never had this pain in my life. But anyway, I think positive; I don’t think negative. So it’s gonna be great, and we’re gonna kick ass every night. So thank y’all so much.
“Get your tickets. Shows are selling out quickly. And let’s go rock with Crowbar and Eyehategod and do this thing. Thank you all.”
At 60 years old, Windstein has spent more than three decades leading Crowbar while also lending his signature guitar tone and vocals to Down and Kingdom of Sorrow. Dude’s been all over the place acros every stage in the world, so y’know – this happens.
Crowbar and Eyehategod will bring their brands of New Orleans filth to the masses of the United States this August with a crushing co-headlining tour. Get your tickets here.
8/7 Winter Park, FL Conduit (w/ Eyehategod)
8/8 Tampa, FL The Brass Mug (w/ Eyehategod & Swamp Tooth)
8/9 West Palm Beach, FL Respectable Street (w/ Eyehategod & Bleeth)
8/10 Summerville, SC Trolley Pub
8/11 Atlanta, GA 529 Bar (w/ Eyehategod & Canopy)
8/12 Spartanburg, SC Ground Zero
8/13 Richmond, VA Cobra Cabana
8/14 New York, NY ROCKS OFF Concert Cruise Series (w/ Eyehategod)
8/15 Millersville, PA Phantom Power (w/ Eyehategod)
8/16 Portland, ME Geno’s Rock Club
8/17 Allston, MA Brighton Music Hall (w/ Eyehategod & Colin of Arabia)
8/18 Hamden, CT Space Ballroom (w/ Eyehategod & INTERCOURSE)
8/19 Syracuse, NY (w/ Eyehategod)
8/20 New Kensington, PA Preserving Underground
8/21 Indianapolis, IN Black Circle Brewing Co.
8/22 Columbus, OH Ace of Cups (w/ Eyehategod)
8/23 Chicago, IL Reggie’s Music Joint (w/ Eyehategod)
8/24 Hamtramck, MI The Sanctuary Detroit (w/ Eyehategod)
8/25 St. Louis, MO Red Flag
8/26 Oklahoma City, OK 89th Street
8/27 Dallas, TX Dada Dallas (w/ Eyehategod & Born In Blood)
8/28 Corpus Christi, TX House of Rock (w/ Eyehategod)
8/29 Austin, TX Come and Take It Live (w/ Eyehategod)
8/30 Jefferson, LA Southport Hall
8/31 Pensacola, FL Handlebar
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