The Black Keys are 'alive and well' and making changes to their upcoming North American tour

'We’re pretty sure everyone is going to be excited when you see what we have in mind'
Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys
Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys Photo credit Marcus Ingram/Getty Images
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Though questions still remain, The Black Keys have provided fans with an update regarding their canceled North American tour dates.

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On Sunday afternoon, the band shared a statement saying their International Players Tour will return in full force, and that they will be providing a new list of dates shortly -- allowing first-come-first-serve for previous ticket holders.

First assuring followers that both Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney are "alive and well," The Black Keys said in a social post over the weekend that after their recent run of shows overseas, they decided to "make some changes" to their previously announced North American leg "that will enable us to offer a similarly exciting, intimate experience for both fans and the band, and will be announcing a revised set of dates shortly."

The Black Keys’ 2024 North American tour in support of their twelfth studio album, Ohio Players, was previously scheduled to kick off on September 17, hitting arenas and amphitheaters through November 12.

Thanking fans for their understanding and offering apologies for the "surprise change", the band adds: "Everyone who had purchased tickets and/or VIP to the initial tour dates will be fully refunded – and when the new plans are announced, will be the first to be able to buy tickets. We’re pretty sure everyone is going to be excited when you see what we have in mind though, and look forward to seeing everyone soon."

Featured Image Photo Credit: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images