Two weeks into a lengthy European tour, Zwan have cancelled all dates following tonight's performance at the Nuke Festival in Austria. The cause of the cancellation was listed as "family matters" in a statement issued by the band.

The tour, in support of the band's debut Mary Star of the Sea, was to have run twenty-two additional dates in Europe, with stops on the festival circuit including Roskilde, Glastonbury and others. The last date was scheduled for July 20th in Lucca, Italy, with a performance at the Fuji Rock Festival in Japan five days later.

Guitarist David Pajo referenced the cancellation in a post on his Web site earlier this week. "I'm really sorry for any complications," he wrote, "and we appreciate your continued support. We're all fine so please don't worry."

ANDREW DANSBY
(June 13, 2003)