The Fratellis Postpone Costello Music Tour Over Singer's Health

The Fratellis, the Scottish indie rock band known for their 2006 debut album Costello Music, announced on January 29 that they have postponed their 20th anniversary tour of the record due to ongoing health issues affecting frontman Jon Fratelli. The UK tour, originally scheduled to begin this month with performances across multiple cities including London, Nottingham, Cardiff, Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, and Newcastle, will be rescheduled, with all existing tickets remaining valid for the new dates.

In a statement posted to social media, the band expressed deep regret over the decision, which came just weeks before the first shows. "We are really sad to announce that our Costello Music 20th Anniversary Tour has been postponed," the group wrote. "Unfortunately, Jon is unable to perform right now due to ongoing health issues. With the tour so close, it breaks our musical hearts to take this decision but in light of medical advice that Jon takes time to recover, it's the only sensible option."

The Fratellis, formed in Glasgow in late 2004 or early 2005, reflected on their resilient history in the statement, noting a more severe medical challenge early in their career that they...