Badflower Cancels Remainder of US Tour

Vocal issues force band to cut short trek

Mar. 13, 2026 at 12:00am

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The rock band Badflower has canceled the remainder of their U.S. tour, citing an ongoing health issue with the band. Frontman Josh Katz has been dealing with vocal issues during the tour, leading him to cut short a show in Salt Lake City in February. After continuing the tour for another week, the band has now officially canceled the eight remaining shows.

Why it matters

Badflower is a rising rock act, and the cancellation of their tour will disappoint fans who were looking forward to seeing the band perform live. The vocal issues experienced by Katz also raise concerns about the band's ability to continue touring and recording in the near future.

The details

In a Facebook post, Badflower wrote: 'We are very sorry to have to do this. Please get a refund at point of purchase and we look forward to coming back soon!' During the Feb. 27 show in Salt Lake City, Katz told the crowd he was ending the trek due to his vocal issues. In a subsequent update, Katz shared a video from a doctor's office and clarified that the tour was not canceled at that time. However, the band has now made the decision to cancel the remaining eight shows on the tour.

  • On February 27, Katz cut a show short in Salt Lake City due to vocal issues.
  • On March 2, Katz posted an update saying the tour would continue.
  • On March 13, the band announced the cancellation of the remaining 8 shows.

The players

Badflower

A rock band that has canceled the remainder of their U.S. tour due to an ongoing health issue.

Josh Katz

The frontman of Badflower who has been dealing with vocal issues during the tour, leading to the cancellation.

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What they’re saying

“We are very sorry to have to do this. Please get a refund at point of purchase and we look forward to coming back soon!”

— Badflower (Facebook)

“The important thing for me, right now, is that mentally I feel supported. Certainly enough to continue with this tour and continue my career.”

— Josh Katz, Frontman (Instagram)

What’s next

The band has not provided any information on when they plan to reschedule the canceled tour dates or if Katz's vocal issues will require an extended break from performing.

The takeaway

The cancellation of Badflower's tour highlights the challenges that musicians can face when dealing with health issues, and the impact it can have on their ability to perform live for their fans. It remains to be seen how the band will move forward and when they may be able to return to the road.