Last week, Taking Back Sunday had to cancel a couple of shows when frontman, Adam Lazzara’s wife went into labor earlier than expected. Due to his quick departure, the band decided just to cancel two of their upcoming shows including Tuesday’s show in Des Moines as well as yesterday’s tour stop in Omaha.
Today, the band announced that they had asked former Underoath frontman, Spencer Chamberlain, to fill in the void on he roster while Lazzara spends “as much necessary time” with his wife and newborn child.
The full statement about Chamberlain filling in can be read below.
“Taking Back Sunday announced today that they will resume their fall tour with the help of former Underoath frontman, Spencer Chamberlain. Spencer will fill in for lead singer Adam Lazzara on an indefinite amount of upcoming tour dates starting with the Melbourne, FL show this Friday, October 25th.
This comes after Adam Lazzara had to leave the tour on Sunday when his wife unexpectedly had an early delivery of their second son. After cancelling a few tour dates, the band has decided to continue the tour with Spencer Chamberlain until Adam can rejoin.
Spencer Chamberlain, a long-time friend of Adam, has willingly stepped up to fill in and give the new father more time to stay in the hospital with his family. Spencer was the frontman of Underoath for 10 years and is currently working on a new project called Sleepwave. The band is excited to have him and look forward to Spencer and John trading lead and backing vocals at the upcoming shows. First up will be the Free FIT Homecoming show this Friday in Spencer’s home state of Florida. You can find more information on Sleepwave at http://www.sleepwavemusic.com.
It is unknown when Adam will return to the tour, but he is so thankful to Spencer and whole-heartedly thanks everyone for all of the support and kind words the family has received.”
Taking Back Sunday are currently on tour and dates can be seen below.
TAKING BACK SUNDAY TOUR:
10/25 Melbourne, FL FIT Homecoming 2013 / Downtown – Free Show (Support TBA)
10/26 Nashville, TN Marathon Music Hall
10/27 Birmingham, AL Iron City
10/29 San Antonio, TX White Rabbit
10/30 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom
10/31 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
11/1 Louisville, KY Expo Five
11/2 Myrtle Beach, SC HOB (with The Maine, Anberlin and Polar Bear Club)
11/3 Charlotte, NC The Fillmore (with Anberlin, The Maine and Transit)
11/5 Norfolk, VA The Norva
11/6 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live
11/7 Long Island, NY The Emporium
Talk Music To Me 