Three musical acts cancel shows at Seaworld

[Calliegirl]

So far, three musical acts have cancelled shows at Seaworld because of Blackfish, and petitions from fans. It's great to see compassion come before greed for a change.

(CNN) -- Add Heart to the list of bands that are bowing out of a show at SeaWorld because of the CNN documentary "Blackfish."

"Heart has chosen to decline their forthcoming performance at SeaWorld on 2/9/14 due to the controversial documentary film 'Black Fish,'" the band said Sunday on its verified Twitter account.

Sisters Nancy and Ann Wilson did not elaborate.

But the duo isn't the first to cancel a concert at the Florida theme park because of the film.

Country singer Willie Nelson and Canadian rock act Barenaked Ladies also pulled the plug on their shows.

"While we're disappointed a small group of misinformed individuals was able to deny fans what would have been great concerts at SeaWorld by Heart, Barenaked Ladies and Willie Nelson, we respect the bands' decisions," SeaWorld spokesman Nick Gollattscheck told CNN on Sunday...

http://www.cnn.com/2013/12/08/showbiz/seaworld-heart-blackfish/index.html

 

[RabbitLuvr]

Also, Joan Jett has sent SeaWorld a cease & desist order on using her song 'I Love Rock & Roll' at Shamu shows.

http://touch.orlandosentinel.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-78488485/

 

[RabbitLuvr]

There's a campaign on Twitter asking other acts to cancel their SeaWorld performances, as well.

 

[RabbitLuvr]

Cheap Trick has cancelled their SeaWorld performance.

 

[Calliegirl]

Cheap Trick has cancelled their SeaWorld performance.

 

[RabbitLuvr]

Trisha Yearwood is out.

Our Trisha sources say the singer hasn't seen "Blackfish," but she's heard all the fuss and that's enough for her.

 

[RabbitLuvr]

Their lineup is looking pretty sad...

* Willie Nelson - Saturday, Feb. 1
* TBD - Sunday, Feb. 2
* Cheap Trick - Saturday, Feb. 8
* TBD - Sunday, Feb. 9
* Barenaked Ladies - Saturday, Feb. 15
* REO Speedwagon - Sunday, Feb. 16
* Trisha Yearwood - Saturday, February 22
* Justin Moore - Sunday, February 23
* Scotty McCreery - Saturday, March 1
* TBD - Sunday, March 2
* Martina McBride - Saturday, March 8
* 38 Special - Sunday, March 9

 

[RabbitLuvr]

REO Speedwagon has cancelled.

 

[SuicideBlonde]

I read Scotty McCreepy.

I did read something about this a few days ago. Good for the performers.

 

[RascalsMom]

I hope the rest cancel.

 

[Calliegirl]

They've taken down the list of groups. Guess the list was looking a little too pathetic to stay up.

 

[RabbitLuvr]

I wouldn't be surprised if the rest
Of the scheduled acts cancel. Curious at who they get as replacements.

 

[ledboots]

Willie Nelson canceled as well. They'll have to get a DJ.

 

[Calliegirl]

Seaworld tried to claim Willie Nelson canceled due to a scheduling conflict, but he told CNN it had nothing to do with his schedule. It was due to the way they treat their animals. I love how he called them on out on their lie.

 

[RabbitLuvr]

According to her Facebook page, Martina McBride has just cancelled.

 

[RabbitLuvr]

 

[ledboots]

Edgar Winter is always the coolest.

 

[RabbitLuvr]

Darren Hayes (of Savage Garden) is a Blackfish supporter, and will be asking for 'The Animal Song' to be pulled from Shamu shows.

 

[RabbitLuvr]

38 Special cancelled today:

 

[RabbitLuvr]

Their lineup is looking pretty sad...

* Willie Nelson - Saturday, Feb. 1
* TBD - Sunday, Feb. 2
* Cheap Trick - Saturday, Feb. 8
* TBD - Sunday, Feb. 9
* Barenaked Ladies - Saturday, Feb. 15
* REO Speedwagon - Sunday, Feb. 16
* Trisha Yearwood - Saturday, February 22
* Justin Moore - Sunday, February 23
* Scotty McCreery - Saturday, March 1
* TBD - Sunday, March 2
* Martina McBride - Saturday, March 8
* 38 Special - Sunday, March 9

Updated.