The Steve Miller Band has announced the cancellation of its upcoming U.S. tour, citing concerns over escalating extreme weather conditions. The tour, which was scheduled to commence in August and run through early November, included nearly 36 stops across various states, including New York, Tennessee, Florida, and California.
In a statement released on the band's social media accounts on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, frontman Steve Miller, 81, expressed that the combination of extreme heat, unpredictable flooding, tornadoes, hurricanes, and massive forest fires posed unacceptable risks to the audience, band members, and crew. He concluded the statement with, "You can blame it on the weather… The tour is cancelled." (apnews.com)
This decision comes amid a series of extreme weather events across the United States. In June, a heat dome affected much of the eastern half of the nation, and Texas experienced deadly flash flooding. Scientists attribute the increasing frequency and severity of such events to climate change, which complicates the planning of outdoor summer events. (apnews.com)
The Steve Miller Band, formed in California in the 1960s, is renowned for hits like "The Joker" (1973) and "Abracadabra" (1982). While the band has not provided further details regarding the cancellation, this move reflects a growing trend of artists reconsidering tour plans in response to climate-related safety concerns.