Coronavirus fears, on line criticism freeze Vanilla Ice clearly show

“Due to the increase in COVID-19 quantities in Austin we’re gonna go the concert to a much better day,” Vanilla Ice tweeted.

“We had been hoping for improved Coronavirus numbers by July but However the numbers have enhanced very a little bit so for the safety and health and fitness of everyone we’re going to remain household.”

Barrett Brannam, who owns the venue exactly where Vanilla Ice had been scheduled to participate in, reported the star — serious identify Robert Van Winkle — had expressed concern about the wellness of his lovers and himself. Brannam claimed he didn’t know when the present would be rescheduled.

“Tough to say. Could be later on this summertime or not until future summer time. We do not now how extensive this virus will be about,” he said.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott last week shut down bars and golf equipment in an work to halt what he known as a “enormous distribute” of the coronavirus. But the Emerald Issue Bar & Grill is nevertheless open up and internet hosting stay tunes because it is a restaurant and performances can acquire spot outside.

I am the most hated individual on the planet right now above a Vanilla Ice demonstrate.​​​​​​– Barrett Brannam, Emerald Position Bar & Grill operator

The Vanilla Ice demonstrate drew common awareness — and criticism — when the rapper posted about it on social media Wednesday. Only 84 tickets had been bought ahead of the on the internet ticket broker suspended revenue, Brannam stated.

“I choose the coronavirus critical. But we are not able to stay in a bubble,” the rapper tweeted just before cancelling Thursday. “I believe at this stage we all fully grasp the severity of it. (P)ractice social distancing and wear a mask. This is an outdoors location, Fourth of July on the lake with fireworks. Lots of home for distancing.”

The rapper’s administration company failed to right away react to messages searching for remark.

Brannam explained he hadn’t arrive beneath any force to cancel the show from point out or nearby governments but he has been swamped with calls of grievances. The performer played the exact same venue previous calendar year in entrance of 1,800 persons and is booked for the holiday break weekend for the future two decades, Brannam said. Friday’s concert was booked in 2019, he claimed.

“I failed to know about COVID when I booked this show. Nobody did,” Brannam mentioned.

He additional that the rapper had fully commited to asking fans to wear masks and follow proper social distancing pointers. The location was heading to be checking patrons’ temperatures at the entrance and providing a mask to everyone who necessary a person, he mentioned.

The cafe has been internet hosting reside new music performances due to the fact it reopened in May. Brannam claimed no 1 complained till it was a Vanilla Ice concert. He also said he postponed forthcoming live shows by Coolio and Tone Loc for upcoming weekend mainly because he wouldn’t drop money.

“Vanilla Ice, he’s poised for people today to poke enjoyment at. Nobody was expressing anything at all until he produced his publish. That’s when every little thing went crazy,” Brannam reported.

“I am the most hated particular person on the earth suitable now around a Vanilla Ice clearly show.”