Ohana Fest Headliner Kings Of Leon Withdraw Due To Medical Crisis

DANA POINT, CA — Alternative rock band Kings of Leon withdrew from the upcoming Ohana Festival in Dana Point Thursday after the band released a statement that said a family medical crisis was forcing them to give up their opening night headliner slot.

The band, consisting of brothers Caleb, Nathan and Jared Followill and their cousin, Matthew Followill, released a statement Thursday afternoon thanking their fans for their continued support through the medical crisis the brothers' mother had been dealing with for the "last several weeks."

Read an excerpt from the statement below.

"Our mother, who many of our fans know and love, has been dealing with a medical crisis for the last several weeks and while it has been hard to take the stage each night, it has been the love and energy from you, our fans, that has gotten us through,"

"Just before taking the stage at the Forum we learned she took a turn for the worst. It was a hard show to get through, but you held us up that night in a way we will never forget. Immediately following the show, we all flew home, where we will remain by her side until the time comes to say goodbye."

The statement went on to thank frontman musician Eddie Vedder and the Pearl Jam family for all of their support through this difficult time. Vedder is taking the place of Kings of Leon and headlining for Ohana Festival's opening night and second night.

The annual Ohana Festival is taking place at Doheny State Beach in Dana Point Sept. 24 through Sept. 26, with a special encore festival planned for Oct. 1 and Oct. 2.

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