Lord Buffalo, the self-described “psych-Americana” band from Austin, Texas, mentioned they had been pressured to cancel their European tour after United States Border Patrol brokers eliminated their drummer, Yamal Mentioned, from their flight to Europe and detained him.
The band shared the information in an announcement on social media, which you’ll be able to see under.
Lord Buffalo’s Assertion on Tour Cancelation
“We’re heartbroken to announce we have now to cancel our upcoming European tour,” Lord Buffalo wrote. “Our drummer, Yamal Mentioned, who’s a Mexican citizen and lawful everlasting resident of the USA (inexperienced card holder) was forcibly faraway from our flight to Europe by Customs and Border Patrol [Protection] at Dallas/Fort Price Worldwide Airport on Monday, Might 12. He has not been launched, and we have now been unable to contact him. We’re presently working with an immigration lawyer to seek out out extra data and to aim to safe his launch.”
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“We’re devastated to cancel this tour, however we’re focusing all of our power and sources on Yamal’s security and freedom,” they continued. “We’re hopeful that it is a momentary setback and that it could possibly be protected for us to reschedule this tour sooner or later. In our absence, our touring companions Orsak:Oslo will proceed to carry out the tour. We urge everybody to go see this wonderful band and assist them over the subsequent couple weeks.”
Who Are Lord Buffalo?
Lord Buffalo consists of vocalist and singer-guitarist Daniel Pruitt, guitarist Garrett Hellman, violinist Patrick Patterson and drummer Yamal Mentioned. They launched their self-titled debut EP in 2012, and their self-titled debut full-length in 2017. They’ve since issued two extra albums: 2020’s Tohu Wa Bohu and 2024’s Holus Bolus.
Lord Buffalo, “Holus Bolus” Music Video
Information of Lord Buffalo’s tour cancellation arrives amid President Donald Trump’s sweeping overhaul of immigration and border safety. Within the first 100 days of his second time period, Trump issued a slew of govt orders, lawsuits, raids, detentions and extra in an effort to attain a million annual deportations.
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