Tedeschi Trucks Band have called off two upcoming festival performances after Susan Tedeschi experienced an appendix-related medical issue that requires surgery. The change affects the band’s planned appearance at the Newport Folk Festival and another set at FloydFest.
According to the announcement referenced in early reports, Tedeschi said she had an appendix scare, and the situation was later described as appendicitis. With surgery now necessary, the group is stepping back from the scheduled shows while she receives treatment and recovers.
The cancellation is a significant change for fans who were expecting to see the Grammy-winning ensemble at two notable summer festivals. Newport Folk is one of the band’s higher-profile stops, and FloydFest was also on the calendar before the health issue forced a pause.
For now, the focus is on Susan Tedeschi’s surgery and recovery. Tedeschi Trucks Band’s decision to cancel these appearances underscores how quickly medical concerns can reshape live music plans, even for major festival bookings.
