Godsmack Skips Show Over Stage

The band was booked to play the main stage in the parking lot of Mount Airy Casino Aug. 23, but complained the structure couldn’t support its production. “None of the main stage acts on Rockstar Uproar Fest were able to play today on the main stage due to unforeseen production/technical issues with that stage itself,” Godsmack wrote on Facebook. “We were unable to fit our production onto the smaller side stage to perform, and so therefore were unable to play,” the statement continued.

“We are very sorry to disappoint, but please know that it was out of our control. We wanted nothing more than to be able to deliver the kind of show our fans know us for tonight. We hope to return and play for you all as soon as possible!”

Officials for the Sherman Theater in nearby Stroudsburg, which produced and promoted the show, did not respond to a request for comment.

The cancellation was announced on social media after gates opened the day of the fest, and though the band promised to honor tickets at a show at Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, N.J., days later, many fans were angered by the decision.

“I’m a huge Godsmack fan but I gotta say this Uproar show was a complete joke,” one man wrote on Facebook. “I understand things happen but you guys could have played on the 2nd Stage like everyone else did. You didn’t need all your Pyro & lighting. Just get on stage & play. That’s all us fans wanted. Sorry but I drove across the state of PA 4 hours to come see this show. Not driving to New Jersey when I have to work any ways. Ticketmaster should fully refund everyone’s ticket that came today.”