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Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre Delays Season to 2021

Author Anne Erickson
(Photo by Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for MTV)

The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre has postponed its summer season due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but the good news is that all scheduled artists have signed on to perform in 2021.

The venue made the official announcement Wednesday (June 3). The season was slated to begin next week with Sheila E. and Monica Blaire, with additional shows on the way from Jeezy, T.I., Maxwell, the Isley Brothers, Chaka Khan, Tower of Power and more.

Specific dates for next year’s season have yet to be announced. Tickets for this season will be honored at the rescheduled shows next year, and refunds for each show will be available for 30 days after the announcement of the rescheduled date.

“This was an extremely difficult decision as we prepared for performances. However, in adhering to state and local mandates, it is our responsibility to protect our guests, artists and staff. We want everyone to remain safe and look forward to seeing you again very soon,” Shahida Mausi, President of Right Productions and Manager of The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, said in a statement.

For more information, go here.

Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.

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