Journey followers have been pressured to cease believin’ that the band would return to the stage when their Friday efficiency on the Houston Rodeo was lower quick on account of an “electrical fireplace” beneath the stage.

You possibly can see video of the truncated efficiency beneath.

The rockers had the plug pulled on them in the midst of “Don’t Cease Believin’,” the fourth tune of their set at Houston’s NRG Stadium. The ability on the stage lower out simply because the band was approaching the tune’s first refrain. Singer Arnel Pineda led the viewers in a singalong earlier than the group left the stage.

“As a consequence of {an electrical} fireplace, the present can’t proceed,” an announcer advised the viewers, in response to the Houston Chronicle. The lights got here as much as sign the tip of the present, leaving roughly 72,000 concertgoers to evacuate the venue.

There have been no reviews of accidents.

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Journey and Houston Rodeo Touch upon Live performance Cancellation

The Houston Rodeo issued an announcement following the tip of Journey’s efficiency. “As a consequence of an unexpected electrical incident beneath the stage space, we regretfully announce the cancellation of tonight’s Journey live performance,” the group stated. “We sincerely apologize to all followers for this disappointment. Our staff is working diligently to evaluate the scenario, and we are going to present updates concerning rescheduling choices and/or refunds as quickly as doable.”

Journey drummer Deen Castronovo additionally commented on the mishap in an Instagram submit, which you’ll be able to see beneath. “Hey, Houston! An act of God tonight! Fireplace broke out beneath the stage—proper beneath my drum riser!” he wrote. “I used to be actually on fireplace for 4 and a half songs, all the ability cables melted, and the present was a BUST! That doesn’t imply we received’t be again quickly, as a result of we love you all—and WE WILL RETURN! #dontstopbelievin God bless you all!”

Guitarist Neal Schon commented on the live performance mishap on Saturday morning. “Final evening at Houston TX Rodeo we had an incredible overly packed home of 79-80 thousand followers that confirmed as much as see us!!” he wrote on social media (additionally proven beneath). “The one unlucky factor was that after getting off to a slamming begin the Rodeo had {an electrical} failure and fireplace broke out beneath the stage. Thanks Houston for singing ‘Don’t Cease Believin’’ earlier than we have been rushed off the stage due to {an electrical} fireplace and weren’t in a position to return. I felt horrible for our followers and provided to play tonight and make it as much as y’all however they weren’t in a position to make it occur so till subsequent time – Love and Respect.”

Journey is about to return to the stage on Sunday on the Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, California.