Now they report: "It's never easy to make drastic changes to a tour, especially only a month out. We've been put in a precarious position due to circumstances out of our control.

"As some of you may or may not know, Dan and his wife are expecting. Obviously, we're thrilled for them, but it's a circumstance that affects the logistics of our tour.

"We had two choices: do the tour with a hired drummer or adjust the dates to accommodate the needs of Dan and his family.