June 12, 2000 12:24

SAINTS WON'T BE SAYING HALO

The dance duo's schedule has been delayed over sample clearance for their new album...

Utah Saints have cancelled four of their forthcoming tour dates due to recording pressures.

According to the band's official website, www.utahsaints.com, their schedule has been delayed by at least a week over sample clearance for their as-yet untitled second album.

The postponed dates are: Edinburgh Liquid Rooms (June 19) Glasgow Garage (20) Nottingham Rock City (21) Norwich Watefront (22)

A statement on the site reads: "Unfortunately Utah Saints have been forced to postpone [these] shows due to essential production work on the forthcoming album caused by sample clearance delays. The band's schedule has been put back by at least a week. Utah Saints would like to express their apologies and disappointment at the postponement. The shows will be rescheduled into their autumn tour."

The following gigs will go ahead: Glastonbury Festival Dance Tent (June 23) Manchester University Hop & Grape (27) London Fabric (28) Breeze Festival, Leeds (July 2)

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