Yeah Yeah Yeahs frontwoman Karen O was unable to perform at the inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California on Saturday, citing an urgent family matter requiring her immediate attention on the East Coast. The singer had been scheduled as a special guest during Olivia Rodrigo’s headlining set at the women-focused music event.
Rodrigo acknowledged Karen O’s unexpected absence before the performance, expressing disappointment while assuring the crowd that the artist had been enthusiastic about participating. Alanis Morissette stepped in as a surprise guest to perform “Ironic” with Rodrigo, while other scheduled special guests Stevie Nicks and Sarah McLachlan appeared as planned.
Karen O addressed her cancelation through social media the following morning, apologizing for missing what she called a historic musical gathering. She expressed gratitude toward Rodrigo’s commitment to championing female artists and emphasized that family obligations took precedence, though she did not elaborate on the nature of the emergency.
Originally reported by Rollingstone →
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