Foo Fighters stop by Soundside Fest just days before their headlining set

There was no explanation for the cancellation, but festival organizers hinted that it was a decision made by the band, writing on social media shortly afterwards: “Unfortunately, the Foo Fighters have announced that they will no longer be playing this weekend will occur.”

Soundside quickly replaced the Foo Fighters and hired Jack White and Greta Van Fleet as Saturday night headliners. White will be hopping from Connecticut to Oregon in one day in the middle of his no-name tour, as he’s booked in Portland the following evening on September 30th.

The Foo Fighters’ soundside gig was supposed to be the band’s first performance since Dave Grohl announced he had become the father of an illegitimate child. “I recently became a father to a new daughter who was born outside of my marriage. I plan to be a loving and supportive parent to her,” Grohl said on social media on September 10.

“I love my wife and children and I am doing everything I can to regain their trust and earn their forgiveness. We are grateful for your consideration for all children involved as we move forward together.”

The Soundside headlining show was the final show on Foo Fighters’ 2024 tour schedule; The band’s last concert together took place on August 18th at T-Mobile Park in Seattle.