Sixpence None The Richer have cancelled all remaining tour dates for the year following bassist Justin Cary’s sudden death.
On Tuesday, band co-founders Leigh Nash and Matt Slocum issued a statement via Instagram in which they announced that they will be taking time out to “grieve our brother”.
Cary died at the age of 50 last month after suffering a stroke.
“We are completely heartbroken over the tragic and untimely loss of our bandmate, brother-in-arms, and friend for 30 years, Justin Cary,” they wrote. “The past three years had been full of international tours, recording new music, and an even further deepening of the joy of making music together. We were looking forward to connection with new and old fans around the world this summer and fall, but for now we need time to be still and grieve. With heavy hearts, we are canceling all remaining tour dates for 2026.”
Prior to Cary’s passing, the Kiss Me hitmakers had three U.S. gigs lined up for August and had been set to travel to Ireland, the U.K., Norway, and Austria for concerts in September.
And alongside a slideshow of throwback photos, Nash and Slocum reflected on their friendship with the musician over the years.
“Hundreds of pictures. Thousands of memories, 30 years worth. Thank you, Justin. There’ll never be another you, sir. No one could pack a suitcase better or make us laugh harder,” they shared. “We don’t know what is ahead, we never do, really. But for now, we must grieve our brother. Prayers are welcome for us all, especially his beautiful wife, Linda. We love you all so much and will see you again.”
