Canadian Rockstar Matthew Good Cancels U.S. Tour Dates Amid Political Discontent
Matthew Good, a renowned Canadian rock musician, has announced the cancellation of his upcoming U.S. shows due to political unrest and divisive policies in the country. Good, who gained fame in the 90s with the Matthew Good Band, stated that he is unwilling to support the current U.S. government’s actions and policies, leading him to question his future performances in America until the political climate changes.
A Stand Against Divisiveness
The 54-year-old singer-songwriter openly expressed his disappointment with the ongoing political division and policies in the U.S. in a Facebook post on Friday. Good, who was scheduled to perform in several U.S. cities, decided to risk his future U.S. career to take a stand against the current political climate.
Good, a proud Canadian, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the U.S. government’s policies, which include the ongoing trade war against Canada and other nations, affecting the rights of transgender people, and mass deportations of undocumented migrants.
Concerns Over U.S. Policies
Good’s decision comes in the wake of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Canada, exacerbated by U.S. President Donald Trump’s repeated threats of imposing tariffs on Canadian goods and his comments about making Canada the “51st state”. He also expressed concerns about policies affecting transgender rights and the mass deportations of undocumented immigrants.
Support from Fans Amidst Criticism
While Good’s decision has been met with some criticism, the majority of the reactions on his Facebook post have been supportive. Fans from both Canada and the U.S. have applauded his principled stance, although some have expressed disappointment about the cancellation of his performances.
Good is not the first Canadian musician to cancel U.S. tour dates due to political issues. Earlier this year, Toronto musician Bells Larsen announced he would not tour U.S. cities due to safety concerns and discriminatory visa policies against transgender people.
Looking Ahead
Despite the backlash, Good maintains that a significant political shift would be necessary for him to consider returning to perform in the U.S. He expressed hope for changes following the upcoming mid-term elections and emphasized the need for policies to reflect commonality and unity.
