The House of Blue canceled Jewish musician Matisyahu's Friday night show due to planned protests over the Israel-Hamas war.
Jewish musician Matisyahu's Friday House of Blues concert in Chicago was canceled due to a planned pro-Palestinian protest over the Israel-Hamas war.Jewish musician Matisyahu was forced to cancel a show Friday night in Chicago due to planned protests over the Israel-Hamas war.
He was scheduled to perform at the House of Blues, located at 329 N. Dearborn St., but pro-Palestinian groups were calling for protests over his support for Israel.Anti-war protesters calling for Gaza cease-fire camp block roads in Loop after 24 -hour vigil Matisyahu said on social media he plans to donate his payment for the canceled show to groups that are helping hostages being held captive by Hamas.
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