Severe Weather Forces Warren Haynes To Cancel 19th Annual Christmas Jam Pre-Jam

Severe weather conditions in Asheville, North Carolina have forced Warren Haynes to cancel tonight’s 19th annual Christmas Jam Pre-Jam at the Orange Peel. Tomorrow’s all-star Christmas Jam at the U.S. Cellular Center is still expected to proceed.

A message posted to the Christmas Jam website stated that the decision to cancel tonight’s concert was made in conjunction with area officials. The full message reads:

After consulting with local authorities, and due to deteriorating weather conditions in the city of Asheville and surrounding areas, we are unfortunately forced to cancel tonight’s Pre-Jam at the Orange Peel.

While the streets may look passable now, conditions will worsen when the sun goes down. It is anticipated for temperatures to drop below freezing and the roads are expected to turn to ice. We’ve been advised that the roads tonight will simply not be safe enough for travel. We do not feel comfortable moving ahead when we cannot assure everyone’s safety.

Tomorrow’s 29th Annual Christmas Jam will go on as planned. We look forward to seeing you then and hope you have a safe night.

Saturday’s Christmas Jam, which supports the local chapter of Habitat For Humanity, will feature performances by Gov’t Mule with special guest Ann Wilson, the “classic” Trey Anastasio Band, The Avett Brothers, Les Bros, Blackberry Smoke, Margo Price and others.