MUNA’s Naomi McPherson to miss first shows of North American tour to care for mother with terminal cancer

MUNA has confirmed that Naomi McPherson will be missing the first shows of the band’s North American tour, to care for their mother who has terminal cancer. READ MORE: MUNA – ‘Dancing On The Wall’ review: euphoric pop bangers with a shadowy side The shows are set to kick off tomorrow night (Thursday September 17) with an opening night in Phoenix, before shows in Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta, Boston, Santa Barbara and more. However, in a new update from the band, they shared that McPherson – who plays guitar, synths, and sings in the band – will not be at the first few shows, as they will be looking after their mother, Harriet. “We are writing with heavy hearts to let you know about something that has been going on in the MUNA family and some resulting changes that will have to be made to the beginning of the ‘Gets So Hot’ tour,” they began. “Tragically, Naomi’s mother Harriet has been suffering for some time now from an extremely aggressive and terminal form of cancer that has escalated in severity over the past few weeks. Now, it has become clear that her passing will coincide with the beginning of this headline tour. “As a result, Naomi has been at home with her for her fi...