William Tyler Cancels Backside 405 Set After Testing Positive For COVID-19; Steve Gunn Set Still On

William Tyler Credit: Courtesy of William Tyler

Los Angeles-based indie-folk artist William Tyler has canceled the remainder of his shows for the next week, including this Saturday at 405 Backside in Burlington, after positive for COVID-19. Tyler is currently touring with guitarist Steve Gunn, who will perform as scheduled.

Tyler announced the news via Twitter Friday morning, noting that he is fully vaccinated and had been following CDC guidelines.

Y’all I hate this but – despite following all CDC guidelines in the last year and being fully vaccinated I received a positive Covid test this morning. Effective immediately I am canceling all my shows in the next week
— william tyler (@williamtylertn) July 23, 2021

Steve Gunn Credit: Courtesy of Steve Gunn

Gunn will headline Saturday with local shoegaze act Paper Castles providing support. The show kicks off at 8 p.m. Visit highergroundmusic.com for information and tickets.