SAN FRANCISCO: Newspaper Publisher Cancels Michelle Shocked Concert

The Michelle Shocked concert scheduled for pride weekend in San Francisco won’t be happening. Via the San Francisco Chronicle:

In a statement, San Francisco Examiner Publisher Todd Vogt said: “I am officially canceling the plan to have Michelle Shocked come to San Francisco and perform a free concert and apologize for her recent anti-gay comments. I had hoped that her concert and apology would have held the performer accountable and shine a light on hatred and bigotry, but, unfortunately, it has not. Having Ms. Shocked stand in front of a San Francisco audience and perform her music was intended to help heal, but has only further angered and offended the community. “I sincerely apologize to all.”

Some believe that Vogt could not find a venue willing to host the show.