Mike's health problems
Source: R.E.M.hq

Due to Mike Mills' illness, yesterday's show in Sheffield was postponed until June 15th, when the band will return to this arena to make up for last night's nonappearance. R.E.M.hq also announced that the show scheduled for today at the S.E.C. in Glasgow has been cancelled.

According to Bertis Downs, "Mike has been receiving medical care in Sheffield and is resting. As to how this affects the shows scheduled for the remainder of the week and beyond, the band is taking it day-to-day based on the advice of Mike's doctors.

Obviously we all want Mike to get better, and clearly we all want to play the shows; And rest assured we will do so as soon as possible. Hope to see you all in Birmingham Wednesday night. As for make-up dates, the band will return to Sheffield on June 15th, as announced earlier today. We are currently trying to sort out a Glasgow replacement date, but that may take a while."

During yesterday's show Michael and Peter went up to the stage to let the crowd know how sorry the guys were not to be able to play. The crowd was really supportive and understanding and were treated to something pretty special: an accoustic set of "The One I Love," "Leaving New York," "I've Been High," and "Losing My Religion." Michael mentioned that he knows a lot of people came from far away to be here and that just made the dissappointment for the band even worse.

So, keep your fingers crossed for Mike and hope he will be fine soon!