From Erik on Twitter:

Wow. My interest in this band has seriously hit an all-time low.

Richie needs to get his shit together. Of course we have no conformation, but we all know what it's REALLY about. With him missing that leg in 2011, cancelling those USA solo shows due to "illness", and now this, he's been a constant disappointment. What's worse is that he was looking so good just a month ago...

This band is so frustrating.

We DON'T know what it's really about. I've heard he was in Calgary and didn't show up to soundcheck. If it's rehab then I understand throwing stones, I really don't think that's it.

My interest in this band is higher than normal because I want to see what's going to happen. Erik is saying Jon is on fire...

I agree they are frustrating though.

I know we're not certain, and if it is a different circumstance, then it'd be different. But based on his past, I think it's quite clear, at least to me. Some hints are in the wording, I think. The post on bonjovi.com says he has "personal issues". This points to the alcohol, in my opinion. If it said he was absent due to "family issues" or something along those lines, it would point elsewhere. It's certainly not the first time it's happened, either, so all signs at this moment point to the booze. That may be grasping at straws at nonexistent evidence, but that's what I got from it.

Or maybe I'm just a pessimist.
I guess interest was the wrong word. I'm definitely intrigued, but yeah, I'm just extremely frustrated.

Your patience with the band has hit an all time low.

Bada bing. Exactly what I meant, just couldn't formulate it. Thanks goodness you have a much better grasp on the English language than I do at this hour. :D

From Erik:
Apparently Wanted is starting the encore now, after Bad Medicine W/OTR&R ended the main set. Pretty sure Erik missed a few songs though.

Exactly. I don't think it's rehab either and I'm trying not to speculate but if it's family, they come first.

You'll sleep well now. I didn't want it keeping you awake.