# Papa Roach cancels Louder Than Life show

> Papa Roach cancels Louisville festival gig after bassist's medical emergency.
- Title: Papa Roach cancels Louder Than Life show · Billboard
- Summary: Papa Roach cancels Louisville festival gig after bassist's medical emergency. Papa Roach cancels Sept 19 Louder Than Life show due to bassist Tobin…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/concerts/papa-roach-cancel-louder-than-life-1236344171
- Author: Jessica Lynch
- Published: 2026-09-20T05:08:39+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: papa roach, louder than life, tobin esperance, medical emergency, bass, rock band, concert cancellation, louiseville
## What happened
Papa Roach canceled their Sept 19 Louisville show due to bassist Tobin Esperance's medical emergency.

> a medical emergency involving bassist tobin esperance has knocked papa roach out of its scheduled appearance at louder than life
## Who was affected
Bassist Tobin Esperance's health is the band's immediate concern.

> tobin esperance will be unable to perform this weekend due to an unexpected emergency
## When and where
The cancellation occurs just hours before Sept 19 Louisville festival show.

> just hours before they were due onstage in louisville
## Why it happened
Doctors advised against performing due to medical emergency.

> after careful consideration and advice from medical professionals
## What happens next
Band resumes tour Nov 1 in Glasgow after recovery.

> we look forward to welcoming him back on stage in november
## Key takeaway

Papa Roach cancels Sept 19 Louder Than Life show due to bassist Tobin Esperance's unexpected medical emergency.