Ani DiFranco will take a year long break from touring after her July 31 show in Floyd, Va. DiFranco suffers from tendonitis in her wrists and hands, a condition she hoped would improve during a three-month break from touring earlier this year.
A spokesperson for the artist stated, "If she were to continue to perform at this time, she would risk permanent nerve damage to her hands."
The west coast leg of DiFranco's tour was to begin in Boise on August 30. Refunds for the cancelled dates will be provided.
As for what she'll do in the meantime, a post on her site says:
Although the Little Folksinger will be off the road, naturally she will not be quiet. Several new recording projects with longtime friends are in the works, along with a new album from Ani anticipated for 2006. She will also still participate as a featured speaker in the New Yorker Festival on September 24 in New York City.
