Wilco cancels Indianapolis concert due to Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act





PHOTOS: See these other musicians who, right or wrong, mixed politics with music less The band Wilco has canceled a May 7 concert in Indianapolis following the passage of the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act.



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The indie folk rock heroes of Wilco have canceled a May 7 concert in Indianapolis following the controversial passage of the Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

The law takes effect July 1 and says the state cannot "substantially burden a person's exercise of religion" except in the case of a "compelling government interest."

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Critics, including members of Wilco apparently, say the law will allow individuals and businesses to freely discrimante against gay Indiana residents.

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In a Monday statement on the band's Facebook page, Wilco wrote:

"We are canceling our May 7 show at the Murat in Indianapolis. The "Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act" feels like thinly disguised legal discrimination to us. Hope to get back to the Hoosier State someday soon, when this odious measure is repealed. Refunds available at point of purchase."

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