The 50th anniversary tour of the Doobie Brothers won’t be making a stop Saturday at the Pavilion at Star Lake in Burgettstown.

The band announced via social media it is canceling this show because “a member of the touring personnel” tested positive for covid-19. Performances at three other venues —- Clarkston, Mich., Toledo and Cincinnati — also have been canceled.

The group was to be onstage with Michael McDonald. He was rejoining the band as he has done in the past to celebrate five decades of making music.

McDonald did not perform during a Tuesday night show at the Minnesota State Fair.

During the show, co-founder Patrick Simmons, a singer/guitarist, said McDonald was not feeling well, according to the Star Tribune.

“He’s recuperating and isolating. We hope to have him back in a week or so,” the website reported. He said McDonald has been vaccinated.

The Doobie Brothers will postpone their four upcoming shows as a member of the touring personnel has tested positive with COVID-19. The shows in Clarkston, Burgettstown, Toledo, and Cincinnati will be rescheduled and new dates will be announced shortly. pic.twitter.com/hHYgN6ueAi

— The Doobie Brothers (@TheDoobieBros) September 1, 2021

This is the second show in the past week canceled at Star Lake. KISS was unable to play Aug. 26 because singer Paul Stanley tested positive for covid-19.

My COVID symptoms were MILD compared to many others and let me tell you... It kicked my ass. It's over now. pic.twitter.com/8HDMjKZT37

— Paul Stanley (@PaulStanleyLive) August 31, 2021

Reschedule dates for the Doobie Brothers will soon be announced.

The band originated in Northern California. It recorded its first album in 1971. Popular songs include “What a Fool Believes,” “Minute by Minute,” “Long Train Runnin’,” “Takin’ It to the Streets,” “Black Water,” and “China Grove.” The group has won four Grammy awards and sold more than 48 million records.

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