KISS postpones Raleigh show due to COVID-19

Organizers said the band's show at Coastal Credit Union Music Park at Walnut Creek would be rescheduled. All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date.

The band canceled its concert Thursday night in Pennsylvania after singer Paul Stanley tested positive for COVID-19.

"Everyone on the entire tour, both band and crew, are fully vaccinated," the band said via a statement on social media.

Stanley Tweeted Thursday night that he had been "sick with flu-like symptoms and was tested repeatedly and was negative. As of late this afternoon I tested positive. The crew, staff and band have all tested negative once again." Stanley added that he was fine and not in the ICU.

On Friday night at Raleigh's Red Hat Amphitheater, the Brothers Osborne were performing to a sizable crowd. It’s a day many have been looking forward to.

“We’re gonna go no matter what,” said one woman who bought tickets to surprise her dad.

This North Carolina nurse says she bought her tickets months ago to surprise her dad. As as nurse she feels she knows enough about COVID to be comfortable in this environment.

“I feel a little safer now knowing that I’m vaccinated knowing that if I do get it I will be more protected,” she said.

At Friday’s show, it’s not required to show proof of vaccination or to wear a mask. Concert goers we spoke with are convinced a vaccine is enough.

“If I can’t go to a venue like this why did I get the vaccine,” John Herzig said. “I just feel like as I said before God has had his hand on me.”

Red Hat Amphitheater does have mobile tickets available to reduce the amount of contact and they have also implemented a clear bag policy to avoid contact between staff and guests.

The Ritz also announced its moving their indoor shows to outdoor venues. Incubus was also moved outdoors at the Red Hat Amphitheater, where all fans will be required to show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test.

John Goodwin says this is his first concert in two years. Goodwin's not vaccinated and not concerned about catching COVID.

“Just the same way I’m not worried about game being the flu or getting something else, I’m gonna keep my distance from everybody,” he said.

Experts at UNC say outdoor activities are fine when there’s not too many people around. It’s the big outdoor venues she would advise against. Especially for those who are unvaccinated.

Goodwin said he would wear a mask "to make people comfortable.”