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Rock band cancels tour after US border patrol agents detain drummer

  • The Austin rock group Lord Buffalo called off their 2025 tour across Europe after their drummer, Yamal Said, who holds a U.S. Green card, was taken into custody by Customs and Border Protection officials at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on May 12.
  • Yamal Said, the band's drummer who holds Mexican citizenship and permanent resident status in the United States, was removed from the plane by Customs and Border Protection, though the reasons for his detention have not been disclosed.
  • On May 14, the band shared on social media that they were canceling their tour, while noting that their fellow performers from Sweden, Orsak:Oslo, would proceed with the remaining shows as planned.
  • Lord Buffalo indicated they have engaged an immigration attorney to gather information and pursue Said's release, dedicating all their efforts to ensuring his safety and freedom.
  • The cancellation highlights growing challenges for international musicians facing U.S. Immigration enforcement and the band remains hopeful about rescheduling the tour in the future.
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Dallas Observer broke the news in on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
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