The Lilith Fair has canceled a slew of dates across the southeast, including dates in Raleigh and Charlotte. According to the New York Times, slow ticket sales in a bad economy are to blame. Terry McBride, a Lilith founder, said, “We are in the midst of one of the most challenging summer concert seasons with many tours being canceled outright. Everyone involved with the tour would like to apologize to the fans and artists scheduled to play in these markets, and express appreciation for all the support for the festival’s return. Lilith remains the only tour of its kind, and we are confident that fans will be amazed by what each date has to offer.”