Overview
Canadian indie pop act the New Pornographers lost a gig due to their name.
A Christian college in Michigan called Calvin College couldn't get over the band's mildly naughty name and have canned the appearance.
The college released a statement saying, in part, "after weeks of discussion and consideration, the irony of the band's name was impossible to explain to many. The band's name, to some, is mistakenly associated with pornography. Consequently, Calvin, to some, was mistakenly associated with pornography. Neither the college nor the band endorses pornography."
Calvin College claim that they remain "committed to the difficult, yet important work at faithfully engaging popular culture."
The college claimed that they and the band had a "peaceful parting of ways."
The October 15 gig was cancelled and less-offended fans who had bought tickets were refunded.
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