Funk legend Zigaboo Modeliste's UK tour has been cancelled.

The sticksman, best known for his time with The Meters, had been due to head this way with the Big Chiefs for the following dates:

23^rd February 2013 Band on the Wall, Manchester with BBC6 Music Craig Charles Funk & Soul Show

26^th February 2013 The Boiler Room, Guildford

27^th February 2013 Concorde2, Brighton

28^th February 2013 Rich Mix, Shoreditch, London with JazzFM

It is hoped that the tour will be rescheduled for later in the year.