RICHARD ARCHER - HARD-FI FORCED OUT OF COACHELLA

British rockers HARD-FI have been forced to cancel their appearance at this summer's (06) Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival, because frontman RICHARD ARCHER has been diagnosed with throat problems. The CASH MACHINE singer has pulled a string of dates across America, but hopes to reschedule the gigs in June (06). A statement from Archer reads, "I am deeply frustrated by the problem I'm having with my throat. "We were so looking forward to hitting the States again at the end of the month, and especially looking forward to playing the Coachella Festival, but unfortunately it's just not possible at this time. "We'll be back in June and plan to make up for it."