Entertainer to take brief hiatus to recover

The Doug Gabriel Ultimate Variety Show will temporarily close next month while the show's star undergoes medical treatment.

Headliner Doug Gabriel announced in a recent Facebook post that his shows, scheduled between July 2 and July 22, will be canceled while the talented vocalist recovers from surgery.

"Doug has been dealing with a lot of back problems over the last six months and after doing a lot of tests and discussing everything with his doctor, he has been advised that having a surgical procedure would be in his best interest," the post read. "Thankfully, he should be fully healed within six weeks, but the doctor said he can start back with shows as early as two weeks, as long as he is careful with his movements, of course."

Gabriel and is family appreciate your prayers for a speedy recovery, as well as your understanding of this unavoidable situation.

Following the brief hiatus, the Doug Gabriel Ultimate Variety Show will resume on July 23, at the Reza Live Theater.