Orange Lights show in L.A. scuttled after bassist attacked

Two American dates by the English quintet the Orange Lights -- including a show Tuesday at the Viper Room -- have been canceled after the band's bassist sustained injuries during a performance last week in London. According to one report, Chris Gittins was attacked by a person wielding a bread knife after an acoustic show. From the band's management:

"The Orange Lights apologize for canceling their North America dates in both L.A. and New York due to a serious injury to the hand of bass player Chris Gittins. An unprovoked incident happened in London which resulted in us also canceling a headline show at London Barfly the following evening."

The Newcastle band is fronted by Jason Hart, former touring guitarist for Spiritualized. Its debut album, "Life Is Still Beautiful," was produced by Ken Nelson (Coldplay) and Chris Potter (the Verve) and mixed in L.A. by Chris Lord-Alge. The band will try to reschedule the shows in Novmeber.