Confederate Railroad is again being dropped from a fair line up for their name. They have been removed from the lineup of an upcoming fair in New York.

Confederate Railroad were set in the line up and ready to perform at the Ulster County Fair in New Paltz, N.Y., on Aug. 1.  A spokesman for the fair, Pat Ryan says the band, whose logo features two confederate flags, will be dropped from the line up.

Thursday, someone had started a Change.org petition asking the Ulster County Agricultural Society to cancel Confederate Railroad’s performance. A letter was shared sent to Ulster County officials about the matter.

“Display and sale of the confederate flag is deeply offensive to people of color and their allies. The Ulster County Fair will not be able to serve as ‘Your Ticket to Family Fun’ to thousands of Ulster County families in light of both the name Confederate Railroad and their display of confederate symbols,” she wrote. “My concerns extend further to the sale of confederate merchandise which I believe should be banned from the fair. There are many ways to share and appreciate county, rural and agricultural themes and ideas without paying homage to a dehumanizing symbol.”

Front man, Danny Shirley issued a statement afterward, which reads as follows:

“As many of you know, we were scheduled to perform at the Illinois State Fair in Du Quoin, Illinois on August 27, along with our friends Restless Heart and Shenandoah. We have since been removed from that show by the Illinois Department of Agriculture because of the name of our band. This was very disappointing as we have played this fair before and enjoyed it very much. The outpouring of support from Confederate Railroad fans, fans of other acts, and the public in general, has been both overwhelming and very much appreciated. I would also like to thank the actors, athletes and fellow country music artists who have spoken out in support. It has been brought to my attention that several people have asked both Restless Heart and Shenandoah to cancel their shows in protest of our cancellation. I have spoken to both acts and encouraged them to perform as scheduled. Live concerts are how we pay our bills and feed our families. I would never want to see another act lose a payday because of this. Please go out to hear these two great bands. As I have said many times onstage, I am by no means a saint but, I am a man of faith and I have faith that God will see us through this as well as whatever comes next! Thank you for your support.”