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When Australian miners Brant Webb and Todd Russell were trapped almost a kilometre underground, they listened to country music and American rock band Foo Fighters.
In May, lead singer Dave Grohl heard of their plight and promised to get them tickets and a beer when they got out safely. Now he can make good on his pledge, with the announcement of two Sydney concerts in October.
"I was willing to flip the bill to have them come halfway around the world just to hang out and have a beer, and then it turned out they couldn't come," Grohl told radio station Triple J this morning.
"So this time, absolutely. And you know what, I'm not just having one beer with those dudes, we're going for it. This is going to be a big night."
Rescuers kept the Beaconsfield pair's spirits up by passing them iPods loaded with their favourite tunes, including Foo Fighters songs.
Grohl - former drummer of Nirvana - sent a message of support offering Webb and Russell tickets and beers at a Foo's show "anywhere" once they were safely out.
The miners could not be immediately contacted to see if they will take up the offer.
Grohl's message arrived on 5 May, four days before the miners were freed.
"Dave here, from the Foo Fighters. Hope you guys are hangin' in there, and hope that the music is helping you two out," he said.
"Though I'm halfway around the world right now, my heart is with you both, and I want you to know that when you come home, there's two tickets to any Foo's show, anywhere, and two cold beers waiting for you. Deal? Looking forward to sharing them with you ... Come home safe, and we'll see you soon. Dave Grohl."
The band's management confirmed the message was from the singer.
The band performed hard-rocking arena shows last year and are switching to acoustic for "intimate" shows at the iconic Sydney Opera House.
