School of Seven Bells Hit The Ro-Ad

School of Seven Bells, or SVIIB, will hit the road in support of their latest album Disconnect From Desire. They will hit up Hailey's on October 8. Don't disconnect from your desire and go out and see them...

October 8 - Hailey's - Denton, TX
October 9 - Mohawk - Austin, TX
October 10 - Warehouse Live - Houston, TX

The New Pornographers Come To The D

Yep, A.C., Neko and the rest of the crew are hitting up Dallas on their tour behind the new album The Crash Years. They will be at "The Showroom" at Palladium... which I can only assume is the ballroom, on Saturday, July 24.

Live Camera Obscura

The Camera Obscura will head back to the DFWd area in April as they play Hailey's in Denton on 4/10. If you can't make it, enjoy this big of video from their concert in Williamsburg in November.

Although Tracyanne Campbell looks like she bored/sad most of the time she's on stage I can't help but crush on her... she's cute as a button.

Audrye Sessions Turn Me On

I'm not sure what it is about female bass players that I find so alluring, but, it is definitely a bug I have and can't seem to shake.  It's happened before with Stellastarr* and Silversun Pickups... and it's happened again with Audrye Sessions.

Their music runs along the lines of the Aussie band Youth Group, whom it seems the opening guitar was cribbed, and a little bit of a harder edged Toad The Wet Sprocket.  Good music that is only "alternative" because it's indie and not because of the way it sounds.  And, bass player Alicia Marie Campbell is a looker, yeow!  

Next week the band will come through The D with Manchester Orchestra at The Loft.  Should be a good show.

MP3:  Aubrye Sessions - Turn Me Off

[purchase album]

Tour dates:

5/22 San Diego, CA - Voodoo Stage @ HOB
5/23/09 Tucson, AZ @ Club Congress
5/2409 Tempe, AZ @ Clubhouse
5/2609 Austin, TX @ Emo's
5/2709 Dallas, TX @ The Loft
5/2809 Houston, TX @ Walter's
5/2909 New Orleans, LA @ Spanish Moon
5/3009 Oxford, MS @ Proud Larry's
5/3109 Atlanta, GA @ Bottletree
6/0309 Orlando, FL @ The Social
6/0409 Orlando, FL @ The Social

Killer Crocs

I was recently turned on to the Crocodiles and found their sound familiar yet hard to pin down.  They have a smidge of the Black Angels drone, very much "Head On" era Jesus and Mary Chain and maybe even a little bit of Echo and The Bunnymen (only a little more rocky) to round everything out.  

Regardless, I've been listening to a helluva lot of them the last week or so.  And they are coming to Dallas as the support band for Holy Fuck.  

MP3:  Crocodiles - I Wanna Kill

MP3:  Crocodiles - Summer of Hate

Tour dates:
5/20/09 Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Smalls
5/21/09 Boston, MA @ Middle East Upstairs #
5/22/09 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg #
5/23/09 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom #
5/24/09 Baltimore, MD @ Ottobar #
5/25/09 Philadelphia, PA @ The Church #
5/27/09 Washington DC @ Rock N Roll Hotel #
5/28/09 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop #
5/29/09 Detroit, MI @ The Magic Stick #
5/30/09 Chicago, IL @ The Empty Bottle #
5/31/09 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street Entry #
6/3/09 Bellingham, WA @ Highlight Lounge #
6/4/09 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir #
6/5/09 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill #
6/6/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Troubadour #
6/7/09 San Diego, CA @ Casbah #
6/8/09 Tuscon, AZ @ Plush #
6/10/09 Dallas, TX @ Lounge on Elm #
6/11/09 Austin, TX @ Mohawk #
6/12/09 Houston, TX @ Walter's #
6/13/09 Baton Rouge, LA @ Spanish Moon #
6/14/09 Birmingham, AL @ Bottletree #
6/15/09 Atlanta, GA @ Drunken Unicorn #
6/18/09 Brooklyn, NY @ Union Pool
6/20/09 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge
6/23/09 Cleveland, OH @ Beachland Tavern
6/26/09 Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theatre
6/27/09 Phoenix, AZ @ The Trunkspace

# supporting Holy Fuck

Music From The Great Northern...

Summer is-a-comin' , which living in Texas could mean it'll be here next week.  But, I know finally have some new songs that feel like summer to listen to... and one of them is "Houses" by Great Northern.

Their songs switch singers between Solon Bixler and Rachel Stolte.  When Stolte sings it reminds me of Nina Gordon formerly of Veruca Salt, and the great song "Tonight and The Rest of My Life."  "Houses" is a great songs and it makes me wish summer were finally here.

MP3:  Great Northern - Houses

Tour dates:
5/1/09 Brooklyn, NY @ Bell House
5/2/09 Albany, NY @ Valentines
5/4/09 Bowery Ballroom @ Bowery Ballroom
5/5/09 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's
5/7/09 Washington, DC @ Black Cat
5/8/09 Pittsburgh, PA @ Diesel
5/9/09 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
5/10/09 Columbus, OH @ Skully's
5/11/09 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
5/13/09 Chicago, IL @ Lakeshore Theatre
5/14/09 Columbia, MT @ Mojo's
5/16/09 Denton, TX @ Halley's
5/17/09 Houston, TX @ Warehouse
5/18/09 Austin, TX @ Parish
5/21/09 Phoenix, AZ @ Rhythm Room
5/22/09 San Diego, CA @ Casbah
5/23/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Echoplex
5/24/09 San Francisco, CA @ Independent
5/26/09 Portland, OR @ Douglas Fir Lounge
5/27/09 Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Café

Old Crow Coming Back To The Granada

Finally, Old Crow Medicine Show is coming back to Dallas.  I knew they would be coming to town sooner or later to promote their latest album Tennessee Pusher, I just didn't think it would take this long.  The best part is they're coming back to the Granada.  I saw them there a few years ago and it was hands down the best show I've been too.

MP3:  Old Crow Medicine Show - Soul Rebel (Bob Marley Cover)

Tour dates:

5/6/09 Dallas, TX @ The Granada Theater

This is part of their performance of "Wagon Wheel" from the Granada the last time they were there.

Santigold Comes To The D

It didn't take very long for my wish that she comes to town to come true.  My wife turned me onto Santigold about three months ago and I love her album.  Her debut fluidly moves from indie pop to dub to reggae and I loves it.  I just hope that since the Dallas stop is near the end of her tour it will still be a good show.  I love this time of year, all the show dates start rolling in and my summer starts to look better and better.

Tour dates:
3/27/09 Miami, FL @ Ultra Music Festival
3/28/09 Mammoth, CA @ Roxy's Chicken Jam
5/21/09 San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
5/22/09 Sacramento, CA @ Empire
5/24/09 Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheatre
5/25/09 George, WA @ Sasquatch! Festival
5/28/09 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
5/29/09 Des Moines, IA @ People's Court
5/31/09 Baltimore, MD @ Ram's Head Live
6/01/09 Boston, MA @ House of Blues
6/03/09 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
6/04/09 Motreal, QB @ Metropolis
6/06/09 Philadelphia, PA @ The Roots Picnic
6/07/09 Norfolk, VI @ The Norva
6/09/09 New York, NY @ Terminal 5
6/10/09 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club
6/12/09 Manchester, TN @ Bonnaroo
6/13/09 St. Louis, MO @ Bacardi B Live
6/15/09 Austin, TX @ Stubb's (outside)
6/17/09 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
6/18/09 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
6/21/09 Hollywood, CA @ Hollywood Bowl :: KCRW World Festival Series

Great Lake Swimmers Coming To Denton

Folkies Great Lake Swimmers will bring their minimalist folk-rock-pop tunes to Hailey's in Denton this spring touring behind their new album Lost Channels.  Their albums is set to be released the day their tour starts, March 31.    

MP3:  Great Lake Swimmers - Pulling On a Line

3/31/09 - Seattle @ The Tractor Tavern
4/01/09 - Portland @ Doug Fir
4/03/09 - San Francisco @ The Bottom of the Hill
4/04/09 - Los Angeles @ Spaceland
4/05/09 - Tucson @ Plush
4/07/09 - Austin @ Stubbs Bar-B-Q
4/08/09 - Denton @ Hailey's
4/10/09 - Atlanta @ The Earl
4/13/09 - Charlottesville @ Gravity Lounge
4/14/09 - Washington @ Black Cat
4/15/09 - Philadelphia @ Johnny Brenda's
4/16/09 - Northampton @ Iron Horse Music Hall
4/17/09 - New York City @ The Bowery Ballroom
4/18/09 - Cambridge @ The Brattle Theater
4/20/09 - Newport @ The Southgate House
4/21/09 - Chicago @ Schubas
4/22/09 - Minneapolis @ 7th Street Entry
4/23/09 - Madison @ High Noon Saloon

The Moz Comes Back To The D

Yeppers, the world's most famous asexual vegan is coming back to The D.  He will be playing the Palladium Ballroom on April 10.  That seems to be a fitting place for him to play.  Although, it would've been a sweet to if he could've played at the Granada.  I saw him a few years ago in OKC and it was one of the best shows I've been to.  It had all the things you would expect, concert goers bringing him flowers, jumping up on stage, Moz swinging his mic cord in true crooner fashion.

His stop in Dallas will be in support of his new album Years of Refusal--as you can see the above cover.  I'm not sure what's more disturbing about the cover; the fact that he's visibly uncomfortable holding a baby and doesn't really know how to hold one or the fact the baby is happy with a large hand on his/her junk.

MP3:  Morrissey - Satan Rejected My Soul

Tour dates:

02/28/08 Boca Raton, FL @ Mizner Park
03/01/08 Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock live
03/03/08 Jacksonville, FL @ Florida Theater
03/04/08 St. Petersburg, FL @ Jannus Landing
03/06/08 Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues
03/07/08 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
03/09/08 Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
03/11/08 Durham, NC @ Durham Performing Arts Center
03/13/08 Richmond, VA @ The National
03/14/08 Washington, DC @ Warner Theater
03/16/08 Montclair, NJ @ Wellmont Theater
03/17/08 Pittsburgh, PA @ Carnegie Music Hall
03/19/08 Buffalo, NY @ University of Buffalo Center for the Arts
03/21/08 New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
03/22/08 Philadelphia, PA @ Acadmy of Music
03/25/08 New York, NY @ Webster Hall
03/26/08 New York, NY @ Carnegie Hall
03/28/08 Mashantucket, CT @ Foxwoods
03/29/08 Boston, MA @ House of Blues
03/31/08 Ann Arbor, MI @ Michigan Theater
04/01/08 Columbus, OH @ Palace Theater
04/03/08 Milwaukee, WI @ Eagles Ballroom
04/04/08 Chicago, IL @ Aragon Ballroom
04/06/08 Minneapolis, MN @ State Theater
04/07/08 Kansas City, MO @ Midland Theater
04/08/08 St. Louis, MO @ Pageant Theater
04/10/08 Dallas, TX @ Palladium Ballroom
04/11/08 Houston, TX @ Jesse H. Jones Hall
04/12/08 Austin, TX @ Bass Concert Hall
04/14/08 El Paso, TX @ Chavez Theater
04/15/08 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

Rock The Vote Hymns Style

If there is anything concert going fans like to do it's see their favorite artist at an MTV sponsored Rock The Vote Tour.  The only thing they like more than that is to have their favorite artist tell them who to vote for.

As long as their just urging you to do something, that's cool.  I don't like for anyone to get to preachy, ya know?

Anyhoo, the greatness of the Hymns are joining the Rock The Vote tour and can be seen at the places below.

MP3:  Hymns - Time Told Me (Daytrotter Session)

10/5/08 Boston, MA @ Cafe 939
10/6/08 State College, PA @ Lulu's
10/7/08 Pittsburgh, PA @ Rex Theater
10/9/08 Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
10/10/08 Madison, WI @ Barrymore Theater
10/11/08 Chicago, IL @ The Beat kitchen
10/13/08 Des Moines, IA @ Vaudeville Mews
10/14/08 Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
10/15/08 Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
10/16/08 Denver, CO @ Hi-Dive
10/17/08 Salt Lake City, UT @ Avalon
10/19/08 Tuscon, AZ @ Hotel Congress
10/20/08 West Hollywood, CA @ Troubadour
10/22/08 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
10/24/08 Austin, TX @ Emo's
10/26/08 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues Pontiac Garage
10/29/08 Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl
11/1/08 New York, NY @ Highline Ballroom

Yeah, They Local

It's no secret that Denton is the newest musical hot bed in the country and has been for a while now.  You have local giants Cento-Matic and Midlake coming out of Lil' D, blog darlings Ghosthustler and Robert Gomez...now you can add Sarah Jaffe to that list.

Her music is often described as folk, but, that's not necessarily the case.  Yeah, it's acoustic loveliness in every sense of the word, but not the type of folk one would expect from the bands associated with the genre.  Her music is more personal in nature than the elder statesmen of that genre; not the typical "Teach Your Children" harmonies of CS&N, "Union Made" of Pete Seeger or even the pastoral musings of Fleet Foxes' "Winter White Hymnal."

She's gotten a lot of local press and music nominations; NPR recently selected her tune "Even Born Again" as their song of the day and even written up in the New York Times. 

You wouldn't break her music out to liven up a dinner party, but, you would definitely break her out to say "fuckin' listen to this!"  Check out her Myspace page, listen to the defiant ferocity of "Under," it will hit you in the head like a freight train.  Oh, and the remix of "Two Intangibles."  That one is destined to be used in a pivotal scene in at least one movie.  

She will be touring with Rhett Miller in September and then hit up Dan's Silverleaf.  

MP3:  Sarah Jaffe - Even Born Again

Tour dates:

9/17/08 San Antonio @ Sam’s Burger Joint (w/ Rhett Miller)
9/18/08 Austin @ Threadgills (w/ Rhett Miller)
9/19/08 Dallas @ House of Blues/Cambridge Room (w/ Rhett Miller)
9/20/08 Denton @ Dan’s Silverleaf

Girl In a Coma Coming To The D

One of San Antonio's finest all-girl bands, er, maybe the only all-girl band--Girl in a Coma are coming to Dallas.  I've been waiting for this one!  One of the best things about writing about music is I get to listen to new bands and I wrote about these girls a while back--they are amazing!  

In the spirit of their label head, Joan Jett, these three ladies turn out ballsy punky rock.  If you're my brother, you wouldn't check them out because they're chicks.  That would be a dumb move, my friends.  Being a gifted musician shouldn't be defined by your gender.  I figure if they are good enough to get a personal invite from Morrissey to be his opening act then that's good enough for me.  But, throw in the fact that their songs are bad ass and Nina Diaz is an amazing vocalist, then I'm in bitches!

However, odd venue choice--Sue Ellen's?  Um, didn't know they put on shows there...but, cool?  It should definitely make for an interesting evening.  

MP3:  Girl In A Coma - Clumsy Sky

Tour dates:
09/27/08 Houston, TX @ Fitzgeralds
09/30/08 Atlanta, GA @ The Tabernacle (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/02/08 Baltimore, MD @ Rams Head Live (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/03/08 Philadelphia, PA @ The Electric Factory (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/04/08 Worchester, MA @ The Palladium (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/05/08 New York, NY @ Terminal 5 (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/06/08 New York, NY @ Terminal 5 (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/09/08 Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/11/08 Minneapolis, MN @ State Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/13/08 Denver, CO @ The Paramount (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/16/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Ford Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/17/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Ford Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/18/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Ford Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/19/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Ford Theatre (w/Tegan and Sara)
10/21/08 San Diego, CA @ Bar Pink
10/22/08 Long Beach, CA @ Alex's Bar
10/23/08 San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
10/24/08 San Jose, CA @ The Blank Club
10/25/08 Reno, NV @ The Tonic Lounge
10/26/08 Salt Lake City @ Burt's Tiki Lounge
10/28/08 Lincoln, NE @ Box Awesome
10/30/08 Minneapolis, MN @ PI Bar
10/31/08 Milwaukee, WI @ Stonefly Brew Pub
11/01/08 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge
11/02/08 St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
11/03/08 Columbus, OH @ East Village
11/04/08 Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
11/06/08 Dallas, TX @ Sue Ellen's
11/08/08 Austin, TX @ Mohawk Club
11/09/08 Austin, TX @ Mohawk Club
11/11/08 Houston, TX @ Chances
11/12/08 Corpus Cristi, TX @ House of Rock
11/13/08 Harlingen, TX @ City of Lights
11/14/08 San Marcos, TX @ Triple Crown
11/15/08 San Antonio, TX @ Sam's Burger Joint

Uh Her Her Comin' To The D

Well, I've been waiting for Uh Huh Her to come back around since I missed them in the Spring.  Looks like I'll have to miss them again since I'm jobless.  Sad.  But, if their CD is any indication of how good their show will be--then it should be top notch.

MP3:  Uh Huh Her - Not A Love Song

Tour dates:
10/17/08 San Diego, CA @ Belly Up Tavern
10/18/08 Phoenix, AZ @ Martini Ranch
10/20/08 Austin, TX @ Parish
10/21/08 Dallas, TX @ The Loft
10/23/08 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
10/25/08 Philadelphia, PA @ TLA
10/27/08 Boston, MA @ Roxy
10/29/08 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
10/30/08 Montreal, QC @ Le National
11/1/08 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix Concert Theatre
11/2/08 Detroit, MI @ Magic Bag
11/3/08 Chicago, IL @ Park West
11/5/08 Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe
11/8/08 Seattle, WA @ Neumo's
11/9/08 Vancouver, BC @ Richard's on Richards
11/10/08 Portland, OR@ Wonder Ballroom
11/11/08 San Francisco, CA @ The Fillmore
11/14/08 Los Angeles, CA @ The Avalon
11/18/08 London, UK @ Koko

Broken West Coming to DFW/D

The Broken West is coming to Denton to play at Dan's Silverleaf. Why should you care? Because they are a great band in the lines of Spoon. Well, to me they are Spoon-ish. A great pop-rock band with a great sound.

And...they are playing with Denton legends Cento-Matic to start their tour off.

MP3: The Broken West - Auctioneer

Tour dates:

9/09/08 Denver, CO @ Hi Dive w/ Centro-Matic
9/10/08 Omaha, NE @ Slowdown JR w/ Centro-Matic
9/11/08 Iowa City, IA @ The Picador w/ Langhorne Slim & Centro-Matic
9/12/08 Madison, WI @ Orpheum Stage Door w/ Langhorne Slim & Centro-Matic
9/13/08 Minneapolis, MN @ 400 Bar w/ The Walkmen & Sleepcar
9/15/08 Chicago, IL @ Schuba’s
9/16/08 Pontiac, MI @ Pike Room
9/17/08 Toronto, ON @ Horseshoe Tavern w/ French Kicks
9/21/08 New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge w/ Bobby Bare Jr
9/22/08 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East
9/23/08 New Haven, CT @ Cafe Nine
9/24/08 Washington, DC @ TBA
9/25/08 Chapel Hill, NC @ Local506
9/26/08 Mt. Pleasant, SC @ Village Tavern
9/28/08 Nashville, TN @ The Basement
9/29/08 Memphis, TN @ Hi Tone
9/30/08 Denton, TX @ Dan’s Silverleaf
10/01/08 Austin, TX Mohawk
10/04/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland

Thievery Corporation Coming To HOB

No, I'm not talking about Enron or anything associated with George W. But, you prolly could've guessed that from the picture, huh? Anyhoo, the greatness of Thievery Corporation is coming to the D in October. October 26 to be exact and they will play the House of Snooze.

The duo are touring in support of their latest album Radio Retaliation out on September 23.

MP3: Thievery Corporation - Until The Morning
MP3: Thievery Corporation - Shaolin Satellite

Tour dates:

10/10/08 Thessaloniki, GRE @ Principal
10/11/08 Athens, GRE @ Olympic Fencing Arena
10/16/08 Bucharest, ROM @ Sala Polivalenta
10/24/08 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
10/25/08 New Orleans, LA @ Voodoo Music Festival
10/26/08 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

School of Seven Bells "Connjur"

I get this from the most reliable source in the world Wikipedia: The band is named after legendary pick-pocketing training academy. It's on the Internet, so it has to be correct, right? Right.

Anyhoo, SVIIB will support M83 on tour this fall.  It would've been nice if they came through the D...but, it's not happ'nin'...yet.  M83 is ok, but, School of Seven Bells is much cooler.

But, until then have a listen to the newest track a listen.  It's good y'all!

MP3:  School of Seven Bells - Connjur

Tour dates:

11/13/08 Washington, DC @ Black Cat *
11/14/08 New York, NY @ Webster Hall *
11/15/08 Philadelphia, PA @ Starlite Ballroom *
11/16/08 Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street Nightclub *
11/18/08 Boston, MA @ Middle East Downstairs *
11/19/08 Montreal, QC @ Studio Juste Pour Rire *
11/20/08 Toronto, ON @ Opera House *
11/21/08 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge *
11/22/08 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock Social Club *
11/25/08 Seattle, WA @ Neumo's *
11/26/08 Vancouver, BC @ Richards On Richards *
11/27/08 Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge *
11/28/08 San Francisco, CA @ Fillmore *
11/29/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theater *

*supporting M83

Minus The Bear Come to The D

That's right, Minus The Bear are coming to Dallas. They will be playing the House of Snooze on November 10. That's a Monday kids. I know, I know, you are already tired from the partying on the weekend and a whole days worth of work. I feel you dawg, I do. But, you need to get your lazy asses out and see them.

So, check out their tour dates, mp3 and video below for "Throwing Shapes." The song is really good and the video is spectacular! Gotta love it when love conquers all in imaginary basketball!

MP3: Minus The Bear - Throwin' Shapes

Tour dates:

10/8/08 Spokane, WA @ Service Station
10/9/08 Missoula, MT @ The Other Side
10/11/08 Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
10/12/08 Omaha, NE @ Slowdown
10/13/08 Iowa City, IA @ The Picador
10/15/08 Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theatre
10/16/08 Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
10/17/08 Chicago, IL @ Vic Theatre
10/18/08 Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
10/19/08 Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
10/20/08 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
10/21/08 Boston, MA @ Wilbur Theatre
10/22/08 Washington, DC @ 930 Club
10/23/08 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts
10/24/08 Providence, RI @ Lupo's at the Strand
10/25/08 New York, NY @ Webster Hall
10/26/08 Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
10/28/08 Richmond, VA @ The National
10/29/08 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
10/30/08 Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
10/31/08 Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre
11/1/08 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
11/3/08 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution
11/4/08 Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
11/5/08 Jacksonville, FL @ Free Bird Cafe
11/7/08 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues
11/8/08 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
11/9/08 Austin, TX @ Fun Fun Fun Fest
11/10/08 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
11/13/08 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
11/14/08 San Diego, CA @ Soma
11/15/08 Pomona, CA @ Glass House
11/16/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Henry Fonda Theatre
11/18/08 Sacramento, CA @ Empire
11/19/08 San Francisco, CA @ Bimbo's 365 Club

Say, Say My Baby!

So, I told you a lil' while back that TV on The Radio will release Dear Science, this fall and tour.  At the time I lamented the fact they wouldn't be coming to Dallas.  Well, my days of sadness are over folks!  They will be hitting Dallas on October 26!  But, that's a Tuesday...so, I'll prolly have to take off the next day for that one.

As you can see on the tour dates below, they will be playing at Lakewood Theater.  This is cool because I've never seen a show at the Lakewood.  However, I think it's kind of a strange venue for them to play.  The Palladium Ballroom would've been a better fit I think.  Maybe even the Granada.  It just seems like a weird place for them to place.  Ya know, out amongst the yuppies.

My Oklahoma peeps need to get to the Diamond Ballroom and catch this show y'all!(Ultra8201)

MP3:  TV on The Radio - Wolf Like Me

9/5/08 Portland, OR @ Musicfest NW *
9/6/08 Seattle, WA @ Showbox *
9/7/08 Vancouver, British Columbia @ Commodore Ballroom *
9/9/08 Calgary, Alberta @ Macewan Ballroom *
9/10/08 Edmonton, Alberta @ Starlite Room *
9/12/08 Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory *
9/13/08 Salt Lake City, UT @ In the Venue *
9/14/08 Red Rocks, CO @ Monolith Festival
9/19/08 San Diego, CA @ Street Scene
9/20/08 San Francisco, CA @ Treasure Island Festival
10/10/08 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory #
10/11/08 Providence, RI @ Lupos #
10/13/08 Boston, MA @ Wilbur Theatre #
10/14/08 Brooklyn, NY @ Masonic Temple #
10/15/08 Brooklyn, NY @ Masonic Temple
10/18/08 Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts #
10/19/08 Indianapolis, IN @ Vogue Theatre #
10/20/08 Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave #
10/21/08 Minneapolis, MN @ First Ave #
10/22/08 Chicago, IL @ Riviera #
10/24/08 New Orleans, LA @ Voodoo Festival #
10/25/08 Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle #
10/26/08 Knoxville, TN @ Bijou Theatre #
10/28/08 Dallas, TX @ Lakewood Theatre #
10/30/08 Austin, TX @ Stubbs #
10/31/08 Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom #
11/6/08 Los Angeles, CA @ Wiltern #
11/8/08 San Diego, CA @ 4th and B #
11/9/08 San Francisco, CA: Warfield Theatre #

* w/ Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson
# w/ the Dirtbombs

She & Him Start Tour Today

She & Him start their small tour today. And in what has to be one of the great music injustices of the 2008 summer, She & Him are not coming through Dallas. I was really hoping they would, but, I'm sure she's got a busy acting schedule and him is busy playing as M. Ward.

So, if the dates are anywhere around you, I would definitely go see them. I'm sure it would be a fantastic time. So, in lieu of them coming to the D-Town, listen to my favorite track off Vol. 1 "This is Not a Test" live from SXSW 2008. (I wonder if they will run into Prince at First Avenue? Maybe Morris Day?)

MP3: She & Him - This is Not a Test (Live @ SXSW 08)

*Sorry, the tour started last night in Toronto. I wonder if they met Mr. Informer himself, Snow?*

Tour dates:

7/24/08 Northhampton, MA @ Academy of Music
7/25/08 Philadelphia, PA @Trocadero
7/26/08 NYC @ Terminal 5
7/28/08 Corrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
7/29/08 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
7/30/08 Nashville, TN @ Mercury Lounge
7/31/08 Asheville, NC @ Orange Peel
8/2/08 Newport, RI @ Newport Folk Festival
8/4/08 Columbus, OH @ Wexner Center for the Arts
8/5/08 Chicago, IL @ Park West
8/7/08 Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
8/8/08 Madison, WI @ Barrymore
8/10/08 Washington, DC @ V Fest