As I look upon the encroaching fields of kudzu, I’m reminded of only one thing: Eric Bachmann’s beard. Try as you might, you cannot stop Bachmann’s beard from spreading across America. As the reunited Archers of Loaf have been touring consistently, those looking to relive the glory days of the 1990s have witnessed the glorious beard in action. But what of those who find favor with Bachmann’s more recent project, Crooked Fingers? Fear not: Crooked Fingers are going on tour as well. Bachmann’s beard shall prove more necessary than ever, as Crooked Fingers plan to tour the US through the frosty autumn months. You know what goes well with a good beard in the winter? I’ll tell you. A nice scarf.
Shortly before the Crooked Fingers tour truly kicks off, Bachmann will release Breaks in the Armor, his sixth album under the name, through Merge. If past Crooked Fingers albums are any indication, this one will be melancholic and lovely. Much like a good beard. Surely, you are familiar with a good beard’s tangle of melancholy.
Crooked Fingers dates:
09.07.11 - Portland, OR - Music Fest NW
10.15.11 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
10.27.11 - Asheville, NC - Grey Eagle
10.28.11 - Knoxville, TN - Pilot Light
10.29.11 - Charlotte, NC - The Evening Muse
11.01.11 - Washingtond, DC - IOTA
11.02.11 - Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda’s
11.03.11 - Hoboken, NJ - Maxwell’s
11.04.11 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
11.06.11 - Boston, MA - TT the Bear’s
11.07.11 - Montreal, QC - Casa Del Popolo
11.08.11 - Toronto, ON - Drake
11.09.11 - Detroit, MI - Magic Stick
11.11.11 - Chicago, IL - Schuba’s
11.12.11 - Milwaukee, WI - Cactus Club
11.13.11 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social Club
11.14.11 - Omaha, NE - Waiting Room
11.15.11 - Denver, CO - Larimer Lounge
11.23.11 - San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
11.25.11 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo
11.26.11 - San Diego, CA - Casbah
12.01.11 - Austin, TX - Mohawk
12.02.11 - Houston, TX - Fitzgerald’s Downstairs
• Crooked Fingers: http://www.crookedfingers.com
• Merge: http://www.mergerecords.com
