We like to claim that we’re all for enthusiastic ideas, but getting too passionate about a concept can be dangerous. For example, what started as zealous affection for one of our beloved creatures has slowly turned one man into this. In the world of human-feline transmogrification, you just have to know when to pull in the reins. When it comes to music, full-throttle enthusiasm is always encouraged, and nothing is fuller and throttler than Japandroids live. Eager overachievers Brian King and David Prowse have announced a month-long North American tour beginning in late August.
Having enchanted everyone the world over with Post-Nothing (TMT Review) in 2009 on Polyvinyl, Japandroids bring dignity and style to music once again by means of a relentless, jack-hammering intensity and this latest tour promises a punishing mix of pre-Post-Nothing tracks, Post-Nothing gems, and post-Post-Nothing tunes that the duo have been refining for release on their highly-anticipated sophomore album.
Dates, starting in hometown Vangroovy:
08.27.11 - Vancouver, BC - The Waldorf Hotel *
08.28.11 - Victoria, BC - Lucky Bar *
08.30.11 - Seattle, WA - The Sunset *
08.31.11 - Portland, OR - Bunk Bar *
09.02.11 - San Francisco, CA - The Hemlock *
09.05.11 - Phoenix, AZ - Trunk Space *
09.07.11 - Dallas, TX - Bryan Street Tavern *
09.08.11 - Austin, TX - Mohawk (Inside) *
09.09.11 - Raleigh, NC - Hopscotch Fest
09.12.11 - Washington, DC - Red Palace *
09.13.11 - Philadelphia, PA - Kung Fu Necktie *
09.14.11 - New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
09.15.11 - Boston, MA - Middle East Upstairs *
09.16.11 - Fredericton, NB - The Capital Complex *
09.17.11 - Halifax, NS - The Seahorse Tavern *
09.19.11 - Charlottetown, PE - Hunter’s Ale House *
09.20.11 - Quebec City, QC - L’Agitee *
09.21.11 - Montreal, QC - Pop Montreal @ Le Divan Orange *
09.22.11 - Toronto, ON - Sneaky Dee’s *
09.23.11 - Chicago, IL - Schubas Tavern *
09.24.11 - Champaign, IL - Pygmalion Festival @ The High Dive #
09.26.11 - Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry *
09.27.11 - Winnipeg, MB - Royal Albert Arms Hotel
09.29.11 - Edmonton, AB - Brixx
* Bass Drum of Death
# Polyvinyl Records 15th Anniversary Showcase
• Japandroids: http://japandroids.com
• Polyvinyl: http://www.polyvinylrecords.com
