Here are some bands on tour. I am dubbing this the "Read More Edition" because we've previously written about each band (because we love them).
GUITAR WOLF (ギターウルフ)
guitarwolf.net
The legend is back in the USA! The last we heard from them was when the original Bass Guitar died. With new Bass Guitar (UG) and Drum Wolf, be prepared to have your face melt off when they come to town. I was telling everyone to go see them, even though with fire hazards and safety regulations that the band won't be permitted to have their "fire-spewing microphone" on stage… however, I wouldn't be surprised if they snuck them in their shows. I will be sure to take pictures of their "comically oversized speakers" when I see them in Minneapolis, this April 8th. Opening up for them at 7th Street are New Zealanders' The Transistors and Minneapolis bass/drum Japanese duo Birthday Suits.
In the meantime, remember when Guitar Wolf appeared in Puffy AmiYumi's music video for "Teen Titans Go!"? Here is a still from the video from my DVD.
Also, I am told that the record label will be pressing new 10" EP of Jet Satisfaction and will be available to purchase at their live show.
PS, based on "Wild Zero" movie's cult status, I would hazard a guess that they will sell out the 7th Street Entry due to the venue's small capacity. You may want to order your tickets now instead of later, especially since this Japanese band doesn't often tour in the USA.
BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB
bombaybicycleclubmusic.com
I'm quite pleased to see that Bombay Bicycle Club have really hit their stride with a Valentine Day's release of Leave It EP via A&M/Octone Records and have been recently been nominated for three NME Awards!
Leave It EP tracklisting:
You may remember that they came to my attention in 2007. I knew then that they were going to do well, especially having won over the Road to V award in 2006 when they were still in high school.
As you can see below, the British band has been selling out their shows in America.
2012 U.S./Canada Tour Dates:
JAMES
wearejames.com
We've mentioned James a few times here. Most of you will probably remember that band as a one-hit wonder with their "Laid" song, clearly a classic.
James will be returning to North America for a West Coast tour, then heading to Mexico and South America. Singer Tim Booth notes: "We return to the land of milk and honey. In our gnarly battered tour bus we follow the path of the wagon trains. The West coast calls. Sorry East coast fans—economics... next time.”
Booth also adds, "Don't miss us this time. You never know how much more of this we have in us." Does this mean that they're about to break up? (Again?)
Look for The Gathering Sound, a special limited edition box set coming out this Spring. It will contain three CDs, a DVD, a 12" vinyl record and a James USB stick (including all eleven studio albums and a "Best Of" in glorious FLAC and 320kbps MP3, plus music videos). You know that sounds uber expensive. Hardcore fans only!
JAMES Tour Dates
Read More Wild Zero, If you've ever seen this movie, it's so great, Guitar Wolf is just the best. |
guitarwolf.net
The legend is back in the USA! The last we heard from them was when the original Bass Guitar died. With new Bass Guitar (UG) and Drum Wolf, be prepared to have your face melt off when they come to town. I was telling everyone to go see them, even though with fire hazards and safety regulations that the band won't be permitted to have their "fire-spewing microphone" on stage… however, I wouldn't be surprised if they snuck them in their shows. I will be sure to take pictures of their "comically oversized speakers" when I see them in Minneapolis, this April 8th. Opening up for them at 7th Street are New Zealanders' The Transistors and Minneapolis bass/drum Japanese duo Birthday Suits.
Also, I am told that the record label will be pressing new 10" EP of Jet Satisfaction and will be available to purchase at their live show.
PS, based on "Wild Zero" movie's cult status, I would hazard a guess that they will sell out the 7th Street Entry due to the venue's small capacity. You may want to order your tickets now instead of later, especially since this Japanese band doesn't often tour in the USA.
Alien Action TOUR 2012
| Date (日付) | Location (場所) | Venue (会場) | Ticket (チケット) | Age (年齢) |
| 3/27（火） | Nashville, TN | 12th & Porter | $13/$15 | 18+ |
| 3/28（水） | Chapel Hill, NC | Local 506 | $12/$14 | ALL |
| 3/29（木） | Richmond, VA | Kingdom | $15 | ALL |
| 3/30（金） | Baltimore, MD | Ottobar | $15 | ALL |
| 3/31（土） | Brooklyn, NY | Knitting Factory | $15/$17 | ALL |
| 4/01（日） | Philadelphia, PA | JB's | $13/$15 | 21+ |
| 4/03（火） | Fort Wayne, IN | Brass Rail | $13/$15 | ALL |
| 4/04（水） | Columbia, MO | Mojo's | $15 | ALL |
| 4/05（木） | St Louis, MO | Firebird | $15 | ALL |
| 4/06（金） | Lawrence, KS | Bottleneck | $12/$14 | ALL |
| 4/07（土） | Des Moines, IA | Gas Lamp | $10/$12 | ALL |
| 4/08（日） | Minneapolis, MN | 7th St Entry | $15 | 18+ |
| 4/09（月） | Fargo, ND | Aquarium | $10/$12 | 21+ |
| 4/10（火） | Rapid City, SD | Skullets | $10 | ALL |
| 4/11（水） | Missoula, MT | The Top Hat | $12/$14 | 21+ |
| 4/13（金） | Bellingham, WA | The Shakedown | $10 | 21+ |
| 4/14（土） | Seattle, WA | Corazon | $13.5/$15 | 21+ |
| 4/15（日） | Portland, OR | Hawthorne Theatre | $13.5/$15 | 21+ |
| 4/17（火） | San Francisco, CA | Bottom of the Hill | $16 | 21+ |
| 4/18（水） | Los Angeles, CA | The Satellite | $13/$15 | 21+ |
| 4/19（木） | Santa Ana, CA | Constellation Room | $13/$15 | ALL |
| 4/20（金） | San Diego, CA | Casbah | $15 | 21+ |
| 4/21（土） | Phoenix, AZ | Martini Ranch | $15 | 21+ |
| 4/22（日） | Albuquerque, NM | Launchpad | $12 | ALL |
| 4/24（火） | San Antonio, TX | White Rabbit | $15/$17 | ALL |
| 4/25（水） | Dallas, TX | Trees | $12/$15 | ALL |
| 4/26（木） | Memphis, TN | Hi-Tone | $13 | ALL |
Read More Bombay Bicycle Club were all fellow classmates and formed when they were 15 years old, just two years ago. They were named after an Indian restaurant… |
bombaybicycleclubmusic.com
I'm quite pleased to see that Bombay Bicycle Club have really hit their stride with a Valentine Day's release of Leave It EP via A&M/Octone Records and have been recently been nominated for three NME Awards!
Leave It EP tracklisting:
1. Leave It (Flipbook Remix)
2. Leave It (acoustic)
3. Lights Out, Words Gone (Rub A Dub)
4. Shuffle (acoustic)
2. Leave It (acoustic)
3. Lights Out, Words Gone (Rub A Dub)
4. Shuffle (acoustic)
You may remember that they came to my attention in 2007. I knew then that they were going to do well, especially having won over the Road to V award in 2006 when they were still in high school.
As you can see below, the British band has been selling out their shows in America.
2012 U.S./Canada Tour Dates:
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2/20/12 Vancouver, BC @ Commodore (upgraded)
2/21/12 Kamloops, BC @ Blue Grotto (19+) 2/22/12 Calgary, AB @ Republik (18+) 2/23/12 Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room (18+) 2/25/12 Winnipeg, MB @ West End Cultural (All Ages) 2/26/12 Minneapolis, MN @ 7th Street – SOLD OUT 2/27/12 Chicago, IL @ Subterranean (17+) – SOLD OUT 2/29/12 Columbus, OH @ The Basement (All Ages) |
3/1/12 Toronto, ON @ Phoenix (Venue upgraded - 19+)
3/2/12 Montreal, QC @ Cabaret Mile End (18+) 3/3/12 Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall – SOLD OUT 3/5/12 New York, NY @ Bowery (18+) – SOLD OUT 3/7/12 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club (All Ages) 3/8/12 Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell’s – SOLD OUT 3/9/12 Cambridge, MA @ Middle East Downstairs (18+) 3/10/12 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer (All Ages) |
Read More I wanted to let you know James has a double album called The Morning After The Night Before, out last Tuesday on UMe. Technically, the latest release are comprised of two recently released EP called The Night Before and The Morning After… |
wearejames.com
We've mentioned James a few times here. Most of you will probably remember that band as a one-hit wonder with their "Laid" song, clearly a classic.
James will be returning to North America for a West Coast tour, then heading to Mexico and South America. Singer Tim Booth notes: "We return to the land of milk and honey. In our gnarly battered tour bus we follow the path of the wagon trains. The West coast calls. Sorry East coast fans—economics... next time.”
Booth also adds, "Don't miss us this time. You never know how much more of this we have in us." Does this mean that they're about to break up? (Again?)
Look for The Gathering Sound, a special limited edition box set coming out this Spring. It will contain three CDs, a DVD, a 12" vinyl record and a James USB stick (including all eleven studio albums and a "Best Of" in glorious FLAC and 320kbps MP3, plus music videos). You know that sounds uber expensive. Hardcore fans only!
JAMES Tour Dates
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Apr 07 Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom +
Apr 08 Seattle, WA – Neumos + Apr 09 Portland, OR – Roseland Theatre + Apr 11 San Francisco, CA – The Independent + Apr 13 Indio, CA – Coachella Music Festival Apr 15 Las Vegas, NV – Hard Rock Café On The Strip + Apr 16 Tempe, AZ – The Marquee + Apr 18 Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre + |
Apr 19 San Diego, CA – The House Of Blues +
Apr 20 Indio, CA – Coachella Music Festival Apr 25 Monterrey, Mexico – Details TBA Apr 26 Mexico City, Mexico – Details TBA Apr 28 Santiago, Chile - Teatro Caupolican Apr 30 San Paolo, Brazil – Details TBA May 02 Buenos Aires, Argentina – Details TBA +Special Guest ELIZAVETA |
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