This Week's Tour News

Who: The Weakerthans
When: September 17th + 18th
Where: Music Hall of Williamsburg + Bowery Ballroom
On Sale: Noon
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Thoughts: Fans of the lyric must be fans of The Weakerthans. It goes without saying that if you like your songwriting with depth and meaning this is one of the bands you must adore, because songsmiths is what they are. Even other great songwriters like John Darnielle of The Mountain Goats and Craig Finn of The Hold Steady know about this. So if you didn't know, now you do, jump on board!
Listen: The Weakerthans - "Reunion Tour"

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Who: The Veils + Foreign Born
When: July 30th + August 3rd
Where: Mercury Lounge + The Bell House
On Sale: Now (Merc) + Not Yet (Bell House)
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Thoughts: I don't know shit about either of these bands, but I got a press release about their tour. Thought you guys might like to know.
Listen: The Veils - "The Letter"
Foreign Born - "Early Warnings"

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Who: Fever Ray
When: September 28th + 29th
Where: Webster Hall
On Sale: Now
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Thoughts: No one was sure when Karin Dreijer released her solo album as Fever Ray whether or not the reclusive performer would be touring behind it our not, but to our amazement she is and I assure you if you want to see this show get tickets immediately!
Listen: Fever Ray - "I'm Not Done"

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Who: Blink-182, Weezer, + Fall Out Boy
When: August 25th + August 31st
Where: PNC Arts Center + Jones Beach
On Sale: June 6th @ Noon
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Thoughts: I have never hidden my adoration for Blink-182 from the readers of this site. I make no bones about, they were a huge part of my teen years. Add in the fact that they're touring with Weezer and that basically makes this a must-see show for me. Oh, and I have no problem with Fall Out Boy being the first opener on this bill, I've seen them open for Blink before.
Listen: Blink-182 - "Dick Lips"
Weezer - "Tired of Sex"
Fall Out Boy - "Dance, Dance"

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Who: Health
When: June 20th
Where: Danbro Studios
On Sale: No Advance
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Thoughts: It's been a little while since we heard anything new from Health, but it appears they're working on a new record and they'll be doing only a handful of shows this summer. One happens to be here in New York at Danbro studios. I'd suggest you hit that one up.
Listen: Health - "Crimewave"

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Who: Abe Vigoda
When: July 17th (x2) + 18th
Where: Whitney Museum (early), Cake Shop (late), + Monster Island
On Sale: No Advance (?)
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Thoughts: Love seeing Abe Vigoda! Three shows in two days, I will totally be at at least one of these! My money is on Cake Shop.
Listen: Abe Vigoda - "Wild Heart"

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Who: Suckers
When: July 9th, 16th, 23rd, + 30th
Where: Pianos
On Sale: No Advance
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Thoughts: Really starting to get into this band right now, I'll have more on them very very soon, but expect to see me at at least one of these shows!
Listen: Suckers - "Beach Queen"