This Week's Tour News

by Pop Tarts Suck Toasted on Fri, 2009/01/09 - 4:00pm Post to Twitter

Who: The Thermals
When: January 31st
Where: The Bell House
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Thoughts: Shit, it has seemed like a long long time since we last heard from The Thermals but apparently they are setting themselves up for a very busy 2009. I believe they’ll be working with a trio when they head out on a quick tour this winter before heading to Europe for a slew of dates. Fear not, if you miss them this time around (which I do not suggest doing) they will be back some time in the spring or summer, and perhaps they will be promoting a brand new album at that time?
Listen: The Thermals - "St. Rosa and the Swallows"

Who: N.A.S.A.
When: March 12th
Where: (le) poisson rouge
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Thoughts: I’ve already mentioned that I am supremely excited for the record from this producer duo that features about 3,000,000 noteworthy guest appearances but now they are heading out on the road to support their debut release and I am very intrigued by the possibility of seeing them. Will they have their guests appearing on the road with them? Will it just be a two person DJ show? Whatever it brings I am sure people will be getting down to their tunes wherever they happen to stop and play.
Listen: N.A.S.A.- "Gifted"

Who: Human Highway
When: March 25th + March 26th
Where: (le) poisson rouge + Union Hall
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Thoughts: In case you weren’t already overwhelmed by all the Nick Thornburn side projects out there, he has decided to join forces with Jim Guthrie to make yet another project. This one is called Human Highway and it has been buzzed about and you will be reading about them all year long or until Thornburn announces a new side project. Either way you should probably check them out if you wanna retain your hipster club card through 2009.
Listen: Human Highway - "The Sound"

Who: Wavves
When: February 6th + 7th
Where: Market Hotel + Less Artists More Condos
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Thoughts: Another noisy California punk band for all you folks who love No Age and Mika Miko! Of course if you do love bands like that you are probably well aware of Wavves and their excellent self-titled debut record and who much that rocks. The band will be releasing a new record soon, this one is called Wavvves, which is indeed confusing. They will also be touring to support that release and will be stopping by a couple of Todd P approved venues when they come through New York. I think you should check them out and I’m sure they’ll have some fun openers here that will be noteworthy as well.
Listen: Wavves - "Weed Demon"

Who: Vivian Girls
When: January 11th, 14th, + 20th, February 19th
Where: Living Room (kids show), Maxwell’s (w/Titus Andronicus), Market Hotel (w/Fucked Up & Pissed Jeans), Apollo Theater (w/M. Ward)
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Thoughts: Vivian Girls aren’t really touring until they head for Europe in mid-February but since they have a shit ton of shows coming up in the New York area I thought I’d throw them here so you knew about all of these shows. I am most intrigued by Sunday’s Living Room performance for kids and the one with Fucked Up and Pissed Jeans at Market Hotel (which was moved from its original location!). The trio of hip Brooklyn ladies also has a new 7" out with three new songs, one of which is below. Hit your record stores and prepare to put it on eBay now!
Listen: Vivian Girls - "Surfin’ Away"

Who: M. Ward
When: February 19th
Where: Apollo Theater
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Thoughts: M. Ward has decided to give Zooey Deschanel some room to go be with her indie rock fiance Ben Gibbard, and while she is away he will continue doing things as just him (hahahaha!). A new record is on the way and he will be touring (duh) so get ready to check him out. Personally, I’ve always liked M. ward a lot and I do enjoy his solo stuff more then that She & Him stuff he’s been touting so much lately.
Listen: M. Ward - "Undertaker"