Tour Dates: Devendra Banhart Heads Out

Throughout the early part of the aughts Devendra Banhart was best known as the face of the of “freak-folk” movement, thanks in part to the fact that he looked as if he had stepped straight out of the Haight circa 1967. Earlier this month the talented singer-songwriter released his eighth studio album and debut for Nonesuch Records – Mala. The 14-track effort features Banhart’s familiar mix of wispy folk and Tropicalia sounds, with bits of synth-y dance beats. Banhart will kick off an extensive world tour in support of the record on May 4 with a gig at the Belly Up in Aspen. The tour also includes a high profile appearance at the Sasquatch Music Festival in Quincy, Washington on May 24, as well as a pair of shows opening for Neil Young & Crazy Horse in Italy.

If you’re not into a night with Mr. Banhart’s brand of psych-folk, then maybe you’ll be interested in hitting one of these recently announced tours…

• Mumford and Sons: North American Tour (5/21 – 6/20)
• Allah-Las & Black Angels: North American Tour (4/1 – 4/24)
• The Gaslight Anthem: Spring World Tour (4/14 – 6/20)
• Joan Baez & Indigo Girls: Co-Headlining Tour (6/9 – 6/23)
• Andrew W.K.: The Human Machine Solo Tour (4/13 – 6/7)
• Robyn Hitchcock: Spring Tour (4/24 – 6/4)
• Billy Idol: Summer North American Tour (5/24 – 6/25)
• Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros: Summer World Tour (5/1 – 9/13)
• Heart & Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience: Heart Breaker Tour (6/17 – 8/30)