Seattle-based quintet Minus the Bear are excited to announce a four-week North American headlining tour that will begin October 30th in Eugene, Oregon, proceeded by warm up dates in the Northwest and New York. Having spent the last 4 months in Seattle's Avast! Recording Co and Electrokitty Recording studios, working on their highly anticipated fourth studio album, the band is looking forward to debuting their new material to fans in a live setting. Produced by Grammy Award-winning producer Joe Chiccarelli (My Morning Jacket, The White Stripes), Minus the Bear's new album will expand on their complex and exciting brand of rock n roll. "This album has more scope than the past records," says guitarist Dave Knudson, "some songs are more poppy and immediate while others expand on the complexities we're known for."
Before the early 2010 album release, Minus the Bear will give fans a sneak peek at the Chiccarelli sessions by releasing the new album's first single "Into The Mirror," a song that not only shows the more expansive elements of the new record but is a song filled with keyboard-driven soul mixed with the immediate charm of pop music. Set for an October 27th release, the single will include b-side "Broken China" a perfect pairing of the band's indie / prog-rock influences.
October 5th The Nightlight Bellingham, WA
October 6th Doug Fir Lounge Portland, OR
October 10th Pyramid Breweries Seattle, WA
October 15th The Gramercy Theatre New York, NY
October 30th WOW Hall Eugene, OR
October 31st The Boardwalk Sacramento, CA
November 1st Downtown Brew San Luis Obispo, CA
November 2nd Belly Up Solana Beach, CA
November 3rd Glass House Pomona, CA
November 4th Orpheum Theater Flagstaff, AZ
November 6th The Door Ft. Worth, TX
November 7th Jagz Pharr, TX
November 8th White Rabbit San Antonio, TX
November 10th Workplay Theater Birmingham, AL
November 11th Club Firestone Orlando, FL
November 12th 40 Watt Athens, GA
November 13th Cat's Cradle Carrboro, NC
November 14th The Note West Chester, PA
November 15th The Crazy Donkey Farmingdale, NY
November 17th The Westcott Theater Syracuse, NY
November 18th Port City Music Hall Portland, ME
November 19th Pearl Street Northampton, MA
November 20th Mr. Small's Theatre Pittsburgh, PA
November 21st Otto's Niteclub Dekalb, IL
November 22nd The House of Bricks Des Moines, IA
November 23rd Granada Theatre Lawrence, KS
November 25th The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO
November 27th In the Venue Salt Lake City, UT
November 28th Knitting Factory Concert House Boise, ID
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