Desaparecidos, the Nebraska-based 5-piece fronted by Conor Oberst, released two new tracks this summer, “MariKKKopa” and “Backsell”, their first new material in ten years. Following a successful run of shows on the West Coast, Desaparecidos are happy to announce their first East Coast tour since 2003, beginning February 15th at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ, and wrapping up on February 26th at Webster Hall in New York.
Desaparecidos return as the original line up of Conor Oberst (vocals, guitar) Landon Hedges (bass guitar, vocals), Matt Baum (drums), Denver Dalley (guitar) and Ian McElroy (keyboards). The band formed in 2001, released one album (2002’s critically lauded Read Music/Speak Spanish), and ceased playing together shortly thereafter.
Desaparecidos’ debut album Read Music/Speak Spanish – released in 2002 – was universally lauded by critics and saw the band tapped for tours with the likes of Jimmy Eat World and The Promise Ring. Entertainment Weekly called it "the sort of howlingly tuneful Midwestern punk that disappeared with Hüsker Dü." More political than Oberst’s earlier releases as Bright Eyes, Read Music/Speak Spanish turned sharp focus on capitalism, economic injustice and suburban sprawl.
Desaparecidos Tour Dates:
February 15 Asbury Park, NJ @ The Stony Pony *
February 16 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club *#
February 17 Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle *
February 19 Orlando, FL @ The Beacham *
February 20 Tallahassee, FL @ The Moon at Florida State University *
February 21 Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse *
February 23 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer *
February 24 Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club *
February 26 New York, NY @ Webster Hall * #
