Calexico recently announced their 10th studio album ‘El Mirador’ and today they are sharing the album track “Harness The Wind”, which features backing vocals from Iron & Wine’s Sam Beam. Listen below.
“When we recorded “Harness the Wind” it felt like we tapped into a spark of bright light and positivity,” said singer and Calexico co-founder Joey Burns. “Everything fell together quickly and naturally. With the shiny electric guitar weaving in and out of John and Sergio’s propelling drums and bass, the song always had a vibe that stood out from the other songs. We sent the tracks to Sam Beam to add his vocals on the chorus which made the tune float even more. It’s a song about hope and sharing compassion to fellow travelers and dreamers who are trying to find their way.”
Calexico has also announced their North American tour in support of ‘El Mirador’ today which will begin on June 3 in Portland; all upcoming dates are listed below.
EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
4/23 – Linz, Austria – Postof Zeitkultur Am Hafen
4/24 – Munich, ND – Neue Theaterfabrik
4/26 – Roma, Italy – Auditorium Parco della Musica
4/27 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
4/29 – Zurich, Switzerland – Xtra
4/30 – Wien, Austria – MuseumsQuartier
5/1 – Leipzig, Germany – Felsenkeller Leipzig
5/3 – Nijmegen, Netherlands – Doornroosje
5/5 – Dortmund, Germany – Konzerthaus Dortmund
5/6 – Berlin, Germany – Tempodrom
5/7 – Cologne, Germany – E-Werk
5/8 – Hamburg, Germany – Fabrik
5/10 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Paradiso
5/11 – Luxembourg City, Luxembourg – den Atelier
5/12 – Paris, France – Le Trianon
5/13 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
5/14 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
6/3 – Portland, OR – Revolution Hall
6/4 – Tacoma, WA – Spanish Ballroom at Elks Temple
6/5 – Seattle, WA – The Neptune Theatre
6/6 – Vancouver, BC – Hollywood Theatre
6/8 – Boise, ID – Knitting Factory
6/9 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Commonwealth Room
6/10 – Fort Collins, CO – Aggie Theatre
6/11 – Denver, CO – Levitt Pavilion
6/13 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
6/14 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall (Downstairs)
6/15 – Austin, TX – Scoot Inn
6/18 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
6/19 – Tucson, AZ – Rialto Theatre
6/22 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
6/23 – Solana Beach, CA – Belly Up
6/25 – San Francisco, CA – Bimbo’s 365 Club
6/26 – Laytonville, CA – Kate Wolf Music Festival
