Blue Cheer emerges from the vaults with new album, tour

Heavy-rock dinosaurs Blue Cheer have mapped out a headlining tour beginning in late January to support their first studio album in more than 10 years.

The veteran band, which forged its reputation in the San Francisco psychedelic music scene of the late '60s, will launch its run Jan. 26 in Oklahoma City, OK, the first of 15 dates currently on the group's calendar.

The trio retains two of its original members, with singer/bassist Dickie Peterson and drummer Paul Whaley joined by Duck McDonald, who joined the band in the late '80s.

Blue Cheer's latest release, "What Doesn't Kill You," hit stores in August, representing the group's first studio work since 1990's "Highlights & Low Lives," which was released in Europe and Japan but not in the US.

The band has toured recently with a newer generation of heavy rockers, including shows in support of Dead Meadow and J. Mascis' side project Witch, as well as appearing on the bill of last year Intonation Festival, which also featured Bloc Party, Ghostface Killah and others.

[Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.]
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January 2008
26 – Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory
28 – Albuquerque, NM - Launchpad
30 – Tucson, AZ - Club Congress
31 – Phoenix, AZ - The Rhythm Room

February 2008
1 – San Diego, CA - Casbah
2 – Malibu, CA - Malibu Inn
3 – San Juan Capistrano, CA - The Coach House
5 – Los Angeles, CA - The Knitting Factory
6 – San Luis Obispo, CA - Downtown Brew
7 – San Francisco, CA - Red Devil Lounge
8 – Santa Rosa, CA - Last Day Saloon
11 – McKinleyville, CA - Six Rivers Brewery
13 – Seattle, WA - El Corazon
15 – Portland, OR - Dante's
16 – Eugene, OR - John Henry’s

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