Ra Ra Riot crosses 'Line' into 2009

Indie chamber-rock act Ra Ra Riot have mapped out a slate of early 2009 concert dates as the band continues to support its debut album, "The Rhumb Line."

The six-piece group, which is from Syracuse, NY, launches into its 2009 schedule with a Jan. 22 appearance in New York City with Regina Spektor as part of a benefit show for Planned Parenthood. The band has about 20 appearances lined up through late March, including a March 8 slot at Miami's Langerado Festival, and a Feb. 27 San Francisco show, part of the city's six-day Noise Pop Festival.

"The Rhumb Line," which surfaced in August, was produced in Washington State by Ryan Hadlock (Stephen Malkmus, The Holy Ghost Procession). The set, released on the Seattle-based Barsuk label, peaked at No. 109 on The Billboard 200 chart.

The music video for the album's first single, "Dying Is Fine," can be viewed at the band's website.

The group released its self-titled debut EP in July last year, just over a month after the drowning death of drummer and co-founder John Ryan Pike in Fairhaven, MA. Ra Ra Riot issued a press statement shortly after Pike's death affirming its intention to continue as a band.

[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.]
 tour dates and tickets
January 2009
22 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom (w/ Regina Spektor)
30 - Hamilton, NY - Colgate University
31 - Geneva, NY - Smith Opera House

February 2009
21 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Richard's on Richards
24 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
25 - Seattle, WA - Neumo's
27 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent (Noise Pop Festival)
28 - Los Angeles, CA - El Rey Theatre

March 2009
1 - San Diego, CA - The Loft
2 - Costa Mesa, CA - Detroit Bar
8 - Miami, FL - Langerado Music Festival
10 - New Orleans, LA - The Parish at House of Blues (w/ Tokyo Police Club)
11 - Houston, TX - Walter's on Washington (w/ Tokyo Police Club)
12 - McAllen, TX - Cine El Rey (w/ Tokyo Police Club)
13 - San Antonio, TX - The White Rabbit (w/ Tokyo Police Club)
14 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre (w/ Tokyo Police Club)
16 - Omaha, NE - The Slowdown (w/ Tokyo Police Club)
18 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Conservatory
24 - Bloomington, IN - The Cinemat
26 - Ann Arbor, MI - The Blind Pig


 tour dates and tickets
blog comments powered by Disqus

LiveDaily Song of the Day: Sean Bones - 'Dancehall'

Today's Song of the Day is by Sean Bones. The featured cut is "Dancehall," which appears on his forthcoming album,... continued
Listen now:
 

Meiko: Exclusive LiveDaily Sessions Performance

Meiko has transformed from a small-town Georgia girl performing for her church congregation to a self-made singer with an impressive... continued
Listen now: