The Big Wu and the Samples team for September dates
The Big Wu and the Samples have paired up for a co-headlining tour, mainly of the Midwest. The Big Wu will also perform a handful of dates on its own.
"The Samples are a band I saw back in college, and I just thought they were huge," Big Wu guitarist-vocalist Jason Fladager said in a press release. "To be able to tour with them now is quite an honor."
The Big Wu's Family Reunion, held in Wisconsin over last Memorial Day weekend, was nominated for a Best Festival Jammy Award this summer by Relix Magazine and Jambands.com.
The Big Wu released its album "Folktales," in October 2000, while the Samples sent "Return to Earth" (Apache Records) to stores earlier this year.
[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.]
The Big Wu/Samples tour
September
3,4 - Ames, IA - People's
5 - Green Bay, WI - Riverside Ballroom
6 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
7 - Madison, WI - The Orpheum
8 - Geneva, MN - Harmony Park
10 - Bloomington, IN - Axis
11 - Columbus, OH - The Brickyard
13 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt
14 - Jacksonville, FL - Marquee Theatre
15 - Atlanta, GA - The Tabernacle
18 - Charlotte, NC - Amos’ Southend
20 - Philadelphia, PA - Trocadero
21 - Washington, D.C. - 9:30 Club
23 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground
25 - Cincinnati, OH - Electra
27 - Indianapolis, IN - The Vogue
28 - St. Louis, MO - Mississippi Nights
Solo Big Wu dates
August
24, 25 - Minneapolis, MN - Minnesota Zoo
31 - Aberdeen, SD - Northern State University
September
1 - Omaha, NE - Ranch Bowl
2 - Volga, SD - Bash in the Grass
22 - Cambridge, MA - Somerville Theatre
30 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
October
3 - Eau Claire, WI - State Theatre
4 - Oshkosh, WI - University of Wisconsin--Oshkosh
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