The Whigs emerge from 'Dark' with year-closing trek
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Garage-rockers The Whigs will head out on the road this fall in advance of their forthcoming third studio effort, "In the Dark," which the band hopes to release in early 2010.
The Athens, GA, natives kick off the outing Oct. 28 in Boston, and will canvas 29 cities during the late-year trek, which extends through mid-December. Details are provided below.
Set for release early next year, "In the Dark," The Whigs' third studio set, was recorded in the group's hometown with producer Ben Allen (Gnarls Barkley, Animal Collective). The album marks the band's first record with new permanent bassist Tim Deaux, replacing original bassist Hank Sullivant, who departed the group in 2006; the band had worked with temporary members during the interim.
The title track from "In the Dark" is currently available as a free download from the band's website.
The set follows last year's "Mission Control," which featured production by Rob Schnapf (Elliot Smith, The Vines).
October 2009
28 - Boston, MA - Middle East Downstairs
29 - Syracuse, NY - Funk & Waffles
30 - Buffalo, NY - Mohawk
31 - Akron, OH - Musica
November 2009
2 - Cincinnati, OH - Mad Hatter
3 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
4 - Indianapolis, IN - Birdy's
5 - Nashville, TN - Cannery
6 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge
7 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock
10 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater
13 - Vancouver, British Columbia - Media Club
14 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern
15 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge
17 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent
18 - Costa MEsa, CA - Detroit Bar
19 - West Hollywood, CA - The Troubadour
20 - Las Vegas, NV - Beauty Bar
21 - San Diego, CA - Soma
December 2009
1 - Austin, TX - Emo's
2 - Dallas, TX - The Loft
4 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
5 - Chattanooga, TN - Rhythm & Brews
8 - Charlotte, NC - Visulite Theatre
10 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
11 - New York, NY - The Fillmore New York @ Irving Plaza
12 - Philadelphia, PA - North Star
14 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506
15 - Charleston, SC - Pour House
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