Joanna Newsom, aka the only harpist you can name, has announced a string of North American tour dates for this March/April, presumably to road test material for her eagerly anticipated third album. There's no word on when said album (which is reportedly nearly done) would be out, but for now, here are the tour dates:
01.16 Brisbane, Australia: The Tivoli
01.18 Sydney, Australia: Sydney Opera House
01.20 Melbourne, Australia: The Forum Theatre
01.21 Canberra, Australia: The Playhouse (Canberra Theatre Centre)
01.23 Thirroul, Australia: Anita's Theatre
01.30 Christchurch, New Zealand: The Harbourlight
01.31 Wellington, New Zealand: The Paramount *
02.02 Auckland, New Zealand: The Dorothy Winstone Centre *
02.06 Osaka, Japan: Sunsui
02.07 Tokyo, Japan: Unit
03.12 Grand Rapids, MI: Calvin College Chapel
03.15 Montreal, Quebec: Ukrainian Federation
03.17 Cambridge, MA: Sanders Theatre
03.19 Philadelphia, PA: First Unitarian Church
03.20 Philadelphia, PA: First Unitarian Church
03.22 Washington, DC: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
03.26 Atlanta, GA: Variety Playhouse
03.27 Knoxville, TN: Big Ears Festival
04.02 Milwaukee, WI: Pabst Theater
* with Bachelorette
Newsom at BAM was one of the best shows I've seen in the past few years.
Ukrainian Federation in Montreal; but no Toronto show. Weakness.
The closest venue for me is Philly, and I'm completely willing to drive the 6+ hours to see her for even 1 song.
Emma