
The announced in JanuarySwans reunion finally has some hard dates lined up: the seminal New York noise group will be touring the east coast in late September/early October. The band, which will feature two original members, two mid-period members and two new guys, will be embarking on their first tour since 1997. Leader Michael Gira says the band is finishing up a new album, which he is mixing, which should be out in time for the tour. Here are the dates:
09.28 Philadelphia, PA: Trocadero Theater
09.29 Washington, DC: Black Cat
09.30 Boston, MA: Middle East
10.01 Montreal, Quebec: Pop Montreal Festival
10.02 Toronto, Ontario: Lee's Palace
10.04 Detroit, MI: Crofoot Ballroom
10.05 Chicago, IL: Bottom Lounge
10.08 Brooklyn, NY: Brooklyn Masonic Temple
10.09 New York, NY: Bowery Ballroom
10.22-24 Birmingham, England: Supersonic Festival
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