After Merge releases Normal Happiness, his second album solo album this year on October 10th, the drunk uncle of your dreams, Robert Pollard, will hit the road for a small North American tour. Bob will be bringing along Portatastic, Starling Electric and Mitch Mitchell's Terrifying Experience. Be sure to duck to avoid his high kicks and mic swings. Dates: Nov. 9: Bloomington, Ind. (Bluebird) Nov. 10: Chicago (Abbey Pub) Nov. 11: Dayton, Ohio (Foundry) Nov. 13: New York (Bowery Ballroom) Nov. 14: Philadelphia (World Cafe) Nov. 15: Baltimore (Sonar) Nov. 17: Boston (Paradise) Nov. 18: Northampton, Mass. (Pearl Street)