The Shins might not have ever actually changed anyone's life, but if you live on the West Coast, it's possible that they just changed your plans for next week. The band's announced a small handful of dates on the left coast in December, where--you'd assume--they'll be road testing the material from the forthcoming Wincing The Night Away, due out January 23, 2007 on Sub Pop. Have a holly, jolly time with The Shins at one of the following dates:12-07 Seattle, WA - Key Arena (Deck The Hall Ball)
12-08 San francisco, CA - Bill Graham Civic Center (Not So Silent Night)
12-09 La Jolla, CA - RIMAC Arena (Holiday Hootenany)
12-13 Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom (December to Remember)
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[...] Via: Tiny Mix Tapes Looks like the West Coasters are getting all the luck today. We’ve already reported that you have some Shins dates lined up in the next couple weeks, and now you’ll also be receiving a visit from the best live act going right now. That’s right, the best. Believe it. Of course, you don’t have to take my word for it. You can catch Akron/Family in all its jammy, psychedelic, nirvana-enducing glory at one of the following dates: [...]