Looking for an early taste of Minus the Bear‘s upcoming endeavors? Well, you’re in luck…
In support of its forthcoming studio album, the Seattle outfit will hop on the tour bus to introduce fans to do a bit of road testing. The band has announced plans for a month long North American headlining tour that will begin October 30th in Eugene, Oregon, proceeded by warm up dates in the Northwest and New York. Tickets for the newly announced dates will go on sale beginning Friday, September 11th via Ticketmaster.com.
But that’s not all. On October 27th, Minus the Bear will release the album’s first single, “Into The Mirror, and a b-side titled “Broken China” as a special 7″ and through digital music stores.
As previously reported, the followup to 2007’s Planet of Ice, which is slated for release in early 2010, promises to “expand on Minus the Bear’s complex and exciting brand of rock n roll.”
“This album has more scope than the past records,” says guitarist Dave Knudson, “some songs are more poppy and immediate while others expand on the complexities we’re known for.”
Minus the Bear 2009 Tour Dates:
10/05 – Bellingham, WA @ The Nightlight
10/06 – Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge
10/10 – Seattle, WA @ Pyramid Breweries
10/15 – New York, NY @ The Gramercy Theatre
10/30 – Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
10/31 – Sacramento, CA @ The Boardwalk
11/01 – San Luis Obispo, CA @ Downtown Brew
11/02 – Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up
11/03 – Pomona, CA @ Glass House
11/04 – Flagstaff, AZ @ Orpheum Theater
11/06 – Ft. Worth, TX @ The Door
11/07 – McAllen, TX @ Las Palmas Events Center
11/08 – San Antonio, TX @ White Rabbit
11/10 – Birmingham, AL @ Workplay Theater
11/11 – Orlando, FL @ Club Firestone
11/12 – Athens, GA @ 40 Watt
11/13 – Carrboro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle
11/14 – West Chester, PA @ The Note
11/15 – Farmingdale, NY @ The Crazy Donkey
11/17 – Syracuse, NY @ The Westcott Theater
11/18 – Portland, ME @ Port City Music Hall
11/19 – Northampton, MA @ Pearl Street
11/20 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Mr. Small’s Theatre
11/21 – Dekalb, IL @ Otto’s Niteclub
11/22 – Boise, ID @ People’s Court
11/23 – Lawrence, SK @ Granada Theatre
11/25 – Colorado Springs, CO @ The Black Sheep
11/27 – Salt Lake City, UT @ In The Venue
11/28 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
