Video: The Woolen Men “Hold It Up”

We are big fans of New York imprint Woodsist around these parts. For my money, the label has consistently churned out some of the best pop rock in the country over the last couple of years. The latest offering comes in the form of a self-titled LP from Pacific Northwest trio The Woolen Men. It’s an accessible batch of guitar-driven toe tappers that play on the snare-heavy sounds of late ’60s surf rock, occasionally delving into restrained punk.

Last week, The Woolen Men released a psychedelic new video for lead single “Hold It Up.” The seizure-enducing, black and white affair was produced by Portland artist Jeffrey Kriksciun. The band recently embarked upon a nationwide tour, with dates scheduled through early June. Check out a full list of dates below, and don’t miss these cats when they roll through the Midwest in late May.

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Tour Dates:

March 22: Portland, OR :: Mississippi Studios w/ Sad Horse, Stay Calm
March 23: Stockton, CA :: Garage w/ Kismet Aura, Monster Treasure
March 24: Los Angeles, CA :: Permanent Records
March 25: San Diego, CA :: Soda Bar w/ Oh and the Whats, Dream Buddies
March 26: Santa Ana, CA :: Unit B w/ NASA Space Universe
March 27: San Jose, CA :: The Usuals w/ Plantain
March 28: San Francisco, CA :: The Knockout w/ Swiftumz
March 29: Davis CA :: Simi’s w/ Kevin Greenspoon
March 30: Oakland CA :: Long Haul Books w/ Permanent Collection
May 19: Brooklyn, NY :: Shea Stadium w/ Lame Drivers, Hippy and Shark
May 20: New Brunswick :: NJ Cooler Ranch w/ Lame Drivers, Trash Ride
May 21: Boston, MA :: O’brian’s w/ Lame Drivers, Bent Shapes
May 22: Philadelphia, PA :: Johnny Brenda’s w/ Lame Drivers, Pet Milk, Literature
May 23: Cleveland, OH :: Now That’s Class w/ Lame Drivers
May 24: Chicago, IL :: The Burlington w/ Lame Drivers
May 25: Bloomington, IN :: The Realm w/ Lame Drivers
May 28: Little Rock, AK :: House show w/ Lame Drivers
May 29: Austin, TX :: Beerland w/ Lame Drivers, Simple Circuits
June 01:  Athens, GA :: Farm 255 w/ Lame Drivers
June 02: Charlotte, NC :: Yauhaus w/ Lame Drivers
June 05: Baltimore, MD :: Golden West w/ Lame Drivers
June 06: New York, NY :: Cake Shop w/ Lame Drivers, Darlings
June 07: Brooklyn, NY :: Silent Barn

Written by Rob Peoni