Fresh Track: Night Moves “Country Queen”
I shared a smoke with Minneapolis’ Night Moves after the band’s July 14 opening set for Father John Misty at Schubas Tavern in Chicago. After some time spent gushing over Minneapolis’ burgeoning indie rock scene, lead singer John Pelant informed me of their debut LP Colored Emotions, due to drop on October 9. The album’s second single “Country Queen” arrived late last week. Listen below. Night Moves is scheduled to hit the road with Lord Huron for the entire month of October. All available dates are featured below.
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Tour Dates
09-29 Madison, WI – Majestic Theatre $
10-02 Denton, TX – Dan’s Silverleaf *
10-03 Austin, TX – Stubbs Jr *
10-05 Atlanta, GA – Drunken Unicorn *
10-06 Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506 *
10-07 Washington, DC – Black Cat Backstage *
10-08 Philadelphia, PA – Kung Fu Necktie *
10-09 New York, NY – Mercury Lounge *
10-11 Allston, MA – Great Scott *
10-12 Brooklyn, NY – Glasslands *
10-13 Buffalo, NY – Mohawk Place *
10-15 Chicago, IL – Schubas Tavern *
10-16 Minneapolis, MN – 7th Street Entry *
10-18 Denver, CO – Larimer Lounge *
10-19 Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court *
10-20 Boise, ID – Neurolux *
10-21 Seattle, WA – Barboza *
10-22 Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge *
10-24 San Francisco, CA – The Independent *
10-25 Los Angeles, LA – The Satellite
10-27 Phoenix, AZ – Sail Inn
$ w/ Dirty Projectors
* w/ Lord Huron
Written by Rob Peoni
Vacation Club Kicks Off Summer Tour
We typically avoid posting tour dates on this site. After all, the blog is called Thought on Tracks, and there isn’t too much thinking that goes into copying and pasting a tour schedule. That being said, we’re always happy to shed light on Indy bands worthy of some out-of-town attention.
Tonight, Indianapolis-based Vacation Club kicks off their summer tour with a stop at Chicago’s Ultra Lounge. The band is set to release their self-titled EP, available in cassette form on July 25 from Happenin’ Records. The EP is currently available for download via Bandcamp. Listen to new track “Hold My Hand” below, and get out to see these cats in the flesh! Vacation Club brings a high energy, punk rock attitude to their live shows that borders on abrasive but never fails to entertain. From the looks of their tour schedule, they’ve still got a few nights available for booking. Non-Hoosiers, don’t sleep on this opportunity!
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Tour Dates:
7/19 Chicago, IL @ the Ultra lounge w/Party bat, The Yolks
7/20 Ft. Wayne, IN @ the Brass rail w/Heaven’s Gateway Drugs
7/21 Lexington, KY @ Al’s Bar w/Butchers and more
7/22 Knoxville @ Pilot Light W/Solid Gold
7/23 Huntsville, AL @ Voodoo Lounge w/Piss Shivers EP DROPS HERE
7/24 Tuscaloosa, AL @ Egan’s w/Piss shivers
7/25 Atlanta, GA @ TBA
7/26 ?????????????
7/27 Orlando, FL @ the Peacock Room w/Hungry Gayze & Tight Genes
7/29 Miami, FL @ Churchill’s w/the Gun Hoes
7/30 St. Augustine, FL @ Nobbyz
7/31 Tampa, FL @ Mojo Records and Books w/Ghost Hospital and Pillowfight
8/3 Shreveport, LA @ Some BBQ Place
8/4 Carbondale or uh, southern Illinois? Memphis? Okay help
8/5 Kansas City, MO @ Some punk house
8/6 Des Moines, IA ?????
8/7 St. Louis, MO @ TBA House show
Written by Rob Peoni
Band to Watch: Jeff Beam
Jeff Beam writes the type of sleepy, psychedelia-infused jams that my mind absorbs like comfort food. His reverb-heavy vocals are reminiscent of Jim James’ trippier material, but the delivery comes across as more sinister. On his LP Be Your Own Mirror, Beam creates an environment where the familiar becomes not-so. The album is something like attending a masquerade ball where the guests are served mushroom tea. In Beam’s world, the moon won’t glow, solutions are destroyed and everyone speaks existentially.
The Portland, Maine native has released a significant amount of material for an artist only 24 years old. Be Your Own Mirror is Beam’s fourth solo effort. He is also a former member of the Boston’s The Stereo Flys and current member of The Milkman’s Union. Beam’s ability to work as a multi-instrumentalist makes him a versatile asset.
Beginning June 19, Beam will hit the road for a handful of East Coast tour dates in support of his solo record. Listen to the lead-off track from Be Your Own Mirror, “Whispering Poison in his Ear” and watch the video for single “Now” below. If you are lucky enough to be in the area, check him out in the flesh later this month.
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Tour Dates
- June 19 @ The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY
8PM – $10
w/ Soft Bullets and Wintersleep
- June 20 @ Barley Pub in Dover, NH
9PM – Free
w/ Soft Bullets and Tan Vampires
- June 21 @ Church in Boston, MA
8PM – $8
w/ Soft Bullets
- June 22 @ The Firehouse in Worcester, MA
9PM – Donations Accepted
w/ Soft Bullets, Sexy Neighbors, Broadcaster & Graywolf
- June 23 @ Empire in Portland, ME
9 PM – $6
w/ Soft Bullets & Sea Level
Written by Rob Peoni
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