leaders of the free world

I don't typically post about tour dates, but since Elbow has not toured the US in years, i am spreading the word on this exclusive tour announcement in support of their new US release of Leaders of the Free World CD/DVD, which hit stores at the end of last month. They are an excellent live band. Go see them play.

Sat April 8 - Los Angeles - Avalon
Sun April 9 - SF - The Independent
Tues April 11 - Seattle - Showbox
Wed April 12 - Portland - Dougs Fir
Sat April 15 - Minneapolis - Ascot Room
Sun April 16 - Chicago - Double Door
Mon April 17 - Detroit - Magic Stick
Tues April 18 - Toronto - Opera House
Thu April 20 - NYC - Webster Hall

Enjoy this song from the DVD:
Elbow :: The Everthere [WM]

wound up

I'm not going to SXSW this year, in fact i've never been, but i'm sure that will change in the future. If i were going though, i'd be seeing Office for sure. My friend Nina told me about them, so i don't really know much except that they're from Chicago and have a bunch of great upbeat pop songs that get stuck in my head for hours after hearing them. You can listen to the streaming tunes on their site, and download on one their SXSW page.

Also, not playing SXSW but very worth checking out online or on the road is Georgie James, a new duo comprised of singer-songwriter Laura Burhenn and John Davis, former drummer of now defunct band Q and Not U. They both play all instruments and sing on their demos. It may sound like an unlikely collaboration, but the results make for some very catchy melodies and beautiful harmonies, with a strong feel good 60's vibe to it. I'm loving this new direction for both of them, i highly recommend you check out the music here.

John and Laura of Georgie James.