One of the unsung stories (footnotes, really) of the early 2000s garage rock revival, The Von Bondies, have consistently played to their strengths. They're not all about image or mass appeal and consumption, but their unending catalog of pop hooks, throbbing bass,
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slashing guitars and steady, mesmerizing drumming have all helped to keep them on the ups.
And now, with a new video, news from the Michigan band about a third release out this coming Tuesday (Love, Hate And Then There's You) and a full-fledged tour which includes a stop in Austin for SXSW, we have nothing but high hopes that 2009 will finally bring this decade-old band some much needed fulfillment of their promise.
Dates:
Feb 12 London, ON Call The Office
Feb 13 Toronto, ON Horseshoe Tavern
Feb 15 Montreal, QUE Les Saints
Feb 16 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
Feb 17 Vienna, VA Jammin Java
Feb 18 Philadelphia, PA The Khyber
Feb 20 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop
Feb 21 Ann Arbor, MI The Blind Pig
Feb 22 Toledo, OH Mickey Finns
Mar 08 Seattle, WA Neumos
Mar 09 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge
Mar 10 Victoria, BC Lucky Bar
Mar 13 San Francisco, CA Bottom Of The Hill
Mar 14 West Hollywood, CA The Roxy
Mar 15 Solano Beach, CA Belly Up Tavern
Mar 28 Detroit, MI St. Andrews Hall
Mar 30 Chicago, IL Schubas
(mp3)Â Â Â The Von Bondies - Pale Bride
Godspeed!
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