Mega-hyped but kind of let-down super duo Broken Bells (Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer) just announced a tour with mega-hyped but amazing band the Morning Benders across the U.S. and oh, a couple dates in Canada. I’m almost 100 percent sure that the Morning Benders will be amazing live and Broken Bells, well, are kind of a wild card. But that equals worthy of paying maybe $25 for a ticket in my book. Fair? Fair.
5.18 San Diego, CA – Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay
5.19 Los Angeles, CA – Henry Fonda Theatre
5.21 San Francisco, CA – Regency Ballroom
5.24 Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom
5.25 Seattle, WA – Showbox at the Market
5.26 Vancouver, British Columbia – Commodore Ballroom
5.29 Denver, CO – Gothic Theatre
5.31 Chicago, IL – Vic Theater
6.01 Detroit, MI – St. Andrews Hall
6.02 Toronto, Ontario – Queen Elizabeth Theatre
6.04 Boston, MA – Royale NightClub
6.05 New York, NY – The Fillmore New York at Irving Plaza
6.06 Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
6.07 Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
6.10 Atlanta, GA – Center Stage
6.11 Athens, GA – 40 Watt Club
That’s a sweet combo.