High Places, the beloved electro-pop duo of tragically flat Brooklyn, NY, would like to invite you on an expedition sure to raise the altitude and perhaps your blood pressure. They’re embarking soon (today, in fact) on a tour around the country to support their upcoming self-titled album (due September 22 on Thrill Jockey). But, brave explorers, this is not the main focus of their journey! Those among you who enjoy both glorious music and glorious views are encouraged to attend pre-show hiking trips at high places (See how it’s not capitalized this time? Comedy, people!) “near” each city’s venue. You are encouraged to bring:

 hiking boots (for rough terrain)
 light luncheon (for sustenance)
 parasol (apparently the sun gets way intense up there)
 baseball bat (to ward off bears)
 buttons (no clue)

Be advised that this band is pretty high-energy, so you could get left behind. That’s where the baseball bat comes in handy.

Ready, set, exhaustion!

09.16.08 - Pittsburgh, PA - Brillobox 09.17.08 - Cleveland, OH - Grog Shop 09.18.08 - Grand Rapids, MI - The DAAC 09.19.08 - Madison, WI - Forward Festival* 09.20.08 - Champaign-Urbana, IL - Pygmalion Fest # 09.21.08 - Rock Island, IL - Huckleberry’s Pizza Parlor 09.23.08 - Chicago, IL - AV-aerie (record release show) 09.24.08 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock Social Club 09.25.08 -Grinnell, IA - Grinnell College !^ 09.26.08 - Iowa City, Iowa - The Mill !^@ 09.27.08 - Denver, CO - Rhinoceropolis ! 09.29.08 - Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court ! 09.30.08 - Missoula, MT - Badlander ! 10.02.08 - Seattle, WA - Nectar ! 10.03.08 - Anacortes, WA - Department of Safety ! 10.04.08 – Vancouver, BC - Richards on Richards ! 10.06.08 - Portland, OR – Backspace ! 10.08.08 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill ! 10.10.08 – Los Angeles, CA – The Smell ! 10.12.08 – Phoenix, AZ - Modified Arts ! 10.15.08 – Austin, TX – Emo’s 10.16.08 - Birmingham, AL – Bottle Tree 10.18.08 – Cincinnati, OH - Publico

* Dan Deacon
# Yo La Tengo
! Ponytail
^ Wet Hair
@ Peaking Lights