When you have a penchant for writing heartfelt songs on an acoustic guitar, it’s best to stick with other sensitive dudes so you have someone to back you up in any bar fights that occur on the road. And by “bar fights,” I mean strongly-worded disagreements, because I think Matt Pond and Rocky Votolato are more likely to play devil’s advocate than punch someone in the face. You can decide for yourself this winter when they head out on tour together, with Matt Pond supporting his new album, The Dark Leaves, and Votolato supporting his new album, True Devotion.
02.25.11 - Anaheim, CA - Chain Reaction
02.26.11 - Los Angeles, CA - Troubadour
02.27.11 - Phoenix, AZ - Rhythm Room
03.01.11 - Austin, TX - Stubb’s BBQ [indoors]
03.02.11 - Oklahoma City, OK - Conservatory
03.03.11 - Springfield, MO - Outland Ballroom
03.04.11 - Memphis, TN - Hi Tone Café
03.05.11 - Nashville, TN - Exit/In
03.07.11 - Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn
03.08.11 - Gainesville, FL - Common Grounds
03.09.11 - Ybor City, FL - New World Brewery
03.10.11 - Orlando, FL - Back Booth
03.11.11 - West Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern
03.12.11 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle
03.13.11 - Charlottesville, VA - The Southern
03.15.11 - Washington, DC - Black Cat
03.16.11 - Philadelphia, PA - First Unitarian Church
03.17.11 - Hamden, CT - The Space
03.18.11 - Poughkeepsie, NY - The Loft
03.19.11 - New York, NY - Bowery Ballroom
03.20.11 - Boston, MA - Middle East [downstairs]
03.22.11 - Montreal, QC - La Sala Rossa
03.23.11 - Toronto, ON - Drake Hotel
03.24.11 - Lansing, MI - Mac’s Bar
03.25.11 - Chicago, IL - Subterranean
• Matt Pond: http://www.mattpondpa.com
• Rocky Votolato: http://www.rockyvotolato.com
[Photo: J. Kendi]
