Hey kids, Athens dance-pop institution of Montreal are going on tour this Spring! of Montreal shows are a lot of fun in and of themselves, but you know what would make them even more fun? This handy checklist of things you may (or may not) see at the show!
[ ] A tiger man wrestling a skunk man.
[ ] Kevin Barnes riding a robotic squid.
[ ] CONFETTI.
[ ] of Montreal playing any song made before 2004’s Satanic Panic in the Attic.
[ ] A mini-play involving samurai fighting glam-pirates.
[ ] Nudity and lots of it.
[ ] Breakdancing businessmen.
[x] An opening set from of Montreal member James Husband.
Checked off that last one for you. While I wouldn’t be surprised about any (well, maybe one of them) of the aforementioned happening, James Husband is definitely opening all the shows. Additionally, many dates will feature Atlanta funk outfit Noot D’Noot, who sound exactly like the kind of band you’d expect to open for of Montreal.
Confetti and rainbow soaked of Montreal dates:
05.22.10 - New Orleans, LA - Howlin’ Wolf *&
05.23.10 - Austin, TX - The Mohawk *&
05.24.10 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater *&
05.25.10 - Tulsa, OK - Cain’s Ballroom *&
05.26.10 - Columbia, MO - 9th Street Summerfest (FREE!) *&
05.27.10 - Lexington, KY - Buster’s *&
05.28.10 - Pittsburgh, PA - Ches-A-Rena *&
05.29.10 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of the Living Arts *&
05.30.10 - Durham, CT - B.O.M.B Fest
05.31.10 - Charlottesville, VA - The Jefferson *&
06.01.10 - Richmond, VA - The National *&
06.02.10 - Carrboro, NC - Cat’s Cradle *&
* James Husband
& Noot D’Noot