Early reports indicate that especially talented singer/songwriter Juana Molina may easily capture the coveted best-album-of-the-year award once the lists start rolling in just a few months from now; some even start as early as next month compiling, editing, listing, re-editing. It's big fun and even better trying to figure out which well-known websites and/or taste-makers will put what where and why. Molina's Son [TMT Review] is an astounding grab bag of a record, with something for every taste, all covered and smothered in Molina's sometimes soothing sometimes crooning seasoned vocal exercises.
Molina is even better in a live setting (even in pits, like smoky, funky Midwest bars) and will prove it beginning next month with a healthy set of shows spread out across the country with even a few stops up north. The tour will see support from UK folkie Adem, who released Love And Other Planets (Domino) this past April.
Juana and friends are set to begin October 8 in Arlington, VA.
Juana Juana Juana:
10.08.06 - Arlington, VA IOTA*
10.10.06 - New York, NY Bowery Ballroom*
10.11.06 - Montreal, QC La Sala Rossa*
10.12.06 - Toronto, ON Supermarket*
10.13.06 - Cleveland, OH Grog Shop*
10.14.06 - Chicago, IL Lakeshore Theater*
10.15.06 - Madison, WI Cafe Montmarte*
10.17.06 - Denver, CO Walnut Room*
10.18.06 - Salt Lake City, UT Urban Lounge*
10.20.06 - Seattle, WA Crocodile Cafe*
10.21.06 - Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge*
10.23.06 - San Francisco, CA Great American Music Hall*
10.24.06 - Los Angeles, CA Echo*
10.25.06 - San Diego, CA Casbah*
10.26.06 - Austin, TX Parish*
* w/ Adem