Music News- In addtion their recent Best New Artist Grammy nom, Los Angeles-based quartet Silversun Pickups. has announced the initial batch of 2010 tour dates supporting MUSE. Keep in mind, the Grammy nom is quite an amazing feat for a fully independent band! And to win one is very rare, than 10 in the history of the Grammys have even been nominated. We wish them luck!!
Lead singer Brian Aubert appreciates the importance, recently saying, "This was never something in our sights. We have never even had a fantasy about this. It just wasn't on our radar. However, we do feel insanely proud of our label and everyone involved with us. The nod from the Grammys makes us feel real warm inside. We're astonished, excited, and completely humbled by it."
The band is currently on tour in Europe opening for Placebo, and doing some headlining shows on days off. Catch on TV December 21st, when they appear on The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien to play their current single "Substitution," from their most recent album, Swoon. And for a new year TV kick-off , on January 26, 2010, Silversun Pickups will be the first band to perform on the Jimmy Kimmel Live outdoor stage after its mid-winter hiatus.
On February 27th, Silversun Pickups begin their much-anticpated North American tour with Muse at Atlanta's Gwinnett Center. Only six dates have been announced so far, ith many more to be added.
SILVERSUN PICKUPS Tour Itinerary Supporting Muse (so far):
Feb
27 Atlanta, GA Gwinnett Center
March
1 Fairfax, VA Patriot Center
5 New York NY Madison Sqaure Garden
13 Detroit, MI Palace of Auburn Hills
April
5 Salt Lake City, UT McKay Event Center