MUSIC NEWS - Evan Dando, singer, songwriter, and guitarist of The Lemonheads, is embarking on a USA solo tour in early 2010 that begins January 29 at Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ and currently is due to wrap up accross the Hudson River on March 6 in New York City at the Mercury Lounge (current itinerary below).
Evan is on tour in Europe thru the end of 2009, with the USA shows having him perform an intimate set that features songs from his solo album and classic Lemonheads tunes along with several inspired covers, including some from his most recent covers album, Varshons
(out via The End Records). Produced by Butthole Surfers ringleader Gibby Haynes, Varshons was inspired by mix tapes that Gibby used to send to Evan. The collection is filled with strange bedfellows - from G.G. Allin to Texas troubadour Townes Van Zandt and garage rockers The Green Fuz. The Lemonheads make each track their own, with help from actress Liv Tyler, singing back up on Leonard Cohen’s “Hey, That’s No Way To Say Goodbye,” and Kate Moss, who sings over the dance groove of Arling & Cameron’s “Dirty Robot,” which also features lead guitar by John Perry on loan from The Only Ones.
Evan Dando Tour Itinerary:
November 2009
21 – Bilbao, Spain @ Kafe Antzokia
23 – Paris, France @ Fleche D’or
24 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix
27 – Utrecht, Holland @ Tivoli -Le Guess Who Festival
30 – Munster, Germany @ Gleiss 22
December
1 – Cologne, Germany @ Underground
2 – Berlin, Germany @ Magnet
3 – Hamburg, Germany @ Logo
5 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Vega
6 – Oslo, Norway @ John Dee
7 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Debaser
8 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Sticky Fingers
2010 USA tour:
January
29 – Hoboken, NJ @ Maxwell’s
30 – New York, NY @ Joe’s Pub
31 – Bordentown, NJ @ The Record Collector store
February
3 – Allston, MA @ Great Scott
4 – Northampton, MA @ Iron Horse Music Hall
5 – Philadelphia, PA @ M Room
6 – Arlington, VA @ IOTA Club & Café
9 – Charlotte, NC @ Tremont Music Hall
10 – Athens, GA @ 40 Watt
11 – Gainesville, FL @ Common Grounds
12 – Tampa, FL @ Crowbar
13 – Orlando, FL @ The Backbooth
16 – St. Louis, MO @ Old Rock House
17 – Indianapolis, IN @ Radio Radio
18 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theatre
19 – Chicago, IL @ Double Door
20 – Minneapolis, MN @ 400 Bar
21 – Omaha, NE @ The Waiting Room
23 – Dallas, TX @ The Prophet Bar
24 – Austin, TX @ Emo’s Alternative Lounging (Outdoor)
27 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hotel Café
28 – San Francisco, CA @ Café Du Nord
March
3 – Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
6 – New York, NY @ Mercury Lounge