MEW RETURNS TO THE U.S. WITH HEADLINING DATES
The Danish Trio Announce Contest That Will Pay It Forward To Local Bands In Select Tour Markets
Band Tapped To Open For The Pixies In D.C.
New York, NY – Mew will bring their intoxicating live shows back to the U.S. beginning November 30 in Philadelphia and running through to December 14 with a final stop in Los Angeles headlining the Henry Fonda Theater. The band has also been tapped by The Pixies to join the legendary band at their December 1st show in Washington , D.C. at Constitution Hall.
The Pixies aren’t the first influential band to hand select and generously give Mew their stage. Throughout Mew’s touring career, the band has been given numerous and critical opportunities to open for some of the biggest names in music. And now it’s their chance to pay it forward.
Mew will be giving local bands in 8 different markets on their upcoming headlining tour this fall (see asterisked dates below) an opportunity to submit themselves to be chosen as direct support for Mew. Check back here for details on how local bands can enter to win in select markets: http://www.mewsite.com/openformew/
The band recently stopped by the AOL Interface to record tracks, ‘Sometimes Life Isn’t Easy’ and ‘Hawaii,’ from their latest critically acclaimed release No More Stories, Are Told Today, I’m Sorry, They Washed Away, No More Stories The World Is Grey, I’m Tired, Let’s Wash Away. You can click here to check it out: http://www.spinner.com/interface/mew
Mew is Jonas Bjerre, Bo Madsen, and Silas Utke Graae Jørgensen. The Danish trio is known for their art rock, indie sentiment that’s stadium quality. Using visuals designed by lead singer, Jonas Bjerre, their show injects the audience with a dream like experience that lasts well after their set is over.
Mew Tour Dates:
11/30 -Philadelphia , PA -Trocadero*
12/1 -Washington , DC -Constitution Hall **w/ The Pixies
12/2 -Boston , MA-Paradise Rock Club*
12/4 -New York , NY-Webster Hall*
12/5-Montreal , QC -Carbaret Du Musee Juste Pour Rire
12/6-Toronto , ON-Mod Club
12/7-Chicago , IL-Metro*
12/10-Seattle , WA-Neumos Crystal Ball Room*
12/11 -Vancouver , BC-Venue
12/12-Portland , OR-Hawthorne Theatre*
12/13-San Francisco , CA-Mezzanine*
12/14-Los Angeles , CA-Henry Fonda*
