The sweaty, energized, funky rock band that is the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, has set a release date for their new LP (double LP actually), Plastic Fang. According to pitchforkmedia.com, the band has described the new set as “the huge straightforward rock record everyoneís wished for since [1994ís] Orange.” The powerful, extra-long, new album will feature a number of extra-special guests, including Bernie Worrell (P-Funk, Fatboy Slim), Dr. John, and Elliott Smith. You can catch the Blues Explosion on the road, hit more for the dates.

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3/10 San Francisco, CA – Bimbo’s
3/11 Los Angeles, CA – El Rey
4/24 Philadelphia, PA ñ Trocadero
5/01 Austin, TX – Stubb’s

5/02 Dallas, TX – Gypsy Tea Room
5/03 Oklahoma City, OK – Will Rogers Theater
5/07 Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
5/09 Chicago, IL ñ Metro

5/10 Bloomington, IN ñ Bluebird

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