Art Alexakis, frontman for suburban rock outfit Everclear, has decided to spend his time off from recording the bandís next album to embark on a sixteen-city solo tour. According to Rolling Stone, Alexakis promises his set will include such Everclear favorites as “Santa Monica,” I Will Buy You A New Life,” and “Wonderful,” along with two new songs, “Glorious” and “Volvo Driving Soccer Mom.” The star will also unload some songs from his pre-Everclear days, namely, a few lesser-known tracks from his old band, Colorfinger. Beginning April 14th Alexakis will have his own two-hour show on KNRK-Portland, Oregon. The show, which will also be broadcast on the web, will be called Black Jack Radio: Music, Politics and Attitudes and will air on Sunday nights.
Art Alexakis tour dates:
3/21: Detroit, St. Andrews Hall
3/22: Omaha, NE, Sokol Auditorium
3/23: Mt. Vernon, IA, Orange Carpet — Cornell College
3/25: Boca Raton, FL, Florida Atlantic University
3/26: DeLand, FL, Forest of Arden-Stetson University
3/27: Joplin, MO, Taylor Auditorium
3/28: St. Louis, MO, Gargoyle-Washington University
3/29: Urbana, IL, Foellinger Auditorium — Univ. of Illinois
3/30: Boston, Paradise
4/1: New York, Supper Club
4/2: Chicago, House of Blues
4/3: San Francisco, Bottom of the Hill
4/4: Los Angeles, The Knitting Factory
4/5: Moscow, ID, Idaho Commons — SUB Ballroom, University of Idaho
4/7: Seattle, Crocodile CafÈ
4/9: Portland, OR, Aladdin Theater
