New York quartet Stellastarr* will release their self-titled debut album on September 23 via RCA. Prior to their big day, the band will head over to the UK for a short, six-date tour that includes stops at the Reading and Leeds festivals. They’ll then head back to North America to kick off a tour with The Raveonettes in Philly on September 5. The two bands will be together through October 12 as they crisscross the US and Canada on the 29-date tour. I’ve yet to see this band live, but I have spent a great deal of time with an advance of Stellastarr*, and if you like Interpol, Joy Division, Elefant, etc., you’ll dig these guys.
Stellastarr*’s first commercial release came last year in the form of the Somewhere Across Forever EP. The three-song offering was released via the small NYC indie, Tiswas Records to great critical acclaim. Look below for the band’s full tour itinerary.
Stellastarr* UK Dates:
08.18.03 ñ Edinburgh (Corn Exchange w/ Ash)
08.19.03 ñ Glasgow (King Tutís w/ The Sun)
08.20.03 ñ Manchester (Roadhouse w/ The Sun)
08.21.03 ñ London (The Garage w/ The Sun)
08.23.03 ñ Reading Festival (RADIO 1 STAGE)
08.24.03 ñ Leeds Festival (RADIO 1 STAGE)
Stellastarr* North American Dates:
09.05.03 – Philadelphia, PA (Theatre of Living Arts)
09.06.03 – Washington, DC (Black Cat)
09.07.03 – Boston, MA (Paradise Rock Club)
09.08.03 – ?New York, NY (Bowery Ballroom)
09.09.03 – ?New York, NY (Bowery Ballroom)
09.12.03 – Montreal, QC (CafÈ Camups)
09.13.03 – Toronto, ON (Leeís Palace)
09.15.03 – Detroit, MI (Magic Stick)
09.16.03 – Pittsburgh, PA (Rosebud)
09.17.03 – Cleveland, OH (Beachland Ballroom)
09.18.03 – Indianapolis, IN (The Patio)
09.19.03 – Newport, KY (Southgate House)
09.20.03 – Chicago, IL (Metro/Smart Bar)
09.22.03 – Cudahy,WI (Vnukís Lounge)
09.23.03 – Minneapolis, MN (First Avenue)
09.26.03 – Portland, OR (Berbatiís Plan)
09.27.03 – Seattle, WA (Crocodile Cafe)
09.28.03 – Vancouver, BC (Richardís on Richards)
09.30.03 – San Francisco, CA (Great American Music Hall)
10.02.03 – Los Angeles, CA (El Rey Theatre)
10.03.03 – San Diego, CA (The Casbah)
10.04.03 – Phoenix, AZ (The Mason Jar)
10.06.03 – Dallas, TX (Gypsy Tea Room)
10.07.03 – Austin, TX (La Zona Rosa)
10.08.03 – New Orleans, LA (Parish)
10.09.03 – Atlanta, GA (Echo Lounge)
10.10.03 – Orlando, FL (The Social)
10.11.03 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL (The Culture Room)
10.12.03 – Tampa, FL (Twilight)
