Following a string of UK shows in January (their first since 1981), punk/funk innovators Gang Of Four are setting their sites on North America. Called “one of postpunk’s most influential bands” by the New York Times and “still spikily relevant” by NME, Gang Of Four will kick off their North American trek with a performance at this year’s Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on May 1. The tour will take them across the continent, making multiple-night stops in San Fran, Chicago and New York before wrapping up in Philly on May 21. Keep reading for all the details.

05.01.05 – Indio, CA (Coachella)
05.02.05 – San Francisco, CA (Fillmore)
05.03.05 – San Francisco, CA (Fillmore)
05.05.05 – Portland, OR (Roseland)
05.06.05 – Seattle, WA (Showbox)
05.07.05 – Vancouver, BC (Commodore)
05.10.05 – Minneapolis, MN (Quest)
05.11.05 – Chicago (Metro)
05.12.05 – Chicago (Metro)
05.14.05 – Toronto, ON (Phoenix)
05.16.05 – Boston, MA (Avalon)
05.17.05 – New York, NY (Irving Plaza)
05.18.05 – New York, NY (Irving Plaza)
05.20.05 – Washington, DC (9:30 Club)
05.21.05 – Philadelphia (tba)

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