Well… it isn’t the tour announcement that many fans were hoping for, but a few shows is better than none at all. Modest Mouse has confirmed a few US performances yesterday on their website, including dates in Portland and Fargo. The band’s new album, We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank, hits stores on March 20, so we would think that more tour dates should be announced soon. Here is what they have so far:

Modest Mouse US Dates
03.14.07 – Portland, OR (Crystal Ballroom)
03.15.07 – Portland, OR (Crystal Ballroom)
03.16.07 – Missoula, MT (Missoula University Theater)
03.18.07 – Sioux Falls, SD (Ramkota Exhibit Hall)
03.19.07 – Fargo, ND (Playmakers Pavilion)

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