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Joanna Gruesome Announce 2014 UK Tour With Speedy Ortiz
Two DIY triumphs from different sides of the Atlantic are combining for a special tour.
Both sides of the Atlantic underground are being brought together for a forthcoming February 2014 tour. Joanna Gruesome - who just released their ‘Weird Sister’ debut and basically owned New York’s CMJ - and Massachusetts’ Speedy Ortiz combine for a six-date run of the UK.
Speedy Ortiz’s own ‘Major Arcana’ album came out Stateside earlier this year via Carpark Records. Listen to a highlight, ‘Tiger Tank’, below.
DIY’s recent interview with Joanna Gruesome had them declaring that ‘right now is the most vibrant time for DIY bands.’ They’re putting that statement to good use.
Speedy Ortiz x Joanna Gruesome UK tour:
FEBRUARY 2014
13 Birmingham, Hare and Hound
14 Leeds, Brudenell Social Club
15 Glasgow, Broadcast
16 Manchester, Deaf Institute
19 London, The Lexington
20 Brighton, Green Door Store
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