the pillows tour U.S.A. in June!

[Cloudy-One]

Well, not a full blown tour, but a mini tour like they did last year. They will do two shows in Mexico on the 17th and 18th (Circo Volador), then they will swing up to North America.

June 20th ------- Chicago, Logan's Square Auditorium.
June 22nd ------ New York, The Knitting Factory (I'm going to this one! 8)
June 24th ------- Seattle, The Crocodile Café
June 25 or 26 -- San Francisco or Los Angeles (dates and venues to be confirmed)
June 26 or 27 -- ^

Venue links:

Knitting Factory, NY
The Crocodile Café, Seattle (Scroll down, side bar on right)
Logan's Square Auditorium, Chicago (It's there, they just haven't updated the website yet. I'm guessing other acts are to be finalized.)

Although it's disappointing they are only going to be here for a week this time, it's good to know that they know they have many fans in the U.S.A..

If you don't know who they are by now, they are a Japanese rock band most known for the three albums they contributed to the soundtrack of the anime OVA, FLCL. Of course, they have recorded 13 full length albums, as well as a two disc b-side compilation, a remastered album of their favorite old material, plus all the singles, bonus material and concert DVDs. They have been together since 1989.

Needless to say, I am extremely excited to see them live. If you have the opportunity to go to any of these shows, do not hesitate.

[Erathun]

I live 2 1/2 hours away from Chicago... but I'm going to Sage Francis and P.O.S. like 2 days after that. It matters how much tickets are.

[spacejelly]

holy sheet!
if i can get tickets, ill see you knitting factory

[Cloudy-One]

At 5/19/06 01:36 AM, Erathun wrote: I live 2 1/2 hours away from Chicago... but I'm going to Sage Francis and P.O.S. like 2 days after that. It matters how much tickets are.

The show I'm going to was $15 per person, so I'd say it's in the 10-20 dollar price range for Chicago as well. All shows are All Ages as well. When I get more info about the California shows, I'll post. When the Chicago venue website updates, I'll post as well.

Of course, gas money will be the main money sucker here. (I must buy concert tees and stuff as well!)

[Erathun]

Why dont they go on a full USA tour?

[Cloudy-One]

At 5/19/06 01:51 AM, Erathun wrote: Why dont they go on a full USA tour?

I wish I had a good answer. There could be many reason why they couldn't. They aren't exactly young anymore, they've rarely had any exposure other than FLCL in America, Venue's may be skeptical of booking a foreign band, etc. It's tough to say exactly. Maybe they have a bigger tour planned next year, or maybe they will tour America once they produce another record. They have expressed desire to play more U.S.A. shows, I guess it's just a timing issue.

[Cloudy-One]

At 5/19/06 01:40 AM, SpecterGeneral wrote: holy sheet!
if i can get tickets, ill see you knitting factory

Awesome, I'd say you can definately get tickets. Get right on it!

Oh, and a great fansite for the pillows is http://www.pirouzu.net/ They have links to buy albums, tons of pictures, tabs, and lyric translations. They also have a forum. (where I got most of this information, thanks IM!)

BDMonster posted this once he heard about the shows in Mexico. rofl!

[spacejelly]

lol, i mean rofl

[Cloudy-One]

bump for awesome.

[Fwahobadagadz]

Ha, back when i saw FLCL I found that FLCL album on eBay and they're pretty damn cool. I dont think I can go though. :-(

[Cloudy-One]

Information on the Chicago show. Tickets will go on sale later this week, so check back there periodically.

Once I have new info on LA and SF shows, I'll let you know.

[muy-gordo]

yay...they are better in 30 second bursts during a theme song. course i like to understand the artist. thats why i dont like shakira and iliterate rappers.

[Cloudy-One]

Official Myspace. Listen to The third eye and MY FOOT, if you haven't already. A few other of my favorites from the new album would be Mighty Lovers, March of the God, Gazelle City and Sayonara Universe, as well as Heart is There (from the Non Fiction single).

[Seanjay]

June 22nd ------ New York

Holy shit thanks.

[Cloudy-One]

At 5/22/06 01:34 AM, Seanjay wrote:

June 22nd ------ New York

Holy shit thanks.

Shitty hole you're welcome. 8)

Tuesday, 6.27 2006 / Whisky A Go Go @ Hollywood, CA

w / BROADCASTER
adv/dos $17 *All Ages
doors 7:30
buy tickets http://www.ticketmaster.com/venue/73804

Address : 8901 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone : [phone]
http://www.whiskyagogo.com

buy tickets.
whiskyagogo website.

Tickets should be available in a few days.

Info found at the official MY FOOT TOUR in USA and Mexico shows. site.

Much better venue than last year at the King-King. Fuck the King-King.

[CloudConnected]

Holy shit that's fucking awesome, too bad I don't live in America anymore.

=(

[allemansing]

you like in flames

[HogWashSoup]

the pillows sound like a sissy band.

[allemansing]

du gillar in flames menar jag

[Cloudy-One]

Chicago show tickets available now.

[Cloudy-One]

San Francisco venue confirmed, Slim's. Buy tickets here, or here.

[Cloudy-One]

It appears that the NY show (Knitting Factory) has sold out, ticketweb says tickets are unavailable. The other shows still have tickets available.

Bands opening for the pillows are:

Chicago --- Noise Pollution, I Need Sleep
New York --- none
Seattle --- The Stereo Future
Los Angeles --- Broadcaster, freeway people
San Francisco --- The Stereo Future, Secret Secret

Horray, it's only a couple weeks away now!

[Cloudy-One]

At 6/4/06 06:24 PM, Cloudy_One wrote:

San Francisco --- The Stereo Future, Secret Secret

Opening acts for SF show have changed, these are the updated opening acts.

B.E.N.O.M. / Secret Secret / Lemon Drop Kick

Overall, I gave it a good try. I kinda wish a few more people would've kept this thread alive longer so more people could see, but alas, it was not to be, as the opportunity presented here was buried under waves of "DS vs. PSP" topics and the like. Ah, well.

Regardless, I'm ecstatic. They rocked Mexico City. Today, they will own Chicago. Then it's on to New York City. HELL YEAH!!!

[Seanjay]

June 22nd ------ New York, The Knitting Factory

OH GOD ITS TODAY AND I FORGOT THE TICKETS.