We’ve just announced a string of residencies, with a vibe similar to our last shows in Mexico City - where we perform the whole new album live. Here are the dates, click through for tickets.
September 29 / Montreal, QC / Pop Montreal @ Santa Cruz Church
September 30 / Montreal, QC / Pop Montreal @ Santa Cruz Church
October 1 / Montreal, QC / Pop Montreal @ Santa Cruz Church
October 13 / Toronto, ON / The Garrison
October 14 / Toronto, ON / The Garrison
October 15 / Toronto, ON / The Garrison
November 3 / Brooklyn, NY / Knitting Factory
November 4 / Brooklyn, NY / Knitting Factory
Additionally, we’ll be giving away merch at these shows in exchange for your donations to either the Montreal City Mission or War Child. Here’s the official word on it:
To introduce audiences to their new collection of songs, acclaimed art rock band The Dears will play a series of residencies during which they will perform their forthcoming record in full. The eight residency shows - three consecutive nights in Toronto and Montreal and two in Brooklyn (tour dates below) – will recapture the essence of band’s immensely successful string of shows in Mexico City this past May.
The Dears will be donating proceeds from every merch sale at these residencies to Montreal City Mission and War Child. “Some of the items are rare, might be the wrong size, while some things are out of print and may be sold at ridiculous prices. But this is not just about raising money. People hurt everywhere, all the time, and in so many ways. Essentially, this is what we sing about and sometimes singing just ain’t enough. By taking some of this stuff off our hands, hopefully folks will remember who they’re helping and why,” says the band of the endeavour.
The new record and touring lineup also marks the return of guitarists Patrick Krief and Rob Benvie, early-era bassist Roberto Arquilla as well as newcomer Jeff Luciani on drums. In addition, of course, to singer Murray Lightburn and keyboardist Natalia Yanchak. The band mentions that “we’ve seen many line-up changes, but this one is quite special. Some of our relationships, and friendships, go back over 10 years. The result has been powerful and chilling, like some cosmic design intent on blowing you away.”
Mind blowing, at least. We promise. See you soon.
♥ The Dears
