The B-52s have announced a special tour of select clubs and theaters to celebrate the release of their much-anticipated new album, 'Funplex' (3/25, Astralwerks). The "Worlds Greatest Party Band," pioneers in the fusion of dance, punk and vintage rock, will keep the party going on for fans around the world beginning with these 13 kick-off dates including one at Colorado's legendary Gothic Theatre.
THE B-52S FUNPLEX TOUR 2008:
Wednesday 4.23 - Paradise Rock Club - Boston, MA *
Friday, 4.25 - TLA - Philadelphia, PA *
Saturday, 4.26 - 930 Club - Washington, DC
Monday, 4.28 - Clutch Cargo's - Detroit, MI *
Tuesday, 4.29 - House of Blues - Cleveland, OH *
Thursday, 5.1 - House of Blues - Chicago, IL *
Friday, 5.2 - Kentucky Derby - Louisville, KY
Sunday, 5.4 - Gothic Theatre - Englewood, CO *
Tuesday, 5.6 - Show Box - Seattle, WA *
Wednesday, 5.7 - Roseland - Portland, OR
Thursday, 5.8 - State Fair - Dixon, CA
Friday, 5.9 - venue TBD - San Francisco, CA *
Sunday, 5.11 - House of Blues - Anaheim, CA *
Find out more at B-52s on myspace and their official website at B-52s.
Here's a little YouTube treat of my favorite song off of the legendary 'Cosmic Thing' album (don't tell anybody but I think I'm the only person in the world who hates the song 'Love Shack').
