Louris & Olson Flood Dates
By Team JamBase Dec 18, 2008 • 9:50 am PST
In Support of Their New Album Ready for the Flood Available January 27, 2009
Acclaimed musicians Gary Louris and Mark Olson have announced the first set of North American tour dates that support their new album Ready For The Flood (January 27, 2009 / New West Records). This is the first new music from the pair since Olson left the Jayhawks in 1995. The dates begin February 3 in Ann Arbor, MI and take the duo, performing acoustically, through major North American cities including New York City on February 7, Atlanta on February 13 ending in their home town of Minneapolis, MN on February 21. These dates come off a successful run in Europe where the pair sold out shows in London, Glasgow, Madrid, Barcelona, Utrecht (Holland), Oslo, Gothenburg (Sweden).
Ready For The Flood, received 4 stars in Uncut, Q and Mojo and is considered the to be the Americana Album of the Year in Mojo and the Best Roots Album of 2008 in Q. Produced by Chris Robinson (Black Crowes), Ready For The Flood not only reunites the two old friends but also their unrivaled harmonies and songwriting skills, reviving their unique sound. The results of the reunion are undeniable, as can be read in early praise for the album “These new memories-thank the Americana gods-are riddled with Louris and Olson’s past, but there are hints of even older musical moments… The production of Black Crowe Chris Robinson lends grit, but is never intrusive, letting the scruffy melodies and jigsawpuzzle interlocking of these stellar voices do the heavy lifting.” (Paste Magazine)
TOUR DATES:
February 3 / Ann Arbor, MI / The Ark
February 4 / Toronto, ON / Mod Club
February 6 / Somerville, MA / Somerville Theatre
February 7 / New York, NY / Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall
February 9 / Sellersville, PA / Sellersville Theatre
February 10 / Alexandria, VA / Birchmere
February 11 / Carrboro, NC / ArtsCenter
February 13 / Atlanta, GA / Eddie’s Attic
February 14 / Nashville, TN / Exit/In
February 15 / Louisville, KY / Phoenix Hill Tavern
February 17 / St. Louis, MO / Blueberry Hill
February 18 / Columbia, MO / Mojo’s
February 19 / Cedar Rapids, IA / CSPS
February 20 / Chicago, IL / Park West
February 21 / Minneapolis, MN / Varsity
** additional dates to be announced soon
