The group which is an offshoot of the popular group, At The Drive In, is currently on tour in Europe and will return to the North American road in October. 

While out on tour this summer, they racked up critical and fan praise for their proggy- jam sessions that included extended jams on the album tracks (one clocked in at an average of 35 minutes) and John Bonham like drum solos.  

They will be joined on the trek by Saul Williams. 

You can see what the buzz is all about at these shows: (subject to change)

10/3 � Austin, TX - Emo's
10/4 � Houston, TX - Numbers
10/5 � Dallas, TX - Gypsy Tea Room
10/7 - St. Louis, MO - Mississippi Nights
10/8 - Lawrence, KS - The Granada
10/10 � Minneapolis, MN - The Quest
10/11 - Madison, WI - Barrymore Theater*
10/13 - Columbus OH - Promo West Pavilion*
10/14 � Chicago, IL � Riveria*
10/16 � Pittsburgh, PA - Metropol
10/17 - Rochester, N.Y. - Water Street
10/20 - Washington D.C. - 9:30 Club*
10/21 � Philadelphia, PA - Electric Factory *
10/24 - Northampton, MA - Pearl Street Nightclub** 
10/25 � Boston - Avalon Ballroom

* unconfirmed
** w/ Enon instead of Saul Williams

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