This evolution towards hopefulness continues on their new project, a CD/DVD called Bayside Acoustic, which hits stores on February 28th. Bayside have always performed as an electric four-piece in the past, but the tragic death of their drummer, John Holohan, in October of 2005 resulted in front man Anthony Raneri and guitarist Jack O'Shea finishing the tour as an acoustic two-piece. The response to their set was incredible, with fans watching each song in reverent silence, only to erupt at the close of each. The set was praised in NY Newsday and the New York Times, but it was the intensity of their fans' reactions that made releasing their songs in this format inevitable.

The CD will contain a new song, "Winter", acoustic studio versions of "Blame It On Bad Luck", "They Looked Like Strong Hands", "Masterpiece", "Montauk", and "Devotion and Desire". Additional tracks include a cover of the Smoking Popes' "Megan" featuring Josh Caterer of the Popes, a cover of Elliot Smith's "Baby Britain", a live version of "Don't Call Me Peanut" and an unreleased track from their self-titled album, "Paternal Reversal". The DVD will feature the live acoustic set from the sold out Chicago date of "The Never Sleep Again Tour". It was the final show of an incredible, emotional few months for the dear friends on the tour, and this performance is a tour de force.

Bayside are launching the "Western Migration Tour" with labelmates The Junior Varsity as well as Punchline and Sullivan. Dates run from January 26th -

February 19th. As bassist Nick Ghanbarian is still recovering from the accident last fall, Nick "Night Beast" Testa will sub on bass, and Bayside welcomes their new drummer, Gavin Miller, formerly of Staring Back. Following this tour, they hook up with Smoking Popes for a full North American tour. Look for an announcement on these dates soon.

Bayside "Western Migration Tour '06" with The Junior Varsity, Punchline and Sullivan