Earlier this week Brooklyn's The National announced a slew of North American tour dates slated for late May. The tour's material will consist of some old and new material, which means an album can be expected later on this year.
After successfully touring the world in 2008, following the release of Boxer in late '07, The National set forth The Virginia EP as well as A Skin, A Night, which is a film by Vincent Moon about the group and their recording and touring.
Most recently, Aaron and Bryce Dessner helped produce Dark Was The Night, a compilation featuring 32 tracks from various artists and where the proceeds will benefit the Red Hot Organization's efforts to promote awareness worldwide about HIV and AIDS. The National features the track "So Far Around The Bend" on this compilation that also includes: Arcade Fire, Ben Gibbard and Feist, Yeasayer, Andrew Bird, Beirut, The Decemberists and many more.
Immediately noticeable when listening to The National are the end of the tongue lyrics and the "heck if I care" attitude from Matt Berninger. Joining him since their inception back in 1999 are Aaron Dessner (guitars, bass, piano) and Bryce Dessner (guitar, piano) and brothers Scott Devendorf (guitar, bass) and Bryan Devendorf (drums).
Tour dates are below, but if you want to buy tickets, head here.
MP3: The National - Fake Empire (buy)
5/21/09 Kool Haus, Toronto (on-sale Feb 14th @ 10:00 AM)
5/22/09 Metropolis, Montreal (on-sale Feb 13th @ Noon)
5/23/09 House of Blues, Boston (on-sale Feb 20th @ 10AM)
5/24/09 9:30 Club, DC (on-sale Feb 14th @ 10AM)
5/25/09 9:30 Club, DC (on-sale Feb 14th @ 10AM)
5/27/09 Variety Playhouse, Atlanta (on-sale Feb 13th @ NOON)
5/28/09 Lincoln Theater, Raleigh (on-sale Feb 13th @ Noon)
5/29/09 Electric Factory, Philadelphia (on-sale Feb 20th @ 10AM)
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