The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt!

It's difficult to categorize this one because I have as yet only heard the single they've released--the same single I'm giving to you now. On this one, minimalist but highly dance-able track, there is enough eclectic energy to rank them with the likes of Man Man or Matt & Kim. With nothing more than hand-claps, an accordion, and their throaty growls, The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt create a sound I would drive for miles to witness. Which is good since their debut album isn't slated for release until Spring 2010, and their only live shows are on the east coast for now.

Tour Dates below:

Wed 10/14*Soundlab*Buffalo,NY
Thu 10/15*Sneaky Dees*Toronto, ON
Fri 10/16*Foufounes Electriques*Montreal, QC
Thu 10/22*Pianos*New York,NY*CMJ Showcase
Sat 10/24*Santos Partyhouse*New York, NY*CMJ Showcase
Tue 10/27*Firehouse 13*Providence, RI
Wed 10/28*Distant Castle*Worcester, MA
Thu 10/29*Danger Danger House*Philadelphia, PA
Fri 10/30*Sonar*Baltimore, MD with Junior Boys
Sat 10/31*Rock and Roll Hotel*Washington DC

Comments

Tinbum said…

Me likey likey. The hand clapping sounded very much like drums though.

Now all I have to do is wait for them to come to tour Europe and come to London. Harumpf.

17 September, 2009

Tarandtito said…

They're playing London at a Diesel hosted show on Oct 1!! I saw them at the Diesel event in NYC-- it's a wild dance party, so fun!

17 September, 2009

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