There are some very exciting new songs on the show today! Check out brand new tracks from Eric Copeland and Conveyor! We’re also got something newish from Family Band, which is always an occasion! So stay tuned, and don’t forget to check out BTR on Facebook and Twitter.
Dent May
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July 11 – Cause Soundbar – Minneapolis, MN
July 12 – University of Wisconsin – Madison, WI
July 13 – Subterranean – Chicago, IL
July 14 – Beachland Tavern – Cleveland, OH
July 15 – The Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI
July 16 – Shop Under Parts & Labour – Toronto, Ontario
July 17 – Casa Del Popolo – Montreal, Quebec
July 20 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY
July 21 – Glasslands Gallery – New York, NY
Of Montreal
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August 10 – Ypsigrock Festival – Castelbuono, Italy
August 16 – Paredes de Coura Festival – Paredes De Coura, Portugal
August 19 – Green Man Festival – Wales, United Kingdom
August 21 – L’Atelier – Luxembourg Ville, Luxembourg
August 22 – Feierwerk – Munich, Germany
Beach House
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July 11 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO
July 12 – Minglewood Hall – Memphis, TN
July 13 – Forecastle Festival – Louisville, KY
July 15 – Pitchfork Festival – Chicago, IL
July 17 – The Vogue Theater – Indianapolis, IN
July 18 – Crofoot Ballroom – Pontiac, MI
July 19 – House of Blues – Cleveland, OH
July 20 – Newport Music Hall – Columbus, OH
July 21 – Mr Small’s – Pittsburgh, PA
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