The Saturday Show
Today on the show we’re starting out with a bang with some international vibes, plus a new trace from Brooklyn’s very own The Antlers’ new album. And filling out the show with new Woods, new Thee Oh Sees, and new Avey Tare, you pretty much can’t go wrong this Saturday. And don’t forget to check out BTR on Facebook, Twitter, tumblr, Pinterest, Instagram, and SoundCloud.
Woods
8/1 – Pickathon – Portland, OR
8/5 – Woodsist Fest – Big Sur, CA
8/8 – Outside Lands – San Francisco, CA
Heartless Bastards
6/11 – Blues on the Green – Austin, TX
6/19 – Bearmouth Music Festival – Clinton, MT
7/11 – Bunbury Music Festival – Cincinnati, OH
Yann Tiersen
5/25 – Teatro De La Ciudad – Mexico City, Mexico
5/28 – 9:30 Club – Washington DC
5/29 – Theatre of the Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
5/30 – Highline Ballroom – New York, NY
6/1 – The Sinclair – Cambridge, MA
6/3 – Soda Club – Montreal, QC Canada
6/4 – The Opera House – Toronto, ON Canada
6/6 – The Crofoot Ballroom – Detroit, MI
6/7 – The Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL
6/8 – Cedar Cultural Center – Minneapolis, MN
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