While your parents probably only know them for their ubiquitous whistling song, "Young Folks," Swedish indie rock poppers Peter, Bjorn and John are approaching their tenth anniversary as a band, with their first-ever practice taking place on November 21, 1999. To celebrate, they've decided a North American tour is in order.
The tour kicks off in Toronto, ON tonight (November 11), for a Remembrance Day show at the Phoenix Theatre. From there, they'll head through the U.S., ending the run of shows in L.A. on their official anniversary.
According to a press release from the band, the tour will feature the following:
* In every city there will be one or several secret special surprise guests! (Dancers, singers, rappers, folkrock artists, jazz musicians, celebrities, stand-up comedians, magicians...)
* Every night the band will play some rare old/brand new or never-before-heard songs.
* The amazing and award-winning light master "Ed Warren" is putting together a special "Birthday Light Show" just for this tour.
* Our favourite singer, El Perro Del Mar, and her Swedish "All Star Trio" will open up each night playing music from her brand new record.
* There will be whistling contests in every or some cities. The winners will get to be onstage performing "Young Folks" with PB&J!
* Peter Bjorn and John will be giving out free tickets to the shows through their Twitter page.
* Special Peter Bjorn and John merch items will be given away for free after the shows. and....
* This will also be the last tour PB&J will make before going into the studio, so if you can't wait until 2011 you should go and sing Happy Birthday.
Tour dates:
11/11 Toronto - Phoenix Theatre *
11/12 Chicago, Illinois - Metro *
11/13 St. Louis, Missouri - Gargoyle Club *
11/14 Dallas, Texas - House of Blues *
11/15 Austin, Texas - La Zona Rosa *
11/17 Tucson, Arizona - Rialto Theater *
11/18 San Diego, California - House of Blues *
11/19 San Francisco, California - Great American Music Hall *
11/20 San Francisco, California - Great American Music Hall *
11/21 Los Angeles, California - Club Nokia *
* with El Perro Del Mar
The tour kicks off in Toronto, ON tonight (November 11), for a Remembrance Day show at the Phoenix Theatre. From there, they'll head through the U.S., ending the run of shows in L.A. on their official anniversary.
According to a press release from the band, the tour will feature the following:
* In every city there will be one or several secret special surprise guests! (Dancers, singers, rappers, folkrock artists, jazz musicians, celebrities, stand-up comedians, magicians...)
* Every night the band will play some rare old/brand new or never-before-heard songs.
* The amazing and award-winning light master "Ed Warren" is putting together a special "Birthday Light Show" just for this tour.
* Our favourite singer, El Perro Del Mar, and her Swedish "All Star Trio" will open up each night playing music from her brand new record.
* There will be whistling contests in every or some cities. The winners will get to be onstage performing "Young Folks" with PB&J!
* Peter Bjorn and John will be giving out free tickets to the shows through their Twitter page.
* Special Peter Bjorn and John merch items will be given away for free after the shows. and....
* This will also be the last tour PB&J will make before going into the studio, so if you can't wait until 2011 you should go and sing Happy Birthday.
Tour dates:
11/11 Toronto - Phoenix Theatre *
11/12 Chicago, Illinois - Metro *
11/13 St. Louis, Missouri - Gargoyle Club *
11/14 Dallas, Texas - House of Blues *
11/15 Austin, Texas - La Zona Rosa *
11/17 Tucson, Arizona - Rialto Theater *
11/18 San Diego, California - House of Blues *
11/19 San Francisco, California - Great American Music Hall *
11/20 San Francisco, California - Great American Music Hall *
11/21 Los Angeles, California - Club Nokia *
* with El Perro Del Mar