Snail Head West for Tour
Well, alright. They’re not so much “Heading West,” since they’re from Seattle, but it is the band’s first tour ever and they did just put out an awesome album after being broken up for 14 years (that’s some “hiatus”), so it’s a bit of an occasion anyway. The PR wire passes along this update:
Snail has announced that they will embark on their first tour ever starting April 3rd in Seattle. These will most likely be the only shows in the US before the band goes back into the studio to record the follow-up to the well-received 2009 release Blood on MeteorCity. The band defied odds when it received accolades from fans and critics alike and was included on many Top 10 of 2009 lists following a 14-year hiatus. Fans should take heed and experience the full brunt of their power while they can.
Tour Schedule:
Apr 3 The Comet Tavern, Seattle, Washington w/ Sod Hauler and Witchburn
Apr 4 The Ash Street Saloon, Portland, Oregon w/ Devil Riding Shotgun
Apr 5 Jambalaya, Arcata, California w/ Lesbian
Apr 6 Kimo’s, San Francisco, California
Apr 8 The Ruby Room, San Diego, California w/ Archons, Across Tundras, Ride the Sun
Apr 10 Nomad Art Compound, Los Angeles, California w/ Green and Wood, Toward Distant Suns
Honestly, I thought the album was kinda flat if one ain’t stoned. It sounds too much like an uninspired Sleepp and various other si,mlar bands ripoff. There were some trippy moments in there, but honestly, I wished I’d bought Freedom Hawk’s record instead.