Thunderchief Announce East Coast Tour Dates
Thunderchief have been dropping cover songs on a one-per-month basis since I don’t even know when, but it’s pretty clear that by the time they’re through they’ll have a good collection behind them ready for vinyl, CD or tape, and maybe that’s the endgame and maybe it isn’t. While we’re on the subject of their studio work, last year’s Synanthrope (review here) was an especially nasty bit of business, and that’s just what they seemed to be shooting for, an definitively East Coast confrontationalist sludge that should go over like gangbusters on their July stretch of live shows.
I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing them live — my prevailing association with the band is when I tried to get in to see them at Maryland Doom Fest a few years back and couldn’t because my graybeard ass couldn’t find proper ID; how about I’m at Doom Fest not with a parent as proof of being over 21? — and there’s no New York or New Jersey (laughs at the idea of North Jersey shows) date here, but they’re still doing the thing in style, and Connecticut to Philly isn’t a terrible ride, depending on how you go.
Sit tight, won’t be long before they’ve got something new coming. Till then, this from the PR wire:
THUNDERCHIEF announces 10-day Summer Fling
Richmond, VA’s notorious 2-piece Sludge ‘n’ Roll duo hit the road for 10 days of volume, sweat and gear–and lots of it. Alabama Thunderpussy founder Erik Larson and his guitar-playing chum Rik Surly are heading to the Northeast US, while simultaneously releasing their latest effort, “Synanthrope” on CD format for the first time ever.
This round of shows kicks off in Charlottesville, VA with Telekinetic Yeti and will feature the band showcasing tracks from “Synanthrope”, along with deep cuts, select singles and fan favorites. Known for their uncompromising live sets, the THUNDERCHIEF experience is one that you should judge that is for yourself. At a show. In July. Please.
“We’re especially excited for this run,” says Rik Surly. “The sheer power of this record (“Synanthrope”) really comes across well onstage. Mike Dean and Mark Miley did a great job and I can’t wait for everyone to see and he
Jul, 21 Roanoke, VA @ Flying Panther
Jul, 22 Cincinnati, OH @ MOTR
Jul, 23 Akron, OH @ Musica
Jul, 24 Youngstown, OH @ Westside Bowl
Jul, 25 Buffalo, NY @ Mohawk Place
Jul, 26 Burlington, VT @ Swan Dojo
Jul, 27 Portland, ME @ Urban Farm Fermatory
Jul, 28 Boston, MA @ Middle East-Upstairs
Jul, 29 New Haven, CT @ Cherry Street Station
Jul, 30 Philadelphia, PA @ The Pharmacy
Jul, 31 Washington, DC @ The Pocket
Thunderchief are:
Rik Surly – Guitar/vocals
Erik Larson – Drums
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