New Jersey rap duo Dälek most recent album, Abandoned Language, was released last February. Like most of their work, it immediately drew raves from all quarters, from hard rock magazines such as Alternative Press to progressive music pubs such as URB. For some reason, however, the group didn’t subsequently tour the U.S. Instead, it focused its resources on Europe. And it’s not like Dälek aren’t road warriors — they’ve toured long and hard throughout the States in the past. But not last year.
It’s a shame, because Dälek puts on a great show full of noise and sturm und drang. Next month, it will co-headline a short East Coast tour with moody instrumental rock band Russian Circles. As for the rest of the country? Too bad — for now.
The tour dates are below.
- 02/19: Subterranean, Chicago, IL
- 02/20: The Magic Stick, Detroit, MI
- 02/21: Ravari Room, Columbus, OH
- 02/22: The School, Pittsburgh, PA
- 02/23: Soundlab, Buffalo, NY
- 02/24: Maxwell’s, Hoboken, NJ
- 02/25: Mercury Lounge, New York City, NY
- 02/26: The Barbary, Philadelphia, PA
- 02/27: Rock and Roll Hotel, Washington, D.C.
- 02/28: Grog Shop, Cleveland Heights, OH
- 02/29: Cactus Club, Milwaukee, WI
- 03/01: Triple Rock Social Club, Minneapolis, MN
- 03/02: Rock Box, Rockford, IL
02/19-03/01: w/Russian Circles, Young Widows
02/28: w/Dub Trio
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Photo by Hérve Baudat.
