Hey all. We’ve been incommunicado recently. Sorry about that. Billy’s hand has been healing and we are very happy to say the healing process couldn’t have gone better. We’ve been back in the rehearsal space playing new songs, old songs, and other people’s songs. We can not wait to get on the road in the next few weeks. We’re excited to announce an additional date on our tour! Drum roll… Yes, Seattle! Not only are we doing the Sasquatch Festival but for those who can’t make it out to The Gorge, we’ll be rolling into Seattle the day before our Sasquatch appearance. We’re doing a special night at the Tractor Tavern on Sunday, May 25. Tickets are on sale now so get them and come and hang out with us because we like you.
Thanks again for all the support. We are truly excited to see you all in the next month. Stay in touch. xo
-Pela
In case you came in the back door, you might have missed our update on Billy’s hand injury. We’ve set up a fund to help him with his medical expenses. To read the story and make a donation, go to this page.
You didn’t think we’d forget about New York, did you? The Lads will be at the Bowery Ballroom on Friday, June 6th. The last three shows that Pela played there were sold out, so get your tickets early.
Photo by Elise Largesse
We’ve added a couple of new shows to the upcoming tour and there’s definitely one and possibly a couple more to come. Check the sidebar for the list.
Billy has his stitches out and new tour dates are rolling in. Almost every show has been rescheduled on ‘There’s No Off Switch Thing On This Tour’, and we will be adding more shows throughout the next few weeks. As far as we know, tickets purchased for canceled dates can be transferred over to the new shows. Be sure to check with the clubs for more information regarding ticket exchange or refund. We hope that everyone that bought tickets will be able to make it to the new dates.
Also, our resident videographer, Chris Herb, has put together a new video montage.
OK, here it is - the rescheduled “There’s No Off Switch On This Thing (this time we really mean it)” tour. Check the sidebar for dates. There will be several more added as soon as they are confirmed.
After our show at the Williamsburg Music Hall we found a bundle of these posters with our stuff. Each poster was individually made. We took them with us to Chicago and gave them out to people in the audience. Now, as fate will have it, they will mark a notorious show.
If you or someone you know created these posters please let us know. We would like to formally thank you.
Also, here is a link to photos from Shubas. These photos were taken by Kari Wall. Kari’s friend won tickets to see us in Chicago. She even joined us on stage for a couple of shots. Thanks Kari.
Billy’s surgery went well yesterday and he is home resting. His tendon is reconnected and he was able to move his finger. Now he has one month in a cast, then rehabilitation. We will periodically keep you up to date on how he is healing.For those of you that did not get a chance to hear the KEXP interview we have posted it here.Thank you to everyone that has written to Billy and the band, it means everything to us.
Billy will be interviewed by John Richards on KEXP today at 8am pacific time (11am eastern time). You can listen online at kexp.org and on air if you are lucky enough to get KEXP on your radio waves.Billy was asked to share his thoughts about the tour, his injury, and anything else that comes to mind - for everyone that bought tickets to see us on this tour.We apologize for the last minute post, but we just found out.Pela
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