SPILL NEWS: THE JOY FORMIDABLE JOINS FOO FIGHTERS TOUR

THE JOY FORMIDABLE ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES WITH FOO FIGHTERS

SIX SEPTEMBER DATES SET FOR THE WEST COAST AND CANADA

The Joy Formidable proudly announces that this September, they will join the Foo Fighters for a stretch of their North American tour. On September 1, the fated pair will embark on a tour of six cities throughout the West Coast and Canada, including Seattle, Washington; Edmonton, Alberta; Calgary, AB; Vancouver, British Columbia; Portland, Oregon; and San Jose, California. Last month, the notable Welsh alternative rock band released a video for the new single, “Dance of the Lotus” via Consequence of Sound to preview their sixth studio album. Set to be released this fall, the forthcoming record marks their return from 2016’s Hitch, which was critically-acclaimed by Pitchfork, The Guardian, Stereogum, L.A. Weekly, SPIN, and Clash. The Joy Formidable will tour Europe in mid-August before the dates with Foo Fighters, and will continue after on a tour throughout North America until mid-November.

The Joy Formidable is comprised of Ritzy Bryan (lead vocals, guitars), Rhydian Dafydd (bass, backing vocals) and Matt Thomas (drums, percussion). Formed in North Wales ten years ago, each album they’ve released has been a joyful adventure and reflection of their fearless, creative discovery and self evolution. The critically-adored trio has always refused to be fenced in or fit in — that restless and boundless artistic journey continues on their forthcoming album, an arresting and unapologetic tour de force that finds a band at its apex with no sign of getting comfortable.

Tour Dates

Sept 1 – Seattle, WA – Safeco Field*
Sept 4 – Edmonton, AB – Rogers Place *
Sept 6 – Calgary, AB – Scotiabank Saddledome*
Sept 8 – Vancouver, BC – Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena*
Sept 10 – Portland, OR – Moda Center*
Sept 12 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center*
Oct 17 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
Oct 19 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
Oct 23 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent
Oct 26 – Portland, OR – Doug Fir Lounge
Oct 27 – Vancouver, BC – Fox Cabaret
Oct 28 – Seattle, WA – Neumos
Oct 31 – Denver, CO – Globe Hall
Nov 1 – Kansas City, MO – Record Bar
Nov 2 – St. Paul, MN – Turf Club
Nov 3 – Chicago, IL – Lincoln Hall
Nov 4 – Toronto, ON – Horseshoe Tavern
Nov 6 – Cambridge, MA – The Sinclair
Nov 7 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
Nov 9 – Brooklyn, NY – Music Hall of Williamsburg
Nov 10 – Washington, DC – Black Cat

* With Foo Fighters

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