Pontiak releasing an LP, touring (dates & new video)
by Doug Moore
Pontiak at Austin Psych Fest 2011 (more by Tim Griffin)
Virginian psych rockers Pontiak are releasing their newest effort, INNOCENCE, this week (1/28) via Thrill Jockey (pre-order). We’re premiering the band-made music video for “Wildfires,” its second single, below — frontman Van Carney strums the comparatively restrained tune out in a dingy motel room, while all three members of Thrill Jockey labelmates/Brooklyn locals Guardian Alien putter around in the background. (Guardian Alien’s new album, Spiritual Emergency, comes out 1/28 as well.)
Pontiak will also be kicking off their month-long North American tour in support of the album this week. The tour concludes with a NYC date at Union Pool on March 6. No ticket sale yet, but keep an eye out.
Watch the “Wildfires” video and check out the full run of dates below…
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Pontiak – “Wildfires” Official Video
Pontiak – Wildfires from Thrill Jockey Records on Vimeo.
Pontiak — 2014 Tour Dates
Tue 1/28 – Charlottesville, VA – Twisted Tea Bazaar
Wed 1/29 – Asheville, NC – The Mothlight
Thu 1/30 – Athens, GA – Caledonia, Lounge
Sun 2/2 – Hattiesburg, MS – Thirsty Hippo
Mon 2/3 – Memphis, TN – Hi Tone Cafe
Tue 2/4 – Oxford, MS – Lamar Lounge
Wed 2/5 – Little Rock, AR – Vino’s
Thur 2/6 – Tulsa, OK – Sound Pony
Fri 2/7 – Denton, TX – Rubber Gloves
Sat 2/8 – Austin, TX – Mohawk
Sun 2/9 – El Paso, TX – Lowbow Palace
Mon 2/10 – Phoenix, AZ – Last Exit
Tue 2/11 – San Diego, CA – Tower Bar w/ Cy Dune
Wed 2/12 – Los Angeles, CA – Bootleg Bar
Thu 2/13 – San Francisco, CA – Make Out Room w/ Golden Void, Cy Dune
Fri 2/14 – Chico, CA – Cafe Coda w/ Golden Void
Sat 2/15 – Portland, OR – Tonic w/ Golden Void
Sun 2/16 – Seattle, WA – Highline w/ Golden Void
Mon 2/17 – Spokane, WA – Mootsy’s
Thur 2/20 – Minneapolis, MN – 1st Ave Entry
Fri 2/21 – Milwaukee, WI – Riverwest Public House
Sat 2/22 – Chicago, IL – The Hideout w/ Old Baby
Sun 2/23 – Louisville, KY – Lisa’s Oak Room
Mon 2/24 – Columbus, OH – Rumba Cafe
Wed 2/26 – Rochester, NY – Bug Jar
Thu 2/27 – Baltimore, MD – Ottobar
Fri 2/28 – Washington, DC – Paperhaus
Thu 3/6 – Brooklyn, NY – Union Pool