I Break Horses @ Terminal 5 in May (NYC) (more by Fred Pessaro // BBG)

Sweden's I Break Horses have canceled their upcoming fall North American tour. That includes their Chicago show at Schubas on September 17, which was supposed to serve as a make-up date for their canceled May 29 performance at Lincoln Hall. All ticket buyers will be (or have already been) contacted directly by Schubas regarding refunds.

The following message appeared on the band's Facebook:

Hi everyone, so very very sad to say that we have had to reschedule the forthcoming US dates until 2013. This is completely out of the bands control.
We WILL be back in 2013 and we're already looking forward to playing for all you lovely people then. For any refunds or queries on tickets please speak to the venues and they will sort you out. Lots of love, Maria x

All affected dates are listed below...

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I Break Horses @ the Riv in May (more by James Richards IV)

Speaking of Swedish outfits, I Break Horses, who had to cancel their recent Chicago show due to illness, have announced that they'll be playing Schubas on September 17. Tickets go on sale this Friday (6/22) at noon CST.

All I Break Horses dates are listed below, along with some videos.

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I Break Horses @ the Riv earlier this month (more by James Richards IV)

Dear Chicago.
We've driven from San Francisco to Chicago over the last 3 days expecting to play our show tonight at Lincoln Hall. We've heard many amazing things about the venue, and we love Chicago. But unfortunately Maria is still quite ill, and we are unable to play for you all this evening. We hope we will get to come back and play for you another time. Thank you for understanding. [I Break Horses]

Feel better, Maria!

photos by James Richards IV

M83 @ the Riv on 5/04/2012

While Yann Tiersen and Felix were playing Metro, a very sold-out M83/I Break Horses show was taking place at the Riv. Earlier that day, M83 frontman Anthony Gonzalez spoke at the Apple Store (on N. Michigan Ave.). Did you catch either?

Here's a full set of pictures and the setlist from their show at the Riv...

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M83's Anthony Gonzalez @ Lincoln Hall (more by Zach Pollack)

M83 are here. Their current tour with I Break Horses hits the Riv TONIGHT (sold out), and you can also catch a discussion from bandleader Anthony Gonzalez THIS AFTERNOON at the Apple Store on North Michigan Avenue. From 1-2PM he'll discuss how M83's excellent double album, Hurry Up, We're Dreaming, was made and share other anecdotes from his career. Wristbands are required for entry and can be picked up NOW at the store (they opened at 8AM). As mentioned, M83 are one of the many acts playing Lollapalooza 2012.

M83 @ Lincoln Hall in November (more by Zach Pollack)

I Break Horses

If you've been following along, M83 were initially booked at the Vic for a May 4th performance, moved to the Riv after selling out the theater, and have now sold THAT out as well. Were you able to purchase tickets in time?

As mentioned, Swedish duo I Break Horses will act as main support for the band's North American tour. They have also started to announce their own post-M83 tour headlining run which now includes a Chicago show at Lincoln Hall on May 29th. Tickets go on sale this Friday (2/10), at noon CST. Support TBA.

All 2012 tour dates for both acts and some videos, below..

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M83 @ Lincoln Hall in November (more by Zach Pollack)

M83 were here in November to play two sold out shows at Lincoln Hall. Shortly after their Chicago run, a new tour was announced which would bring them to the Vic on May 4th. The band, with support from I Break Horses, have sold out the venue and JAM Productions moved them to the much larger Riv. All Vic tickets will be honored and more go on sale this Saturday (1/21), at 10AM CST.

All 2012 tour dates and some videos, below..

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