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Timothy S. Griffin

Pontiak releasing an LP, touring (dates & new video)

by Doug Moore

Pontiak at Austin Psych Fest 2011 (more by Tim Griffin)
Pontiak

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…

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