Somerset continues their weekly previews of their upcoming full length Pandora with the track "I'd Rather Die Standing." It can be heard now, along with the songs "Peppermint Gunpowder" and "More Than Answers," on the band's PureVolume and MySpace pages. Pandora arrives on August 9th via Punknews Records.

Speaking of the curiously named label, PNR has just relaunched their website at PunknewsRecords.com. Check back there for the latest tour announcements and band news.

Somerset's current tour dates, including select appearances with Facing New York, the Lifestyle, For Felix, Rory and Gatsbys American Dream, can be found below. They kick things off with a CD release show at the Triple Rock in Minneapolis on the 12th. The band still needs help with a handful of dates, including SLC / Provo, Oregon, Sacramento and the Bay Area, so contact info can be found below. Thanks to everyone who has helped out so far.

Somerset Tour Dates
DateVenueCityWith
August 12, 2005CD Release Show @ the Triple RockMinneapolis, MN Facing New York & Islero
August 13, 2005the Miramar TheatreMilwaukee, WI Facing New York, the Lifestlye & Molitor
August 14, 2005Bethel ChurchPalatine, IL The Lifestyle
August 15, 2005the Modern ExchangeDetroit, MI The Lifestyle, Facing New York & Stars Will Fall
August 16, 2005the Blind PigAnn Arbor, MI The Lifestyle, Facing New York & Stars Will Fall
August 17, 2005the SpotElyria, OH The Lifestyle & Arms for Venus
August 18, 2005TBAIndianapolis, IN The Lifestyle
August 19, 2005TBAQuad Cities, IL - The Lifestyle
August 20, 2005House of BricksDes Moines, IA The Lifestyle & Stars Will Fall
August 21, 2005TBASpringfield, MO The Lifestyle
August 22, 2005Pj’sManhattan, KS The Lifestyle
August 23, 2005the Climax LoungeDenver, CO
August 24, 2005Help!SLC / Provo, UT
August 26, 2005TBASeattle, WA Danger: Radio
August 27, 2005Club ImpactTacoma, WA Gatsby’s American Dream, Amber Pacific, This Providance & Sro
August 28, 2005TBAEugene, ORDanger: Radio
August 30 / 31, 2005TBASacramento Area TBA
September 1, 2005Bottom of the HillSan Francisco, CA Facing New York & TBA
September 2 / 3, 2005TBABay Area
September 5, 2005TBABakersfield, CA
September 6/7, 2005TBALos Angeles, CA
September 9, 2005TBAPhoenix/Mesa, AZ For Felix
September 12, 2005Gordo’s BarSan Marcos, TX For Felix
September 19, 2005Club LiveVirginia Beach, VA For Felix & Rory
September 27, 2005Howard’s Club HBowling Green, OH Rory & for Felix
September 29, 2005Papa Pete’sKalamazoo, MI Rory, Stars Will Fall & Mulligan
October 1, 2005Mad PlanetMilwaukee, WI Rory & TBA
October 2, 2005the WarehouseLA Crosse, WI Rory & TBA

Do you live in or around any of the following cities:
Wed Aug 24 - SLC/Provo, UT
Sun Aug 28 - Oregon
Tue Aug 30 - Sacramento Area, CA
Wed Aug 31 - Sacramento Area, CA
Fri Sep 2 - Bay Area
Sat Sep 3 - Bay Area
Somerset needs your help finding a show! Please email the band at booking@somersetrock.com with any suggestions you may have for shows in those areas around those dates -- or, if you're feeling daring, set up a show yourself! VFW halls, church basements, coffee shops, even your backyard: Somerset will play there! Get in touch!