by Jade Tree Tours

David Bazan, who put his Pedro The Lion moniker to rest late last year has announced more dates in support of his first "solo" outing and followup to Achilles Heel. The release, an EP entitled Fewer Moving Parts, will be available exclusively online and from Mr. Bazan on his June tour, with a "street date" of June 13th.

The EP features two versions of each of the five songs: one a "stripped down acoustic" version and the other with full-instrumentation, all performed by Bazan himself. The release will feature artwork by graphic novel artist Zak Sally, who was also a former member of the slowcore band Low. Mr. Bazan is currently working on his debut LP for release in the Spring of 2007.

In related news, Jade Tree will be releasing posthumous Pedro the Lion collection of oddities. The Tour EP 2004 will be available digitally on May 9th, and was originally self-released by Bazan in July of 2004. It features rearrangements of PTL classics "Transcontinental," "I Am Always The One Who Calls" and "Slow and Steady Wins the Race" and covers of Randy Newman, Cat Power and Radiohead.

June 15, 2006Chicago ILSchubas
June 16, 2006Cleveland OHThe Grog Shop
June 17, 2006Toronto ONMusic Gallery
June 18, 2006Montreal QCMile End Cultural Center
June 19, 2006Cambridge MAT.T. the Bear's
June 20, 2006Brooklyn NYSouthpaw (early show)
June 21, 2006Hoboken NJMaxwell's (early show)
June 22, 2006Philadelphia PAWorld Cafe Live
June 23, 2006Washington DCBlack Cat Backstage
June 24, 2006Pittsburgh PAClub Cafe Live
June 25, 2006Newport KYSouthgate HouseParlor
July 19, 2006Portland ORDoug FirMicah P. Hinson
July 20, 2006Eugene ORWOW HallMicah P. Hinson
July 21, 2006Chico CAMarket CafeMicah P. Hinson
July 22, 2006Modesto CAXclamation FestivalMicah P. Hinson
July 23, 2006Pomona CAGlass HouseMicah P. Hinson
July 24, 2006San Diego CAThe CasbahMicah P. Hinson
July 25, 2006Los Angeles CATangiersMicah P. Hinson
July 27, 2006San Francisco CABottom of the HillMicah P. Hinson
July 29, 2006Seattle WATractor TavernMicah P. Hinson