Recently reunited alternative/punk/new wave outfit, The Rentals have announced the bulk of their upcoming summer tour. The band regrouped last October and will be hitting the studio later this year to record a new full length for relase in 2007.
The revitalized band includes original members Matt Sharp (ex-Weezer,) Rachel Haden (That Dog) along with new members Sara Radle (vocals/multi-inst), Ben Pringle (synth master), Lauren Chipman (viola/vocals) and Dan Joeright (drums).
A band that is often credited for opening the door for synth-punk bands like Motion City Soundtrack and Reggie and the Full Effect, The Rentals have remained dormant since shortly after their 1999 release, Seven More Minutes. At various times, it has featured members of The Decemberists, Weezer, The Special Goodness, and Saturday Night Live cast member, Maya Rudolph.
July 2, 2006 | Solana Beach, CA | Bellyup Tavern | |
July 7, 2006 | Los Angeles, CA | Henry Fonda Theatre | Ozma, Irving |
July 16, 2006 | Yokohama, Japan | Nano-Mugen | |
July 17, 2006 | Yokohama, Japan | Nano-Mugen | |
July 21, 2006 | Bakersfield, CA | The Dome | Ozma |
July 22, 2006 | San Francisco, CA | Great American Music Hall | Ozma |
July 24, 2006 | Seattle, WA | Neumos | Ozma |
July 25, 2006 | Vancouver, BC | Richards | Ozma |
July 26, 2006 | Portland, OR | Roseland Theater | Ozma |
July 28, 2006 | Salt Lake City, UT | Club Sound | Ozma |
July 29, 2006 | Denver, CO | Bluebird Theater | Ozma |
July 31, 2006 | Minneapolis, MN | First Avenue | Ozma |
August 1, 2006 | Chicago, IL | Double Door | Ozma |
August 2, 2006 | Milwaukee, WI | Pabst Theater | Ozma |
August 4, 2006 | New York, NY | Irving Plaza | Ozma |
August 5, 2006 | Washington D.C. | 9:30 Club | Ozma |
August 6, 2006 | Norfolk, VA | The Norva | Ozma |
August 7, 2006 | Atlanta, GA | Masquerade | Ozma |
August 9, 2006 | Dallas, TX | Gypsy Ballroom | Ozma |
August 10, 2006 | Austin, TX | Emo's | Ozma |
August 13, 2006 | Tempe, AZ | Marquee | |
August 15, 2006 | Anaheim, CA | House of Blues |