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Gomez In July
Gomez has revealed its first U.S. tour of the year to go along with the group’s previously announced appearance at the Chicago edition of Dave Matthews Band Caravan .
The English indie rock band is touring in support of the upcoming release of its seventh studio album. Whatever’s On Your Mind is set for release June 21 on ATO Records. Whatever’s On Your Mind was co-produced by Gomez and the group’s longtime friend, Phantom Planet’s Sam Farrar. The album features Luke Steele (Empire Of The Sun, The Sleepy Jackson) and Stuart Bogie (Antibalas, TV On The Radio, Iron & Wine). Fans can preorder the album now through Gomez’s official website and download the first single, “Options,” through iTunes.
The U.S. dates kick off July 8 at The Crossroads in Kansas City, Mo. Headline shows are scheduled through a July 18 gig at 9:30 Club in Washington, D.C.
Stops along the way include shows in Boston (July 12), New York (July 14), Philadelphia (July 15) and Toronto (July 17).
Before playing Dave Matthews Band Caravan in Chicago July 10, the group will perform at Basilica Block Party in Minneapolis July 9.
Gomez will also join the John Butler Trio on the road for shows in Raleigh, N.C. (July 20); Charlotte, N.C. (July 21); Atlanta (July 22); and Glen Allen, Va. (July 23).
More U.S. shows will be announced soon, including gigs scheduled for the West Coast, Northwest and Rocky Mountain states.
A United Kingdom trek is set for May 21 through June 21.
For more information, click here for Gomez’s official website.