Hailed as the first and only South African band to ever sell out the 20,000 capacity Coca Cola Dome in Johannesburg, The Parlotones begin their upcoming U.S. trek at West Hollywood’s Troubadour May 31. Other destinations include San Francisco’s Bottom Of The Hill June 1; Solana Beach near San Diego at the Belly Up Tavern June 2; Dallas at The Door June 7; Nashville at Exit / In June 15; Cleveland at Grog Shop June 21; New York’s Bowery Ballroom June 23 and Philadelphia at the World Café Live June 26.

In other fun facts to know and tell about The Parlotones, the band has partnered with Ridgeline Entertainment for a project described as “the world’s first live 3D Broadcast Event Of The Year.” Called “Dragonflies and Astronauts” the show is set for Johannesburg’s El Teatro Theater July 16.  Combining technology, music and a theatrical performance, “Dragonflies and Astronauts” is centered around the band’s music and will be distributed through multiple platforms, including theatres, television networks and web streams.

Wanna know more?  Sure you do.  Click here for the band’s website.