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 Volar Records update

Posted by Loren on December 19, 2014

Volar Records update
Volar Records update

Volar Records, out of San Diego has released two new vinyl items.

1) a 7" from Kansas City's Lazy, who are touring next month, and 2) a 12" from TIT. TIT is comprised of Bobby Hussy (The Hussy) and Shawn Foree (Digital Leather) and is released on 12" in conjunction wtih FDH Records.

Lazy Tour Dates:
1/17 Lawrence, KS @ Replay Lounge
1/18 Kansas City, MO @ Riot Room
1/23 Kansas City, MO @ Vandals
2/20 Kansas City, MO @ Mini Bar
3/13 Tulsa, OK @ Soundpony
3/14 Denton, TX @ I35 Fest
3/15 Springfield, MO @ Outland

TIT Tour Dates:

1/22 Omaha, NB @ O'Leavers

The Hussy Tour Dates:
1/10 Minneapolis, MN @ Triple Rock w/ Gay Witch Abortion, Teenage Moods
3/7 Madison, WI @ Crystal Corner Bar w/ Dumb Beach
3/27 Chicago, IL @ TBA
3/28 Cincinnati, OH @ Maudies w/ Black Planet

Volar Records update
Volar Records update

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