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Vacation in April and May

Posted by Loren on March 26, 2024

Vacation in April and May
Vacation in April and May

Rare Earth will release on May 3, the latest from Cincinnati band Vacation, and their first on Feel it Records, with a midwest USA tour to prelude its release.

It's the band's ninth LP overall, with several previously covered here at SPB in our reviews section. 

Dates are below, as is the title track.

Tour Dates:

4/10 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village *

4/11 - Green Bay, WI @ At The Tracks *

4/12 - Madison, WI @ Mickey's Tavern *

4/13 - Milwaukee, WI @ Promises *

4/25 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Government Center

4/26 - Philadelphia, PA @ Ukie Club

4/27 - Brooklyn, NY @ Our Wicked Lady

4/28 - Buffalo, NY @ Amy's Place

* w/ Dana

Vacation in April and May
Vacation in April and May

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