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Pelican in Europe

Posted by Loren on January 11, 2016

Pelican in Europe
Pelican in Europe

Chicago heavy instrumentalists Pelican will embark on a European tour this spring, their first since 2013, with dates in Denmark, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, and more.

The band, who partook in 2015's Pass the Mic, most recently released The Cliff EP (Southern Lord) in 2015.

PELICAN European Tour Dates:
4/28/2016 Astra- Berlin, DE @ Desertfest
4/29/2016 MTC Club - Koln, DE
4/30/2016 Electric Ballroom - London, UK @ Desertfest
5/01/2016 The Fleece - Bristol, UK
5/02/2016 Audio - Glasgow, UK
5/03/2016 Gorilla - Manchester, UK
5/04/2016 Le Grand Mix - Lille, FR
5/05/2016 La Maroquinerie - Paris, FR
5/06/2016 Dunk! Festival - Zottegem, BE
5/07/2016 Les Trinitaires - Metz, FR @ Young Team Festival
5/08/2016 Rote Fabrik - Zurich, CH
5/10/2016 Arena - Vienna, AT
5/11/2016 NOD - Prague, CZ
5/12/2016 Hafenklang - Hamburg, DE
5/13/2016 A Colossal Weekend - Copenhagen, DK

Pelican in Europe
Pelican in Europe

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