On the heels of tours with both Editors and The Antlers, and Portugal. The Man and Port O'Brien, New York City's fast rising up-and-comers The Dig have announced new May dates in support of The Joy Formidable. The band will first perform at the inaugural Truck America festival at the Full Moon Resort in Big Indian, NY, on April 30th before embarking on their week-long trip with the UK band. The tour will begin May 1st at a sold-out show at the Mercury Lounge in The Dig's hometown and will end May 8th in Albany, NY, at Jillian's.
Having recently inked a distribution deal with Megaforce, The Dig's debut album Electric Toys - recorded this past summer with producer Bryce Goggin (Pavement, Antony & the Johnsons, The Ramones, Bishop Allen) - will now be released June 8th.
The Dig's summer touring plans will be announced soon.
The Dig tour dates:
Apr. 30 Big Indian, Ny Truck America (Full Moon Resort)
May 1 New York, Ny Mercury Lounge (Sold Out)*
May 4 Toronto, On Horseshoe Tavern*
May 5 Montreal, Qc The Green Room*
May 6 Boston, Ma Harper's Ferry*
May 7 Philadelphia, Pa Kung Fu Necktie*
May 8 Albany, Ny Jillian's*
* With The Joy Formidable
