Matthew Good hit the road next month for a North American tour in support of his fifth solo album, Lights Of Endangered Species.Lights Of Endangered Species takes Good in an unfamiliar direction, displaying arrangements that are a distinct departure from the likes of Born Losers and Last Parade. Stark and passionate best describe Good's latest effort and despite its differences from the Matthew Good familiar to us, the record still sits comfortably with his devoted followers.
Purposefully taking the album to a new place was a conscious decision that Good and producer, Warne Livesey, made when creating Lights Of Endangered Species. Recorded near his home in Port Coquitlam, B.C., the record's nine tracks are an exhilarating example of Good's growth as an artist, showcasing unique phrasing and instrumentation that is perhaps new to his fans. This is best displayed on tracks like the piano-driven "Non Populus," running over eight minutes long, anchored by the phrase "done something different."
February 10 Seattle, Wash. Tractor Tavern
February 11 Portland, Ore. Mississippi Studios
February 13 San Francisco, Calif. Café De Nord
February 14 Los Angeles, Calif. Hotel Café
February 15 Hermosa Beach, Calif. Sainte Rocke
February 17 San Diego, Calif. Casbah
February 18 Phoenix, Ariz. Crescent Ballroom
February 19 Albuquerque, N.M. Launchpad
February 21 Austin, Texas Antone's
February 22 Dallas, Texas HOB - Cambridge Room
February 25 Chicago, Ill. Double Door
February 26 Detroit, Mich. St. Andrews Hall
February 28 Cleveland, Ohio HOB - Cambridge Room
February 29 Pittsburgh, Pa. Club Café
March 2 Niagara Falls, N.Y. Rapids Theatre
March 3 Rochester, NY. Club at Water St.
March 4 Boston, Mass. Brighton Music Hall
March 6 Philadelphia, Pa. World Café Live
March 7 New York, N.Y. Mercury Lounge
