Arcade Fire Prep North American Tour

Before they head to Glastonbury...

February 13, 2007 by Daniel Melia

Arcade Fire are to continue their exhausting ‘Neon Bible’ live dates with an extensive tour of North America.

It will follow their European tour which ends in April and will begin with a show in San Diego at the Spreckels Theatre.

It will include multiple night stays in New York, Montreal, Toronto and Chicago while the likes of Portland, Washington, Atlanta and Philadelhia will also catch a bit of the magic.

Arcade fire release ‘Neon Bible’ on March 5 and begin their current five night residency at New York’s Judson Memorial Church today.

The North American tour dates are:

San Diego, Spreckels Theatre - April 26
Indio, Coachella - 28
Atlanta, Civic Center - May 1
Asheville, Thomas Wolfe Auditorium - 2
Washington, DAR Constitution Hall - 4
Philadelphia, Tower Theatre - 5
New York, TBA - 7-9
Boston, Orpheum Theatre - 10
Montreal, Arena Maurice Richard - 12,13
Toronto, Massey Hall - 15,16
Chicago, Chicago Theatre - 18-20
Portland, Schnitzer Concert Hall - 27
Berkeley, Greek Theatre - June 1,2

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The greatest contemporary band? What kind of nonsense is that??! They’re not even Modest Mouse. Not to mention actual great contemporary bands like Radiohead. What are you all smoking?
~ by Ryan 2/13/2007 Report
Close, but I still think that title goes to Radiohead. So... close, but not quite... second greatest contemporary band after Radiohead? That sounds about right! Sorry Ryan, but Modest Mouse are not even close to Arcade Fire or Radiohead. They have brought absolutely nothing new to music.
~ by earthling 2/13/2007 Report
The Sasquatch Festival at the Gorge in Washington fits in right there after Chicago and before Portland. They’ll be in the NW anyhow. I think that show is pretty much a given.
~ by Justin 2/13/2007 Report
This will only be their second album, and it has not even been released, yet. They’ll need a couple more great albums to earn that. I would go with My Morning Jacket right now.
~ by Matt 2/13/2007 Report
It’s not possible to be the greatest contemporary band when you have 1 full length album out. Because of their prolific touring, legendary live show, and stage presence they might ARGUABLY be one of the best contemporary live bands. I’ve seen them live a number of times and must say I think they can hold up against any live show, including Radiohead.
~ by Evan 2/14/2007 Report