The Whigs are about to embark on a headlining tour this month to premiere songs from their upcoming album, In The Dark. The Athens, Georgia, natives will cover an impressive 29 cities in just seven weeks, with support from the Features, the Dead Trees and Mean Creek on select dates. In The Dark, which is set for an early 2010 release via ATO, is the follow-up to their critically acclaimed sophomore effort, Mission Control. For fans who can't wait for the tour to hear these new songs, the Whigs are offering a free download of the new album's title track on their website. Tour Dates For The Whigs: 10/28 - Boston, MA - Middle East (Downstairs) * & % 10/29 - Syracuse, NY - Funk And Waffles * & 10/30 - Buffalo, NY - Mohawk * & 10/31 - Akron, OH - Musica * & 11/02 - Cincinnati, OH - Mad Hatter * & 11/03 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall * & 11/04 - Indianapolis, IN - Birdy's * & 11/05 - Nashville, TN - Cannery * & 11/06 - Chicago, IL - Bottom Lounge * & 11/07 - Minneapolis, MN - Triple Rock * & 11/10 - Denver, CO - Bluebird Theater * & 11/13 - Vancouver, BC- Media Club * & 11/14 - Seattle, WA - Tractor Tavern * & 11/15 - Portland, OR - Doug Fir Lounge * & 11/17 - San Francisco, CA - The Independent * & 11/18 - Costa Mesa, CA - Detroit Bar * & 11/19 - Los Angeles, CA - The Troubadour * & 11/20 - Las Vegas, NV - Beauty Bar * & 11/21 - San Diego, CA - Soma (Sidestage) * & 12/01 - Austin, TX - Emo's * 12/02 - Dallas, TX - The Loft * 12/04 - Atlanta, GA - The Variety Playhouse * 12/05 - Chattanooga, TN - Rhythm And Brews * % 12/08 - Charlotte, NC - Visulite * % 12/10 - Washington DC - Black Cat * % 12/11 - New York, NY - The Fillmore At Irving Plaza * % 12/12 - Philadelphia, PA - North Star * % 12/14 - Chapel Hill, NC - Local 506 * % 12/15 - Charleston, SC - Pour House * % * With The Features & With The Dead Trees % With Mean Creek www.thewhigs.com www.myspace.com/thewhigs
