(Skye Media) Steve Wynn and his band The Miracle 3 are set to hit the road in February in support of their just-released new album,
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tick. With dates that span the U.S. (from Boston to Los Angeles and points in between see tour schedule below), the band will be bringing their electric, frenzied, and compelling live show to fans throughout the country. Included in the tour run is what is becoming an annual stop for Steve and his Miracle 3: South By Southwest in Austin, TX, in March. Says Wynn: This is a record that was meant to be played live so I'm pretty excited about hitting the road and taking it to the stage.While on the tour trek, Wynn plans to stop in Philadelphia on February 17th to tape a performance for NPR syndicated radio show World Caf้. Fans around the world will also be able to catch the performance when it airs online. The airdate will be announced as soon as it has been scheduled.
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In addition to giving an accurate glimpse into the sheer power and noise the band whips up on stages around the world,
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TOUR DATES:
2/9 Boston, MA Lizard Lounge
2/10 Baltimore, MD Roots Caf้
2/11 Philadelphia, PA World Caf้ Live
2/17 Vienna, VA Jammin Java
2/18 New York, NY Mercury Lounge
3/1 Portland, OR Towne Hall
3/2 Eugene, OR Sam Bonds (with Minus 5)
3/3 Seattle, WA Tractor Tavern
3/4 Eugene, OR Sam Bonds (Wynn headlining show)
3/5 Oakland, CA Ivy Room
3/6 San Francisco, CA Caf้ du Nord
3/9 Los Angeles, CA Echo
3/14 -18 Austin, TX SXSW
3/20 Minneapolis, MN 400 Bar
3/21 Chicago, IL Double Door
3/23 Buffalo, NY Mohawk Place
3/24 Cleveland, OH Beachland
3/25 Pittsburgh, PA Club Cafe
