(PR) THE FORWARD has arrived and will be touring the spring. Formed in the shadows of Hollywood's diverse musical terrain, vocalist/guitarist Leonard Jackson, bassist/vocalist Ian Schaeffer, and drummer Tom DuPree III surface with edge and energy that combines the city's broad musical elements into a fresh package of polished post-punk with raw garage vitality. The sonic spirit of the band's varied influences arrives in 2008 with the release of their debut album, Nothing But Teeth. Produced by Ethan Allen (The 88, Better Than Ezra, Counting Crows) and mixed by Mark Needham (The Killers, Bloc Party, My Chemical Romance), the album's 10 tracks capture the band's tightly charged and potent rock that feels like Nirvana met Modest Mouse.
With their firm line-up in place, the band entered the studio in late 2007 to begin work on Nothing But Teeth, with an independent release set for early summer. Prior to the album's proper release, however, the band will drop an exclusive limited-edition pre-release of the complete disc, available on the band's national tour, beginning March 6 in Los Angeles. The proper release will follow with the band headlining a CD Release Event in Hollywood, with more details forthcoming.
3/6 Knitting Factory (Main Room) Los Angeles, CA
3/7 Epicentre San Diego, CA
3/8 The Living Room Tucson, AZ
3/9 Jokers Bar El Paso, TX
3/10 SXSW Austin, TX
3/11 SXSW Austin, TX
3/12 SXSW Austin, TX
3/13 SXSW Austin, TX
3/14 SXSW Austin, TX
3/15 SXSW Austin, TX
3/16 The Warhol San Antonio, TX
3/17 The Forum Laporte, TX
3/18 The Mink Houston, TX
3/20 The High Ground Metairie, LA
3/21 The Caterie Baton Rouge, LA
3/22 Knights of Columbus Hall Picayune, MS
3/23 TBA Pensacola, FL
3/24 The Anvil Cocoa, FL
3/25 The Crowbar Tampa, FL
3/26 Backbooth Orlando, FL
3/27 TBA St. Petersburg, FL
3/2 The Porch Brandon, FL
3/29 Jack Rabbits Jacksonville, FL
3/30 TBA Athens, GA
3/31 The Masquerade Atlanta, GA
