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Upcoming Owen

Posted by Loren on May 7, 2020

Upcoming Owen
Shervin Lainez

Owen, the solo project of Mike Kinsella (American Football) will release a new album on June 19. Titled The Avalance, the record comes out on June 19 courtesy of Polyvinvol Record Co., with plans (dates pending) for USA and Canada live performances shortly after.

The Avalanche was recorded with producer Sean Carey and engineer Zach Hanson. The single "A New Muse" is streaming now.

Owen last released The King of Whys in 2016.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

JULY

23 - Vancouver, BC @ Fox Cabaret
24 - Bellingham, WA @ The Shakedown
25 - Portland, OR @ Doug Fir Lounge

AUGUST

05 - San Francisco, CA @ Swedish American Hall
06 - Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst Atrium
07 - Los Angeles, CA @ The Moroccan Lounge
08 - San Diego, CA @ Casbah
20 - Washington, DC @ Songbyrd
21 - Philadelphia, PA @ Boot & Saddle

SEPTEMBER

09/09 - Québec, QC @ L'Anti Bar & Spectacles
09/10 - Montreal, QC @ Petit Campus
09/12 - Ottawa, ON @ 27 Club
09/13 - Toronto, ON @ Longboat Hall
11/06 - Chicago, IL @ Sleeping Village

Upcoming Owen
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