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16 years since Album of the Year

Posted by Loren on March 7, 2020

16 years since Album of the Year
photo by Shervin Lainez

2020 marks the 16th anniversary of The Good Life's Album of the Year. To mark the occassion, the band will embark on a US tour: Album Of The Year's  "Sweet 16" Tour. Fittingly, the group will play the entire album, along with other choice cuts from their catalog.

Hit the jump to see tour dates and cities.

Upcoming Shows:

Fri-Jun-5th, Philadelphia, PA, Johnny Brenda's ^
Sat-Jun-6th, Brooklyn, NY, Rough Trade ^
Sun-Jun-7th, Boston, MA, ONCE ^
Fri-Jun-12th, Seattle, WA, Tractor Tavern
Sat-Jun-13th, Portland, OR, Mississippi Studios
Fri-Jun-26th, San Diego, CA, The Casbah #
Sat-Jun-27th, Los Angeles, CA, The Bootleg Theater #
Sun-Jun-28th, San Francisco, CA, The Chapel #
Fri-Jul-3rd, Omaha, NE, The Waiting Room
Sat-Jul-4th, Maquoketa, IA, Codfish Hollow
Sun-Jul-5th, Chicago, IL, Sleeping Village 

*Tickets on sale March 6th at noon local time
^ - with Big Nothing
# - with The New Trust

16 years since Album of the Year
photo by Shervin Lainez

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