Don't get left behind for the '2K11 SEOULSONIC North American Tour'!
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Posted by allkpop Thursday, March 10, 2011
DFSBKollective is preparing quite the treat for North American fans of Korean indie rock. The '2K11 SEOULSONIC North American Tour' is gearing up to launch its 11-stop gauntlet, and it's boasting a phenomenal line-up!
Vidulgi Ooyoo, Galaxy Express, and Idiotape have signed on to deliver delicious music all across the continent, and they're going to kick off their tour in Toronto, Canada for the 'Canadian Music Week' festival on March 10th.
Afterwards, the bands will fly to the States to perform on both the West and East coasts. Most notably, they'll be performing at the legendary SXSW festival down in Texas, where some of the biggest names in music (like B.o.B, Pharoahe Monch, Shad, Skrillex, and Korea's very own Apollo 18) will gather to rock thousands of music fans.
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So, who are these three acts?
Vidulgi Ooyoo (translation: 'pigeon milk' in Korean) is considered to be one of Korea's prime shoe-gazer bands. The rock quartet's sound could only be described as 'ethereal' and 'psychedelic'; indeed, listeners have likened their music to a haunting experience because it remains with them long after it's stopped playing.
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Galaxy Express is one of the biggest bands in the Hongdae area, and their success isn't attributed to their rockstar looks alone. These guys can perform and rip up a stage like no other, and they're certainly proving themselves to be worth the buzz that precedes them. Galaxy Express grabbed the trophy for the 'Musician of the Year' at the '2011 Korean Music Awards', and they've definitely got more successes lined up for them ahead.
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The tour's last major act, Idiotape, stood out in the indie scene with their live drums against an kickin' electronica base. Their music definitely brings the house to its feet, as fans sway and dance to their lighthearted music. These guys are definitely worth keeping an eye out for, as they were tapped to be one of the featured international artists for Intel & Vice Magazine's '2011 The Creators Project campaign'.
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Ladies and gents, you do not want to miss out on the chance to see these amazing lives on our home turf! Be sure to grab tickets for the shows in Toronto, New York, San Diego, Los Angeles, and Austin!
For those of you who unfortunately aren't able to attend, the '2K11 Supersonic North American Tour' has just unleashed their album through iTunes, so be sure to snag it when you can.
Check out the ticket and venue information below:
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< TORONTO, Canada || **CMW (Canadian Music Week)** >
Date: Thursday, March 10th || 9:30PM - 1:00AM
Venue: Clinton's (639 Bloor Street West)
Tickets: $10 CND (At the Door/In Advance) || Purchase link HERE
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< AUSTIN, TX >
Date: Monday, March 14th || 5:00PM - 8:00PM
Venue: University of Texas at Austin (Guadalupe & 51st Street)
Tickets: TBA
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< Leander, TX>
Date: Tuesday, March 15th || 6:00PM - 9:00PM
Venue: BBQ Party @ the Ritz Carleton (14801 Chaparral Drive)
Tickets: TBA
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< AUSTIN, TX || **SXSW Festival** >
Date: Wednesday, March 16th || 8:00PM - 11:00PM
Venue: Easy Tiger (709 E. 6th Street)
Tickets: SXSW wristband holders (Free), Door (TBA)
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< NEW YORK CITY, NY || **Special guests: Big Phony, Kite Operations >
Date: Thursday, March 24th || 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Venue: Knitting Factory Brooklyn (361 Metropolitan Avenue)
Tickets: $15 USD || Purchase tickets HERE
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< SAN DIEGO, CA >
Date: Thursday, March 31st || 8:00PM - 12:00AM
Venue: Tin Can Alehouse
Tickets: $10 USD || (TBA)
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< LOS ANGELES, CA || **Special guest: Dumbfoundead, Big Phony >
Date: Saturday, April 2nd || 8:00PM - 1:00AM
Venue: The Roxy Theatre (9009 West Sunset Blvd)
Tickets: $15 USD || Purchase tickets HERE
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