Pitchfork

Sweep the Leg Johnny is set to tour the United States again. The band released their third full-length, Sto Cazzo!, on Southern Records in May 2000 to much critical acclaim. However, their real strength is, without question, is their intense live show, which features mad sax antics, the band playing art-punk so complex it sounds nearly random (yet, is not), and frontman Steven m. Sostak's infamous penetrating gaze. Mixing jazz with Jazzercize, the five members of Sweep have attempted to create a new sound that mixes the flavor of sweat, Old Style beer, and rocking guitars. It's frenetic, yo.

10-17 Evanston, IL - Nevin's
10-18 Lawrence, KS - Replay Lounge
10-19 Denver, CO - 15th St. Tavern
10-20 Salt Lake City, UT - Kilby Court
10-22 Seattle, WA - Paradox Theater
10-23 Portland, OR - Blackbird Theater
10-24 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill
10-26 Santa Ana, CA - Koo's Cafe
10-27 San Diego, CA - Casbah
10-30 Denton, TX - Rubber Gloves
10-31 Austin, TX - Emo's (w/Drums & Tuba)
11-01 Fayetteville, AR - Clunk Records
11-02 Iowa City, IA - Gabe's Oasis
11-10 Princeton, NJ - Terrace Club (w/Ted Leo)
11-11 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge (w/Karate)
11-12 Cambridge, MA - The Middle East (w/Ivory Coast)
11-15 Carrboro, NC - Go Rehearsal
11-16 Atlanta, GA - The Earl (w/Immortal Lee County Killers)