Pitchfork

Characteristically nomadic and stunningly prolific, the undisputed champion of the beardfolk phenomenon is taking his act on the road yet again. I speak, of course, of woodsman Bonnie "Prince" Billy. And from the looks of his itinerary, this outspoken advocate for facial growth and death by the riverside looks to be specializing in coffeeshops and small bars on this southern U.S. venture.

One location of note is the Orange Twin Conservation Community in Athens, GA. Owned by members of Elf Power, Circulatory System, The Gerbils, and other Orange Twin affiliates, the conservation spans 100 acres of woodland, five miles removed from the downtown Athens area. According to the Orange Twin website: "We wish to live with each other and with all other forms of life, plant and animal, in a way that is respectful, considerate, and open to growth... We want to create an integrated community in which the residents can live, work and pursue their interests. We hope our community can serve as a model of sustainable living, using viable solutions that do not further harm, but rather help to heal the earth."

This concert will be a day-long event, complete with a horseshoe tournament and a designated dinner break. Guests are encouraged to bring a swimsuit and hiking shoes, but absolutely no high heels will be admitted. I kinda wish this place was located in New England, but then, I'm a sucker for independently rocking organic community gardens spanning five to ten acres of forest. Tour dates:

05-25 Denton, TX - Hailey's
05-26 Austin, TX - The Parish
05-27 Austin, TX - The Parish
05-28 San Antonio, TX - TBA
05-29 San Marcos, TX - Triple Crown
05-30 Houston, TX - Orange Show
05-31 Houston, TX - Orange Show
06-03 New Orleans, LA - One Eyed Jacks
06-04 Mobile, AL - Satori Coffee House
06-05 Jackson, MS - Satori Sound Coffeehouse
06-06 Hattiesburg, MS - Thirsty Hippo
06-09 Oxford, MS - Proud Larry's
06-10 Atlanta, GA - Echo Lounge
06-11 Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
06-12 Athens, GA - Orange Twin Conservation Community
06-13 Tallahassee, FL - Beta Bar
06-14 Orlando, FL - The Social
06-15 Saint Augustine, FL - Cafe Eleven
06-16 Jacksonville, FL - Jack Rabbits
06-17 Mount Pleasant, SC - Village Tavern
06-18 Wilmington, NC - Soapbox