American Analog Set's European Vacation
"My bandmates and I are looking for synths."

Fresh off their tour with Pinback, American Analog Set are prepped to bring their "comfortable like the womb" tones (we've got Mommy issues) to a European city near you. The groop, who last year released their Promise of Love LP, began touring America almost three months ago, but have been taking a well-deserved break since mid-April. Of course, never ones to sit around and sulk (too much), AmAnSet are ready to get back on the road and start lulling some major ass. So for all you Europeans out there, time to take advantage of not having to listen to Pinback. Dates:

06-02 Amsterdam, Holland - VPRO live broadcast
06-03 Groningen, Holland - Vera
06-04 Opwijk, Belgium - Nijdrop
06-05 Paris, France - Guinguette Pirate
06-07 Dortmund, Germany - TBA
06-08 Hamburg, Germany - Tanzhalle (w/Geoff Farina)
06-09 Copenhagen, Denmark - Loppen
06-10 Malmo, Sweden - Inkonst
06-11 Oslo, Norway - Garage
06-13 Stockholm, Sweden - Debaser
06-15 Berlin, Germany - Bastard
06-16 Dresden, Germany - Star Club
06-17 Munich, Germany - Harry Klein
06-18 Basel, Switzerland - Alter Zoll-Open air fest
06-19 Offenbach, Germany - Moschee
06-20 Rotterdam, Holland - Rotown
06-22 Amsterdam, Holland - Paradiso

In other AmAnSet related news, vibraphone player Sean Ripple seems to be something of a multi-talent. His own website showcases a number of his non-musical works, including paintings, drawings, and writings. Would you like an example?

Jacket Description for an Imaginary Hardcover Book:
While on vacation in Greece, Egytologist Him Easterly's perception begins to change. He's seeing things in reverse-- witnessing events that happened before his conception. His trouble brings him in contact with a self-proclaimed mystic, Elster Rimnod, who sense that Jim's change in perception is being caused by an unintended result brought on by his recent brush with the Pneumatic Sect, a group devoted unhinging time as we know it. Why is he being shown the backwards and how far will he be taken?

CLIFFHANGER! You didn't get that with The Sopranos season finale.

American Analog Set: http://www.amanset.com
Sean Ripple: http://www.flatlife.net/indexflash.html