Pitchfork: The Shins Head East to Kick Off 2005

The Shins Head East to Kick Off 2005

It would be hard to deny that The Shins haven't made great strides in 2004. With plenty of momentum from the success of 2003's Chutes Too Narrow, they moved from being respected newcomers to a beloved indie staple in just one year. Part of their success (if you discount the Garden State factor, which we would really really like to do) can be attributed to their rigorous touring schedule, which has taken them around the country several times. Now, mere weeks after returning from yet another U.S. jaunt, the tenured Albuquerque natives will saddle up for a trip overseas, touching down in Australia and Japan on an eight-date excursion to kick off 2005. The dates:

12-09 Seattle, WA - Key Arena
12-10 Portland, OR - Portland Art Museum
12-11 Los Angeles, CA - Universal Amphitheatre
01-30 Osaka, Japan - Club Quattro
01-31 Tokyo, Japan - Astro Hall
02-04 Brisbane, Australia - Arena
02-06 Sydney, Australia - Metro
02-09 Melbourne, Australia - Corner Hotel
02-10 Melbourne, Australia - Corner Hotel
02-11 Adelaide, Australia - Flowers Live
02-12 Perth, Australia - Perth Festival