Pitchfork

Though their trademark touring vehicle-- a Ford Taurus of some vintage-- isn't proving as reliable as its reputation, a busted mid-sized sedan isn't enough to keep those Black Swans from flocking to the road.

The Columbus, Ohio-based gothic folk troupe will head out in trio formation for several weeks' worth of dates around the States. Packing guitar, bass, violin, and plenty of copies of last year's strange yet sweet Change! LP in the replacement rental car, the Swans take off tonight in their hometown. Remember, each copy of the limited edition vinyl version of Change! is totally unique, as the cover artwork is hand-painted by mentally challenged members of Arc North Workshop.

Black Swans tour dates:

02-28 Columbus, OH - Rumba Bar *
02-29 Chicago, IL - Hideout ^
03-01 Indianapolis, IN - Big Car Gallery
03-03 Houston, TX - Proletariat
03-04 Austin, TX - Emo's !
03-05 Dallas, TX - Club Dada !
03-07 Albuquerque, NM - Atomic Cantina
03-08 Phoenix, AZ - Trunk Space &
03-09 Pioneertown, CA - Pappy and Harriet's
03-10 Los Angeles, CA - Bordello
03-11 San Francisco, CA - 12 Galaxies $
03-12 Eugene, OR - Sam Bond's
03-14 Portland, OR - Laurel Thirst
03-15 Seattle, WA - Sunset Tavern
03-16 Bellingham, WA - Everyday Music (in-store)
03-16 Bellingham, WA - Temple Bar
03-17 Missoula, MT - Bandlander
03-18 Salt Lake City, UT - Nobrow Coffee and Tea
03-19 Denver, CO - Old Curtis St. Bar
03-20 Lincoln, NE - Box Awesome
03-21 Des Moines, IA - Vaudeville Mews
03-22 Madison, WI - Project Lodge
03-28 Columbus, OH - Surly Girl #
04-14 Columbus, OH - Café Bourbon St. %
04-18 Columbus, OH - Ravari Room
04-25 Athens, OH - Donkey Cafe

* with Baby Dee
! with Salim Nourallah
& with Kimya Dawson
^ with Odawas
$ with Oxbow
# Jerry DeCicca solo show
% with American Music Club, Moviola