Pitchfork

From Kensington Heights to a borough within spitting distance of yours-- if you live on the right half of North America, that is-- come the Constantines. They'll show off their weathered word-rock to fans in both the States and their native Canada this spring on a modest tour. Set to issue Kensington Heights April 15 in Canada and April 29 in the States via Arts & Crafts, the band will preview the disc at SXSW before really going for it in April and early May.

Note, however, that the band's previously reported date at New York's Mercury Lounge on March 3 has been moved back to April, as guitarist Steve Lambke broke a bone in his right hand and can't rightly sling his axe to the best of his ability just yet. The date has been moved to April 16 at the very same spot.

Constantines:

03-03 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
03-13 Austin, TX - Emo's (Canvas Media / Onion / Arts&Crafts / Saddle Creek SXSW party)
03-14 Austin, TX - Antone's (Billions SXSW showcase)
03-15 Austin, TX - The Parish (Arts&Crafts SXSW showcase)
04-16 New York, NY - Mercury Lounge
04-18 Cambridge, MA - T.T. the Bear's
04-19 Brooklyn, NY - Southpaw
04-20 Philadelphia, PA - Johnny Brenda's *
04-21 Washington, DC - Rock and Roll Hotel *
04-22 Cleveland Heights, OH - Grog Shop *
04-24 Chicago, IL - Empty Bottle *
04-25 Pontiac, MI - Pike Room *
04-29 London, Ontario - Call the Office !
04-30 Waterloo, Ontario - The Starlight Room !
05-01 Toronto, Ontario - Phoenix Concert Theatre !
05-02 Ottawa, Ontario - Capital Music Hall !
05-03 Montreal, Quebec - Club Lambi !

* with Oakley Hall
! with Attack in Black, Jenn Castle