DENVER, CO (CelebrityAccess MediaWire) — Remember that scene in Little Miss Sunshine when the yellow VW van is bumping through the New Mexico desert? Well, not only was that scene supported by music by DeVotchKa, but the scene itself was inspired by the band and its travels through the country.
Referred to by the Wall Street Journal as, "a vivacious and versatile quartet that draws on Eastern European, German, Mexican and Gypsy folk music," DeVotchKa has been on the scene for over a decade and will be touring the country this spring.
The band released its first album in 2000 but cycled members in and out to get its current formation, which it has held since 2003.
DeVotchKa is comprised of founding member Nick Urata, vocals, bouzouki, piano and trumpet; Tom Hagerman, violin, keys, and accordion; Shawn King, percussion and trumpet; and Jeanie Schroder, upright base and sousaphone.
DeVotchKa released its fifth and newest album, "100 Lovers" earlier this month, which the LA Times called out as, "sonically, musically and conceptually expansive."
Tour Dates:
03/11 – Solana Beach, CA – The Belly Up Tavern (Sold Out)
03/12 – Los Angeles, CA – The Music Box
03/13 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre
03/15 – Dallas, TX – Granada Theater
03/16 – Austin, TX – SXSW
03/17 – Austin, TX – SXSW
03/19 – Kansas City, MO – Midland Theatre
03/21 – Asheville, NC – The Orange Peel
03/22 – Washington, DC – 9:30 Club
03/23 – New York City, NY – Highline Ballroom
03/24 – New York City, NY – Highline Ballroom
03/25 – Philadelphia, PA – Electric Factory
03/26 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
03/28 – South Burlington, VT – Higher Ground Ballroom
03/29 – Montreal, QC – Le National
03/30 – Toronto, ON – The Mod Club
03/31 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues
04/01 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
04/02 – Iowa City, IA – University of Iowa
04/10 – Mexico City, Mexico – Vive Latino 2011
05/19-21 – Wilmington, DE – Non-Commvention 2011
6/9-12 – Manchester, TN – Bonnaroo
— Crystal Lynn Huntoon
