The Mekons - check out a new track & tour dates

 

The Mekons are getting ready for the release of their 26^th record, Ancient & Modern, on September 27^th as well as embarking on a special US tour kicking off at the end of this month. They’re taking their new (and old) songs on the road, and have divided up their shows, billed as “A quiet night in with the acoustic Mekons" or "A wild night out with the electrified Mekons".  Earlier this summer, they released their first single “Space in Your Face” and now they are giving away an MP3 of their track “Geeshie.” It was inspired by a song from Geeshie Wiley titled “Last Kind Words,” introduced to guitarist Jon Langford on his radio show by Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy. You can check out the premiere on RollingStone.com. Check out "Geeshie" here.
 

“The Mekons are the most revolutionary group in the history of rock 'n' roll.” - Lester Bangs

US Tour Dates
9/30 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Hardly Strictly Bluegrass (Afternoon Show) (A wild afternoon out with the electrified Mekons)
9/30 - SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Swedish American Hall (7:00pm) (A quiet night in with the acoustic Mekons)
10/04 - EVANSTON, IL - Space ("MEEKAKUCHA" - An evening of Pechakucha and Mekons acoustic music hosted by Peter Exley)
10/05 - CHICAGO, IL - Lincoln Hall (A wild night out with the electrified Mekons)
10/06 - ARLINGTON, VA - Iota (A quiet night in with the acoustic Mekons)
10/07 - BROOKLYN, NY - The Bell House (A wild night out with the electrified Mekons)
10/08 - NEW YORK, NY - City Winery (A quiet night in with the acoustic Mekons)