See Bridget Everett turning the tables (and dancing on them!) at a raging police interrogation in The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion's new video for "Betty vs the NYPD". Thanks to Noisey for the premiere.
Along with the premiere, The Blues Explosion have today announced a two-month extension of their upcoming North American tour, including an album release celebration in the form of the Five Borough Freedom Tour. The Blues Explosion will be leveling neighborhoods in Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan, Queens, and Staten Island the week of March 23 to March 28, including free shows at dive bars, breweries, and beyond!
FIVE BOROUGH FREEDOM TOUR:
Mar 23 - Leidy’s - Staten Island, NY Mar 24 – Cake Shop, New York City, NY Mar 25 – Monty Hall - Jersey City, NJ Mar 26 - Hank's Saloon - Brooklyn, NY Mar 27 - The Point - Bronx, NY Mar 28 - SingleCut Brewery - Queens, NY
Other Music, Vintage Vinyl, Turntable Lab and Insound are all offering free entry to select dates with the purchase of a record. Find more details at: http://thejonspencerbluesexplosion.com
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR:
April 8 - Iron Horse Music Hall - Northampton, MA April 9 - Brighton Music Hall - Allston, MA April 10 - Johnny Brenda's - Philadelphia, PA April 11 - Black Cat - Washington DC April 12 - The Southern - Charlottesville, VA April 14 – Cat’s Cradle – Carrboro, NC April 15 - Grey Eagle - Asheville, NC April 16 - The Earl - Atlanta, GA April 17 - The Bottletree - Birmingham, AL April 18 - Mercy Lounge - Nashville, TN April 19 - Zanzabar - Louisville, KY April 20 - Radio Radio - Indianapolis, IN April 21 - Pyramid Scheme - Grand Rapids, MI April 22 – Blind Pig – Ann Arbor, MI April 23 - The Basement - Columbus, OH April 24 - Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland, OH April 25 - Rex Theater - Pittsburgh, PA May 6 – Constellation Room – Santa Ana, CA May 7 – The Echoplex - Los Angeles, CA May 8 – The Independent – San Francisco, CA May 9 – The Ritz – San Jose, CA May 11 – WOW Hall - Eugene, OR May 12 – Doug Fir Lounge – Portland, OR May 13 – Imperial Theatre – Vancouver BC May 14 – The Crocodile – Seattle, WA May 15 – The Bartlett – Spokane, WA May 16 – Neurolux – Boise, ID May 17 – Urban Lounge – Salt Lake City, UT May 19 – Bluebird Theater – Denver, CO May 21 – Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM May 22 – Crescent Ballroom – Phoenix, AZ May 23 – Casbah – San Diego, CA May 28 - Bowery Ballroom - NY June 8- Higher Ground - Burlington, VT June 9 – Fairmount Theatre – Montreal, QC June 10 – Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON June 13 – High Noon Saloon – Madison, WI June 14 – Turf Club – St. Paul, MN June 15 – Waiting Room – Omaha, NE June 16 - Record Bar - Kansas City, MO June 17 – Rose Music Hall - Columbia, MO June 18 – Old Rock House – St. Louis, MO June 19 – Woodward Theater – Cincinnati, OH June 20 - 123 Pleasant St - Morgantown, NT