Conor Oberst (aka Bright Eyes) is going to have a busy-ass fall this year. Not only is he releasing a self-titled album on Merge Records but he’s also planning a world tour that will take him through South America, Canada, the U.S., Europe, back to the U.S. and then to Australia.
Why should you give a damn? Because he’s stopping at George’s Majestic Lounge on September 23. And he’s bringing Rilo Kiley frontgal Jenny Lewis with him.
In what seems to be an effort to bring the two single most attractive young talents in indie rock together on one stage, select dates of this tour are sure to pack the house and leave thousands of hipsters drooling for weeks. If I had dollar for every time I’ve heard the phrase, “Conor Oberst is soooo hot” I’d have…well…a bunch of dollars. And hell, Jenny Lewis has been breaking hearts since 1989’s The Wizard.
This is sure to be the show of the summer for those of you who don’t fancy yourselves as patrons of the AMP. Fortunately there’s a Tulsa date a couple of days later so you might even be able to get into George’s that night on what would otherwise be a sold-out show full of out-of-towners.
Check out a couple of really, really good Conor Oberst tracks from his forthcoming album at conoroberst.com.
UPDATE: Looks like Tuned In has received word that tickets could go on sale as early as this Friday, June 20.has complete ticket information: “Tickets to the Sept. 23 show at George’s are $25 and go on sale at 9 a.m. June 20 (Friday) through George’s Web site.”
June 18th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Dude. Yes.
June 18th, 2008 at 8:52 am
Holy Donkey Balls…
June 18th, 2008 at 9:24 am
can’t stand bright eyes, but Jennt Lewis …. HELL YEAH! Great news!
June 18th, 2008 at 9:44 am
Kasey, I am not a Bright Eyes fan either. Actually, I liked the album with the mirror on the cover. I got annoyed with his quivery-on-purpose voice that seemed to get more and more intense with each album. However, there are two streaming tracks over at his new website that might have made me a fan again. His voice sounds normal now and the second streaming track (Souled Out!!!) is fantastic to say the least.
June 18th, 2008 at 10:50 am
This is amazing news!
June 18th, 2008 at 10:53 am
You can find ticket info here.
June 18th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Thanks, doubleK! Updated.
June 18th, 2008 at 3:29 pm
hey Burt! I checked out the tracks on his website and I tend to agree with you. He sounds like he is not trying so hard and thats a very good thing. Thanks =)
June 18th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
this show is gonna be Uge.
with a capitol U.
June 18th, 2008 at 5:09 pm
I am slightly fascinated by Jenny Lewis. I have a reaction to her songs that I love them or hate them. My husband thinks she is capitol H, Hawt — so I am looking forward to going.
June 20th, 2008 at 10:16 am
Tickets are bought! suh-weet.
June 20th, 2008 at 10:26 am
I would rather see the Faint.
June 20th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
Oooooooo…ooo….ooo
JTrain, I may have to join you and the wife-y on that one.