The New Pornographers are heading to London next week for a series of sold out pre-album release shows. The touring formation of the Vancouver band will be: A.C. Newman (main songwriter and vocals,
guitar), Kathryn Calder (vocals, keys), Kurt Dahl (drummer), Todd Fancey (guitarist), Blaine Thurier
(keyboards and film maker) and John Collins (bassist).
The new album, 'Challengers' will be out on 21st August with the band also managing to fit in a Glastonbury appearance on the John Peel Stage before release!
Their live dates read as follows:
June
18th - London Islington Bar Acadamy
19th - London Borderline
20th - London 93 Feet East
22nd - Glastonbury Festival John Peel Stage - 5pm