Two chances to see XPoNential artists this fall: Say She She and Allison Russell announce tours
Both artists are swinging back to Philly on their US tours following performances at September’s XPoNential Fest.
Say She She and Allison Russell have announced their respective fall tours, gracing the World Cafe Live stage on October 20th and November 29th respectively. Two of WXPN’s favorites, the bands are also slated to perform at this year’s XPoNential Music Festival, with Say She She kicking off the three-day festivities on Friday, September 22nd and Russell rounding out the weekend on Sunday, September 24th.
“Disco-delic” three-piece Say She She embark on their ‘Silver’ Tour in celebration of their forthcoming double LP Silver, due out September 29 via Karma Chief/ Colemine. It’s the group’s biggest headlining tour to date, with performances at Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, LEVITATION Fest, two nights at LA’s Lodge Room, NYC’s Bowery Ballroom, and of course World Cafe Live. Tickets go on sale Friday. In conjunction with the tour announcement, Say She She also released the music video for “Astral Plane,” backing up an infectiously groovy, harmony-laden track with otherworldly visuals and kaleidoscopic projections.
Meanwhile, newly solo singer-songwriter Allison Russell readies her sophomore album, The Returner, out September 8 via Fantasy Records. “The Returner” Tour begins October 13 with dates at Atlanta’s Terminal West, LA’s El Rey Theatre, Hartford’s Infinity Music Hall, and once again World Cafe Live. A month from her release, Russell has dropped two singles: June’s lead single “The Returner,” and July’s follow up “Stay Right Here.” Both showcase the breadth of sonic color and stunning vocal performances that make Russell stand out as one of the brightest rising stars in singer-songwriter music.
Check out videos for both artists’ new music — plus their tour dates — below. More info on Philadelphia-area shows, including XPoNential Music Festival, can be found at the WXPN Concerts and Events page.
Say She She - "Astral Plane"
Allison Russell - "Stay Right Here"
Say She She Fall Tour Dates
OCT. 3: Portland, OR @ The Get Down
OCT. 6: Salt Lake City @ The State Room
OCT. 14: Cambridge, MA @ The Sinclair
OCT. 17: New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
OCT. 20: Philadelphia, PA @ The Music Hall at World Cafe Live
OCT. 24: Atlanta, GA @ Vinyl at Center Stage
OCT. 31: Tucson, AZ @ 191 Toole
NOV. 1: San Diego, CA @ Casbah
NOV. 4: Santa Cruz, CA @ Moe’s Alley
Allison Russell Fall Tour Dates
OCT. 13: Ann Arbor, MI @ The Ark
OCT. 19: Atlanta, GA @ Terminal West
OCT. 20: Decatur, AL @ The Princess Theatre
OCT. 21: New Orleans, LA @ Toulouse Theatre
OCT. 25: Austin, TX @ 3TEN
OCT. 28: Santa Fe, NM @ Lensic Performing Arts Center
OCT. 29: Phoenix, AZ @ Music Theater at MIM
NOV. 1: Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
NOV. 4: Mill Valley, CA @ Sweetwater Music Hall
NOV. 5: Grass Valley, CA @ The Center For The Arts
NOV. 7: Eugene, OR @ Hult Center for the Performing Arts
NOV. 9: Portland, OR @ Mississippi Studios
NOV. 10: Bremerton, WA @ Admiral Theatre
NOV. 11: Seattle, WA @ Tractor Tavern
NOV. 13: Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room
NOV. 15: Boulder, CO @ Boulder Theater
NOV. 16: Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater
NOV. 17: Aspen, CO @ Roaring Fork Sessions
NOV. 29: Philadelphia, PA @ World Cafe Live
NOV. 30: Brooklyn, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg
DEC. 2: Katonah, NY @ Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts
DEC. 3: Hartford, CT @ Infinity Music Hall
