The Cribs: Bashed Up and Back In The States

From today's press release:

Blood, chaos, mania, torn clothing, stolen shoes, hospitalization... just another day in the life of the Jarman brothers who, along with their fans, know a thing or two about having a good time (almost) all of the time. This past weekend, during a show at the Academy in Birmingham, Cribs vocalist/guitarist Ryan Jarman passed out after hurling himself into the audience. Over-excited fans ripped off most of his clothing before security could rescue him from the pit. He was revived and finished the show. Doctors cited dehydration and fatigue as the cause for his blackout. Two days later, following a show in Sheffield, bassist, vocalist, twin-brother Gary Jarman was admitted into the hospital after complaints of pain in his arms which turned out to be blood poisoning, believed to have been caused by cuts from his bass guitar strings. Gary has been prescribed antibiotics and was released in time to perform at last evening's show in Norwich. Both Ryan and Gary are fine. Younger brother, drummer Ross Jarman is great and isn't particularly bothered by anything.

I've seen The Cribs twice before, and both times there were blood and injury involved. At first I thought it was schtick, but I've come to realize that these guys just rock until their bodies give out somehow. They really are one of the world's finest live combos.

In a year that seems like they've played NYC a dozen times already, they are hitting Crooklyn again in November as part of their biggest headling tour of the States yet.

Here are the dates:

Mon Nov 12 Montreal, QUE Cabaret

Tues Nov 13 Ottawa, ONT Capitol Music Hall

Wed Nov 14 Toronto, ONT Horseshoe Tavern

Thurs Nov 15 Boston, MA The Paradise

Sat Nov 17 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg

Mon Nov 19 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop

Tues Nov 20 Chicago, IL Double Door

Wed Nov 21 Minneapolis, MN Varsity Theatre

Fri Nov 23 Edmonton, ALB Starlite Room

Sat Nov 24 Calgary, ALB Hi-Fi Club

Sun Nov 25 Vancouver, BC Plaza Nightclub

Tues Nov 27 Seattle, WA Neumo’s Ballroom

Wed Nov 28 Portland, OR Doug Fir Lounge

Thurs Nov 29 San Francisco, CA Pop Scene

Sat Dec 1 Los Angeles, CA El Rey Theatre

Pre-sale ticket info here.

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