In his review of The Builders and the Butchers’ Salvation Is A Deep Dark Well, our own EN May had the following to say about the Portland outfit’s upcoming sophomore effort: “This record, like their last, adds grandiosity to the indie folk/country explosion in the way the Arcade Fire did for indie rock. Salvation’s energy blasts from the speakers and into the imagination like a soundtrack to those King novels, and provide almost the same escape. Just be sure you can find your way home when the music stops.”

Strong words for sure, and ones which fans will be able to experience for themselves when The Builders and the Butchers hit the road next month in support of the album. Following a couple hometown one-offs later this month, the Oregonians will embark on a month-long North American trek centered around an appearance at this year’s Lollapalooza.

For further pre-tour education, check up the band’s recently recorded Daytrotter Sessions.

The Builders and The Butchers 2009 Tour Dates:
06/18 – Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
06/19 – Seattle, WA @ Neumos
07/15 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom of the Hill
07/16 – Visalia, CA @ Cellar Door
07/17 – Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland
07/18 – San Diego, CA @ Casbah
07/20 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
07/21 – Denver, CO @ Larimer Lounge
07/22 – Wichita, KS @ Fischhuas
07/24 – St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway
07/25 – Cincinnati, OH @ Mad Hatter
07/27 – Cleveland, OH @ Beachland
07/28 – Washington, DC @ DC 9
07/29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brendas
07/30 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Bell House
07/31 – New York, NY @ Pianos
08/01 – Boston, MA @ TT the Bear’s
08/03 – Detroit, MI @ Pike Room
08/04 – Pittsburgh, PA @ Brillobox
08/05 – Columbus, OH @ Skully’s
08/06 – Indianapolis, ON @ Vollrath
08/07 – Chicago, IL @ Lollapalooza
08/09 – Maidson, WI @ High Noon
08/10 – Minneapolis, MN @ 400 Bar
08/12 – Missoula, MT @ The Palace