Midlake‘s musical explorations continue to grow since their formation as a jazz/funk band 11 years ago in Denton, TX. The five piece, with minor line-up changes, has since shifted their sound from their jazz roots, first to lo-fi electronica, then classic-rock revivalism, and most recently reflect late 1960′s British folk-rock with The Courage of Others release. Since signing with UK based Bella Luna Records in 2006 and gaining popularity across the pond, the band’s touring schedule has been equally explorative. So far in 2010, the band has yet to pause, and with an album to promote in the states and festival season approaching, Midlake will continue this trek into early June.

Since commencing its 2010 tour, Midlake has played venues across the Southern US, nearly every city in the UK, traveled through the rest of Europe, are set to visit the West Coast in March, and have recently added more dates in France and the Netherlands, plus performances scattered through the heart of the US. With locations ranging from Austin’s SXSW, Denton’s own NX35, Sasquatch! in Washington, Missoula, Aspen, and Lubbock, these Texans know how to plan a road-trip, and ensure that every ear has an opportunity to experience their growth into an can’t miss live experience. A complete listing up the up-to-date tour schedule is below.  Tickets to most dates are now available via Ticketmaster.

Midlake 2010 Tour Dates:
03/01 - Tucson, AZ @  Plush
03/02 - Solana Beach, CA @ Belly Up Tavern
03/03 – Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre
03/04 - San Francisco, CA @ The Great American Music Hall
03/05 - Arcata, CA @ The Van Duzer Theatre
03/06 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom
03/07 - Bellingham, WA @ The Nightlife
03/08 - Vancouver, BC @ The Biltmore Cabaret
03/10 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The State Room
03/11 - Denver, CO @ The Bluebird Theatre
03/12 - Lawrence, KS @ Jackpot Saloon
03/13 - Denton, TX @ NX35
03/18 - Austin, TX @ Buffalo Billiards (SXSW)
03/31 – Birmingham, AL @ WorkPlay Theater
04/01 – Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge
04/07 - New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
04/08 – New York, NY @ Bowery Ballroom
04/09 – Boston, MA @ Paradise
04/10 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of the Living Arts
04/14 – Rennes, FR @ Antipode
04/15 – Tourcoing, FR @ Grand Mix
04/16 – Bourges, FR @ Auditorium
04/17 – Lyon, FR @ Epicerie Moderne
04/19 – Utrecht, NL @ Tivoli
04/20 – Paris, FR @ Bataclan
04/21 – Reims, FR @ La Cartonnerie
04/22 – Strasbourg, FR @ La Laiterie- Festival Artefact
04/23 – Antwerp, Belgium @ Trix
04/24 – Hyeres, FR @ Auditorium Casino
04/26 – Rotterdam, NL @ Watt
04/27 - Nijmegen, NL @ Doonroosje
04/28 - Groningen, NL @ Vera
05/14 – Columbia, MO @ The Blue Note
05/15 – St. Louis, MO @ Old Rock House
05/16 – Newport, KY @ The Southgate House
05/17 – Columbus, OH @ Wexner Center for the Arts
05/18 – Ithaca, NY @ Castaways
05/20 – Montreal, QC @ Le National
05/21 – Toronto, ON @ The Mod Club
05/22 – Detroit, MI @ Magic Stick
05/23 – Chicago, IL @ Lincoln Hall
05/24 – Milwaukee, WI @ Turner Hall
05/25 – Minneapolis, MN @ Cedar Cultural Center
05/27 – Bozeman, MT @ The Filling Station
05/28 – Missoula, MT @ The Badlander
05/30 – George, WA @ Sasquatch! Music Festival
06/01 – Aspen, CO @ Belly Up Aspen
06/02 – Santa Fe, NM @ Santa Fe Brewing Co.
06/03 – Lubbock, TX @ The Foundation
06/04 – Austin, TX @ Antone’s