Broken Bells - SxSW 2010 & Beyond

by Ryan Spaulding
photos by 5342 Studios
Stubbs Austin, TX - 3/17/10

James Mercer [The Shins, Broken Bells] in Austin
all photos by 5342 Studios

PHOTOS FROM AUSTIN - With echoes of indie rock past and present, James Mercer (the Shins) and Dangermouse (Gnarls Barkley, producer of The Black Keys, Beck) played before appreciative audiences at SxSW this year. We actually saw them twice. First was at the NPR Party at Stubbs on St Patrick's Day (photos here) and later at The MOG Party at Mohawk on 3/20. During both occasions, Mercer and Dangermouse's distinct lineages of these two acts combine to form one of the most dynamic sounds on stage right now as evidenced by their new album. Here's the first single, "The High Road." A limited number of Summer dates for this indie rock super group are listed after the jump. One word of advice to our readers? Endeavours have proven to be fleeting bits of fancy, catch 'em while they are still a band...

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Broken Bells - SxSW performance 3-17-10

May 18 - San Diego, CA
Humphrey’s Concerts by the Bay
May 19 - Los Angeles, CA
Henry Fonda Theatre
May 21 - San Francisco, CA
Regency Ballroom
May 24 - Portland, OR
Wonder Ballroom
May 25 - Seattle, WA
Showbox at the Market
May 26 - Vancouver, BC
Commodore Ballroom
May 29 - Denver, CO
Gothic Theatre
May 31 - Chicago, IL
Vic Theater
Jun 1 - Detroit, MI
St. Andrew’s Hall
Jun 2 - Toronto, ON
Queen Elizabeth Theatre
Jun 4 - Boston, MA
Royale (formerly The Roxy)
Jun 5 - NYC, NY
The Filmore at Irving Plaza
Jun 6 - Philadelphia, PA
Electric Factory
Jun 7 - Washington DC
9:30 Club
Jun 10 - Atlanta, GA
Center Stage
Jun 11 - Athens, GA
40 Watt Club

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