ACID KING MARK 20TH ANNIVERSARY OF LANDMARK DOOM ALBUM,
BUSSE WOODS, WITH U.S. TOUR
| May 21, 2019, SAN FRANCISCO – “S.F. stoner luminaries” (Decibel) Acid King mark the 20th anniversary of their landmark doom album, Busse Woods, with a nationwide tour that sees the pioneering trio play the 1999 album in its entirety. “For the old fans that bought this record twenty years ago, I hope they’re excited to hear the songs all played for the first time like this,” said singer/guitar player Lori S.. “By the same token, I hope that a lot of new fans who haven’t heard it live also have a special experience. We’re going out of our way to make it special for everyone. It’s what Acid King was always meant to be.” The tour news arrives alongside word that RidingEasy Records (ridingeasyrecs.com) reissue the six-song release on Aug. 30. The remastered vinyl release is available in multiple colors with in-depth liner notes and never before seen photos. “Busse Woods 20th Anniversary Tour” dates: September 20 Portland, OR Northwest Hesh Fest (Star Theater) September 21 Seattle, WA Highline September 23 Denver, CO Marquis Theater September 24 Omaha, NE Slowdown September 25 St. Paul, MN Turf Club September 26 Chicago, IL Reggies September 27 Cleveland, OH Grog Shop September 28 Buffalo, NY Mohawk Place September 29 Boston, MA Sonia September 30 Brooklyn, NY Knitting Factory October 1 Philadelphia, PA Johnny Brenda’s October 2 Richmond, VA Richmond Music Hall October 3 Raleigh, NC Kings October 4 Asheville, NC Mothlight October 5 Atlanta, GA 529 Club October 6 New Orleans, LA One Eyed Jacks October 7 Dallas, TX Gas Monkey October 9 Albuquerque, NM Sister Bar October 10 Mesa, AZ Club Red October 11 Los Angeles, CA The Satellite October 12 San Francisco, CA The Chapel Tickets are on-sale this Thursday, May 23, at 10 am local time. |
| Click the image above or follow this link to view a trailer for the “Busse Woods 20th Anniversary Tour:” https://youtu.be/BLnVEOPeyDk |
| Busse Woods, initially released via Frank Kozik’s Man’s Ruin label, still exudes the same sense of mysticism it did upon its 1999 debut. Lori and bandmates Joey Osbourne [drums] and Brian Hill [bass] entered a practice space to write the full-length follow-up to their debut Down with the Crown but behind the scenes, the band and its members were suffering through both professional and personal tumult. The chaotic backdrop led to limited promotion for Busse Woods with some of the songs never having been played live. Over the years, new generations of fans have discovered the album, earning it a reputation as a must-have for lovers of stoner and doom. Acid King returned in 2015 withMiddle of Nowhere, Center of Everywhere, an album Stereogum placed in their Top 15 Metal Albums of the year, saying the collection is “a 53-minute celebration of a band at the height of its powers.” |
| Photo credit: Raymond Ahner |
