Menangle, New South Wales own The Rubens will tour the United States in September and October with Grouplove.
The Rubens built their US fan-base after a showcase performance for the music industry at the SXSW music conference and festival in Austin in March. They also performed showcases at the Aussie BBQ in Los Angeles and New York and scored a spot on the Bonnaroo Music Festival.
Warner Brothers Records signed The Rubens for the release of their self-titled debut album. ‘The Lone Ranger’ soundtrack also highlighted their song ‘Cowboy’.
The Rubens are Sam Margin (vocals/guitar), Elliott Margin (keyboards), and Zaac Margin (guitar), plus their longtime friend Scott Baldwin (drums).
US tours dates with Grouplove are:
Sep 10, Seattle, W, Triple Door
Sep 11, Portland, OR, Star Theater
Sep 12, Portland, OR, Alberta Rose Theater
Sep 13, Seattle, WA, Crocodile
Sep 14, San Francisco, CA, Independent
Sep 15, San Francisco, CA, The Chapel
Sep 17, Los Angeles, CA, Troubadour
Sep 18, Los Angeles, CA, Masonic Lodge
Sep 22, Boston, MA, Sinclair
Sep 23, Boston, MA, The Armory
Sep 25, New York, NY, Bowery Ballroom
Sep 26, New York, NY, LPR
Sep 28, Philadelphia, PA, Union Transfer
Sep 29, Philadelphia, PA, Broad Street Ministry
Oct 1, Washington DC, U Street
Oct 2, Washington DC, The Hamilton
Oct 9, Chicago, IL, Lincoln Hall
Oct 10, Chicago, IL, Space
Watch The Rubens perform at Noise11: