“Dancin Shoes” by the Murder City Devils at FunFunFest in Austin in November of 2007

I just gave ticketmaster (as of today live nation?) a whirl and there are still tickets for both shows happening tomorrow (all-ages) and Thursday (21+) at the Showbox! For those of you who are like me and habitually put off getting tickets until the last moment, get on it (links are below). I’m personally beyond stoked for this show. This band has reached near legendary status around here and I’ve never had the chance to see them. The video above is from their last appearance, and that is pretty much exactly what I’m looking for.

For this tour the band has produced a special box set, titled feather bed whiskey blanket, that will only be available on the tour. This box set has white vinyl pressings of each of the MCD records as well as some other special treats. Through the end of the month and the band is running an online contest right now to win one of the box sets along with some tour merch.

Via the band’s twitter from a couple of hours ago we’ve got good news in a twitpic titled only “Practice is going well.” I’m ready.

Updated tour dates are below with their stated availability as of now.

Murder City Devils Tour Dates

Feb 11, 2009 Seattle, WA at Showbox at the Market with Past Lives, Cap Lori - Tickets still Available! - (All Ages)

Feb 12, 2009 Seattle, WA at Showbox at the Market with Past Lives, Constant Lovers - Tickets still Available! - (21+)

Feb 13, 2009 Vancouver, BC at Commodore Ballroom with Past Lives, Constant Lovers

Feb 14, 2009 Portland, OR at Roseland Theater with Past Lives, Cap Lori

Feb 15, 2009 San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall with Silverghost EARLY SHOW - SOLD OUT

Feb 15, 2009 San Francisco, CA at Great American Music Hall with Silverghost, plus guest - SOLD OUT

Feb 16, 2009 Pomona, CA at The Glass House with Silverghost, plus guest - SOLD OUT

Feb 17, 2009 Los Angeles, CA at Henry Fonda Theater with Brother Reade, Silverghost - SOLD OUT

Feb 18, 2009 Los Angeles, CA at Henry Fonda Theater with Tweakbird, Silverghost