Despite temperatures in the low 30's, it's a beautiful day here in Northern Wisconsin. Writing from my current spot in the living room recliner, I'm looking out to my left across my back yard, between the hanging pine trees, to the sun set reflecting off the ice on Squash Lake. To my right, baseball's Opening Day results scroll across the TV while I joyfully yet painfully watch the Cubs, who already look good. Tomorrow, the Brewers open the season. Yep, things are good...and that's worth saying sometimes.
If you're heading out to catch The Killers on tour this summer, make sure you get their early enough to catch opening act Wild Light on the select dates that they're providing support (dates to follow below).
The New Hampshire quartet will be the main support for the Killers tour, which kicks off April 17 in Vegas. Wild Light are touring in support of their March 3rd release, Adult Nights. They're a great choice for an opening act, but are certainly a strong enough group to stand on their own with standout tracks like that of "California on My Mind" and "Surf Generation." Personally, the give me a good Better Than Ezra type of feeling. Head on over to the band's MySpace page to stream these two tracks (and a few others) and see if you don't agree.
Apr 8 2009 8:00P
Great Scott Boston, Massachusetts (Headliner)
Apr 17 2009 8:00P
The Joint @ Hard Rock Hotelhaerd w/ The Killers Las Vegas, Nevada
Apr 19 2009 8:00P
San Jose Event Center w/ The Killers San Jose, California
Apr 22 2009 8:00P
Wamu Theatre @ Qwest Field Events Center w/ The Killers Seattle, Washington
Apr 23 2009 8:00P
Save on Foods Memorial Centre w/ The Killers Victoria, British Columbia
Apr 24 2009 8:00P
UBC Thunderbird Arena w/ The Killers Vancouver, British Columbia
Apr 26 2009 8:00P
Pengrowth Saddledome w/ The Killers Calgary, Alberta
Apr 27 2009 8:00P
Rexall Place w/ The Killers Edmonton, Alberta
Apr 30 2009 8:00P
The Eagles Club w/ The Killers Milwaukee, Wisconsin May 1 2009 8:00P
Murat Theatre w/ The Killers Indianapolis, Indiana
May 2 2009 8:00P
Capitol Federal Park @ Sandstone w/ The Killers Bonner Springs, Kansas
May 8 2009 9:00P
The Bog Scranton, Pennsylvania (Headliner)
Now, time to help cheer on MSU and the Big Ten for the NCAA Championship. Do they stand a chance? Probably not. But they also have nothing to lose.