RT @theotherjc513: @theafghanwhigs We picked out the song we'll be playing on @jimmyfallon. Probably will surprise you.
Mark Lanegan performs with his band for this 4AD Session video
Steve Myers brings Mighty Fine across the Atlantic for their first-ever UK tour. May 24 – London, Brixton Windmill May 25 – Manchester, Ruby Lounge May 26 – Bristol, Start the Bus
The 2012 lineup of Chicago’s Lollapalooza festival will include a performance by The Afghan Whigs. The festival is August 3-5 in Grant Park. The performance times will be released in June. Cincinnati Citybeat’s Reaction
Village Voice offered a preview of the upcoming New York shows with an overview of the Afghan Whigs reunion and a few new quotes from Greg Dulli. “I felt connected to that person, I did. In a lot of ways, [revisiting the back catalog] was emotional anthropology,” Dulli says. “You’re going back and examining someone who used to live and breathe and feel those stories.” Read the article
Cincinnati.com has an overview of the Afghan Whigs reunion so far, including some choice quotes from bassist John Curley. “I think it would be shocking for there to be new Afghan Whigs dates and not play in Cincinnati.” Read the article
Greg Dulli interview on ARA City Radio in Luxembourg. He discusses the genesis of the Afghan Whigs reunion and what he expects from the summer shows.
The Afghan Whigs have added a second show in Tel Aviv, Israel to their 2012 itinerary. The band will perform a two-night stand June 15th and 16th at The Barby. Tickets and Information
There’s a great interview with Greg Dulli over at The Skinny in which he reflects on all of the Afghan Whigs’ releases as well as looking forward to the upcoming tour and beyond. Greg gives more details about newly recorded cover songs and the touring party. Some choice quotes follow after the jump. Read the full article