Memphis based Southern boys Saving Abel, whose self-titled Virgin Records debut is set to be released on March 11th have announced a string of tour dates as opening band for label mates Sick Puppies beginning today at the Canyon in Las Vegas, NV (full schedule below). With four weeks until Saving Abel’s debut hits stores, the southern rockers first single “Addicted” is quickly becoming a staple at rock and alternative radio. The infectious, sexually charged anthem has been one of the most added new songs at both formats for the last three weeks and charted at active rock during its first official week of airplay.
“We’re excited to tour with the Sick Puppies and we’re ready to take on the world with the release of our album, 08’ is going to be a big year for Saving Abel,” said frontman Jared Weeks.
Saving Abel – named after the Biblical sibling of Cain – was formed by Jared Weeks and guitarist Jason Null in 2004 in their hometown of Corinth, Mississippi. Influenced by southern rock, hard rock and mainstream alternative, they went through several musicians before arriving at their current lineup which includes guitarist Scott Bartlett, bassist Eric Taylor and drummer Blake Dixon – the perfect blend of chemistry and musical ability. The band’s first break came in 2005, when they hooked up with Skidd Mills (12 Stones, Saliva, Submersed), who produced their 2005 self-titled EP.
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Saving Abel Tour Dates the Sick Puppies
Mar 5 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
Mar 7 Chicago, IL House of Blues
Mar 8 Toledo, OH Headliners
Mar 9 Detroit, MI St. Andrews
Mar 10 Grand Rapids, MI The Intersection
Mar 12 Cincinnati, OH Bogart’s
Mar 13 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
Mar 19 Allston, MA Great Scott
Mar 21 Raleigh, NC Lincoln Theatre
Mar 22 Columbia, SC Headliners
Mar 24 Charlotte, NC Amo’s Southend
Mar 25 Atlanta, GA The Loft at Earthlink Live
Mar 26 Jacksonville, FL Freebird Live
Mar 27 Port St. Lucie, FL The Mojo Room
Mar 28 St. Petersburg, FL State Theatre
Mar 29 Tallahassee, FL Beta Bar
Mar 31 Baton Rouge, LA Varsity Theatre
April 2 Fayetteville, AR George’s Majestic Lounge
April 3 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom
April 5 Dallas, TX House of Blues
April 6 Houston, TX Meridian
April 7 Austin, TX Emo’s
April 9 Phoenix, AZ The Brickhouse
April 11 San Diego, CA Canes Bar & Grill
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