“Finn Riggins sure knows how to rep its hometown. The trio, which hails from podunk Hailey, Idaho (population 7, er, 7,844), says just as much in the instantly catchy “Wake (Keep This Town Alive),†the first single from new joint Vs. Wilderness. It’s an uptempo, swirling affirmation of life, complete with “wah ah ah ooh ooh†harmonies, galloping drums, and a plea to never forget your roots. The entire Tender Loving Empire set is filled with personal favorites, but nothing beats this track for pure pop fun.”
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Michael Mannheimer
Willamette Week
10.19.09 – MT SHASTA, CA @ The Stage Door
10.20.09 – CHICO, CA @ Chico State University –noontime–
10.22.09 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA @ Hemlock Tavern
10.23.09 – SANTA CRUZ, CA @ The Crepe Place
10.24.09 – SANTA BARBARA, CA @ Muddy Waters Cafe
10.26.09 – SAN DIEGO, CA @ Bar Pink
10.28.09 – LOS ANGELES, CA @ Silverlake Lounge
10.30.09 – TUCSON, AZ @ The Hut
10.31.09 – LAS CRUCES, NM @ halloween house show
11.01.09 – PHOENIX, AZ @ The Ruby Room
11.03.09 – PROVO, UT @ house show
11.04.09 – SALT LAKE CITY, UT @ The Woodshed
11.05.09 – LOGAN, UT @ Why Sound
11.06.09 – POCATELLO, ID @ Benton Street
11.07.09 – REXBURG, ID @ Hogi Yogi’s Attic
11.11.09 – BOISE, ID @ Neurolux
11.12.09 – MOSCOW, ID @ John’s Alley
11.13.09 – PORTLAND, OR @ Wonder Ballroom w/ Built To Spill
11.14.09 – PORTLAND, OR @ Wonder Ballroom w/ Built To Spill
11.15.09 – EUGENE, OR @ Wow Hall w/ Built To Spill
11.17.09 – BELLINGHAM, WA @ The Nightlight w/ Built To Spill
11.18.09 – VANCOUVER, BC @ Commodore Ballroom w/ Built To Spill
11.19.09 – SEATTLE, WA @ The Showbox w/ Built To Spill
11.20.09 – SEATTLE, WA @ The Showbox w/ Built To Spill
11.21.09 – SPOKANE, WA @ Knitting Factory w/ Built To Spill
12.02.09 – SALT LAKE CITY, UT @ Kilby Court
12.03.09 – VAIL, CO @ Agave
12.04.09 – DENVER, CO @ Hi-Dive