check trashcansinatras.com for more details and regular updates.  
 
 ***weightlifting album to be released by spinART records in north
 america on august
 31***
 there will be 2 versions of the album:
 1. a 12 track release
 2. a deluxe edition, which is a limited quantity pressing including 2
 extra acoustic tracks, a 5
 track dvd from the band's appearance on kcrw's morning becomes eclectic
 in march
 (different form the webcam version) and autographed, numbered booklets.
 
 both versions of the cd should be available for pre-order at
 trashcansinatras.com by the end
 of this weekend.  however note that the deluxe cd/dvd sold through the
 website likely will
 not be autographed, those versions will appear in record shops.
 
 ***north american tour dates announced***
 the following dates are confirmed and tickets should be on sale for all:
 
 sept 14 - atlanta, ga - variety playhouse
 sept 15 - carrboro, nc - cat's cradle
 sept 16 - washington, d.c. - 9:30 club
 sept 18 - new york, ny - bowery ballroom
 sept 19 - philadelphia, pa - trocadero
 sept 20 - boston, ma - paradise rock club
 sept 22 - montreal, quebec - cabaret music hall
 sept 23 - toronto, ontario - lee's palace
 sept 26 - detroit, mi - magic stick
 sept 27 - chicago, il - double door
 sept 28 - minneapolis, mn - fine line
 oct 1 - seattle, wa - crocodile cafe
 oct 2 - portland, or - dante's
 oct 4 - sacramento, ca - harlow's
 oct 5 - san francisco, ca - slim's
 oct 8 - los angeles, ca - troubadour
 oct 10 - san diego, ca - cane's bar & grill
 oct 11 - tempe, az marquee theater
 
 
 ***weightlifting downloads***
 the album will be available on itunes and there is also a very strong
 possibility that there will
 be some exclusive tracks available as well.
 
 you can download the first song from the album, "welcome back" for
 free.  see
 trashcansinatras.com for the link.