New Orleans’ proto-jam band the Radiators made big news this fall with the announcement of their impending break-up in June. In a Backtalk interview with OffBeat consulting editor John Swenson, keyboardist Ed Volker explained that after 33 years with the Rads, constant life on the road had finally taken its toll, leading to his departure, and that the band would be parting ways amicably (while leaving room for the possibility of a Volker replacement).
But that’s not until after a final, lengthy Spring tour, which kicks off in Boulder, Colorado this Thursday, February 10 at the Fox Theater. Local Fishheads can catch hometown appearances on February 18, March 25, and April 1 at the Maple Leaf, the Thursday before Mardi Gras at Tipitina’s, March 30 at Wednesday at the Square, and of course, their traditional closing of Jazz Fest’s Gentilly Stage on Sunday, May 8.
The final Radiators concerts will take place at Tipitina’s with a 3-night run Thursday through Saturday, June 9-11.
Here’s the full tour schedule:
February 2011
Thursday, February 10: Fox Theater, Boulder, CO
Friday & Saturday, February 11 & 12: Bluebird Theater, Denver, CO
Monday, February 14: Harry O’s, Park City, UT
Friday, February 18: Maple Leaf, New Orleans, LA
Thursday, February 24: Narrows Center for the Arts, Fall River, MA
Friday – Sunday, February 25-27: Stage One, Fairfield, CT
March 2011
Thursday, March 3: Tipitina’s, New Orleans, LA
Wednesday, March 16: Paramount Theater, Rutland, VT
Thursday, March 17: Tupelo Music Hall, Londonderry, NH
Friday, March 18: Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA
Saturday, March 19: The Egg, Albany, NY
Friday, March 25: Maple Leaf, New Orleans, LA
Saturday, March 26: Hogg’s Benefit, City Park, New Orleans
Wednesday, March 30: Wednesday in the Square, Lafayette Square, New Orleans, LA
April 2011
Friday, April 1: Maple Leaf, New Orleans, LA
Friday & Saturday, April 8 & 9: Revolution, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Sunday, April 10: Jannus Live, St. Petersburg, FL
Monday, April 11: Plaza Theater, Orlando, FL
Wednesday, April 13: Wanee Festival, Live Oak, FL
Friday, April 15: Hi-Tone, Memphis, TN
Wednesday – Saturday, April 20-23: Great American Music Hall, San Francisco, CA
May 2011
Sunday, May 8: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA
Thursday – Saturday, May 12-14: Cabooze, Minn, MN
Wednesday, May 18: Musikfest, Bethlehem, PA
Thursday, May 19: Club Havana, New Hope, PA
Friday, May 20: Ram’s Head Live, Baltimore, MD
Saturday, May 21: State Theater, Falls Church, VA
June 2011
Friday, June 3: Best Buy Theater, New York, NY
Saturday, June 4: Crawfish Fest, Augusta, NJ
Sunday, June 5: The Trocadero, Philadelphia, PA
Final Shows
Thursday – Saturday, June 9-11: Tipitina’s, New Orleans, LA
