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PopWreckoning has been given a grand opportunity, thanks to Velocity Media, to give fans the chance to see garage rockers The Whigs and Band of Skulls for free.

The show will take place at The Riot Room (KCMO) on Monday, April 12 at 9:00 p.m. PopWreckoning will be giving away 4 pairs (8 total) of tickets to the show.

This contest will end at 6:00pm the day of show. Winners’ tickets will be at the door when you arrive at the show. Please make sure you include your full name and email in the comment, otherwise I cannot get in touch with you to tell you that you have won.

Winning is simple (and only two steps).

1. Comment in this article the answer to the following question: Band of Skulls says their “Friends” are all so “beautiful,” but now describe your “Friends” in a word replacing beautiful. PopWreckoning staff will read your opinions and choose the best four day of show.

2. Repost this article on either your facebook, twitter, myspace, blog, website or other social media tool. Spread the wealth, then send us the link (by posting it in your comment).

Then show up at the bar and have fun watching a great band on us.

ATO Records and The Whigs are very excited to announce the release of the band’s new album, In the Dark. Set for a March 2, 2010 release, In the Dark is an explosive collection of intense and tuneful songs that have been developed through years of non-stop touring and two critically acclaimed albums – Give ‘Em All A Big Fat Lip and Mission Control. Both an accessible album and one that captures the band’s on-stage passion (something that has become synonymous with the band’s live show), In the Dark reveals another layer in the band’s songwriting and highlights what fans and critics have fallen in love with, including Jon Pareles of The New York Times who praised the band for their “two-chord guitar and drums furor worthy of The Who.”

Eager to give fans new music, the Athens, GA three piece is now offering 2 new songs – “In The Dark” and “Hundred / Million” – for free download at www.thewhigs.com/music/in-the-dark-single. In addition, the band is currently on a North American headlining tour premiering new songs. Tour dates below.

From the driving guitars and crushing drums of “So Lonely” to the hypnotic and playful “Black Lotus,” from the reckless blitz and thuggish bass lines of “Someone’s Daughter,” to the anthemic “Kill Me Carolyne,” In the Dark is the work of a band moving forward creatively while remaining true to their roots.

Track-listing to be announced shortly.

Tour Dates:

With The Features (December 1st – December 15th)
With Mean Creek (December 5th – 15th)

Dec.1 – Emo’s / Austin, Texas
Dec. 2 – The Loft / Dallas, Texas
Dec. 4 – The Variety Playhouse / Atlanta, Georgia
Dec. 5 – Rhythm & Brews / Chattanooga, Tennessee
Dec. 8 – Visulite / Charlotte, North Carolina
Dec. 10 – Black Cat / Washington, DC
Dec. 11 – The Fillmore @ Irving Plaza / New York, New York
Dec. 12 – North Star / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Dec. 14 – Local 506 / Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Dec. 15 – Pour House / Charleston, South Carolina

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