Volcano Choir, shown here about to erupt.

Just a quick note to say Justin Vernon side project Volcano Choir has two Midwestern shows lined up this month – in Milwaukee and the Twin Cities. Until this month, a November 2010 tour in Japan (with Collections of Colonies of Bees) had offered the band’s only live concerts. Here’s the info:

March 25 | Minneapolis, MN • Cedar Cultural Center (tickets) • $17
March 26 | Milwaukee, WI • Turner Hall (tickets) • $14

Both shows are all ages. Here’s the "official" video for Volcano Choir's “Island, IS” ...