Preview: The Poison Control Center

poisoncontrolcenterTonight, join one of our favorite bands from Iowa, the Poison Control Center, as they celebrate the release of their new album, Sad Sour Future. The record, their first since A Collage of Impressions in 2007, officially comes out on May 18, but they’ve been spending this weekend performing in Des Moines, Ames, and now Iowa City to give the album its unofficial release. They’re also warming up for a lengthy US tour this summer beginning in early June that takes them through late July. Tonight’s early, all-ages show also features Des Moines rockers Beati Paoli as well as our own Datagun. Grab the first single from Sad Sour Future, “Being Gone,” below.

Who: The Poison Control Center, Datagun, Beati Paoli
When: Tonight, 6pm
Where: The Mill
How Much: $5

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Download: The Poison Control Center - Being Gone

About the Author

Todd is a transplant from the East Coast who came to Iowa City to live life, love music, and enjoy cheap beer. In addition to working on Mission Freak and Mission Creek Festival, he writes semi-regularly for Tiny Mix Tapes and Daytrotter and books music and other events at local non-profit venue Public Space ONE.