U-Melt, one of the bands atop Earvolution's list of Artists to Watch in 2006, have announced their winter tour schedule. After kicking off the tour with an opening slot for Strangefolk at Boston's Paradise Rock Club, the foursome of Rob Salzer (guitar), Zac Lasher (keys), Adam Bendy (bass) and George Miller (drums) will migrate south headlining shows along the way with their high-octane, jam-based grooves.

Tour highlights will include: the celebration of U-Melt's 300th show in Pittsfield, MA; the groups first Florida performances and a slot in the Wormtown Winter Carnivale at Mill Street Brews in Southbridge, MA. U-Melt will return home for a two night stay at New York's Knitting Factory supporting their fellow emerging rockers Tea Leaf Green.

With more shows to be announced shortly, the announced tour dates are:

1/28/06 Boston, MA: Paradise Rock Club (w/ Strangefolk)
2/ 3/06 East Setauket, NY: The Velvet Lounge
2/ 4/06 Pittsfield, MA: La Cocina
2/ 9/06 Knoxville, TN: Barley's Taproom
2/10/06 Tuscaloosa, AL: The Booth
2/11/06 Columbus, GA: The Loft
2/15/06 Jacksonville, FL: Freebrid Live
2/16/06 St. Petersburg, FL: The Bank
2/18/06 Marathon, FL: The Hurricane Grill
2/19/06 Marathom, FL: The Hurricane Grill
2/20/06 Ft. Lauderdale, FL (Oakland Park): Alligator Alley
2/24/06 Virginia Beach, VA: The Jewish Mother
2/25/06 Kill Devil Hills, NC: Outer Banks Brewing Station
3/ 3/06 Southbridge, MA: Wormtown Winter Carnival @ Mill Street Blues
3/ 9/06 New York, NY: Knitting Factory (w/ Tea Leaf Green)
3/10/06 New York, NY: Knitting Facotry (w/ Tea Leaf Green)
3/11/06 Belmar, NJ: Phanphest Presents Cabin Fever Phest @ Paul's Tavern & Cabin

Labels: U-Melt