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A look back at Sounds Del Mar on the road — from intimate club shows across the Southeast to festival stages and Midwest runs.
Midwest Tour — Summer 2015
Midwest Tour Summer 2015
Sounds Del Mar confirmed dates throughout the Midwest starting May 28, 2015. Additional details were available on Bandsintown and at soundsdelmar.com.
Spring 2015 Southeast Tour
Spring 2015 Tour
SdM toured the Southeast beginning in April 2015, hitting eight cities across Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, and Arkansas.
- Apr 16 Lafayette, LA — Artmosphere
- Apr 17 Baton Rouge, LA — Spanish Moon
- Apr 18 New Orleans, LA — Gasa Gasa
- Apr 21 Jackson, MS — Hal & Mal's
- Apr 22 Birmingham, AL — The Nick
- Apr 23 Memphis, TN — Buccaneer
- Apr 24 Tupelo, MS — Blue Canoe
- Apr 25 Hot Springs, AR — Maxine's
Festival & Notable Shows
ACL Fest 2015
Sounds Del Mar performed at Austin City Limits Festival during the second weekend, sharing the bill with Foo Fighters, Drake, Florence + The Machine, and others.
Tour Kickoff Party — Cheer Up Charlie's
A tour kickoff party at Cheer Up Charlie's in Austin with Blue Healer and John Wesley Coleman.
With The Joe Jacksons at ABGB
Sounds Del Mar played with The Joe Jacksons at ABGB in Austin, TX.
Spring Tour Kickoff — Stay Gold
A tour kickoff party was held at Stay Gold in Austin ahead of the Southeast run.
Birthday Blowout at Hotel Vegas
The band hosted a Birthday Blowout at Hotel Vegas with The Ripe and Think No Think.
Indian Roller
A show was added at Indian Roller in late 2014.
Mohawk
Sounds Del Mar performed at Mohawk in Austin.
October 2014 Shows
The band had three live shows scheduled in October 2014 around Austin.