Paw Tracks performer Ariel Pink is calling for local volunteer bands to serve as his band for their city’s show. Here is the press release:

Be Ariel Pink’s Backing Band for a Day

February 2, 2006 – Paw Tracks artist Ariel Pink announced today that he’s inviting local musicians to perform with him onstage.

“You will get to be my back-up band – for a day,” said Ariel Pink.

On his upcoming tour, Ariel will perform the first half of his show solo, and the second half with his band of the day. The first band in each touring city to e-mail katy@fanaticpromotion.com will get the opportunity to play with Ariel Pink. Ariel asks local bands to arrive by sound check so they can practice before the show, and to bring their own instruments and amplifiers. Drummers are invited, but beware, you will have to compete with Ariel Pink’s mouth, which will provide the drumming for his solo set.

“The element of surprise will keep me from falling asleep onstage,” said Ariel Pink.

Nice opportunity for a few lucky bands:

02-10 Los Angeles, CA - Echo Lounge *
02-11 San Francisco, CA - Bottom of the Hill *
02-12 Portland, OR - Berbati’s Pan *
02-13 Seattle, WA - Chop Suey *
02-16 Fargo, ND - Aquarium *
02-17 Minneapolis, MN - 7th Street Entry *
02-18 Chicago, IL - Schubas *
02-19 Detroit, MI - Magic Stick #
02-20 Toronto, Ontario - The Boat #
02-21 Montreal, Quebec - Zoobizarre #
02-22 Allston, MA - O’Brien’s Pub #
02-23 Wallingford, CT - Wallingford American Legion #
02-24 New York, NY - Knitting Factory *#
02-25 Philadelphia, PA - The Khyber *#
02-26 Baltimore, MD - Wicomico Room - Salisbury College #
02-27 Durham, NC - Duke University Coffee House #
02-28 Atlanta, GA - Drunken Unicorn *
03-01 Baton Rouge, LA - Spanish Moon *
03-02 Houston, TX - The Proletariat *
03-03 Austin, TX - Emo’s *
03-04 Dallas, TX - Hailey’s *

* with Belong
# with Psychic Ills