Ra Ra Riot, Tokyo Police Club, Ruby Coast

Saturday, March 14, at the Granada Theater

It's no fluke that Ra Ra Riot went from playing gigs around Syracuse University's campus to headlining a national tour in less than a year's time. The five-piece indie-rock band is an absolute joy to see live. Lead vocalist Wes Miles possesses a melancholy croon that drips with sincerity. And cellist Alexandra Lawn and violinist Rebecca Zeller manage to awkwardly dance—or, rather, hop—about while playing their respective instruments. (Check out a YouTube clip of the band playing The Late Show With David Letterman, and you'll see what I mean.)

Since releasing their critically acclaimed debut LP, The Rhumb Line, last year, Ra Ra Riot has become a beloved favorite on the indie touring circuit. Yet they still come off like a handful of eager (and slightly geeky) college kids rocking out to earn some beer money, which makes them all the more endearing. Joining Ra Ra Riot on this tour is Tokyo Police Club, another indie favorite with whom Ra Ra Riot previously toured a few years back, and Ruby Coast—all of whom are stopping in Dallas en route to SXSW.

 
My Voice Nation Help
0 comments
 

Concert Calendar

  • May
  • Thu
    23
  • Fri
    24
  • Sat
    25
  • Sun
    26
  • Mon
    27
  • Tue
    28
  • Wed
    29
Dallas Event Tickets
©2013 Dallas Observer, LP, All rights reserved.
Browse Voice Nation
  • Voice Places Dallas / Fort Worth

    Voice Places

    Find everything you're looking for in your city

  • Happy Hour App

    Happy Hour App

    Find the best happy hour deals in your city

  • Daily Deals

    Daily Deals

    Get today's exclusive deals at savings of anywhere from 50-90%

  • Best Of

    Best Of...

    Check out the hottest list of places and things to do around your city